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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1908
Page
1
In England the mayoral contest shows strife among Republicans with John E Humphries losing backing as Miller Trimble and Russell campaigns clash. Democratic side Also unsettled with Metcalfe and Kulles rallying as the primary nears. Local loyalties shift amid heated campaigning and uncertain voter alignment.
A Convention of miners at Lis adjourned after canvassing the election of officers. L Lewis is expected as president, John B. White of Iowa as vice president, and W. D. Ryan of Illinois as secretary-treasurer. Miners plan to meet operators tomorrow as discussions on the interstate agreement near a potential strike.
Jan 29 report notes a weak market with widespread declines after gains. Pierpont Morgan plans a February Europe trip, hinting at dull times as Morgan interests and First National Bank backstop the late strength amid broader selling.
R Steiner a candidate for city comptroller on the socialist ticket must appear before Judge Morris tomorrow in the MOF Court to show why he should not be barred from appearing on the socialist ballot. Titus through attorney C filed a complaint challenging Steiner’s eligibility arguing he is not socialist and did not meet admission rules. Judge Morris issued a temporary writ of injunction preventing Comptroller Carroll from appearing on the primary ballot until the hearing.
In Los Angeles on January 29 the county hospital’s charity dispensary is crowded with 320 patients, the highest intake ever, as severe weather worsens medical need.
Julius Lee Hightower and Mise Gertie Fulta wed last Saturday evening at 8 Hianchard Street home of Mrs. W. G. Cooper. A cut glass heirloom reportedly figures in the ceremony as the Rainier drill team of the Fraternal Brotherhood, of which the bride is a member, is named in connection with the event.
In San Francisco on January 29, Judges Dunne and Lawlor refused to discuss Rabbi Nieto's public statement alleging a deal with Abe Ruef for immunity and later his judicial dignity. Ruef and District Attorney Langdon also offered no comment as Ruef prepared for his upcoming trial and planned to name counsel when his case is called before Judge Lawlor tomorrow.
London January 29 Lord Curzon ex viceroy of India was sworn in as a member of the house of lords He is regarded as a party leader with prospects of premiership if health permits Predictions depend on his health. Freight rates from New York to Los Angeles via the Isthmus of Panama rose from 60 cents to 66 2 3 cents per hundred pounds per advices from local steamship agents.
The Navy Department plans to send two submarines, the Porpoise and the Shark, from the New York navy yard around South America to the Pacific coast in the coming months.
It is estimated six thousand Geattle voters are not on the registration rolls. They must register before Saturday night to vote in the Monday primary. Registration before January 1 does not qualify a voter. Eligible electors must have registered since January 1, 1008. Books are open at City Hall 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today tomorrow and Friday, and Saturday night until midnight.
Secretary Cortelyou explains to Congress his methods in allotting Panama bonds and treasurer's certificates during the panic. He says bonds were distributed in forty states and certificates in eighteen, with bids totaling 2 220 604 580 dollars. He frames actions as necessary to bolster treasury operations and national credit amid a severe money panic.
Attorney Littleton for Harry Thaw argues the defendant deserves innocence presumption and asks jurors to consider prenatal influence on his life. He portrays Thaw’s early life as shaped by dementia americana while reviewing medical testimony and avoiding names of Evelyn Thaw and Stanfora White.
A. Ensor of Odessa Washington, staying at the Davenport house, claimed a stranger he met at Thomas saloon robbed him of 30 dollars last night.
The Pinest widening suite was started in department No. 2 of the superior court today. University boulevard condemnation proceedings to build a boulevard from the university to Green Lake were called up in Judge Albertson's department.
Clearnings and balances listed for Seattle and Portland show today totals. Seattle records 985,422.67 in balances and 1,678,61.86 in clearings. Portland lists 623,680.00 in clearings and 100,075.00 in balances.
Henry Martin a federal prisoner from Goldfield Nevada escaped from a train at Albany Oregon exploiting a guard absence. He dragged a 16 pound shot and chain attached to his leg two miles before freeing himself with a rock. Local police captured him four miles from Albany. he was jailed for robbing a Columbia Nevada post office.
Lincoln's birthday on February 12 will be celebrated by the Illinois club in the YMCA auditorium with Governor Mead as speaker. Arrangements are to be finalized at the Alaska club rooms tonight, where the annual officers election will also occur.
London January 29 Parliament opened in an era of reform led by Prime Minister Campbell-Hannerman. King Edward narrowly escaped suffragist protest while the session aims to establish old age pensions, housing reform, eight hour day for miners, pure milk, land valuation, higher motor car tax, and a licensing bill amid Tory resistance. The session runs until July with a six week break and then resumes until December.
Berlin January 29 German royalty faces a new scandal as Dr Leo Leipziger prints charges in Roland von Berlin linking noblewomen to shocking immoralities. The expose aims to rival Harden’s sensational reports and faces strong suppression attempts by authorities.
A neighborly quarrel over a cow eating grass prompts Toeller A. Jensen to file an injunction against George W. Rowe and the cow. The sheriff awaits service as deputies debate who will serve, while Jensen attests the cow will be peaceful despite tense relations between the families.
The Fraternal Order of Eagles will host an Old Clothes Social at their hall next Friday evening with all proceeds to charity. On February 6 the lodge marks its ninth anniversary with a music program and speeches followed by a dance.
Judge Dunne overruled demurrers by Walter J. Bartnett and J. Dalzell Brown in their indictments. Cases continued until next Saturday for pleading. Bartnett expected to be first of the California Safe Deposit Trust officers tried.
In Portland a two hour speech by an Oregon senator drew about fourteen hundred listeners with many more shut out. Heney accused Fulton of bribery for Mitchell in 1897 and of siding with rail and railroad interests. Fulton denied the charge and pledged to respond after details.
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