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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1908
Page
5
Whitham gears up to investigate the Black Hand Society amid violent clashes and killings. An official report cites a crowd firing on Vitero after a demand for restraint, with more sensational arrests anticipated if evidence supports it.
In Pasadena California on a February date, M. Betngalle, chairman of the association, declares support for William Jennings Bryan for the presidency and predicts his triumphant election over any Republican candidate.
The Seattle Chamber of Commerce plans to urge Congress to let the War Department purchase goods locally. Aimed at furnishing depots and posts in the Northwest, the move would cut freight costs and delays by buying near Seattle instead of shipping east.
United Press reports Senator Bourne, acting on his own, will launch a large press bureau in Washington. He intends to broadcast daily letters with cartoons advocating Roosevelt's renomination and urging opposition to Taft's nomination.
While answering an alarm a buggy driven by First Assistant Fire Chief George Marlow collided with Truck No 1. He was thrown from the buggy with four gashes in his back but expected to recover. The fire began in the National Tailoring Company cleaning rooms and was quickly controlled.
The Northern Pacific informs all telegraphers their wages will drop from six to ten dollars this month due to the new federal nine hour law effective March 1. Non union operators may strike if the wage scale is cut, as the company seeks to make workers pay for extra telegraphers required by the interstate rule. The report notes that 95 percent of a on both roads will.
Charles M. Uyeda aged 24, a Japanese clerk, and L Florence Forrester aged 26, of Santa Maria, Calif, were married Monday by Justice of the Peace R R George in his courtroom. Witnesses were RB Dodge and Pearl Valentine. The bride’s father L L Forrester resides in Santa Marta, Calif.
A deed transferring title for lot 3, block 32, C. D. Boren's Seattle plat from Richmond-Burnett Co. to Fourth Avenue Hotel Co. was filed with the county auditor. The $96,000 sale is subject to a $25,000 mortgage, and the plan is to erect a hotel on the Fourth Avenue site between James and Cherry streets.
Public letter from Brennan of Seattle dated February 28 refutes a Star report on his stance toward liquor interests and his role as secretary of the Retail Liquor Dealers association. He calls the story false and demands equal prominence for his denial.
John W Raymond sues for divorce from Helma A Raymond in a Seattle area case brought before Judge Morris. He seeks to reclaim $60,000 in property claimed to have been bought during their marriage and placed in Helma's name. The couple married November 7 1894 and have a daughter Eva Margerie, 11. The complaint cites cruel treatment and a dispute over money from Cleary Creek and Seattle real estate. The case is expected to last several days.
County Physician Hoye reported 18 cases of smallpox in Cherry Valley mostly among children. School is closed and a vigorous quarantine is in place to prevent further spread despite the illness being mild so far.
In Bakersfield on February 4 a post office break in led to the theft of 4750 in stamps. The loot included denominations two, four, five, eight and ten. A sledge hammer and a chisel were used to break the combination lock.
A Capitol Hill car struck a vehicle on December 2 causing about 5000 dollars damage to the former car. No injuries are reported and police are investigating the incident.
The senate committee on public buildings and grounds reported favorably on bills to establish post offices in Lewiston Idaho at 86 009 dollars Missoula Montana at 180000 dollars Rock Springs Wyoming at 95000 dollars and another city.
Friends of Mina Satetla Martha Kincaid are surprised by the announcement that on March 10 she will marry Major Arthur Guthrie, adjutant general of Philippines constabulary. Guthrie and Miss Kincaid were schoolmates.
Henry F. Jackson, longtime Seattle resident and former legislator, backs direct primary and local option laws while supporting fair treatment of public utilities. E H Mitchell, city party candidate, favors strong public service oversight and street railway reform. Arnold Zeinden, Sixth Ward Republican, opposes civil service and backs saloon interests, facing a gambling dispute. Neal Boyle, Sixth Ward Republican, promotes close town elections and improved utility service with prudent municipal spending.
Paris reports European army officers show keen interest in trained hospital dogs used by French and German forces. In a test, French dogs outperformed, locating concealed soldiers and delivering proof to hospital attendants. Dogs track men and silently report findings to aid medical staff.
Daniel G. Reid, once a Richmond boy and now a steel trust millionaire, sent a carved initials door from his boyhood barn to his New York home. He recalls his happiest days there and says the door will occupy a place of prominence in his eastern residence.
A social meeting of the Minnesota club is planned for tomorrow evening at Carpenters' Ball 1620 Fourth Ave. A fine musical and literary program has been arranged for attendees.
Election of officers of the Illinois club will be held tomorrow evening at Leo's business college rooms Fourth av. and Pike st. An informal social will follow the business meeting and a good program has been prepared.
Police report a charge filed this afternoon accusing Mrs Jane Doe Tirado of slapping six year old Jessie Craig daughter of Chas Craig of 726 72nd Ave North.
County Commissioner Rutherford moves to establish Greenwood precinct in the north area including parts of Union Oak Lake and Richmond. Voting will be at Ronald station and the precinct serves more than 109 voters.
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