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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1908

Page

3

Police arrest socialist mayoral candidate and supporters

Police arrested Rudolph Rosweh and several companions after a street rally on Pike Place. McCorkle climbed a barrel to speak while a crowd carried banners in a district exempt from street meetings. All were charged and brought before Judge Gordon, with bail set at $20 for one participant.

Mrends Socialista McCorkle Pike Place Seregant Hadeen Jank Gordon

Vaudeville Contract Dispute Prompts Court Action

Judge ruled on an injunction in a dispute involving Alexander Pan Se Yeatrain Myron Culday and Fox Fren Ring. The Western Vaudeville act was accused of breach under a ten week term at 1 per week, then seeking $200. The court found the motion valid and the team will perform Monday afternoon.

Gite Sit van Detective Judie Frater Alexander Pan Se Yeatrain Myron Culday Fox Fren Ring

Regrade case hearings scuffle over damages in court

The morning session discusses damages in multiple regRADE cases including sums for Drewaht Cishborn Allen John A. Graham M.M. Haight D. Stimwon and Tugner Lorent with electric company and Savings line items totaling substantial monetary awards.

Bracklin Hearing For Beth Parker Alias Nora

Beth Parker also known as Nora faces a hearing before the judge this afternoon over alleged passing of worth to Seattle merchants. Prosecutors note an overdraft tied to a plan bank account and claim a minor balance discrepancy. The case includes references to a 2 cent relance and a waiting period involving youths from 2 to 4 at Halls on 1111 First Avenue.

Beth Parker Nora Arcused Seattle Plan Bank

Hammond Hatchet 35c Bit Weight 23 Ore

Fragmentary OCR note describes a hatchet bit with price 35 cents, weight 23 units, mentions iron ore and beads, and references payment terms and rates. Details are garbled but indicate a product listing or advisory about tool bits and pricing.

Peedieh

Tornado Strikes Tyler Texas Causes Several Deaths

Reports say a tornado hit Tyler Texas early today with several fatalities. A separate report from Mossville Mississippi says a tornado killed two Black residents and injured several, with twelve buildings blown down. Unconfirmed storm damage also cited near Hattiesburg Mississippi as wires went down.

Dallas Tex Tyler Mobile Ala

Bank Clearings Report Seattle and Portland

Bank clearings are reported for Seattle and Portland with totals and balances. Seattle shows clearings of 1 496 494.00 and balance 168 925.96. Portland lists clearings 715 017.00 and balances 29 845.00 761 220.00 55 962.00.

Seattle

Valentine Mail Pressure Strains Carriers on Feb Day

Postal workers face heavy loads on St Valentine day as weather and extra rush increase shipments. Pouches mostly originate from the south with three to four times normal volume.

Found Dead in Bath in San Francisco and Los Angeles Case

Edna C. Whitington was found dead in a Turkish bath in San Francisco this morning by Mrs. Charles Zeemanski and accompanying spouses on a pleasure trip from Bakersfield. In Los Angeles a 38 year old woman, Mrs Evan Nichols, committed suicide by swallowing carbonate kaoline after family troubles. she died minutes later.

San Francisco Edna C. Whitington Charles Zeemanski Whitington Hakersfield Los Angeles Evan Nichols Bert Shadley Los Angeles St

Olwen charged with embezzlement and forgery in Oregon City

Ott Olwen arrested for embezzling 4500 from the Willamette School District and found to have forged his bond. A prior fall from a 14 foot pole left him in bed, and investigators suspect the accident was a feigned act of self harm.

United Press Oregon City Ore Ott Olwen Willamette Olwen

Foraker Plans A New Fight

Washington dispatch notes Senator Foraker moves to renew conflict in the Senate as anticipated. The article outlines his strategy, the key issues he will press, and the potential political reactions.

Foraker

Mrs Haynes Denies Charges In Financial Case

Mrs H T Haynes of 414 West Gayler Street is arrested on allegations of investing money entrusted to her by a former servant and obtaining goods under questionable representations. She denies the charges, calling them a means to force civil settlement. her attorney plans to file a demurrer to the Information as the warrant is swayed. Her friends stand by her innocence.

H. T. Haynes Weat Gayler St Haynes

Acme Shingle Secretary Charged With Involuntary Manslaughter

Gay C. Stratton secretary of Acme Shingle Company was charged with involuntary manslaughter by information filed in superior court. The case stems from the death of Henrietta M. Johnson five year old daughter of Jacob Johnson who was struck and killed by an automobile driven by Johnson near Ballard on January 26.

Gay C. Stratton Acme Shingle Company Vandeveer Henrietta M. Johnson Jacob Johnson Son Ballard

Ohio Senators Plot New Republican Party

The Ohio senators and their machine plan to organize a new Republican party in Ohio. It would include Hoover and union labor elements, send a voting delegation to Chicago, and seek seating, arguing recent primaries were illegal under the national committee call.

Ohio Oraker Ck Hovroen Taft Sevelt Chicago National Committee

Gill and Murphy Clash Over Union Pacific Franchises

Council debate centers on Ninth ward graft accusations as H C Gill scolds William Murphy and the Union Pacific terminal franchises pass to third reading amid two years of concessions. J D Farrell asks if any other candidate seeks favors.

Ninth Ward H. C. Gill Willam Murphy Union Pacific Terminal Murphy J. D. Farrell

Police Raid Nabs Gamblers in Wa Chong Building

Police raided the Wa Chong building at Main and Fourth. Two Japanese and four Chinese men were arrested for gambling after information led to a raid that surrounded the room as a game was in progress. About 50 gamblers were arraigned before Judge Gordon this afternoon.

Wa Chong Main St Fourth Av Nannick Gordon

Candidate 7 Is Proud in Eighth Ward Meeting

Charles W. Melville presided as candidate for council in the Eighth ward spoke with pride about the party. Dr. J. B. Crichton was among the speakers as Miller avoided policy debates in the city campaign.

F. Miller Eighth Ward Liman Party Charles W. Melville J. B. Crichton Miller

Steel and rail stocks lift New York market session

The forenoon opened weak but surged as heavy buying and short covering in steel preferred and rail shares pushed the market higher. Anion Pacific Read­ing St Paul American Smelting advanced, aided by reports of more shop openings and upbeat steel news. The close was strong.

Steel Preferred Shorts Anion Pacific Reading St. Paul American Smelter Pennsylvania New York Central Steel Corporation

Bargain Saturday at Public Market Offers Wide Specials

Housewives hit bargain day as dealers announce low prices on eggs beef and pork. Fresh burrs include 30c dozen ranch eggs 20c Eastern eggs 12 ½c per pound pickled pork and pork products 12 ½c to 6 ½c per pound. Tulips daffodils hyacinths sell early. Ben Davis apples Wisconsin Swiss cheese velvet cake and chocolates also discounted.

Ben Davis Chelan Wisconsin

Republicans Hold City Meetups Across Wards Tonight

John F. Miller, candidate for mayor, speaks at Second ward event in Rainier hall with Scott Calhoun Eugene Way and F H Holzheimer. Eleventh ward workers meet at Harmon hall with Miller expected to speak. Tomorrow Miller heads a Ninth Tenth Eleventh Thirteenth ward voter gathering at A O U W hall Fremont with McKinnon Goddard Murphy Weaver and Hughes.

John F. Miller Seattle Second Ward Rainier Hall A. O. U. W. Hall Fremont Mr. Miller Alex McKinnon Ninth Ward A. J. Goddard William H. Murphy Ates H. Weaver Eleventh Ward P. D. Hughes

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