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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1908

Page

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Moore versus Mackintosh in campaign harmony clash

The speech at Egan's Arcade rally centers on harmony between executive and legislative branches and critiques of Ballinger-era reform. Moore argues for decisive leadership to curb corruption and enforce laws, contrasting with opponents seen as obstructive or aligned with the old order.

Moore Mack Tate Georgetown Egan's Arcade Willam Hickman Moore Campalen Bin Et Geet Nallincer

Vote Stance on Seattle City Changes and Moore Support

A speaker urges stability in Seattle governance and backs Moore. Citing the A Y P exposition, they argue against changing police fire or mayor roles and frame voting as a business decision reflecting citywide trade needs. They note personal neutrality in officeholding and cite address at 1907 10th Ave North.

Seattle Moore

City Meeting Draws Big Crowd at Egan's Hall

A large audience filled Egan's hall for a political meeting discussing local issues in Georgetown or Youngstown. Judge W D Wood led the event with Mayor Moore and several speakers including T B MacMahon, George R Cooley, O T Erickson, William Middleton, and George F Cotterill. Ward councilman candidates were introduced by Chairman Wood.

Georgetown Youngstown Egan's Hall W. D. Wood Moore T. B. MacMahon George R. Cooley O. T. Erickson William Middleton George F. Cotterill Chairmas Wood

Canadian Pacific declares midyear dividend on stock

In Montreal on February 12 the Canadian Pacific Railway board declared a 2 percent dividend on preferred stock and 1 percent on common stock for the half year ending December last. The dividend will be paid in April.

Montreal Canadian Pacific Railway Company

Shaw resigns as Carnegie Trust head to launch campaign

Lealie M. Shaw former secretary of the treasury resigned the presidency of the Carnegie Trust company of New York last night and two hours later opened his presidential campaign with an initial address before the Republican Club in Marshall Michigan.

Marshall, Mich Carnegie Trust Company of New York Lealie M. Shaw Secretary of the Treasury Republican Club

Taft Wins Big in Ohio Republican Primaries

Taft swept Ohio primaries with four delegates at large and 22 district delegates to the national convention in Chicago. No opposition emerged as Foraker’s effort was nullified in Cuyahoga by a court ruling declaring Taft’s county committee the valid body, leading to unopposed delegate selections.

Columbus Ohio William H. Taft Chicago Supreme Court Foraker Cuyahoga County Taft County

Seattle Liederkrona Banquet Honors German Emperor

The Seattle Liederkrona will ban quet tonight in honor of William II emperor of Germany. The banquet will be held at Turner hall 1819 Eighthavy with Mayor William Hickman Moore and O. Lohan the German consul attending.

Seattle

Merchants Association Renames and Restructures Board

The Merchants' Protective Association held its annual meeting and adopted the name Seattle Merchants' Association. The constitution was amended to increase the board of trustees to seven members from five.

Merchants’ Protective Association Seattle Merchants’ Association Board of Trustees

Richest Alaska strike on Lake View near Fort Davis

Nome reports a record pay streak on the Lake View claim on the tundra near Fort Davis. Gold taken from the ground averaged 400 per pan with exceptional net, 50 feet wide. Operated by Niebhur & Co. The find tops Hebele bench and excites Nome residents.

NOME Alaska Lake View Fort Davis Niebhur & Co

Smallpox Quarantine Delays Minnesota Off New York

Port Townsend reports the Hill liner Minnesota held by quarantine officials after smallpox cases aboard. Three crew members, all Chinese, contracted the disease during a 12 day Orient voyage. First and second class passengers and baggage are moved to Whatcom for Seattle quarantine. silk shipments stay ashore for shipment.

United Press Port Townsend Big Hill Minnesota Orient Whatcom Seattle Diamond Point New York Austin Pacific

Married High School Thief Confesses Theft Ring

Mrs. Be M Breard a 17 year old actress and former high school pupil admits stealing furs from students after being traced by a business man who bought a beaver set for $4. Detectives recovered items including a gray muff and red coat as the husband’s Portland connection ties the case to a local wardrobe theft spree.

BE. M. Breard Tennant Phillips Chase Re. Hreard Veudeville Portland

Payroll padding arrest hits Rich & Harris exec

W Murdock superintendent of Rich & Harris Construction, with Hailey building offices, was arrested on charges of padding payrolls for personal gain. He allegedly admitted living beyond means and signing salaries for non existent workers, then drawing and spending the funds. Senor Gomez unseated in Manila after chaotic sessions. vote 40 to 3 percent.

W. M. Murdock Rich & Harris Construction Company Hailey Murdock Senor Gomez Manila Senor Gomen

Campaign Plans Form as City Races Intensify

Rival parties intensify campaign efforts in Seattle with rallies and planned speeches. John F. Miller to headline Young Men's Republican Club banquet and citywide tour, while Mayor Moore and George F. Cotterill target the same audiences. Democratic managers focus attacks on City party and Moore administration amid internal talk of Metcalfe’s potential withdrawal.

Cotterill fAine Moore Miller Mcintosh Young Men's Republican Club John F. Miller Old Mission Hall Queen Anne Av Rainier Hall City Party George F. Cotterill Seattle George Town Mackintosh Metcalfe

White River Pioneer Richard Jeffs Dies at 83

Richard Jeffs, a long time settler in the White River valley, died at his home near Thomas at age 83 after 49 years in the area. Born in Scotland he emigrated 60 years ago and left an estate valued at 300000 dollars. He outlived both children and helped draft Washington’s 1889 constitution.

Richard Jeffs White River Valley Thomas Mr. Jeffs Scotland Washington

Portland Bank to Reopen After Suspension

Portland bank the Merchants National, one of the largest in the Northwest, resumes operations after a suspension in November with plans to reopen Monday in Portland Oregon.

Portland Bank Portland Ore Merchants’ National Bank Northwest

Drowning of Nine In Reef Wreck Near Queen Charlottes

News from Vancouver reports the schooner wreck on a reef near Queen Charlotte Islands leaving one white man and six Indians dead. Captain Clarke witnessed the sinking and could not aid the nine. a fisherman pair tried a rescue but failed as the vessel disappeared beneath the waves.

United Press Vancouver EH. C Queen Charlotte Islands Clarke Aener Arke

Caruso Accuser Fined One Cent in New York

Mrs on Stanhope who accused the Italian singer Caruso of annoying her near the Central Park monkey house was fined one cent for intoxication. Her half sister Mrs Graham also paid one cent on a similar charge. Also from Victoria British Columbia the new immigration law passed by the legislature as framed by the Natal act and presented to Lieut Gov James Dunhamier.

New York Stanhope Ena Caruso Central Park Graham Victoria B. C British Columbia James Dunamuir

Governor Delays Court Martial Verdict In Army Case

Guardsmen condemn the delay as the board’s finding on Maj. Otto Case N G was sent to Gov. Mead in Olympia two weeks ago but has not been made public Adjutant General Hamilton and the governor have offered no explanation The case could prompt a local superior court challenge over board jurisdiction and the remarks cited in an interview about board delays.

Otto Case Gov. Mead Olympia Adjt Hamilton Mand Maj. Case Supor Court

Murderer Surrenders in Portland Case

A man identifying as D. W. Humphrey of Kansas City Missouri surrendered to the Vancouver police chief claiming he is wanted for the murder of James Doherty in Kansas City. He said he wished to return to stand trial. Officials find the tale remarkable if true.

United Press Portland Ore D. W. Humphrey Kansas City Vancouver James Doherty Humphrey

Plan to Lynch Human Fiends in Santa Fe

Two men assaulted Margaret Carling, night operator in Las Vegas, and were jailed after identification by the victim. A crowd gathered at the county jail last night and fears of lynching grew. Militia may be called to prevent mob violence. the victim remains in precarious condition.

Santa FE N. M Margaret Carling Las Vegas

Mayor Moore and Engineer Tour Cedar River Plant Extension

Mayor Moore and City Engineer Thomson depart Seattle tonight to inspect the light plant extension at the falls. They will be away for two or three days to review progress on the project.

Moore Thomson Seattle Cedar River Falls

Fight Against Corporate Rule Warns Citizens

Alameda Cal February 13 The piece cites Theodore Roosevelt’s anti corruption drive and calls for citizens to resist corporate control of elections. It quotes Dr George C Pardee urging a battle against predatory corporations and asserts the American people will reclaim political power.

United Press Alameda Cal United States Theodore Roosevelt Congress of the Congress Harriman Maine California Oregon Florida Mer George C. Pardee First Baptist Church

North Sewer Bill For Fort Lawton Project Near Approval

Representative Humphrey introduces a Washington bill to authorize Seattle officials to build a north trunk sewer outlet across Fort Lawton grounds. Local army officers cannot grant permission due to the permanent nature of the improvement. A Vienna dispatch reports Count Alexander Hadik denies engagement to Cornelius Vanderbilt.

Humphrey Washington Seattle Fort Lawton London Vienna Alexander Hadik Cornelius Vanderbilt Newark

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Baltinger Jebo Effin Jesse Ballinger Bean Ite Amer Nes Ogere Hay America 10Th Ave. North Shaw Taft Big Man Lincoln Ahe Toreave Democratic Party White River Caruso New Immigration Law George 8. Cotterill Ninth Ward M. EK Fremont Pardee Roosevelt Bryan
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