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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1908
Page
7
The Star reports a flood of offers for clothing as readers seek to help those in need. People respond with outfits and undergarments for men and families, some specifying sizes 38 and 99 arso, and many stressing the need for recipients to be deserving and self-reliant.
Engineer Thomson urges voters to approve a $1,000,000 park bond to improve playgrounds within seven minutes walking distance of every child in Seattle. He notes funds will also aid city park system development benefiting families and future generations.
A three year old child calls a man Santa and Mrs Purcell asks W A Mears to escort the boy. Mears jokes about being mistaken for old Kris and shares anecdotes comparing his features to Thackeray Pickwick and Samuel Gompers. He recalls a San Francisco AFL convention greeting with hats and a quip about Santa Claus.
A captain in Priday Harbor faced a near death after fumes from an engine filled the boat. He overpowered by water, swam toward the fleet, and with a final surge of strength he regained reach and was saved by providence and a propitious moment.
Federal agents indicate an organized gang of post office robbers operates with a base near San Bernardino or Colton California. Numerous small post offices across southern California have been robbed recently and the robbers' trail has led investigators to these locations.
J Dalzell Brown former manager of the looted California Safe Deposit and Trust company will be free after serving 18 months in San Quentin prison. Five remaining indictments against Brown were dismissed in San Francisco on December 19.
Tom Hyde lost his hat in a gust near Third and Pike yesterday. Traffic stalled as he circled the block seeking the chapeau until a wind gust blew it under the auto cover. after a 16 minute search the hat was found and placed back on his head.
Judge Frater rejects petitions for divorce in two cases as he criticizes hasty marriages. Luteo Deming and Mary Dimeo claim brief courtship and rapid marriages, while Tony Dimeo seeks a continuance to prove police court conviction grounds false.
Dennis Harrigan files a damage suit against Dow Construction in Olympia claiming 10528 dollars for injuries from a falling tuber at the new executive mansion. The complaint alleges negligence by the defendant's workmen caused the tuber to strike his neck and inflict serious injuries.
Ohio Governor Javre T Herrick is reported to be chosen as secretary of the treasury in Tafts new administration. Arctic whales do not migrate due to heat in southern waters and the total capital of national banks is listed as 1,000,006.
Washington December 19 a message from President Roosevelt vetoed the joint resolution to fix the boundary line between Colorado Oklahoma and New Mexico. The veto rests on Attorney General’s view that the measure would place a large area of Colorado containing post offices and population in New Mexico Senator Teller argued the veto stemmed from misunderstanding and that the resolution only seeks to ascertain the true line not establish a new boundary.
In San Francisco two burglars damaged Newsom's waterfront saloon after finding only three dollars. They left a note on the till reading that they acted out of stinginess and signed it by the "Happy Hooligan."
Salvation Army officers from five Seattle spiritual work branches assign tickets with each family head to identify needy households for Christmas beer boxes. The program aims to provide baskets sized to family need, with new shoes and clothing for children, and offers assistance for any case brought to the Globe block headquarters.
Prices paid for 10 producers and other commodities are listed with pound figures and fractions. The report cites variations in prices per pound and cents per unit across different items, reflecting market quotes and trading activity.
The article traces Western Union from 1866 to 1867, detailing capital growth to about 40.7 million and estimated 87 to 100 million capitalization today. It notes high dividends past 1874, stock valuations, and mentions the franking privilege used by senators, representatives, and state officials as a political influence issue.
The piece argues that free message use becomes a tax on those who pay, as telegraph rates rise due to a surge in individuals carrying books and other reading material. It notes a push for government scrutiny, while La Follette doubts further probing will help, urging legislative action based on current facts.
Senator Fulton of Oregon asked the senate not to adjourn until Senator Elkins report his bill forcing the Interstate Commerce Commission to pass on rates before they take effect. He said Elkins promised a holiday report. The measure was introduced early last winter.
Washington report states Elihu Root will resign as secretary of state if elected senator from New York. Robert Bacon, currently assistant secretary, is expected to succeed him at the State Department. The announcement was made at the White House on December 19.
George Reynolds a farm hand was found dead this morning in Vallejo California, believed to have died from wood alcohol after likely drinking to quench thirst. A lecture by Professor Lancaster of the University of Washington on roads drew an audience, with Dr Cummings discussing temperance. The Seattle Real Estate association backed proposed municipal pand tenues at a noon meeting in the Olympuc cafe and urged members to vote for them.
W H Tift of Tifton Georgia testified before the wage and means committee in Washington arguing to retain the current lumber duty. He represents southern lumber interests during the tariff hearing.
Former San Francisco mayor Eugene Schmitz was released on 110000 bail posted by relatives and friends. Four female relatives were among sureties and were questioned by Judge Dunne, all of whom passed acceptance.
An insane Malian fisherman, Francisco Natale, bursts into a San Francisco home and fires five shots at a family during dinner. André Chen, wounded, is believed fatally injured. Natale flees shouting threats, as a posse and detectives scour the area to prevent further violence.
The battleships Ohio and Missouri will alter their voyage to give a port visit in Turkey. They will reach Athens on January 12, Salonica on January 17, and Smyrna on January 24, before heading to Negro Bay and home on February 1.
In superior court Mrs Esther Soper sought a divorce from her husband a plumber claiming neglect and laziness led her to sell possessions for clothing. The judge granted the divorce after her testimony in court.
In March 1906 at Pike Street, Jesse Murphy and Al Barton debated a political stake with Dan Murphy over the Democratic nomination for William Bryan. A $40 bet was allegedly placed on a Bryan win. Dan later refused to pay, prompting Jesse to seek collection from Justice Carroll. Jesse asserts Irish Democrats will not be bankrupted by Republicans.
The lighting department asks residents to report any street lights not burning in their neighborhood. D B Rose, in charge, says repairs begin at once and lights are back within 24 hours unless the issue is very serious.
The funeral of Capt. J. B. Comba who died early yesterday morning will be held tomorrow afternoon at 1 o clock from the family residence 1761 West S8th Street. The services will be under the auspices of the Masons with interment at Crown Hill cemetery.
United Press reports on December 19 that Vice President and senators Knox Lodge and Bacon head a joint committee with House involvement to organize the inauguration of William Howard Taft.
Steamers and ferries docked at the port with arrivals from Seattle Northland Ban Mranciwor United Kingdom and San Pedro. Passengers and cargo noted on the steamer Dora Moran and Bertha as they proceed to Alaskan ports and UK later. maintenance pending on Moran's vessel.
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