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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1908

Page

3

Chinese Murder at Park Leaves Japanese Porter Dead

At Tuek Werhinaton pier a Chinese man aged 28 identified as Hank Japan killed by a gunman who fired four shots. The attacker fled but was captured by the crowd and held until Officers Noah and Hayden arrived to arrest him. Hank Mank died en route to the hospital. the motive remains unclear as witnesses refused to cooperate.

Park Yatou Hank Japan Atree Hank Eee Noah Hayden Eng Liek Yatou Mank

Man of Murder Sting Lynched in Cronk Case

A chaotic report outlines a murder investigation linked to a sting involving a man accused of killing in a Bennett cabin. Sheriff Liner leads inquiries as three witnesses reportedly recant earlier statements about the Bennet place shooting.

Inform Tea Treorn Issa

Attorney Sullivan Dies in U S Standard Company Case

Officials summon to appear March 9 as the United Press reports from Ohio and North Dakota that attorney Sullivan has died amid a U S Standard Company case in progress in which proceedings continue with judicial backup and public notices.

United Press Ohio Sullivan United States

Cage Agreement Protest Sparks Interstate Baggage Delay

A late ruling by the Interstate Commerce Commission denies baggage handling on certain lines. State railroad commissioners protest, noting delays for travelers as baggage remains in Portland and disruption spreads.

Int Commerce Portland Orhey

Reloved by Soap Lake sparks distressing cases

Distressing cases connected to reloved items surface in Soap Lake concerns. Community watchdogs urge caution as residents report unusual results from secondhand purchases. Authorities advise buyers to inspect for hidden faults and verify seller credibility.

Soap Lake

Lumbermen's Mutual Insurance Meeting Held in Tacoma

The Lumbermen's Mutual convention opened in Tacoma on February 28 with the annual gathering of the insurance society. The meeting focused on organizational business and mutual aid matters.

United Press Tacoma Ble Lumbermensa Lumbermen's Mutual Society

Students sign memorials for suspended editor

Harold Birkett former editor of the Tyee and Pacific Wave faced faculty suspension for the semester. About 250 students signed memorials of sympathy this morning with expected total signatures around 800 as students urged no retaliation and expressed loyalty to him amid the university controversy.

Harold Birkett Tyee University of Washington Birkett

Noon Meeting for Moore at Grand Opera House

A noonday meeting in the interest of Mayor Moore will be held tomorrow at 12:15 PM at the Grand Opera House. John A. Powell will preside and speak, with Rev. J M Wilson of Westminster Presbyterian Church also delivering remarks.

Moore Grand Opera House John A. Powell Willl J. M. Wilson Westminster Presbyterian Church

Burnside Cableship Faces Weather While Finishing Alaska Cable

Sitka Alaska February 28 The cableship Burnside expects to finish splicing the Alaska cable today but squally weather disrupts the work. Marion E Hettinger started east to the superior court to seek 298 damages from Northern Pacific Railway for a lost suitcase and contents en route from Cle Elum to Sitka on November 24 of last year.

Sitka Alaska Burnside Marion E. Hettinger Northern Pacific Railway Co Cle Elum

Ballots Ready for Distribution for City Election

Official ballots two feet by two feet and 75 000 in number arrived yesterday at the city comptroller's office and are stored in the Tegrstration department vault. Twice the required quantity will be distributed to each precinct Monday and Tuesday under sworn election officials. Some precincts may hire express wagons to handle the volume. The Fifth precinct in the Pitth ward will receive 1 544 ballots for 772 veterans. Fourth precinct in the Pitteenth ward will get 30 ballots for 15 registered voters. Extra ballots cover emergencies and unused ballots will be destroyed.

City Comptroller's Office Tegrstration Department Pitth Ward Vetera Pitteenth

Man seeks restraining order over disputed land sale

Y. M. Gladding 60 wins temporary restraining order from superior court to stop sale or transfer of his land valued at 15000. He alleges his former wife Kanslania Gladding, now his partner in life again, conspired with a new husband to mortgage and steal the proceeds of his savings.

Y. M. Gladding Kanslania Gladding Gladding Carimai von Kalenowsee

Arrest forger of check in Vancouver bank case

W H Rimer a 23 year old clerk was arrested on charges of negotiating three checks in the name of W M Clark a wealthy mining man at the Canadian Bank of Commerce in Vancouver and stealing the money. Rimer confessed after officers found a Canadian bank letter and a $69.75 money order in his possession. He initially blamed a man named W J Stevenson whom he met on a train claiming Stevenson told him to fetch mail.

W. H. Rimer W. M. Clark Canadian Bank of Commerce Vancouver Rimer Firet W. J. Stevenson East Stevenson Clark

Man Killed by Gas Fumes in Lodging House

Hert Crawley a 45 year old logger was found dead from asphyxiation in a room at 413 yesterday. He had locked the door forgetting the key. The body was discovered by proprietor C Canty at O clock this morning due to gas fumes. Relatives in Peterboro Ont were notified and the body is at Honney-Watson's.

Hert Crawley Westerday C Canty Peterboro Ont Honney-Watson's

House Leaders Push Public Buildings Bill Passage

Leaders in the House announced they will push the public buildings bill this session. If passed, the measure would authorize government funded construction nationwide.

United Press Washington House

West Virginia coal operator bets $25,000 in fare game

Gambling circles report a wealthy West Virginia coal operator dropped 25000 dollars at one sitting in a fare game in New York. He bucked the game for 24 hours until all his cash and checks were exhausted.

New York West Virginia

Thomas American Leads New York to Paris Auto Race Westward Start

Chicago on February 26 reports the Thomas American, leading the New York to Paris automobile race, departed at 10:80 this morning for the west. Other cars remain on site with departure times undetermined.

United Press Chicago New York Paris West

Track Meet Tonight At Armory By National Guard Units

The National Guard companies of the city will stage a track meet at the armory tonight featuring nine events including a one mile relay. The militiamen of Co A Signal Corps recall last meet and infantry companies 8, D and L vow to even the score.

National Guard Co. A. Signal Corps

Compromise Ends Marine Engineers Strike March First

The board announces a settlement with marine engineers reducing pay by six percent instead of ten with the agreement to take effect March 1. The steamer Humboldt will reach Frisco at six tonight per wireless from Victoria. The Northwestern selling fast for a trip to Howard and Valdez. J R McAvoy, Roanoke steward, dies in Portland. United States inspectors begin inquiry into the grounding of the steamer Dode near Pt Gembe.

Marine Engineers Humboldt Frisco Victoria United States Dode Pt. Gembie

Alaska Outfits At Theodore Wilts Company

A brief items notes Alaska outfitting Theodore Wilts Co at 1008 Int ee. Readable text shows a local business listing or ad fragment with limited details on offerings or address. Further specifics are not available in the preserved lines.

Infern al Regions Has No Chance Store Sale Rally

Readable text fragment notes a store callout claiming Infernal Regions has no chance and that Clwathe 3 sells for less than competitors in a promotional pitch. The fragment emphasizes aggressive pricing and a general sales push.

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