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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1908
Page
7
Fragmentary OCR text hints at a local vote or election item. No clear names, dates, places, or outcomes are readable. The readable portion suggests a procedural notice but lacks concrete facts to summarize a specific event or decision.
Fisgrove expresses strong confidence in securing nomination via first choice votes. He plans speeches at King county events and claims wide eastern support, noting he would win with 40 percent on first choices and expects to lead even without second choice tallies. He asserts strong backing from King county and plans to carry the mountains and western counties.
United Press notes the Grand Army of the Republic delegates arriving for a major gathering. Veterans gather at multiple headquarters including the Boody house as talks focus on greetings and candidates for office. Officials aim to keep presidential campaign references out to avoid renewed tensions sparked by Taft's Grant's tomb remarks on General Grant.
Miss Annie Providence of KR 1 attempted to reach the summit of Mount Huasceran, believed the highest peak in the Western Hemisphere. Her first ascent was interrupted by illness requiring a retreat to lower ground.
Scotland Yard probes the killing of General Charles Edward Mame’s wife in woods near Sevenoaks. A cockney man about 40 with pale eyes is sought as motive rumors swirl about jealousy rumors and high society links. Police from Kent counties chase clues amid a nation watching developments. The woman was found shot twice in the head as she walked with the general.
In the clubhouse on Summit Avenue and Mad, caretaker and his assistant died from gas exposure. Ted Andrews Ellis Morrison and George Horton Jr. were players who detected a gas odor, found Long dead and another man unconscious. The injured man died at Minor hospital at 3 pm. Long had hired the assistant himself and club members did not know his name. The coroner could not identify him from papers.
The Meadows overnight entries list six furlong and longer races for various ages. Notable horses include Mina Fairbanks Anna May Rowe Cherry Adela R and Joste’s Jewel in the first race and entries like Rubdinon King of Mint Stoney Lee in the second. Other divisions cover one mile selling races with Fair Annie Nome Cult Meddling Hannah Gary Gramly Toll Box Listowel and Horace H as participants.
The Anti-Saloon league issues a voter statement endorsing M. B. Hay and C. C. Anatin for lieutenant governor, urging local option supporters to give first and second votes to these candidates. Austin’s reply confirms endorsement after his return, signaling league unity on the local option issue.
Governor Mead and his wife finish a week of campaigning in Tacoma and plan to speak tonight after a day of rest. The visit follows a string of campaign events across the region.
United Presa reports Darby Montana, a town of about 1000 in Bitter Root valley, was ruined by a four hour fire started at the Tanner hotel. The town had no fire department and dynamite saved three buildings. Loss about 60000 with little insurance.
United Press reports that September 8 will be house cleaning day in arsenals nationwide as War Department orders direct removal of old fashioned and out of date ordnance materiel.
A selection of material on hand will be offered for sale, with details to be announced by the seller. The listing notes the items available and the sale process but provides no further specifics.
United Press reports that neither the Republican nor the Democratic camps have ample funds. Party leaders face tightening finances as campaigns have proceeded conservatively, hoping for donations to improve once the nationwide announcement spread.
The 19th annual convention of the King County W C T U is scheduled for September 1 and 2 at Grace. Delegates from local circles will gather for meetings, reports, and state federation liaison amid devotional services and program sessions.
The M. E. church at 30th and King hosts a convention adjournment Tuesday evening to allow attendees to hear Eugene Chafin, the Prohibition party's presidential nominee. Wednesday evening features department demonstrations at the church.
In Los Angeles Rev. L. L. Knight famed lecturer and former associate editor of the Atlanta Constitution obtained an interlocutory divorce decree alleging desertion by his wife after he entered the ministry and claims his health suffered. In Oyster Bay President Roosevelt declined an invitation to attend the trans Mississippi congress in San Francisco.
The report that the president had accepted is deemed an error and the record begins in October with correction issued.
Frederick C. Hewitt a retired banker and millionaire died from heat exhaustion at his Oswego New York home after attending a college class reunion in New Haven He leaves an estate valued at about 20 million dollars The bachelor was related to Senator Thomas C Platt
The freighter Hyades, largest vessel in the Nome fleet, sailed this morning with the last freight for Yukon and Kotzebue Sound points.
In Atlantic City on August 31 Governor Fort ordered a fourth lid in 50 years. Noted resorts closed as officials restricted alcohol, leaving visitors to drink soda, water, or go thirsty.
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