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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1908

Page

8

Taft Chosen By Excursionists In Alaska Vote

On the Spokane steamer excursion, Taft led the ballot with 89 votes to Bryan 19 and Hughes 1, Hisgen 1. Women’s suffrage passed by 19 points. Election judges and tellers named. weather foggy. hail storm near Killisnoo. Father Duncan spoke at Metlakatla town hall. Spokane approached Mount Glacier.

Taft Spokane Thomas Bryan Hughes Hisgen William Mahle New Orleans R. J. LeBoeuf The Election Commission Misa Frank Shaver Chicago Charles Greer Rye N. Y G. W. Andrews Pacific Coast Steamship Company Killis Noo Father Duncan Metlakatla Mount Glacier

Memorial services for Ira D Sankey at the YMCA

Memorial services will be held at the Y M C A next Sunday afternoon for the late Ira D Sankey the noted singing evangelist associated with Dwight L Moody. Attendees will share memories of his personality and influence as Rev John Marvin Dean of Tabernacle Baptist Church leads the main address.

Ira D. Sankey Dwight L. Moody Sankey John Marvin Dean Tabernacle Baptist Church

Charlie Wilson Arrest Report In York City Case

Word reached the sheriff that Charlie Wilson, wanted for obtaining money under false pretenses, was arrested in York City and jailed in City, Cheese, and Beer. The case was presented in a police court with a monthold detail noted. origin traced to a U. S. monogram.

Sheriff's Office Charlies Wilson York City City

Bar Banquet Tonight For American Bar Association Delegates

Arrangements are made to seat 100 local bar members at a banquet for ABA convention delegates. The New Washington hotel hosts the event tonight with tickets available from the treasurer or assistant secretary at the hotel office.

American Bar Association New Washington Hotel

Miss Teck Keeps Electric Phaeton Busy

The New York Sun notes Miss Ann Teck enjoys driving her electric phaeton at speed to keep a busy bicycle crowd entertained as she claims it is thrilling to be chased by a man.

Ann Teck New York Sun

Wealthy Baltimore Merchant Shot on Atlantic City Boardwalk

Baltimore detective aid shifts in the case of C. B. Roberta a wealthy Baltimore merchant shot on the Atlantic City boardwalk Tuesday night. Mrs C B Roberta wife of the wounded man says a masked intruder shoved a revolver in her face and ordered Roberta from a chair then fired. Mrs Roberta arrived Magnolia Mass and went to the hospital with Captain of Detectives present.

United Press Baltimore C. BH Roberta Atlantic City New Jersey Charles Wilcox Roberts Mra. W G. Williams Berth N. J C. B. Roberta Magnolia Mass

Whalen Sees Hidden Motive in Affair

Roberts remains in serious condition as officers plan to take an ante mortem statement at first sign of his sinking. Whalen repeats belief of a hidden motive behind the affair.

Whalen Roberts

Visiting Lawyers Excursion Aboard Spokane Steamer

The excursion steamer Spokane chartered for the American Bar Association leaves tomorrow at 9 40 a m for Victoria with a reception at Dunemuir Castle. The route returns via the San Juan Islands and Rosario Straits, with a stop near Lummi Island fish traps. In Bungay England two anglers shared a perch bite and each took a fish.

Spokane American Bar Association Victoria Dunemuir Castle San Juan Islands Rosario Straits Lummi Island

Accuse Realty Man Of Fraudulent Deal

Ballard Aug 28 The present ing himself as the agent for an eastern doctor owning property in Ballard, H F Arnold a local real estate dealer was arrested on the charge of obtaining money under false pretenses. Prosecuting Attorney Mackintosh acted on a complaint by Peter Axland of Ballard who bought lots in Balm on Bay Park. Arnold claimed the property was owned by a physician in the East, later shown to be a myth. the property was owned by W J Davidson of Pennsylvania. It is alleged several others bought lots from Arnold who has not filed a deed.

Star Special Service Ballard Eantern Bailard H. F. Arnold Mackintosh Peter Axland Mallard Block Balmon Bay Park Addition Arnold Waet W. J. Davidson Pennsylvania

New Strike at Nome Revives Pioneer Gold Fever

Nome Alaska August 28 The city buzzes as new beach diggings within city limits yield an ounce per pan. Scores labor day and night chasing gold while Eagle saloon is robbed by four masked men. no clue yet.

City Limited Eagle

Fifty-One Die as Steamer Duncairn Sinks in Typhoon

San Francisco reports that fifty-one of fifty-three crew members aboard the British steamer Duncairn perished when the vessel sank off the China coast during a typhoon. Engineer Hardy and one seaman survived, saved by an overturned lifeboat after the ship sank rapidly near Kau Shiu shore. The ship sailed from Karapsu on August 24 and was en route to Saigon, Indo China.

China United Press San Francisco Duncairn Merchants’ Exchange Nikolaesk Saigon Indo- China Porto Gato Kau Shiu Hardy Karapsu

Bryanites to hear Judge Humphries at luncheon

Judge John E. Humphries, candidate for the supreme court, will address the Bryan Volunteers tomorrow at noon during the weekly luncheon at Alan Dale's cafeteria.

John E. Humphries Supreme Court Bryan Alan Dale

Bishop Knew How to Use Fists

Los Angeles August 28 Bishop Robert McIntyre a prominent Methodist leader recalls boxing days before his ministry Gov. J Clements recounts a Charleston incident where the bishop boxed a county clerk to defend his honor The anecdote ends with McIntyre agreeing to the tale and noting his athletic past while preparing to move to St Paul Minn.

Star Los Angeles Cal Robert Melntyre Methodist Church Daye Jaaac Clements Danville Gov. Clements McIntyre Charleston Bishop McIntyre St. Paul Minn

Bishop recalls incident with feta comment

A bishop reflected on a past incident saying he did not know how to use feta and described it as part of his remarks. The remark was noted when the incident was brought to memory.

SINGLE TAXERS TO HONOR ECONOMIST

Followers of Henry George will gather in Beattie to honor the economist on his birthday with a dinner at the Y M C A. The event is organized by Oliver T. Erickson as chairman with James L. Barrie Russell T. Noyes Harry B. Drees Will Atkinson George A. Pidduck and Frank S. Southard serving as secretary.

Henry George Beattie Oliver T. Erickson James L. Barrie Russell T. Noyes Harry

American battleship fleet sighted near Melbourne promontory

The American battle ship fleet was sighted off Winslow's promontory at 9 45 this morning. The ships steamed 12 knots in column formation and are expected to arrive on schedule tomorrow.

Hales Press Melbourne Australia Winslow

Cecil Steamer Load Plans and Charter Rate

The steamer Cecil at Tacoma is chartered by W. J. Grace & Co. for 726 pounds per month. It will load flour and lumber for La Toon on the sound with nitrate and copper ore on return.

Cecil Tacoma W. J. Grace & Co

Mother seeks return of son to asylum in Seattle

Claude Dixon a 27 year old laborer escaped from the Incane asylum at Stellacoom a month ago and returned to Seattle to die of illness. He was rearrested by City Detective Bam Corbett and Officer McNamee and placed in county jail at 2044 Fourth Ave. His mother, fearing harm, asked he be sent back to the asylum.

Claude Dixon Stellacoom Seattle Bam Corbett McNamee

Pollard Lilliputian Opera Members Seize Beattie Club

Led by Frank Cherry and Teddy McNamara the Pollard Lilliputian Opera company took possession of the Beattie Athletic club this morning and staged cwim taing and boxing exhibitions that impressed despite the boys being young and their wives present.

Frank Cherry Teddy McNamara Pollard Lilliputian Opera Company Beattie Athletic Club

Fenders Under Study by City Utilities Chief

A V Houlston, head of the department of public utilities, prepares a report on street car fenders for a special council committee. Bouillon’s weeks long investigation delays progress as the plan is to present features of different fenders without specific recommendations.

A. V. Houlston Department of Public Utilities Bouillon Council

Tennis Tourney Highlights From Morning Doubles and Singles

In morning play, BE Jordan and Bruce Smith beat Giliiat and Jukes 6 5 3 6 6 4. Lou Freeman won 6 4 6 2 over Hall and Sam Russell prevailed 6 2 6 2 over Mugray. Russell beat Gilat 6 0 6 2. Fitz defeated Lewis 6 8 6 3. Moore and Railinger beat Hall and Ridgeway 6 2 6 4. Ladies singles saw Pitts over Bell 6 4 6 0. Mrs Swift over Gardner 6 0 6 1. Pooley over Jukes 6 1 6 4. Sully beat Southard 4 6 6 4 6 4. Mixed doubles Pitts and E Jordan beat Bell and Lou Freeman 6 4 6 2. Pooley and Ballinger beat Langley and Moore. The tennis ball is tonight at Christensen's ball.

BE. Jordan Bruce Smith Giliiat Jukes Mrs. Sully Senge Southard Miss Pitts E. Jordan Mine Bell Lou Freeman Mise Pooley Mr. Ballinger Langley Moore

Wife murderer pays penalty at gallows

A man from Lea County was executed by hanging for killing his wife. He showed no remorse or statements to the guards before his death.

United

Loop Crew Joins Strikebreakers On Pier Ten

The Loop crew, defying the union, joined strikebreakers at Pier 10 of Mukilteo Lumber yard. Tensions rose as workers refused to cross picket lines while management placed strikebreakers in positions previously held by the Loop crew. The incident reflects ongoing labor conflict in San Francisco's lumber sector.

Mukiltes Lumber Union Howe Aittle Pier 10 Mae Y Loop Lamber San Francisco

Cargo Loadings and Fleet Movements Across Alaskan Routes

Front page notes loading operations aboard Santa Ana and other vessels toward Alaska. Ships including the Seward, Kosmos liner Ramee, and Pennsylvania prepare at Comox, Cordova, and Valdez routes while coal, meat, and cement cargoes are staged for delivery. The Treasury in Washington reports receipts of 1.44 million to 1.93 million dollars.

Artist Earle Arrested on Affinity Charge in Goshen

In Goshen New York artist Earle was arrested on an affinity related charge and held on a $1,000 bond. The case involves his wife and seeks resolution through the local authorities.

Goshen Earle Affinity New York

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