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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1908
Page
6
H Miller and others spoke at a banquet about extending the park bonds and a proposed business venture. Gov Mead and Hon John L Wilson addressed conservation and taxpayers' concerns as 160 attendees heard music and toasts.
The Post Office Department orders three more letter carriers for Everett to begin service December 15. The announcement follows the establishment of a second rural free delivery route in the area.
Attorney George C. Congdon attempted to eject Hi H Johnson from Gorham Webber company premises at 14th Ave and Rainier Blvd where Johnson worked as foreman. Johnson, taller than Congdon, held a time contract with a two month notice and ignored a two hour quit notice, sparking a heated clash witnessed by others. Johnson reportedly struck back with several blows before announcing his resignation on the spot.
In a juvenile court hearing the Dorcas Society case against Samuel Siger and wife, the court dismissed charges of neglect regarding Nora McPherson a six year old colored girl. Siger stated the allegations are unfounded and custody status to be decided later.
The Board of Public Works declined to accept the proposed cement specifications that barred local cement not proven by three years in the open market. They offered Washington Cement a chance to bid, noting no local plants exceed two years operation but expressing confidence Washington Cement could meet fair tests.
United Press dispatch from Pine Bluff Arkansas reports floods sweeping the Arkansas Riverfront. The floodwaters broke dykes allowing the river to erode banks and topple five houses into the river. Stores and buildings near the edge are evacuated. the courthouse and Jefferson Hotel face undermining danger.
In Port Townsend Justice Carroll ruled for Hirst in a dispute over a shared voyage and supplies from a launch trip. The action claimed half a can of cayenne pepper and other provisions, with Hirst obtaining most items including ten carloads of plates, salt, and buckets.
Police still investigate the shooting of Frank Atwood at 4549 10th Ave N E as detectives pursue loose ends after exhausting available crews. Meanwhile state clubs including New York, Wisconsin, and Illinois hold or postpone meetings to discuss affairs and expansion plans.
Members of Kirkwood Congregational Church will host a housewarming tonight to open their new Sunday school and social rooms at Keystone Place and 67th Avenue North East. A program and refreshments will follow.
Thieves entered the waiting room at Pier A and forced open a slot telephone box belonging to the Independent Telephone Company during the night. The amount of money taken is unknown as the box had not been opened for some time and a Jimmy tool was reportedly used in the wrecking.
Senator Dick in Pittsburgh urges government control of mining operations and mandatory safety devices. He calls for a bureau of mines within the Interior Department at the American Congress convention. Congressman Paglebright of California supports federal supervision of the mining industry nationwide.
Boston suburb Salisbury Peach sees 25 cottages destroyed and 12 more burning as a late afternoon blaze threatens about 100 homes. Schooner Willie A. Holden sails from Everett with a lumber cargo bound for Sydney, N. S. W.
A fragmented ad notes a free art exhibit every Sunday at the J. B. Kelley Art Palace asking ladies to inspect oil paintings from 2 to 4 p.m. The notice also advertises five acre land tracts near Everett with clear rich soil, proximity to interurban lines, and varied prices and terms, listing Robert Maltby and modern Alaska Building addresses.
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