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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1908
Page
1
An unknown man writes to Chief Wappenstein from February 13, 1908 admitting multiple burglaries. He says he sends skeleton keys and asks that an innocent man not be punished, claiming to leave town to live honestly. The note mentions nine skeleton keys, two ordinary keys, and a key ring found in a box, amid recent apartment burglaries.
United Press reports NCIBCO notes a government review of Pacific coast merchant ships for potential transport and collier use. Rear Admiral Henry Glase has examined Pacific Coast Steamship Company vessels to gauge their value should enlistment be required. Officials anticipate a full list of suitable American ships on the Pacific coast to be compiled by Washington authorities.
United Press reports a diphtheria outbreak at the state reform school in Lis, Washington, with five deaths including a staff member’s daughter and a night watchman’s child. Authorities cite lack of quarantine and fear of spread as causing alarm prompting school closure and relocation of teachers’ institute to Centralia.
The preliminary examination of A G Hearst of Keet station on a charge of obtaining money by false pretenses is held in Judge Gordons court. John Kingsbury the complainant says Hearst claimed to own four see potatoes and borrowed $400 from Hearst to put on bonds of $1 000.
United Press reports in Winnipago Man that a Lord's Day act crackdown led to one man arrested in a bath and undertakers and newspaper men detained. Over 500 summonses issued for alleged breaches as officers intensify enforcement.
Washington report states the eastern political headquarters for Taft will be established here next week. Secretary Hitchcock retires tomorrow and will immediately oversee the Taft boomlet.
Deputy fire chief Charles Krager drowned in a sub basement while directing crews at a Pinchler company fire in New York. Six others injured and ten overcome by smoke as a dispute over interior attack vs exterior staging unfolded. Krager, renowned in the east, fell through a trap door and perished.
New York Feb 14 Hearst reportedly willing to be nominated as vice president on the Bryan ticket if Bryan's associate Diryan has no objection. The report frames Hearst as a potential running mate contingent on internal approval.
The article details alleged breaches of primary election law by candidates including Miller. It cites expenditures beyond allowed limits such as headquarters rent, literature printing, parade expenses, and poll watcher payments, with Miller's report showing only five items totaling 51 dollars. It notes penalties for failing to itemize all sums paid for a candidate.
A steamer ran aground following engine trouble as tides rose. The vessel struck the shore near the Umatilla area within minutes, damaging machinery and forcing crews to salvage safety measures before further losses occurred.
President Roosevelt studies a proposal to revive the national flag by an entirely new arrangement of the stars. The plan follows changes to coin designs and the removal of the In God We Trust motto, aiming to modernize symbols of the nation.
Speaker Cannon struggled to maintain order during a heated clash between California’s Englebright and Indiana’s Crumpacker over trimming mileage from twenty to eight cents per mile. Englebright objected as Crumpacker argued for a cut despite last year’s pay raise, leading to a tense confrontation and Cannon using the gavel to restore control. A separate brief note reports William Warren arrested by Patrolman Bamnd for unknown charges after a morning incident.
Abo Ruef weeps in court as he recalls affidavits from his father and elder brother claiming he was misled by promises of immunity from Byrne Diggy Rabbit Keplan and Nieto to plead guilty to extortion. The testimony cites relatives ill at the time and urges to save lives, while Attorney Act seeks additional affidavits from Dunne and Lawler.
Senator Clay of Georgia denounced the Aldrich financial bill in a 30 minute assault terming it a vicious measure that favors the rich and powerful. He urged a remedy with $600000 in treasury notes and criticized Congress for a $360000000 surplus accumulating in the United States Treasury. He approved Secretary Cortelyou’s move to place funds into national coffers.
Tony Hill, a bartender, was arrested by Detective Barbee and Officer Kent for questioning related to John Jackson. Jackson reported $700 stolen from his room at S18 Firetwo while he slept. two unseen men reportedly seen Hill leaving the room.
In Tacoma Judge Reynolds' courthouse district an altercation between Harry M Owens and Gilen Rush over an alleged $50 due led to a fatal shooting of 16 year old Robert Cheney, office boy for Judge Reynolds. Rush drew a revolver during a dispute about a 4 damage suit, a struggle followed, and Cheney died two hours later. Owens is jailed.
An actor, PF Howard Whitney the theatre manager, knocked down a masher who assaulted a chorus girl after a performance on Pike Street. A brief scuffle followed before the attacker fled. Bystanders offered help but Whitney refused assistance, saying he acted alone. The same man had been bothering performers since Monday night.
A Madison streetcar on line 53 crashed into a team pulling a earth wagon on a steep grade between Third and Second avenues at 8 10 this morning. One horse died instantly from a broken neck. the other broke a leg and was shot by Humane Officer Van Alex Det rich. Driver Deitrich escaped injury.
Dr W H Cumming, a Spokane dentist, fought a trio of armed youths attempting a street car robbery at Webster and Langsta. Shots were fired at conductor George B Smith and a blow struck near the knee. One robber fell from the car as it moved.
In Utica New York Lurie & Lurie printers face a mystery as fake telegrams order printed matter. Louis R Lurie was briefly arrested in Nebraska then released amid doubts over the forged telegraphs. A second message from California further complicates the case as authorities probe the scam.
James Grant, a rich New York manufacturer, drove across the Brooklyn Bridge with two women when he suddenly leaped from the automobile into the icy river. Hundreds onlookers watched as he disappeared over the railing. A tug rescued him from drifting ice and brought him to shore but he remains in a precarious condition at a hospital. Grant has not explained his motive.
Forty two miners are entombed after a Glencoe coal mine explosion in Natal on February 14. Early reports indicate all are believed dead.
Following Gar field Long’s confession, Charles B. Christy was arrested by Officer Sisler for involvement in a telephones scam that lured Mrs. L. Fletcher at 504 Pike st. Thurs day morning. A robber entered her room, took $5 and a $2 money order, then fled. the money order was later mailed back to Mrs. Fletcher.
The Wisconsin Democratic convention adopted resolutions endorsing William J. Bryan and instructed the Wisconsin delegation to vote for him first last and all the time at the national convention.
Denver February 14 The Denver and Rio Grande railroad plans a major labor shake up as shop workers engineers conductors and brakemen face a March 14 rule revision that would end current departments fees and certain job categories, signaling a broad potential strike.
Agnes McDonald faced Judge Frater in Seattle’s juvenile court after being arrested in a state of intoxication. The court placed her 6 year old daughter Lucille in the Carmel mission until the mother can prove she will provide proper care. The girl cried as the separation was announced and the mother pledged to change.
The University of Washington student publication Pacific Wave faces a final decision this afternoon between Thomas E. Latimer representing independent voters and Ray Rudio of the Campbell Dunbar Radio ring. Polls ran 11 a.m. to 2 30 p.m with over 800 votes expected. Latimer, a socialist, faces opposition from Rudio supporters amid campus posters and a nearly endorsed rally.
Bernard Schmidt remains in a perilous condition after the Interurban wreck near Georgetown. Doctors report a fractured skull and alarm continues at the county hospital where the injured were taken. Willam Moroff also suffers dangerous internal injuries and is listed in critical condition.
Chicago February 14 John Mitchell president of the United Mine Workers of America enters the political scene with early mentions and rising profile as a national labor figure.
Albany Feb 14 Attorney General Jackson applies for a receiver for the Mutual Reserve Life Insurance Company. He argues the firm is hopelessly insolvent and seeks court action to wind down or conserve assets for policyholders.
The civil service commission fully upheld Comptroller Harry W. Carroll’s action in discharging P. H. Wilson, an administration clerk in the apt office, after a hearing held yesterday. Wilson was dismissed for incompetency and appealed to the commission for reinstatement.
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