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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1908
Page
1
James Holt, convicted in federal court yesterday for murder, attempted to buy a revolver with intent to kill himself. Prison officials halted the plan after a trusted inmate alerted staff, and Holt was placed in a secure cell with extra precautions.
The state department announced that the battleships Maine and North Carolina are en route to Venezuela to protect American interests and citizens there. The move follows tensions in the region and underscores U S efforts to safeguard nationals and property.
Fire started behind the city fire station and spread to nearby buildings housing Bolater Barnes’ ground Post’s livery barns. Damage runs high, shoppers' groceries lost, and one local merchant, Yantis, suffers a badly gashed arm from a window injury.
Eunice Williams rescues a hungry undersized puppy found wandering on Second Avenue Virginia. Humane Officers Vaupell and A M Kent take custody as she pleads for a home, keeping the dog comforted while authorities seek a permanent caregiver.
The First Methodist church, adjoining the Haine r club, has suspended construction of a new edifice after costs rose beyond the initial 100 600 and bond funds. Only part of the $40 000 shortfall remains, with basement finished and services held in the existing space. Pastor notes potential Pittsburgh capitalists may provide needed financing.
A weather forecast calls for rain tonight and Thursday with fresh southwest winds. Temperatures and exact timings are not specified in the readable text.
A Portland couple, Gene and Mrs Hughes, perform a clever sketch titled Suppressing the Prenna at the rheum. Years ago their children Tommy and Helen were separated but now attend the show, delivering a poignant reunion that serves as their unique present from Kris Kringle in 1908.
The Star demands action from Superintendent Mouilloni on streetcar service and condemns his stance as an apologist for the Seattle Electric Co. It offers to gather statistics on sardine packing in cars and arrange for women to tell their stories at his office to pressure for reform.
Councilman Eugene W. Way says Seattle residents decide only how to cover deficiencies from the regrade: through general bonds or direct property taxes next year. The council bears responsibility for Beattie local improvement bonds and the city will be compelled to pay when due, regardless of the method chosen.
Royal W. Raymond reports from Paso Robles Hot Springs that Samuel G Cosgrove’s health improves dramatically over ten days after a severe dropsy. He weighs near 200 pounds but gains strength and alertness, with supporters asserting he will take oath if able while delaying travel to Olympia to protect his health.
Fort Worth Texas man Patrick Ley, after keeping a diary for twelve hours, drank carbolic acid at a railway station and died before 6 o clock last night. Witnesses recalled his earlier statements about contemplating self harm and his fixation on alcohol and despair.
Paris dispatch reports the court leaning to keeping the children with the Princess de Sagan while under court supervision to shield them from the prince. The proposal suggests the Marquise de Castellane might take the children if necessary, with constant oversight by the court. A Nebraskan and the steamer Indragelli delivered cargo to San Francisco and Victoria respectively.
Soyepe Guindon sues Korth in superior court claiming loss of his wife due to Worth's alleged counsel and association with Mrs Guindon. He says they married in New York 16 years ago and have a 15 year old daughter. The wife allegedly left home with the child after attending Vaudeville shows. Miss Walsh of Tyrone awarded 5687 for injuries after a trolley collision in Altoona.
Justice Wright of the DC Supreme Court finds AFL President Samuel Gompers Frank Morrison and John Mitchell guilty of violating an injunction against Buck Stove Range. Gompers gets one year jail Morrison six months and Mitchell nine months. Bonds set and appeals filed.
Kenneth C. Beaton profiles Samuel Gompers at the Chicago convention scene. Gompers pleads for workers before a hostile resolutions committee, delivering earnest, lucid arguments despite little support, leaving readers convinced of his sincerity and intellect as a labor leader. A closing note adds a brief item from St. Louis with J. W. Van Cleave’s noncomment on a decision.
In a message to the Seattle Commercial Club the Central Labor Council via Secretary J R Harris requests influence to obtain a city investigation into the Seattle Electric company rolling stock signals and related appliances. The municipal affairs committee will report on the matter.
In Indianapolis on December 23 the United Mine Workers of America met in executive session to plan radical action in support of former president John Mitchell. Secretary Ryan refused to disclose details, citing the absence of President Lewis.
English Plum Pudding recipe from Hotel Savoy chef Christian Volz lists suet raisins currants sultanas mixed peel brown sugar flour almonds bread crumbs with spices salt whiskey rum stout and ale. Steam time advised three hours per pound of pudding based on weight.
L Carroll, 65, lives in a paint shop at Howell and Denny Way, was scalded when a patent water heating device exploded. The tank burst and boiling water showered him. Dr J H Vengs attended and Carroll was taken to Wayside Emergency hospital in critical condition.
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