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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1908
Page
7
The Holt murder trial reached a delay as jurors were discharged after a morning session failed to reach agreement. Federal Judge Ford ordered the jurors released briefly then reconvened as juryman H sought further definition of what constitutes a reasonable doubt.
United Presa Oregon December 23 reports a land loss claim and a missing man, Sullivan, aged 63, feared dead after an apparent self harm incident. authorities search for the man and government records.
A man leaped from a bridge over the Willamette River in Salem and was found 100 feet below. A note pinned to him described him as old and trouble and named his Tacoma family at 1110 North Met. Detective L. Frasve reported the discovery today.
Sir Thomas Lipton announced he would not challenge the New York Yacht Club for the Americas Cup. He cited failure to agree on race conditions and ordered the designer of the 1909 model to burn the plans of Lipton's challenger.
An advertisement fragment features Anty Drudge and a grocer arguing over naphtha soap. It emphasizes Fels-Naptha as superior for winter washing since no boiling is required and warns to follow the wrapper directions for best results.
The program features Master & TV and Percy Weinrich with Rainbow songs, Dwyer portrayed well, and The Theodors as skilled acrobats. Clayton & Glenn Co present a bull sketch, Southern Quartet recalls Civil War days, Janeen’s Renttrew scored laughs, Leonard Kane impresses as a dancer, Crane Brow shines in Mud Town Rubes, with Eddie coaching a strong ballad. A good comedy film closes the bill.
J H Jones remains in grave danger at Seattle General Hospital after a skull fracture from a blow by Harry Gwin motorman Beattie Electric Co. Also jailed in default of 1500 dollars each are Gwin and conductor Albert Welch at the county jail pending further action.
Police report a U S Marine, George Terry a fireman on the torpedo destroyer Rowan at Mare Island navy yard, arrested here for stealing large kitchenware from ships of the United States Navy. Authorities recovered 27 pieces of large ware and eight dozen pieces of tableware bearing U S letters.
Spokane contractor and politician Allen F Gi was found dead in Moses Lake, Douglas County, suspected accidental self injury. The incident was reported by United Press with initial notes on the death.
Durham Durham White Stevens murder trial hears defense claim J Wan Chang acted under fancied wrongs about Korea. Witnesses contend Chang was unable to tell right from wrong on Korea related matters as defense seeks to prove insanity.
An assortment of umbrellas offered for gifts including women’s 26 inch models with tape edge American taffeta rainproof cases and New Era runners and wood handles priced at $1.50. Men’s 28 inch umbrellas with eight rib frames and sterling silver or gold plated hardware feature elaborate horn pearl and wood handles.
An exceptional display of Silk Silk-and-Wool and All-Wool fabrics offered in rich varieties. Pure Silk Crepe de Chine novelties suitable for waists scarfs and sashes with multiple patterns and price ranges. Scarf waist and sash lengths priced from two to four dollars, dress lengths from seven to twenty five dollars per pattern. Broad cloths and other dress goods featured with diverse colors and prices. Firet Floor.
George Primrose the famous minstrel will spend Christmas in Seattle. He first visited in 1878 at Frye's opera house with Milton Barlow George Wilson and Billy Weat. He recalls a minstrel show gross of 64 dollars in Seattle. This marks his twelfth visit as Seattle grew from Siwash camp to a city. Schedule for triangular debates: Broadway vs Ballard March 6 Broadway vs Lincoln April 2 Lincoln vs Ballard April 16.
Rex Van Winter was yesterday afternoon elected editor in chief of Whimes the Broadway school paper. Warde Bowles is associate editor.
The Gilsey house, a historic Broadway hotel and longtime meeting place for New York Democrats, was struck by a major fire early today. Firefighters fought the blaze through the night, with reports indicating it was brought under control. The building had served as Hearst's independence party headquarters in past years.
Tomorrow afternoon the junior and sophomore classes of the high school meet at Lincoln Park to decide the school class championship in a football game. Government gains from minor coin issues approach ten million dollars annually.
New York December 29 President H Newman of the New York Centre lines tendered his resignation today to the roadboard of directors.
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