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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1908

Page

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Runaway Horse Destroys Window Then Escapes Into Street

A horse broke away from its team in a wholesale warehouse at King and Jackson, dashed through a plate window, and caused a commotion inside the Kelley Clarke building. It finally leaped out and ran west on Jackson, with dock workers rescuing it unharmed. The horse belonged to Frank Tate, a dirt-hauling teamster. the run caused a dangerous scene near the Northern Pacific tunnel. In Washington, Senator Fulton plans to return home March 15 to respond to Heney’s charges amid ongoing legislative duties.

Mary House Kelley Clarke Thirday Jackson Jackson *T Ita Frank Tate King and Jackson Sta Fourth Washington Fulton Oregon Heney

Trampled Crowd Fears Delayed Coronation in Lisbon

Thousands filed past the San Vincenzo cathedral to view the late king and crown prince. A crush in the square left women and children fainting and a child crushed to death. Officials fear coronation ceremonies for King Manuel may be postponed for months or canceled.

United Press Lisbon Cathedral of San Vincinto Manuel Gustave Sweden

Unemployed Camp Proposed for Northern County Roads

Residents in the district petition for funds from a 5 000 appropriation to improve northern roads along the Seattle Everett Interurban line north of the city limits. They argue the southern part has benefited while the northern roads remain in poor condition and seek county action.

Action County Commissonere Seattle Everett Hallard Green Lake

Woman fatally shot on Second Avenue street car

An unknown woman was shot on a Second Avenue street car in the early morning after a quarrel with a male companion over champagne. He drew a revolver and fired into her left breast. she died soon after reaching the hospital.

United Press New York Chinatown Wan

Beattie Voters Urged to Register Before Midnight

Beattie calls on 5,000 citizens to sign up for the March 3 election. Registration must be dated since January 1, 1908 and completed by tomorrow midnight. past school or ward election registrations do not count. Officials expect about 36,000 total registered, leaving around 6,000 unregistered and at risk of disenfranchisement.

Beattie

Secret Service Uncovers Navy Yard Theft Ring

Secret Service agents report a long running theft operation at the Bremer ton navy yard with widespread loot including clothing blankets and army gear. Investigators say goods moved through the city to tailors and resold, with potential losses near 200000 and arrests expected soon.

Navy Yard Bremerton Foster Secret Service

Affinity Case With An Ending In Seattle

Brooklyn woman files for divorce alleging her husband used the San Francisco earthquake to fake his death and elope with his affinity. She learned through a Seattle relief contact that Homer B. Ford was alive in Seattle with the other woman.

Seattle United Press New York Salome V. Ford Brooklyn Homer B. Ford San Francisco Ford Relief Committee Pord

Taft Seen Certain of Victory in Ohio Delegates

Columbus February 10 Tomorrow Ohio counties vote to elect delegates to the Republican convention. Taft is expected to secure a large majority of delegates with 745 to 752 of the 815 total and only a few counties contesting his lead, notably Cuyahoga with Cleveland.

Taft Ohio United Press Columbus William H. Taft Republican Estate Central Committee Cuyahoga Cleveland Taft Ia

Lynching of accused assailant shocks Mississippi town

In Rheekhaven Mississippi on February 10 a black man named El Piget was hanged by a mob after confessing to assaulting Nellie Williams, a white girl aged 11. The mob overwhelmed local militia at Hrockhaven and hanged him from a telegraph pole.

United Press Memphis Tenn el Piget Rheekhaven Misa Nellie Wiliams Hrock Haven

Lawlessness Reigned in John Miller's Term

A boiling critique portrays John F. Miller as prosecuting attorney amid rampant crime in Seattle. An 1891 interview with Clarence Bagley accuses police bias, city officials, and tolerance for gamblers, thieves, and disreputable characters.

John Miller

Hotel Man Dies After Street Car Collision

H. Wilcox age 50 of Great Northern Western av and Senecast died last night from hemorrhage after a street car accident left him badly injured. He was taken to Emergency hospital but later returned home despite his illness. Mrs Wilcox's screams brought a police officer in the evening and Deputy coroner Arnold, called, saw no reason to intervene as the family refused to discuss the death.

H. Wilcox Great Northern Western Av Senecast Wilcox Roner Arnold

Teamster Hit On Georgetown Tracks Injures Arm

William Barnard a teamster was struck by a South Park car on Georgetown car tracks late Saturday night breaking his right arm and bruising his chest. He was taken to Providence hospital.

Georgetown William Barnard South Park Providence Hospital

No Bail For Witnesses In Early Morning Arrest

James Doyle was arrested yesterday morning in M. Doyles saloon on First avenue for violating the Sunday liquor law. Edith King and Thomas A. Clark were sent to headquarters as witnesses. Doyle posted 50 dollars bail and was released, while the witnesses could not raise 25 dollars each and were jailed.

James Doyle M. Doyle First Av Edith King Thomas A. Clark Doyle

Character and Location of Hell Lecture by Rev Boarman

The Rev Marshall J Boarman of Chicago announces a lecture on Hell its nature and location to be held Thursday night. He invites lawyers doctors professors teachers and others interested in the subject. Boarman is described as an eloquent orthodox Catholic theologian.

Hell Marshall J. Boarman Chicago Boarman

New Year Celebration Ends With Fireworks Display

The Hip Sing Tong of Chinese Masons held a New Year banquet early in the evening followed by a fireworks show that lasted two hours. The scene featured rattle of exploding fireworks and music from an Oriental band.

Hip Sing Tong

After Band of Revolutionists Headed for Indian Homes

The chief of police arrives in New York after Calcutta to search for headquarters of Indian revolutionists said to be preparing a revolt against British rule in India.

United Press New York Calcutta India Philadelphia

Mrs Barker Brought to Seattle from San Francisco

Nora Pirackman known as Mrs H Barker is detained by Detective Burns after San Francisco arrest for circulating more than 400 dollars in worthless checks to Seattle businessmen six weeks ago. She admits partial guilt and claims a home in polis while denying details of her eastern life. She says funds once existed at the Scandinavian American Bank on Second Avenue and Cherry Street supporting her checks.

Nora Pirackman H. Barker San Francisco Burns Hirackman St. Francia Hotel Seattle In Polis East Second Av. and Cherry

Italian Swindler Arrested Over Canadian Land Scheme

Police in San Francisco detained Luigo Dondero an educated Italian charged with swindling Tony Parravicini of 1400 in a scheme to buy government land near Alberta. Parravicini met Dondero and Frank Perodi aboard a Seattle Victoria boat and trusted them to invest. he handed over the money which turned out to be newspaper.

Luigo Dondero San Francisco Tony Parravicini Dondero Seattle Frank Perodi Victoria Italy Parravicini Alberta

Five Thousand Men Return to Work at National Tube

In Loraine Ohio five thousand workers were rehired by National Tube Co after weeks of idle time. The firm reports orders exist to employ up to four thousand more as soon as possible. A temporary restraining order barred vaudeville duo Gilday and Fox from appearing at Star theatre amid a dispute between Alexander Pantages and Sullivan & Considine. The hearing is set for Thursday at 9:30 a.m. Bond of $1,000 posted.

United Press Loraine Ohio National Tube Company Alexander Pantages Sullivan & Considine Judge Morris Today Myron Gilday John Doe Fox Gilday & Fox Star Theatre Pantages Melvin G. Winatock Eee Pantages Portland Winstock Country Club of America White Rats Gilday Fox West

Burns Faces Palmer In London Prize Ring Showdown

London boxing fans expect a massive crowd as Tommy Barns meets Jack Palmer at the National Sporting Club. Burns is the favorite, with two to one odds to stop Palmer within ten rounds, while Palmer vows to endure twenty rounds amid intense betting and prefight bravado.

United Press London Tommy Barns Jack Palmer National Sporting Club Burns Gunner Moir England Palmer Burne Hurns Paris Roche

Slander Case Gathers In Fifth Ward Polling Place

F. M. Jeffrey sues H. C. Gill for 15000 damages claiming libelous remarks at the polling place of the Fifth precinct Third ward during the recent primary. Gill allegedly called Jeffrey vile names and accused him of misconduct causing wounded feelings and damaged standing. Jeffrey may pursue further actions in related matters.

F. M. Jeffrey H. C. Gill Jeffrey Mr. Gill

Tantow Pleads Guilty in Manslaughter Case at Bremerton

A. H. Tantow admitted guilty to manslaughter for killing Leroy Adams on Hood Canal last fall. He received a sentence of not less than one year and fourteen years to the penitentiary, after being captured as he attempted to depart the steamer State of Washington and held in jail until trial.

A. H. Tantow Leroy Adams Hoods Canal Bremerton Tantow State of Washington

Aldrich Seeks Emergency Bank Notes to Foil Crises

Senator Aldrich argues for emergency national bank notes backed by state bonds to ease financial panics. He cites 1907 disruptions, explains 500 million dollar provision, and defends backed securities while contrasting with government guarantees and central bank ideas.

Aldrich Clearing House

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