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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1908

Page

5

Valley Scotty and Bigay in San Francisco incident

United States dispatch from San Francisco reports Valley Scotty, famed for desert gold mines, clashed with Bigay in the city jail after a protracted spree. Scotty allegedly upended a vault, was restrained by Giannini, vice president of Italy, and faced charges of theft, which were disputed as drunkenmind embellishment.

United Pree Ae Francisco Valley Scotty Desert Gold Sup Bigay San Scotty Giannini of Italy Fam & Trumk Pate Italy

Chafin Heads to Seattle for Prohibition Campaign

Eugene W. Chafin, candidate of the prohibition party for president, arrives in Seattle Tuesday at 2:20 PM. A public reception is set for 3:00 PM at the Commercial Club rooms, followed by an 8:00 PM speech in Christen sen hall, Arcade building, his only Seattle address. He recently sheltered a Black man in Springfield, Illinois, from a mob.

Eugene W. Chafin Prohibition Party Seattle Chafin Commercial Club MacDougall & Southwick Christensen Hall Arcade Ilinois Wisconsin Springfield

Thaw Divorcing Thaw Report Sparks Counter Suit

Following rumors of Harry K Thaw seeking divorce after his jury trial Evelyn Thaw has instructed her lawyers to file a counter suit and begin action immediately after his papers for separation are filed.

United Press New York Harry K. Thaw Evelyn Thaw

Union services at University Presbyterian Church tomorrow night

The Union services of the University churches will be held tomorrow night at the University Presbyterian Church.

University Churches University Presbyterian Church

Benedict to Speak at Green Lake Methodist Lecture

Rev. RE L Benedict will give a lecture at Green Lake Methodist Church tomorrow evening titled Ben ur. The event promises a thoughtful address on contemporary faith and community engagement.

Green Lake Methodist Church RE. L. Benedict Ben Ur

Russell Campaigns On His Record For County Treasurer

George F. Russell, Republican nominee hopeful for county treasurer, argues his Seattle city treasurer term brought reforms and a new accounting system preventing city money loss and easing cash handling. He cites service on the city finance committee and board of equalisation, plus lifelong Seattle residency and education at Gongaga College and Seattle Public Schools.

George F. Russell Seattle Russell Mgr Oity County Board of Equalisation Ity Mr. Russell Alaska Gongaga College Spokane

Lawyers Close Session with Feast and Speech

The American Bar Association capped its 31st annual meeting with a grand banquet at the New Washington hotel. Judge Jacob M. Dickinson served as toastmaster as Gov. A. B. Mead spoke on Washington state affairs after a preface by James O. Crosby who honored Treasurer Frederick B. K. Wadhama for organizing delegates.

New Washington Ends Bar Association American Bar Association New Washington Hotel Thig South Jacob M. Dickinson Association James 0. Crosby Laws Frederick BK. Wadhama Chicago Gov. A. BE. Mead Gov. A. BE. Mead, Who Responded To the Toast, “the State of Washington Gov. Mead Miller

Vibratory Massage for Health and Beauty Ad Promotes Relief

An advertisement offers the Arnold Vibrator for relief from rheumatic headaches and neuralgia via vibratory massage. Contact or write for the publication “Vibratory Massage for Health and Beauty” to learn more.

Notable Addresses Highlight Montana State Event

The evening featured speeches from Gov Me wan Chief Bh Theo Branthy of Montana, Vic K C W Rodwell on War of British Columbia, and Congressman Cushman with a witty take on The Wash Har. Judge Speer responded with Forensic Eloquence From Judge's Home Point of View. F Charles Jr Wood and F W Lehmann, incoming president, were among other speakers.

Theo, Branthy Montana Minory Speer Atlanta, Ga F. Charles Jr C. EB Wood F. W. Lehmann

Local Prosecutor Charges Man With First Degree Murder

Information filed by County Attorney W. C. Brown accuses H. Henson of Oroville of first degree murder in the death of Mrs. Sophia San Pierre whose body was found in the Okanagan river ten miles north of Brewster. In June,

W. C. Brown H.l Henson Oroville Sophia San Pierre Okanagan River Brewster

Dragging for Lost Anchor Near Port Townsend

Wrecking steamer Santa Cruz arrived at Port Townsend and began dragging the bay for the anchor lost by the Minnesota there three years ago.

Santa Crus Port Townsend Minnesota

Cowan Promises Burial Bid to Cut County Costs

Dr. Charles A. Cowan, Republican candidate for coroner, pledges to call for bids for the burial of paupers and unidentified dead if elected. He argues current county payments of 10 dollars per burial are high versus 3.50 to 6 dollars in other cities, promising substantial annual savings.

Charles A. Cowan Republian

May Monahan to be Returned on Forgery Charge

Deputy Sheriff H C Sureke will take May Monahan alias West back to Stockton California tonight or tomorrow morning. She is accused of forging the name of Miss Helen Stone on a $65 check drawn on the Commercial Savings Bank. The accused was in Springfield Illinois two days ago and is said to have cashed the check at a Stockton store.

May Monahan West Beattie Stockton Cal H. C. Sureke Olympia Helen Stone Monahan Springfield Ill

Daughter of U S diplomat to wed fellow diplomat's daughter

Announcement from Copenhagen says Miss Patricia Egan daughter of Maurice F. Egan American minister to Denmark will marry Jerome L. P. Murphy of Los Angeles. The ceremony is planned for September at the church of St Anns with M. Vanovich officiating. Carmel Bean sister of the bride will be maid of honor. Miss Meethan of Brooklyn is bridesmaid and Alexander Weddell of Washington will be best man.

Copenhagen Patricia Egan Maurice F. Egan Denmark Jerome L. P. Murphy Los Angeles Sepherd Church of St. Anns Thin City M. Vanovich Carmel Bean Miss Meethan Brooklyn Alexander Weddell Washington

Chafin to Arrive Tuesday for Public Reception

Eugene EK Chafin the prohibition candidate for president will visit for a public reception at the Commercial club next Tuesday He arrives at 1 15 pm and the reception runs until 3 pm A speech is planned at 3 pm in the Arcade Auditorium Arcade Annex

Eugene EK. Chafin Prohibition Commercial Club Mr. Chafin Arcade Arcade Annex

Appraisers Named for McGraw Estate in Probate

Judge Tallman appoints L. Crawford F. W. West and EB. Goodwin as appraisers in the estate of Mrs. May L. McGraw wife of former Gov. John H. McGraw.

Tallman L. Crawford F. W. West Goodwin May L. McGraw John H. McGraw

Minnesota Sunday voyage includes Great Northern official

Among the passengers who will sail on the Minnesota Sunday is C. C. Lacy, marine superintendent of the Great Northern Steamship company. He will be accompanied by his daughter.

Minnesota C. C. Lacy Great Northern Steamship Company

Examine His Record Ex Judge William H White for King County Judge

Paid advertisement endorses William H. White ex judge of the Supreme Court of Washington as candidate for King County Superior Court. He argues against Bar Primary control of courts and promotes the non partisan plan with the rallying cry let the people rule. Beware of small beginnings.

William H. White Supreme Court of State of Washington Superior Court of King County William H. Whiter

Russian Confession Ties Man to Two Murders

The Russian named C. Carlson, also known as Herman Negloff, arrested for assault, admits in a statement to J Negloff that he killed two men in Russia for revolutionists and later killed another in the United States to rob him of 1500. He escaped prison twice before coming to America. A $5000 reward is offered for his return to Russia. Hermon in county jail has not spoken to authorities.

C. Carlson Russia Socialist Party J. Negeloff Carlson Herman Negloff Star America

Murdered by Black Hand in Chicago Barber Shop Kill

In Chicago on August 20, the Black Hand claimed another victim, Michael Dieplaunto, a wealthy Italian, shot and killed in his barber shop. The assassin fled the scene before the police could intervene.

United Presa Chicago Michael Dieplaunto

Stenographer Suspected in Theft From Real Estate Office

Clark O Bryan a real estate dealer with offices in the Alaska building reported $260 stolen from his safe. The stenographer Mrs H Caplin who was to pay bills disappeared with the money as well.

Clark O'Bryan Alaska O'Bryan H. Caplin

Rev Wilson Returns to Lead Westminster Church Sermons

The Rev. Wilson D. D., pastor of Westminster Presbyterian Church, has returned from the East and will resume preaching tomorrow.

Wilson Westminster Presbyterian Church

Death Comes to Visiting Lawyer Busbee at Seattle

Pabilla Haywood Busbee a 60 year old prominent Raleigh attorney visiting Seattle for American Bar association sessions was suddenly stricken with Bright's disease and died at 6 30 p m at Minor hospital. He is survived by a wife one son and two daughters all of Raleigh where the body will be forwarded

Pabilla Haywood Busbee Raleigh N. CC Seattle American Bar Association Bright

Opium Smuggler Arrested In Chinatown Case

H Poshee, second engineer on a boat running BC to Ohio city, was arrested in Chinatown last night on opium smuggling charges. Patrolmen Humphrey and Papke found 10 pounds of opium in a false vest Poshee wore. He is believed to belong to a gang active in smuggling opium into the city.

H. Poshee British Columbia Ohie City Chinatown Humphrey and Papke Poshee

Perry Denies Reports of Dismissal as U S Marshal

Rumors circulated from Alaska alleging the removal of George G. Perry, United States marshal at Fairbanks, were denied by Perry while he was in Seattle staying at the Hotel Butler.

Alaska George G. Perry United States Fairbanks Mr. Perry Seattle Butler

Band Concert At Woodland Park By The Seattle Marine Band

The Seattle Marine Band performs a Sunday concert at Woodland Park tomorrow at 3 PM. The varied program includes The Garland overture Poet and Peasant Wedding Dance Iola Hearts and Flowers The Time the Place and the Girl The Barnyard Gerlandine and The Ace of Spades plus a xylophone solo and two step selections.

Woodland Park Seattle Marine Band Boehn Suppe Lincke Iola Johnson Tobani Howard Mills Ecapriceto Gerlandine Hall Brooke

Graduates Honored at Wilson's Modern Business College

The 1908 class of Wilson's Modern Business College held graduation exercises in the Moore Theatre last night. An audience packed the venue, with striking lighting effects and a stage adorned in blue and gold flowers and school colors.

Wilson's Modern Business College Moore Theatre

Marquette Wins Coney Island Futurity at Jockey Club

James R. boars entry from Marquette won the futurity race at Coney Island Jockey Club this afternoon. The event carries about 33,009 in stakes with Sir Martin finishing second and Helmet taking third.

James R. Boars Marquette Coney Island Jockey Club Sir Martin Helmet

Will Salve Wreck of Saratoga Heads North

Local capitalists backing divers Oscar Williams and W. F. Smith report they have reached the wreck site of the steamer Saratoga. The surveyors say conditions are favorable for salvage operations and have informed backers of progress after inspecting the wreck from the Portland voyage.

Saratoga Oscar Williams W. F. Smith Portland

Brewery Saloon To Be Investigated Over Liquor Charges

Mayor Miller announced an inquiry into charges that Claussen Brewery Association resold Aquor from Interbay and supplied liquor to violators. Residents protest, claiming evidence of retail sales from the plant without a council license and multiple liquor deliveries to violators.

Miller Claussen Brewery Association Interbay Valpors

Capt Cains will filed for probate in superior court

The will of Capt. B B Caine was probated this morning in the superior court. The will gives Capt Cains wife the largest part of the estate. Stepson W E Grimehaw receives 5000 dollars and Capt Caine's mother gets 500 cash plus 16000 to be placed in trust for her. On Her death the trust goes to Hertha V Caine and Helen M Nickerson sisters of Capt Caine. Minnie KB Caine and Charles F Munday are named as administrator of the estate.

Capt. B. B. Caine Capt Charles F., Munday

RACES TODAY Feature Odds and Times

First race lists Lucky Lad 13 to 1 Jacomo 4 to 1 Josie 8 to 1 time 1 44 1 5 Second race Adelbert Belle 7 to 1 Dick Wilson 10 to 1 Belle of Iroquois 4 to 1 time 1 16 1 5 Details read as paced horse racing card with odds and times.

Lucky Lad Jacomo Josie Adelbert Belle Dick Wilson Belle of Iroquois

Alaska Central rail duties prompt Goodwin resignation

United States Commissioner J. A. Goodwin of Fairbanks Alaska resigns to assume the role of receiver for the Alaska Central rail line. This move shifts oversight as the rail project enters a new phase under federal appointment.

United States J. A. Goodwin Fairbanks Alaska Alaska Central Rail

Hail storm devastates Folsom area leaves survivors hungry

Survivors huddle on hillsides after a cloud burst at Folsom New Mexico. A driving hail storm sweeps the territory causing floods and washed out railroad tracks. Reports from Clayton describe conditions as horrible and widespread. In Montreal five masked men robbed the Provincial Bank vault of 12000 gold with a night watchman overpowered and a pursuing posse.

United Press Las Vegas N. M Folsom Clayton Montreal Que Provincial Bank of St. Eustace Here

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