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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1908
Page
1
A little boy was found on a railroad spur in New York amid a heat wave, cried for hours, and was saved by searchers. He survived with no serious injuries, and investigators seek his guardians while noting two men claim paternity.
Police report a baby’s clothing set purchased by Mason De Hans equates to a complete outfit. The shoe box from Santa Rosa Shoe Company bears only price and size marks. No manufacturer or purchaser details remain on the gown.
District item referencesProminas Mow and New district changes appearing in OCR fragment. No clear event date or organization names to confirm. Readable phrases indicate a local administrative note or notice with partial terms.
A dramatic city scene unfolds as a missing son from Elionsburg is found after a long afternoon search. Authorities and family members, including relatives from Ellenburg, track the boy across towns and rail lines, culminating with a joyful reunion and relief for the Keeney family.
A wreck near Sedalia Missouri involved the Missouri Pacific California Limited and the St Joseph express. Seven dead and many injured as high speed trains collided, with wreckage scattered and townspeople rushing to help. One identified victim was mail clerk William Herking from St Louis.
The document outlines Atumey Hermer's intent to appeal a case to the U S Department of the Interior. The garbled text references legal actions, individuals, and procedural steps, but the core conveys an imminent appeal to a high government official about a pending matter.
A fragmentary report notes an Alaska based crisis involving Laivaie H and a young woman, with movements toward Seattle from Alaska aboard a steamer on June 2. J. P. Rodgers of the Grand Hotel prepares for funeral arrangements for McIntyre, a Juneau lodge member, while warnings about boarding streetcars persist in Tacoma.
County commissioners dismissed a petition by J. M. Plynn & Co to renew licenses for their saloon on Lakengton's east shore. The request followed claims the establishment drew patrons on Sundays in violation of the Sunday closing law.
Fragmentary OCR text provides no clear entities or events. Likely unreadable notes reference unrelated names and numbers, not forming a coherent article item.
The fragment mentions Spokare and a second trip aboard a vessel. It hints at colonial surroundings and a captain, with unclear details about time and purpose. The readable words suggest travel or a journey linked to a group or crew, but specifics are obscured by OCR errors.
An event marking a historic occasion in Cincinnati will be hosted July 8 with the I al committee and national organization coordinating extensive plans and assistance to ensure a significant observance in the home city.
John King a longshoreman fell from Pier 10 to a boom in the bay shortly after 4 this morning and was painfully injured. Patrolman Wolcott pulled him from the water and he was taken to Wayside Emergency Hospital. King had recently arrived from San Francisco and worked at Spring Beach construction for the Southern Pacific Railroad.
A rear end collision between two Green Lake street cars near Winslow station left several injured. Passengers include W. J. Inman and Mrs. W. J. Stokes. Mrs Dora Adams suffered severe bruises. Motorman McKnight and Conductor Davis escaped with minor injuries as the lead car toppled and windows shattered. Brakes reportedly failed or were recently tested amid a chaotic aftermath.
Employers announce that stores will suspend business on the Fourth of July. Major mercantile houses close for the day while Seattle residents head to railway stations, boat landings, and parks to celebrate with crowds.
Police report a purse stolen from Andrew Shea in a saloon run by Harington and Welch near Main Street. A suspect, identified as Andrew Shea, was noted by witnesses as a possible pickpocket. Meanwhile Judge Conley’s Denver-bound departure influenced coverage of bank case woes and the California Safe Deposit failure. Three unidentified Mexicans died in a Pacific washout wreck near Horacio, Texas, with four total fatalities.
The Senator reached Nome as the second of the belated fleet to arrive, carrying 25 passengers and about $867,000 in gold bullion. Low river water delayed many boats. more vessels will follow. Departing Seattle June 1, the ship chased ice near Nome, catching up to fleetmates before a broken rudder on the Senator.
A car driven by Karl Qywy of Georgetown jumped a railing on Fourth Avenue S and As oew, plunging into the water late last night. Seven people were involved with two young women and three others escaping injury. only Baker’s left hand was bruised. The group had just left a secondary theatre when the crash occurred.
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