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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1908
Page
1
City officials and editors debate a controversial Lyric theatre burlesque shown in Seattle. Citizens and vendors condemn the show as obscene while Mayor Miller considers action and police leadership faces calls for reform. The council seeks higher police salaries and staff to address moral concerns.
Daily police reports describe a six month surge of prowlers stealing cash jewelry and clothing from multiple residences. Notable incidents include a $20 watch mink theft at the McNaught hotel area and a $76 bank cashier’s receipt stolen from Mr Reeves, with several other break ins and a swindler using a Confederate note at a local restaurant.
An introduced letter allegedly by Mrs Eva Holcombe questions attorney Ho Sweeney and Judge Yakey alleging bias. The missive, dated November 14, urges help to secure alimony from Dr Augustus Holcomb and to influence the judge, while noting press scrutiny and court delays in the ongoing contempt and alimony proceedings.
Mrs Cosgrove, wife of the Washington governor elect, says Cosgrove is better today but still very ill with acute Brights disease. Doctors describe the case as typical and note daily fluctuation. cold weather prevents travel plans back to Washington for now.
The dead letter office plans an annual sale beginning December 14 at a local auction house to dispose of 8 784 packages. Night sessions run to clear the stash before Christmas. The catalog lists 7 162 items in miscellaneous, ranging from aprons to phonograph records and watches. Jewelry, books, and foreign language titles appear, with Uncle Joe Cannon named for a prized 1 000 stogies lot.
The Root committee in Seattle questions how high officials like President Louis W. Hill and General Counsel Begg may be involved in Gordon Root documents. Hill met the panel in Spokane and Seattle, while L. C. Gilman has aided the inquiry by securing Gordon notes. Sullivan holds the Gordon Root letters, with custodianship tracing from Gordon to Nuzum and Graves. Witnesses included Miss Sadie Sapp and Supreme Court figures Hiram F E Hadley and Mark Fullerton.
L Strobridge executive committee Washington died yesterday in Providence Hospital from meningitis after a coma. A well known lawyer and former Everett member served two terms as mayor and practiced law since 1892. Born in Trumansburg New York Cornell graduate survived by his wife.
Three masked men robbed the Eastside bank in Portland, stealing 17000 in gold, silver and paper. Police searched the city, found the horse and buggy far east, and recovered 200 in gold partly buried in mud near the bank. The robbery occurred as crowds left work and was carried out quietly.
Aberdeen, Dec. George Weatherwax a pioneer aged 86 died Saturday morning. He was laid to rest yesterday under the auspices of the Masons. Weatherwax had long been a figure in the community and his passing marks the end of an era for local residents.
John Mitchell, a renowned Puget Sound shipwright, bid $15,220 to repair the steamer Alki for Pacific Coast Steamship Co. The San Francisco office must confirm the bid before work begins, with completion in two months at the King Street dock. He is currently repairing the A. G. Lindsay.
Ole Hanson, father of the measure, says enemies cannot defeat it and that the bill will pass with support from newspapers and pledges from the house. He warns against excessive enthusiasm and riders complicating the bill while he monitors progress.
Senator Cummins is seated after taking the oath of office. The page 5 digest outlines the president's message, presenting key points and context from the address.
In San Francisco halts of the Ruef trial close with Henry Ach denouncing graft prosecutions and attacking Heney and Gallagher. He argues political manipulation behind the case, cites the district attorney’s money backing, and condemns the board of supervisors as conspirators as women fill the courtroom amid police precautions.
The Senate studied the president’s message after the swearing in of Senator A P B Cummins of Iowa. The reading ran from 12 17 to 1 55 with adjournment at 2 40. Assistant Secretary Latta delivered the message to a packed gallery and attentive chambers.
Josiah Quincy says the national committee investigated the Panama canal raft tale and concluded it had no political value. The data came from New York figures led by Col. Alexander Lacon and was referred to the advisory subcommittee.
Captain Peter Haines Jr. of Port Hancock Randy Hook under arrest for murder of William B. Annia is transferred on paper to the 62nd Company Coast Artillery at Fort Worden Port Townsend Washington. The change takes effect February 4 1909 and does not affect his trial, War Department says.
The Grand Lodge of Masons meeting in Olympia holds a memorial session today with Van Patten delivering the principal address.
Mrs Lena Severance wife of former state senator Severance of San Francisco hanged herself at Napa State Hospital for the Insane. Adjudged violently insane she had been despondent since admission three weeks earlier. She bound her wrists across her chest with a straight jacket climbed a chair and her neck lacing caught on a wall button before she kicked the chair away and died.
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