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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1908

Page

8

Man Run Down by Automobile in Washington Street Incident

August Sandberg a mill laborer from Youngstown was struck by a fast moving car at Washington street. The driver fled after impact, a crowd pursued but the auto disappeared around a corner. Sandberg sustained severe internal injuries and could not obtain the vehicle number. he recalls a big black canopy topped automobile.

August Sandberg Youngstown Washington Sandbeg Sandberg

Rawson Chosen in Straw Ballot by Ninth Ward Alliance

In a straw ballot at Asbury M. E. church last night, Rawson led anti McKinnon forces in the Ninth ward with 69 votes, followed by Alnslee 65 and Downie 40 among seven candidates. A second ballot was blocked by Alnslee supporters, and a second meeting will be held at Interbay tomorrow evening.

B. Rawson Ninth Ward Asbury M. KE. Church iSeven McKinnon Mach Rawson Alnslee Downie Holting Interbay

Wreck Reported Off Vancouver Island In Hartfield Loss

Wreckage on the west coast of Vancouver Island suggests the British ship Hartfield may be lost. The 1,910 ton vessel, from Liverpool to Port Townsend, under Capt. Sunderson, carried cabin fittings and lifeboat gear as well as a life buoy marked Hagfeld, Liverpool, driven ashore according to wireless coast reports.

United Press Victoria B.C Vancouver Island Hartfield Liverpool Port Townsend Snnderson Nest Coast Hagfeld

Levy Promises Entertaining Mayoral Agenda in Seattle

Lewis Levy tells longshoremen at Railroad Ave that the mayor should be a skilled entertainer to charm visiting dignitaries at the exposition. He argues his own ability to entertain, offering free beer as proof amid a cheering crowd.

Seattle Lewis Levy Ontakrite

Tacoma Forms First Washington Artillery Corps

Preliminary steps were taken at a meeting in Tacoma to organize a battery of artillery the first in Washington state Officers were elected Captain I M Howell named commander A recruiting committee was appointed The corps will find quarters in the new armory building planned for construction this year.

Tacoma Washington I. M. Howell Alding

Pictured Louisville Woman Called The Prettiest Girl

A Louisville woman, Mrs. Ken nety Priess, is mockingly dubbed the prettiest girl in town after a letter addressed to that title was promptly delivered by the post office. The note references her fame in Rice's Show Girl and notes her marriages, including to Capt. Gus Purnell and Kenneth Pruess.

Seattle Star Louisville Postoffice Kennety Priess Lauleville

Panic in Theatre at Royal in New Westminster

Fire erupted at the Royal theatre during a second show as a box of celluloid film caught fire after passing through a projector. Dense smoke forced a crowd rush to exits but no injuries were reported. Fire Chief Watson halted the performance pending improved fire protection.

United Press New Westminster Royal Theatre Jhat Watson

Public Market Prices Today Show Late Hours Debate

The public market considers extending hours to stay open 30 minutes past 6 30 with trading until closing. A list of current prices covers fish meat produce dairy and fruits including two cans sardines two for ice and various root vegetables and seasonal berries.

Tesige Norway Oregon Washington Lowa California Brazil

Police sought to locate Harry Gaul friend in Philadelphia

A report asks authorities to locate Harry Lodge, a friend of Harry Gaul, who is believed to be in one of the Battle hospitals in Philadelphia. The plea was filed with police to identify his whereabouts.

Harry Gaul East Philadelphia Harry Lodge Beattie

Graceful Hats Feature Blue Rivet Hat with Lily-Wreath Trim

A scoop style hat in deep blue rivet fabric showcases a cream lily wreath edging. The beret crown tilts with four large black sweeps sweeping back from the left side.

Northwestern Sails for Alaska Under New Flag

The steamer Northwestern of the Alaska Steamship Co. departed at 2:30 pm for Cordova Katalla Valdes and Seward on its first run under the new flag. It carried over 20 day passengers and about 60 bound for Fairbanks via trail. Most of the remainder are laborers for Cordova where the Geegenheim railroad is being constructed.

Northwestern Alaska Steamship Co Cordova Katalla Valdes Seward Fairbanks Trail Geegenheim

Beattie Officials Thanked for City Trip Aid

New Westminster B C January 16 The city council extends thanks to Mayor Moore and City Engineer Thomson of Seattle for their assistance to Thomas Furness local superintendent of the city board of works on a trip to Seattle weeks ago. Mr Maloney street superintendent and Mr Thomas head street foreman were also thanked. The Kitsap took the Flyers place today.

New Westminster B.C Moore Thomson Seattle Thomas Furness City Board of Works Maloney Thomas

Seattle Tacoma Flyer Resumes After Engine Room Repairs

The Seattle Tacoma Flyer was laid up today for engine room repairs and is scheduled to resume service once maintenance is complete. The downtime affected travel between Seattle and Tacoma with plans for reboarded service soon.

Seattle Tacoma Flyer

Ships Sailors Arrive as San Francisco Welcomes Navy Fleet

The Jefferson heads south from Skagway while the Bertha and Saratoga sail from Seward. The ships are due over the weekend with the Saratoga arriving Wednesday. San Francisco plans a $100,000 welcome as city crowds line the routes to greet the admiral's fleet.

Jefferson Skagway Bertha Saratoga Seward United P San Francisco

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