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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1908
Page
3
A Bloomington area report says Wil F. Barrows, a city official, went to Reichert residence to harm Mrs. Kelehert. Mistaken for a burglar, he was shot by a neighbor and died after fleeing to the attic. Police believed burglary was the initial motive.
The report describes a clash within the county political scene as Agnew seeks to undermine John F. Miller in the mayoral race while Miller is the Republican choice for mayor. It recalls efforts to boost Miller and suggests Agnew and allies aim for sheriff and auditor roles, with county staff pressured to back Miller.
A 70 year old woman in Ariel Anderson's residence at Seventy and First area failed spell and disappeared. Family found a shawl near an eight foot well. Later search uncovered the body head downward in the well with a gunny sack filled with stones tied to her neck. Body at Bonney Watson's.
Mayor Eugene Fritz announced he would file his answer to the district attorney appeal to the supreme court regarding the district court of appeals reversal of his conviction. The reply will be lengthy and include quotations from the record during proceedings before Judge Dunne.
The Manufacturers association hosts a Washington themed banquet for 10 retailers this evening at the Butler Annex. Menu paper is printed in Washington and produced in Everett. Gov. A. B. Mead and Mayor Moore will respond to toasts with John W. Efaw as toastmaster.
Ex Senator John Spooner of Wisconsin has been hired by Southern Pacific as lead counsel in the Southern Oregon timber fraud case. He may be assisted by John B Milburn of New York, with ties to President Mo.
At a Smith Cove Improvement club meeting last night, resolutions urged the city council to compel the Oregon & Washington R B Co to furnish a 71 foot street for an outlet from the tideflat district if a franchise is granted to the railroad to lay tracks there.
C D Protepans of 165 Main Street reported a break in last night. A phonograph valued at $100 and 60 records were stolen after entry through a window.
Death notices list several individuals with ages and hospital names including infant Dehi-iInfant February 16 at 716 north Seattle General hospital Wright-J Wright 45 February Pacific hospital bers-A Hulenberg 46 February 16 Minor hospital.
Birthe Verner born February 12 at 4729 Ballard Avenue to the Verner family. A Griffin daughter born February 18 to Mrs Griffin of Seattle. A Valee daughter born February 18 to Mrs Valee of Seattle. A Thorn son born February 18 to Mrs Thorn of Seattle.
Lead story notes Geo W Glover son of Mrs Mary Baker G Eddy has paralysis after a horse kick reopening a Civil War wound. The incident raises whether Christian Science methods can prove effective in his condition and tests the faith’s healing power amid public attention.
Fire at 2 a m destroyed the handsome residence of Denis Kurkbauer in Los Angeles causing about 10000 dollars in losses.
Local church groups announce meetings and dinners including the Nineteenth Century Club at Mrs Robinsons 13th Ave North and First Christian church colonial dinner. Congregational clubs from Seattle Tacoma and Everett plan a March 2 gathering at First Congregational church with program after a dinner. Calvary Presbyterian hosts Indian Potlatch style lunch. Edgewater Congregational plans dinner February 21 with program. First M E church corner stone laying set for 4 pm with address Fifth Ave and Union St. Basements slated for July completion and auditorium opening by September. Calvary Presbyterian plans new church construction. wood for sale Main 1714 Ind 4950.
Weeklong program at Orand and Seattle venues features Kerry Gow Innes drama and No Mother to Guide Her with Sunday matinees. Graft at Sale, The Undertow at Lote theater opens Sunday, What Happened to Jones draws audiences, Lyric burlesque offers music and live pictures, Coliseum lineup includes Golden Nughes Hendrie Mile acts.
The Sidonias and four new specialties join The Star Four Brothers and Dec Kealey in a large musical act. Gladys Van the famous singing comedienne leads six other specialty acts. At the Orpheum Hayden Davin George Hoyt Ag Kolb Haron eas Von Tilser Waite Co and others appear. Pantages presents Senor Hedini’s dogs Jim and Jam with the Himm Bom Brr trio as the headline novelty act amid an excellent mixed bill.
Next Sunday at the Moore Theatre the Seattle Symphony Orchestra presents the eleventh popular concert of the season at 2 p.m. Beata tickets go on sale tomorrow at Sherman, Clay and Co. The program will be a ...
The week closes with crowds flocking to Pike Street Family Theatre for a musical comedy daily show. The production The College Circle runs three times daily, with Slick Mr Quick announced for next week beginning Monday matinee.
At o'clock tonight Reverend Marshall J. Boarman will deliver his famous lecture on Rodalism at Dreamland rink. There will be no admission charged. Also showing at G Cent Star Theatre this week are Gene Nelson fight pictures.
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