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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1908
Page
1
An early United Press bulletin reports 16 dead and at least 60 injured after a panic at a Barnsley institute this afternoon. Most victims were children. adults struggled to calm the frightened crowd as officials seek the fire alarm cause.
Estimated primary voting figures show roughly 80 percent of Republican registrations, with about 26 percent of that vote needed to nominate among eight mayoral candidates. Reported totals indicate around 4,000 to 42,000 votes across the field.
Washington reports show growing strain as the United States presses Japan for assurances on restricting immigration of Japanese laborers. Secretary Root considers responses to Count Hayashi and warns that an exclusion act may still be passed, while avoiding escalation with the fleet in the Pacific.
United States Associate Justice Harlan warned at a navy dinner that a great war between white nations and China could erupt, estimating large troop and naval scales and urging a robust American navy to deter any rival power. He claimed millions ready for war and emphasized safeguarding Atlantic ports and U.S. security.
The article estimates 16 000 votes from about 82 000 registered voters in the Republican primary as eight candidates compete. It identifies William P. Trimble John F Miller John E B Humphries and George F Russell as the leading rivals and notes Trimble's organized pledge drive and Miller’s professional campaign operation.
The text notes ex force voters and local business ties influencing preferences. Judge Humphries disclaims any organization or pledges while discussing campaign issues. Mr Russell has begun independent efforts. an organized group may form later with many supporters assisting candidates.
United States Commissioner bound Wallace B Foster over for a preliminary hearing on a charge tied to an attempt to secure a $20 post office money order. The binding occurred late yesterday afternoon in Kent as part of ongoing investigations.
San Francisco report says Mrs McCluskey, wife of the fire chief, died following injuries from an incident while on duty. Authorities say the cause is under investigation and the event occurred in the city.
Carl Windell a one year old boy feigned insanity for several days to claim large damages from Seattle Electric. He was coached by a neighbor in the scheme and confessed after an insanity commission questioned him. He will be held for further Juvenile Court inquiry under Judge Frater’s supervision.
Secretary William H. Taft told a New York audience he favored unionism when it serves the common good and cooperates with capital. He defended wealth properly used to aid labor and answered questions on wages and his past stance, insisting his aims had not changed.
The fight trust bribery cases began in Judge Dunne's court in San Francisco with all defendants arraigned except Abraham Ruef. A one week continuance was granted for most, while Ruef’s arrest was postponed to next Saturday. Coffey and Wilson, accused of taking bribes, were adjourned for one week.
The headquarters for General J A Metcalfe democratic mayoral candidate opened this morning at 312 Bailey building Edward Cudihee leads the office Henry EB Porter serves as secretary The note about Alexander the Great stating campaign rations for a common soldier appears as an unrelated quotation.
After convening, the House adopted the Gill resolution to require the secretary of the navy to furnish all materials on the assignment of Brokes as commander of the hospital ship Relief and related resignations of Rear Admiral Browneon. It marks an early congressional probe into the Roosevelt Brownson clash.
The Leap Year marriage contest concluded in Seattle as a young entrant quietly wed her chosen partner. The matrimonial editor witnessed the ceremony and announced the prizes fairly won. Full details will be in The Star Monday edition.
Mayor Moore denounces forces opposed to his home policy in a Second Ward address at Oltman’s Hall. He says opponents aim to defeat him in primaries and cites rental agent Corcoran from Seattle Brewing & Malting Co soliciting votes against him. He pledges to seek election only with decent and law abiding voters backing his candidacy.
Eugene A. Semple, former territorial governor, suffered a brain hemorrhage last night and was rushed to Minor hospital in critical condition. The stroke left him blind and, given his advanced age, doctors fear lasting poor health.
In four years Hose Stahl performed in The Chorus Lady more than 2,500 times and the one act vaudeville sketch The Extra Girl evolved into a four act comedy after she discovered the story in a magazine. Her road experiences and correspondence with the author helped shape the piece into a hit in New York and abroad.
J A Mize and his wife sue J Dalzell Brown WJ Hartnett James Treadwell and KR D Frey over $4954 on deposit when California State Deposit and Trust Company closed. They claim $158,500 embezzled by the directors. if won, depositors share the remaining proceeds after the plaintiffs’ recovery.
Seattle clearings total 1 218 927 47 with balances 222 989 99. Tacoma shows clearings 718 795 00 and balances 45 943 00. A separate regional figure lists 778 515 00 in clearings and 83 377 00 in balances.
The piece profiles Langdon as a key organizer for John F. Miller’s mayoral bid, noting his long ringleader role in Seattle’s gambling circles and past notoriety including a fatal incident. It also highlights backers Argyle and Abbe, Georgetown gamblers, and Kenneth Mackintosh’s political ambitions.
Ex mayor Eugene E. Schmitz seeks bail release as appellate court finds him illegally convicted of extortion in the French restaurant cases. Judge Dunne adjourns to Monday. DA opposes bail until the 30 day appeal window expires. Bail currently about 365000, aim to reduce toward 200000.
Since November 20 the federal bubonic plague staff has counted 5,878 rats locally. Two rodents tested positive for bubonic plague germs and six more show strong symptoms and are under examination.
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