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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1908
Page
1
Neighbors recount details not stated by victim Atwood in the attack at his home on 4549 10th Ave. N. B. Witnesses describe a one story house layout, a rear porch, and a scuffle near the kitchen and bathroom. The assailant, alleged by Atwood to be a mysterious renter, escaped as neighbors heard footsteps and crashes.
Olympia reports swirl around Gov Mead potentially becoming federal collector of internal revenue to replace B D Crocker of Tacoma or being named to a federal judgeship in Alaska. Rumors say Senator Piles and allies fear Mead could leave the governorship, boosting opposition to Piles on re election. The Crocker appointment rumor arrived with the Alaska judgeship suggestion earlier.
Jurors including J Nebrbas and Hayter will decide how Hugh McMahon died after Patrick Sullivan denied the victim carried a weapon during his 15 months at the American bar. Charles T. McDonald, a milkman, saw the body but couldn't shed light, as Coroner Carroll delays the inquest until tomorrow morning.
A Seattle street safety article promotes foot kicks as a simple, effective self defense. It describes cow kick and other techniques with step by step guidance and illustration references, urging residents especially women to use swift kicks when threatened by armed or unarmed assailants.
J P Bichler an amateur sleuth attempted to postponed the inquest into Hugh McMahon death telling coroner F M Carroll two witnesses would clarify matters. Testimony showed McMahon died of natural causes with possible nonviolent suffocation theories discussed.
In Perth Amboy New Jersey a mob of about a hundred strike sympathizers attacked the Na tional Fireproofing plant firing on the guard and 40 special deputies. Sentries returned fire and the fighting subsided as strikers fled when sworn in as deputies. Many were injured and arrests followed as troops were withdrawn.
Reported today a conference in New York between President Earl ing of the St. Paul railroad and Union Pacific officers yielded a proposed agreement on the St. Paul Pacific extension. Details of terms remained unsettled and pending further discussions with Harriman interests.
Portland news reports the steam ferry Tacoma the second largest in the United States will be taken off the Columbia river run within two weeks ending Northern Pacific train service from Kalama Washington to Gable Oregon. The vessel has served twenty three years.
Berlin report on December 2 notes three plans to curb the Kaiser. Socialists seek chancellor responsibility and criminal liability if the emperor risks discredit. liberals propose a similar but toned criminal provision. centrists seek fixed constitutional chancellor responsibility.
Superior court judges plan a meeting after January 11 to devise a method for evenly distributing cases among the courts. They seek to balance workloads as one court finishes business early while another remains crowded, and all judges report dissatisfaction with current conditions.
Spokane report details State Bar investigation into a ponies scandal with letters and documents held by Frank Graves Charles Sullivan and Richard Nuzam. Committee plans to hear witnesses and may travel to Olympia to consult judges regarding the case.
A man identified as James Baker, recently with the Union stables in Beattie, was killed when he was run over by Tecoma Interurban train No. 7 near Georgetown shortly after 8 am. It is believed he attempted to jump aboard and fell beneath the wheels. no clear identification was found at Nolce's undertaking parlor.
Dec 2 The continued criticism of a few reformers in this city has prompted the chief of police to resign his post. The move follows mounting pressure and public scrutiny from local reformists, signaling a shift in civic leadership.
Eighty disgusted, Chief J. W. McIntosh has determined to retire and will soon place his resignation in the hands of the police commissioners.
An unknown incendiary attempted two fires in Bellingham's restricted district driven by jealousy over a resorting woman. Fire department and police halted the blaze. inmates defended their row of flimsy structures for about an hour while officers pursued the madman who fled toward the levee.
Paris December report says Count Boni de Castellane faced countersuits over custody and alleged financial excesses, while Clemenceau defended Anna Gould and attacked Boni's lifestyle. Separately a petition from the National Grocery Co seeks a receiver for the Noyes Cow of Po Orchard, listing debts of 745.24 and 460.45 and 44.60.
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