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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1908

Page

7

Bryan Supports Excluding Orientals in Japan Banquet Remarks

Chicago January 8 United Press reports William Jennings Bryan attends Jackson day banquet at Jefferson Club and endorses excluding Orientals from the United States. He says immigrants should be kept separate from Caucasians, while promising protection of Orientals’ property rights and signaling a discussion on Japanese admission policy.

United Press Chicago William Jon Firvan Jefferson Club Bryan de Pevec Hillness Davia Arkansas Missouri Ailai Stevenson John Kern Indianapolia Kryan United States

Japanese Question Grows Dangerous in U S Policy

Washington reports indicate rising tension over Japan with warnings of trouble if treaties lapse. President Roosevelt holds talks with Pacific delegates while Tokyo seeks a new ambassador and monthly Japanese emigration data is demanded by Osaka authorities.

United Press Washington, DC United States Japan Congress Roosevelt California Takshira Washington D. C State Department Takahira Rome Aok

Stole by Means of Raised Checks at Norris Safe & Lock

Norris Safe and Lock bookkeeper Fouquier is accused of embezzling small sums by writing raised checks to his private account, diverting about 2.20 and later cash totaling 200. The scheme allegedly evaded detection for a time, with background involving a prior embezzlement and a fire threatening crucial documents.

Amoun Fuaquier Norris Safe & Lock Company Norris Feaquierscheme Fpouquier

Boxers and Wrestlers Barred From Track

A university coach bans boxers and wrestlers from track citing injuries from indoor sports. Conibear, the trainer, says boxers and wrestlers will come from other fields to compete with Seattle Athletic Club experts as Place develops boxing and wrestling peers for track training.

Conibear Ile University Seattle Athletic Club

Test Question of Citizenship Debate Sparks Legal Action

Judge Tallman directs a possible friendly suit to resolve whether applicants entitled to second papers and declarations may be halted. Assistant Corporation Counsel Dr. Kerman may represent the applicants as courts weigh the legality of the tax construction. The ruling could invalidate many citizenship papers already granted, forcing many to restart naturalization processes.

Judge Tallman United States Axe Bt Tallman Drkeman Lax Ballletin Opheld

Withdrawals Shake Seattle Mayoral Race

In a flurry of last minute moves the Seattle mayoral contest sees Mr Gray withdrawing his candidacy while Mr Burnett disputes withdrawal rumors and may also bow out. A letter to Mr Trimble explains Gray asked controller Carroll to remove his name from the ballot.

Gray Burnett Blican Fetter Roller Carroll Trimble Charles H. Biurnett Burnett Hin Bray Arattle Wiliam P. Trimple Seattle Wasah Me Trimble Harry Carrol

Fowler Bill For Bank Credit Notes Backed By Subcommittees

Washington reports the banking and currency subcommittees agreed to Chairman Fowler's plan for national bank guaranteed credit notes. The Fowler bill imposes a currency tax and abolishes existing treasuries, with the measure to face further committee debate and possible party opposition from Democrats and some Republicans.

U Press Washington, Jan Howe Fowler

Banker Walsh Goes On Stand In Chicago National Bank Case

The banker Johan KR Walsh, on trial for misusing bank funds during his presidency, testified about his ties to banks and corporations. His evidence did not reveal any notable new details as the defense presented its case today.

United Presa Uncagd Johan KR. Walsh Chicago National Bank Ita Walsh

New York Stock Market Opens Irregularly In Brisk Trade

United Press reports a volatile opening on Wall Street with Northern Pacific and sugar under pressure. Northern Pacific dropped about three points and sugar fell two as bullish sentiment rose but lack of public support limited rallies. Rumors of a favorable directors meeting later boosted sugar five points before the close. Money loan rates stood at one percent.

United Press New York Jan Northern Pacific

Railroad receivers appointed to preserve status quo

Following a London meeting of Chicago and Great Western bondholders, a receiver for the railroad will be named to maintain the status quo while preparations are made for a first mortgage bond covering the full indebtedness of the corporation. The action was de- (text cut)

United Press ST. Paul, Mion Jan London Chicago & Great Western Railway

Lost Suit Ends With Receiver Named In St Paul Referenced

A Lake Washington merchant sought damages in a suit against HS reon & commission, claiming a contract for cherries. The jury returned a verdict for the defendant, with a temporary receivership named in St Paul to be reported tomorrow.

Prent Hibckney St Paul Lake Washington HS Reon Commission Tmerchant

Direct Legislation League Formed in City Charter Drive

A Direct Legislation League was formed last night at 641 New York block with I. B Kirkpatrick elected president and Joe Smith named secretary treasurer. The group aims to secure direct votes on city charter amendments.

New York Block I. B Kirkpatrick Joe Smith

Canard Inquiries About Anxious Denver Town News

Mrs J Ayers of Carma Colorado asks Postmaster George Stewart for news on whether Alaska town is buried in ashes. Denver dispatches claimed the Loches town lay deep in volcanic ash from Aleutian islands, prompting questions about the stricken area.

J. Ayers Carma Oilla County Colorado Alaska Denver George Stewart

Coleman Removed Again From Police Service

Patrolman Coleman, previously discharged by Chief Wappenstein and reinstated by the Civil Service Commission, did not report to duty and was again removed by the chief for failure to report for duty.

Coleman Wappenstein Civil Service Commission

Land Quiet Title Suit Spurs Four-Claim Case in Superior Court

In Halford area 100 acre parcel becomes focus of four actions in superior court. Terrance Ores as administrator of John Sullivan estate sues George A. Wilson and George W. Brittain. Cecelia Allen joins against Brittain. Ex Investment Co sues Brittain. Wilson and Brittain assert original homestead claims. Judge Yaker presides.

George A. Wilson George W. Brittain John Sullivan Cecetia Allen Prittain Agsinet Prittain Wilson Krittain Yaker

Congress to Revise Penal Laws

Congress takes up revising the U S penal laws under a special rule after convening today. A special commission has spent ten years trying to revise them. Democrats oppose the special rule while Williams backs an option rule.

United Press Washington, Jan Tofay Considera United States Williams

Levy Faces Direct Questions From Carpenters Union

A Republican mayoral candidate, Lewis Levy, was questioned by a Carpenters union member last night after a speech. Levy dodged some points but said he would run a businesslike city and safeguard municipal interests.

Mr. Levy Lewis Levy Carpenters’ Union

Pearl Girard Cash Granted Divorce in Superior Court

Pearl Girard Cash, known in local medical and art circles and a chorus member in The Alaskan, was granted a divorce from Lee He Cash, a grain merchant of East St Louis, by Judge Gilliam. The filing cites cruel treatment and public abuse dating from their marriage on January 20, 1904, with Marty Girard supporting the charges and noting regular payments for Pearl’s living expenses.

Pearl Girard Cash Preaent Gilliam Lee He Cash Kast St Loute Harry Girard East St. Louis Cash Marty Girard

Local Artists Exhibit a Big Success at The Hutler Hotel

The Seattle Newspaper Artiate association hosts an open exhibition in The Hutler hotel duty rooms with extended hours until 3 pm tomorrow. Works by George Hager R. Hager Alfred Renfro and William G McNulty draw strong interest along with watercolors. A decomposed body, about 60, was found near the Colgian dock by Carl Jennings and is awaiting identification.

Seattle Artiate Association Hutler Hotel Cartoonlate George Hager R. Hager Alfred Renfro William G McNulty Portland Colgian Dock Carl Jennings Seconday South

Sechuchard Optical Joins 2nd Avenue Business District

A brief note lists Sechuchard Optical at 207 2nd Avenue East as part of the growing local business cluster along the avenue. No additional details are provided.

Safe blowers dynamite bank in Quenemo heist

In Quenemo Kansas a gang dynamited the State Bank safe and escaped with about $5,000. Police pursued suspects and inspected the bank premises for clues and missing cash.

Quenemo Kan Bilowers

Unemployed Attend Seattle YMCA Meeting

About 306 men gathered at the Y M C A auditorium in Seattle for a meeting called by the Seattle Ministerial association. Rev. Robert Cairns opened with brief words of cheer and Socialist lecturer Walter Thomas Mills spoke on the labor question urging ministerial cooperation to solve the unemployed problem.

Anen Seattle Ministerial Association Robert Cairns Temple Baptist Church Walter Thomas Mills

Democratic Convention Set for Spokane Meeting

Delegates from Washington gather in Spokane to choose representatives for the national convention in Denver. The state central committee meets after a morning conference with party leaders from across the state amid a lively discussion. Bryan supporters hold influence but face quiet opposition as the committee prepares to decide at primaries or state convention.

Tacoma Jan Spokane North Yakima Denver State Central Committee Bryan State Committee

Fire damages at Norris Safe and Lock building site

Fire damages at 307 Thirday building cause $15,000 to stock and $6,000 to structure. Norris Safe and Lock invoices total $20,000 for stock and fixtures. Ten or twelve firefighters were overcome by smoke but all recovered and returned to duty.

Norris Safe& Lock Company Smpire Alli

Blue Book Solicitor Arrested for Embezzlement

Charles A Smith a solicitor was arrested by Officer Bhannon at the American hotel Fourth Avenue and Pike on arrival from Vancouver. He is charged with embezzlement after being paid nineteen dollars for contracts for a blue book of Beattie society then negotiating the check and disappearing. Attorney Brown claims Smith was employed to solicit contracts up to October 28 and believes he borrowed more funds on other contracts.

Beattie Society Charles A Smith Bhannon Pike Vancouver Lavreeny Brown Brown & Parker Union Block Smith

Dow resigns from Masters and Rulders over open shop policy

Matthew Dow announces resignation from the Masters Tullders association and the Rullders exchange due to the adoption of an open shop policy. He says the move would hurt his mayoral candidacy on the City party ticket with the labor vote.

City City Party Labor Matthew Dow Dow

Jardinieres in Pottery Range Repriced to Basement Sale

All Jardinieres in fine pottery with artistic coloring drop from .50 to 4.00 to 30 to 3.00 at basement sale.

Jardinieres

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