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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1908
Page
1
Ohio December 31 Taft announces withdrawal from the race for senator after Ker also disavows support leaving Theodore F Burton with a clear path. Taft says his candidacy was misread and he yields personal ambition to promote party harmony and success.
Royal W. Raymond reports Governor elect Cosgrove will arrive in Olympia on January 1 to assume office. He notes Cosgrove is optimistic about health and vows of welfare for the state, praising his reception in Paso Robles and his eagerness for news.
Descriptions of famine and chaos sweep southern Italy and Sicily after the Messina quake. Officials cite 120000 to 260000 dead with thousands more homeless and insane from privation. Naval relief fleets, Italian parliament relief plans, and ongoing aftershocks are reported.
A kitten found clinging to a piece of wood aboard the Riverside after drifting at sea was identified as the property of Cook Lyons. The tiny cat survived hours afloat near Seattle until rescue by the ship’s crew, whose discovery surprised all.
Francisco December 31. P A S Blake convicted of offering a bribe to juror Martin Kelly was sentenced by Judge Dunne to four years in the state prison. Langdon appealed for mercy noting Blake aided the prosecution. Blake admitted being approached by A B Newburgh and Frank J Murphy, Ruef's attorneys, who promised money for fixing a Ruef juror. Murphy was acquitted in a separate trial. Newburgh’s trial is pending.
The paper teases a forthcoming feature on McMix and A. D. MeMix with remarks that their memoirs will fascinate readers. It promises a detailed, personal portrait and hints at travel records, to be printed in full tomorrow.
Twelve women and three girls were crushed aboard car No. 210 in Lake Union, with 68 passengers in a 32 seat car, while car No. 127 carried 57 people homeward. The overcrowding on morning and evening routes prompts residents to demand action from public servants, scrutinizing ties to the Seattle Electric Co. The Star vows to show the remedy and urges citizen action.
Clearings today show totals for Tacoma Portland with balances. Tacoma reports 1,158,730.26 in clearings and 112,986.03 in balances. Portland records 1,048,793.00 in clearings and 276,205.00 in balances.
C B Yandell secretary of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce announced this morning that the chamber will collect contributions for the relief fund and forward them to the proper authorities.
A political inspired festive plea urges taxpayers to unite for the coming year. Ed Din Boyden rallies readers to train Kid 1909 into a champion, promising effort, optimism, and perseverance while recalling 1908 as history.
A weather notice predicts rain tonight and Friday with moderate northeasterly winds. The outlook emphasizes unsettled conditions and cooler temperatures, urging precautions for outdoor plans and drivers on affected routes.
U S officials weigh sending the Atlantic fleet to Messina after an earthquake emergency. The Red Sea squadron could reach Sicily in four days, or three by forced draught, with 12 000 troops available for rescue. The Celtic carries 6000 tons of meat and supplies for relief. Scorpion was ordered from Constantinople to join the mission.
Seattle Protestant ministers call churches to rapid aid for southern Italy quake victims. Watchnight services and Sunday collections urged to fund relief via the Red Cross led by Rev. M A Matthews. Donations noted from Japanese association and individuals as urgency grows.
Denver jury orders coroner to hold VA P.C. Burdette Bell to answer the murder charge in the death of actor Couvier Dury. A recital by Mrs Hell of relations with the actor suggests Bell may plead the unwritten law as his defense.
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