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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1908
Page
13
United Prec. Cal Dec 18 The Plymouth Amador county area suffered a major blaze that devastated about 20 houses a hotel and several other buildings leaving several structures totally destroyed.
United Press reports the suspect known as Jack oe has been caught after slashing women's dresses, including Mrs G Proe's gown, last night in a gar night arrest. The capture follows a sequence of ribboning assaults attributed to the offender and involves Frenna and his team.
In British Columbia the Columbia salmon pack has reached forty four dollars, marking a rise from prior totals. Officials note the gain reflects higher landings and market demand as of December 18.
WINNIPEG reports Lord Strathcona resigns due to ill health. Montague Allen of Montreal will assume as Canadian high commissioner in London on January 1, per a report.
The Franklin high team accepts a challenge from Roadway high to debate the tariff question with Roadway upholding protection. Broadway debaters will hold their tryout next Monday.
University of Washington debate teams have been selected to travel to Idaho, Oregon, and California for the contest. The topic across divisions is the constitutional question of progressive income tax as a fiscal measure.
United Press reports Canadian Pacific plans to compete for traffic from New York New Haven Hartford route via Vermont. The strategy includes a 13 percent cut in tract rates using differential tactics as part of the plan.
Former state senator John Farles died in Pasadena California from Brights disease after four years of illness. The death was reported from Bellingham by United Press with a note on his political career and a closing editorial aside.
Four year old Edward Riley from Akron shows notable boxing talent despite his age. Trained since toddlers by his father, he displays strong arms and movement in the ring as he dons large gloves and handles his padding with growing skill.
Thirty five horses owned by John Meeyere in Rainier Valley are placed in quarantine. Health Commissioner James Crichton orders tests to determine if the animals are afflicted with disease before any further action.
San Francisco December 18. Former Mayor Eugene Schmitz declines a bonded surety and uses relatives and close friends to post his bond. District Attorney Langdon opens inquiry into the scheme as Schmitz’s lawyer Frank Drew presents the bond plan.
A Union Pacific tunnel project in Tacoma is set after a signed contract between Ustred Presence and Waeh. The bid was $790,060 with completion expected in one year. Fruit brandy output rose by 761,518 gallons in the fiscal year.
Stricken with incurable cancer and on his death bed, M. E. B. mith married Mre Ellen Lambert, nurse, in Tacoma on the night of December 18. The ceremony united a dying man and a caregiver in a poignant union as doctors watched.
In Boston ministers and the Central Labor Union reportedly back a plan to form a preachers union. Clergy complain salaries are insufficient and many take second jobs. A delegate will lead talks, and churches withholding livings may face boycotts and picketing to enforce a peace proclamation.
In San Francisco on December 14, lawmakers may gain a larger chaplaincy as leaders in both houses discuss installing six chaplains. The plan proposes a Catholic priest, a Jewish Rabbi, an Orthodox rector, and pastors from Methodist, Presbyterian, and Baptist denominations to accompany the two current chaplains. The article notes gunpowder was invented by Arabians around 790.
Professor Samuel Lancaster of the University of Washington will address the Henderson Women’s Christian Temperance Union at the Methodist Episcopal church. The subject will be Good Reads.
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