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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1908
Page
8
In Seattle, John F. Miller repudiates an endorsement from the Clancy crowd at a Second Ward meeting. He declares the Clancy group not for his candidacy and vows to expose hypocrisy, urging decent citizens to oppose their influence as the mayoral race unfolds.
Seattle Star Exclusive describes Gen Lule Terrazas of Chihuahua as the prince of ranchers with about 25.6 million acres and three million cattle. He controls much of Chihuahua's wealth, real estate, banks, and industry, employing over 30,000, and linked by family to Ambassador Enrique Creel.
Seattle exclusive story notes that the railroads pay no postage on business letters while the postal system runs a large deficit. It cites the free carriage of letters by rail and steamship lines for officers and agents, implying millions in benefit to railroad interests and criticism of the postal subsidy. The piece references Vanderbilt and other rail barons and details legal allowances for “common carriers” to carry business mail.
United Press dispatch from Hellangham reports a union led drive to depress wages for shingle weavers. Local workers are urged to patronize employment offices at reduced pay, with a general wage-cut push planned as the season opens.
Barr, held at the police station on a technical auto ordinance violation, refused to move for passing pedestrians. He faked a deputy sheriff badge and claimed he was an officer. Detective Clark arrested him on a disorderly conduct charge.
Dr. Leonard Cofer who led federal plague work in the city is ordered to Honolulu. Dr. M J White of the U S marine hospital service is sent to Detroit Michigan. Dr Chapin will arrive in two days to relieve Cofer and Mr M F Glover will assume White's duties here.
Richard McCurdy former president of Mutual Life Insurance will soon come back to the United States and take up residence in Morristown New Jersey. Orders have been issued for their home there and both he and his wife are reported ill.
The Pacific Coast Shippers Association, formed by lumber and shingle brokers, yesterday chose 8 D Becker of Savona British Columbia as secretary. The association plans to establish its head offices at the Lumber Exchange.
A grocer returns money if customers dislike Sebiking’s Best coffee, signaling a bold marketing push in a nation dependent on coffee. The promotion builds trust by offering refunds to buyers who are unhappy with the product.
Louie James will abandon the Shakespearean repertoire for a season or two and next year appear only in Peer Gynt with Richard Manafield. Manafield last appeared in the play, and his paraphernalia for Peer Gynt is secured by Wallace Munroe, manager for Jamen, with a long tour planned for next season.
Chicago reports a homicide of cattle and hogs with prices listed for mixed, rough heavy and hent grades. Kansas City shows hog receipts around 14 000 with minimal cattle and no sheep. Omaha records hog receipts of 10 900 and small cattle.
The matrimonial editor quits after Ballard’s single man of good prospects publicizes his letter. C J Jarvis explains he hopes to marry a nearby woman who was hurt in a Fort Lawton wreck and received settlement money. The piece notes an offer from an old maid and a widow to negotiate direct.
The Associated Students at the state university elected Harold Hirkett editor of the Pacific Wave for the current school year and Loren D. Grinstead as representative of the Varsity at the Northwest universities conference. Hirkett’s election defeats a proposed salary for the editor and defeats the independence league initiative to limit the editor’s term to one semester.
Beattie Star Exclusive Service reports in Cleveland Ohio that Dilly Spaeth, a Big Four veteran born in Cleveland, expects a $2,000,000 share from the estate of Johann David Spaeth. He aims to use his windfall to enjoy life while continuing his railroad work and sharing with friends and family.
Judge Morris in the superior court refused a temporary injunction sought by Puget Sound Sheet Metal Works to stop picketing by striking employees. The decision rests on lack of demonstrated force or coercion and no proof the union itself sanctioned the pickets. Peaceful persuasion is lawful, but misused persuasion may be unlawful. A similar injunction requested by Pacific Wire & Plating Works, with the same features, was to be argued before Judge Morrie this afternoon.
John Buxman vice president of Pacific & Puget Sound Bottling Co was yesterday granted a divorce by Judge Boyd J Tallman from his wife who vanished December 15 with W K R Willame former secretary of the Commercial Club Buxman receives full property rights and custody of their 10 year old daughter Mrs Williama and Buxman are said to be in British Columbia no criminal complaint has been filed and the couple is not expected to be pursued
An advertisement for firearms rental appears under the names Piper and Taft at 1024-26 Second Avenue. The clipped text shows the service offering guns for use or rental.
Rear Admiral Brownson resigns as chief of the bureau of navigation and will relocate to Oxnard California with his son Charlee. The family accompanied by the admiral will include his wife and other relatives. Charlee owns a large Oxnard ranch.
A new rat control program led by Dr. Leonard Cofer begins under docks and wharves along the Pacific Coast bunkers. The force will work at low tide to exterminate rodents blamed for bubonic plague and improve waterfront sanitation.
Alton J. Parker, Democratic presidential candidate in 1964, has been retained as chief counsel by the American Federation of Labor in a case brought against the federation. The announcement highlights Parker’s role amid ongoing litigation in Washington.
Fixed water rates in the First District are due and payable during January 1908 for the first quarter at 115 Prefontaine Place. A fine applies if not paid in January. District covers city south of Union and East Union. L. B. Young, Supt. L. & W.
The Manufacturers' association announces withdrawal of the publication titled Unfair Het from the federation's monthly magazine, citing internal review and editorial reevaluation. The move affects planned distribution and future editorial plans within the federation's periodical.
M. C. A. workers led by T. B. Lippy reviewed the year’s achievements at the state opening. Seven YMCA buildings were completed and the state now has 6000 members in 20 active associations.
El Varo Texas notes Governor Holesoff spent three weeks in a hospital for treatment with documents in order and later reported this activity as connected to California.
The Johnston Co store in Wenatchee announces a massive clearance with fourteen machines and many pianos on display. Buyers crowded the Johnston building as stock was sold quickly with flexible payments offered and prices slashed on Kimball, Hobart, Steinway, Emerson, and Marshall brands.
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