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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1908
Page
1
President Roosevelt issued an order directing that troops stay in Goldfield, Nevada, until the Nevada legislature takes definite action toward organizing a state police force. The appeal came through Governor Spurta.
Mrs Herbert Sears a Massachusetts millionaire wife of a lawyer, reportedly died by suicide at the St Regis hotel roof in New York. The death followed illness and a letter to her husband is said to be held for him.
Dates set for Western and Eastern Washington high school track meets with winners meeting at the University of Washington to decide the state plate championship, plus a separate notice of Seattle mayoral candidate withdrawal by Matthew Dow citing belief William Hickman Moore is stronger and party trust issues.
Seattice reports today clearings and balances with figures for Tacoma and other entries. Totals show 1,003,177,456 in balances and individual clearings of 92,207.81 and 694,119.00, with additional entries 28,948.00 and 901,666.00 and a minor 4,150.00.
Paul Montgomery was found guilty in the criminal department of the superior court of obtaining money by false pretenses. He received a sentence of not less than five years in the state penitentiary after being convicted for filing a fake $2,000 draft at a local bank and drawing on it before the draft was dishonored.
Washington reports a rumor that the battleship Connecticut, Admiral Evans flagship, was blown up in Rio de Janeiro harbor. Navy officials have not received any dispatch to confirm the claim and scout the idea as unsubstantiated.
A fire at the Imperial Underwear company building in Ton on January 17 left one dead and several injured including a Mary Buckley employee who fell from the fourth floor. Several other women on upper floors were seriously hurt and some possibly fatally harmed.
A Detroit meeting chaired by Clancy endorsed John F. Miller for the Mayoralty nomination. Griffin, rep from the Forty third district, urged Miller’s support as the crowd of over 125 reacted. Clancy praised Miller as square and liberal minded, declaring full backing for his candidacy.
Campaign literature appeared around telegraph poles as college workers gathered at the polls to elect an editor for the University of Washington college paper The Pacific Wave. The polls closed at 2 30 this afternoon with supporters of the likely candidate gathering outside the institution.
The Wave front page editorial proclaims Dunbar the winner while Birkett supporters accuse the paper of press manipulation. Campaigning included hand ballots and voters approached at polls with coeds pressed for political advice.
The Interior Secretary sent to Congress a bill compelling attendance of native Alaska children at government schools. The proposal imposes penalties on elders who entice or permit minors to miss five or more days of school in any given year.
Edwin F. Booth formerly of Tacoma and Miss Jessie Stewart were arrested last night by local police at the instigation of Mrs. Booth. She forgave the first affair and forgave the couple, deciding not to prosecute her husband and to let him go his way.
Robert Moran and Moran Bros respond to R R Spencer claiming funds were moved to British banks. The letter defends their handling of a government draft for 66,262.22 drawn on the National Bank of Commerce and discusses battleship subsidies, bank actions during financial strain, and commitments to local disbursements. The note asserts funds remained in the United States for local obligations and criticizes misrepresentation by Spencer.
Seattle Hardware Company sent a $60 check to the Seattle Fire Department Relief Association. The payment came as a surprise to the freemen and was warmly appreciated for relief efforts.
Rome reports the pope has been struck by a violent gout attack requiring extended bed rest. As a result all audiences are suspended and Vatican activities reduced during the recuperation period.
London riots erupt as suffragists raid the premier's house during a cabinet gathering and clash with police for an hour. Crowds block streets, arrests mount, and police use force to quell the unrest. A separate note reports the infant son of Mr and Mrs Wilhems of 2414 35th Ave W died of natural causes after investigation.
Fire in the hold of the American steamer Tre mont loading for Japan China and Manila caused estimated 40000 damage late Tuesday. Over 600 bales of cotton destroyed by fire or water while 11 water streams fought the blaze for 90 minutes. The deck buckled and structural damage occurred. origin believed to be spontaneous combustion. Crew awakened with difficulty amid widespread excitement.
Chicago jurors in the John R. Walsh case retire for continued deliberations after a long session. Court officials say the panel will remain sequestered as the expensive trial costs mount, totaling about $100,000 for both sides.
Sara Yeagley accuses Louis Diamond head of Columbia College of Music piano department of insults threats and abuse aided by General Manager Edward Conn. She seeks to deny a restraining order and to continue private teaching while remaining with the school.
Evelyn Nesbit wife of Harry Kendall Thaw testified briefly in the murder trial as her husband watched. The defense then withdrew her after she was sworn, with further testimony possible from Mrs. Thaw and Miss Fletcher, a Washington archaeologist.
Seattle reports the British Columbia government has finally acted to patrol the Vancouver Island west coast during the storm season. The British tug William Johnssee from Liverpool is chartered to run 45 miles daily up and down the coast until May 1 to curb wrecks and near misses.
Washington January 17 Alber and conference with Secretary Root and officials discuss Japan immigration and emigration policy. The plan is to adopt stronger measures to stabilize emigration and possible effects on Canada and Mexico remain uncertain. The remarks reflect the administration views after talks with Melville and other officials.
A panel of Democratic lawyers concluded Donald B. Olson is qualified to run for Seattle mayor in March. They argue his Alaska vote two years ago was fraudulent but does not disqualify him, since he was a Seattle resident at the time of voting and would have four years continuous Seattle residence if that vote is invalid.
A 16 year old Japanese girl, Yoshi Nakamura, was ordered into custody of Yoshoka pastor by Judge Frater after a long juvenile court case. Railroads are accused of charging excessive rates on a mixed car of stock and household goods. owner N M Marion pleads humane food for stock. Officers threaten warrants if animals are not fed.
Henry Hocum seventeen was charged with robbing gas meters at a preliminary hearing in Justice Gordon's court. Due to age he was sent to juvenile court where his case will be taken up tomorrow. Officers believe the youth robbed a gas meter four days ago.
Watt Osaman aged about 60 of 419 Woehington has been reported missing since Phupaday coming. A local New York State crete will polling de signs at D Jobo ston's capital hall this evening.
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