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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1908

Page

8

End of Night Shot Sparks Club District Brawl

Charles Wilson a city assistant dog catcher was shot in the abdomen at a Washington street negro club after a dispute over a seven up game. J O Leslie a porter was arrested after fleeing the scene with seven other suspects found carrying weapons. Police say two clubs at 218 and 217 Washington street serve as meeting points for local criminals and liquor between races.

Charles Wilson J. O. Leslie Washington St Leslie Eighth Nv Weller H. C. Adams Frank G. Clark Eity Adama Kenneth Mackintosh Luelle Wilson John Hunt Fighthay Lane M. F. Conner Negro Club Lalah Madison Atrolmen Sullivan de Weese Archie Smith Tony Logan Papke Humphrey

Saloon Row Sparks Debate Over Conduct

A fragment notes a white woman faces arrest at 217 Washington St for acts deemed improper, raising questions about how she would be treated in other saloons. The text contrasts expected policing of women across establishments.

Washington St

Clergy Meet Bible Leaders at YMCA Conference

Beginning tonight at six and continuing daily until July 12 an active Bible conference will be held in the YMCA auditorium. Three prominent eastern ministers Dr. W B Riley Rev Frederick W Farr D D and Rev C M Martin will lead services at noon 12 to 1 oclock 3 p m with a special lecture and evening services at 8 oclock.

Young Men's Christian Association East Wim. B. Riley Frederick W. Farr D. D C. M. Martin

Steamer Yucatan Replaces Farallon on Valdes Run

On the Nome service only Yucatan will skip the next trip while Farallon is swapped to the Valdes route. Customs inspectors were visibly present as passengers across all boats were counted to prevent crowding. Katanga moves to Weir Waterhouse service, refueling at Comox and due in Seattle tomorrow to load for North China. Elwell of Seattle Shipping and the Lehina are loading piles at Eagle Harbor.

Yucatan Nome Comox Seattle North China Elwell Seattle Shipping Company Lehina Eagle Harbor

Shipping schedule and arrivals for Keelung and Formosa

Keelung port plans a sailing Saturday while Formosa is set for the following week. Arrivals yesterday included Farallon from Valdez with 24 passengers and City of Puebla from San Francisco with 240 passengers. Today City of Seattle from Skagway brought 66 passengers.

Keelung Formosa Farallon Valdez City of Puebla San Francisco City of Seattle Skagway

Sailor Drowns Walking Logs Between Ships at Eagle Harbor

Peter Sorenson, a seaman from the Elweill, drowned after slipping from a log boom while attempting to reach the Elwell at Eagle Harbor after celebrating the Fourth. The Lehina crew heard his cries but could not reach him in time.

Eagle Harbor Peter Sorenson Sorenson

Plumber Dies After Eight-Story Fall at Geary Powell Site

Jack Schafter a plumber died at a city hospital from injuries after falling eight stories from a new building at Geary and Powell. He lost footing and plunged into an airshaft basement while fitting work. Widespread inquiry follows into on site safety and accident cause.

United Press San Francisco Jack Schafter Geary and Powellate

Prayed At Point Of Pistol In Divorce Trial

In a Superior Court hearing before Judge Mitchell Gilliam, Lotta B Frankboner testified that Jesse B Frankboner forced her to pray at gunpoint and insulted her, with four years of husband wife tension and jealousy described. Court cleared spectators from the room as the case proceeded. Frankboner, a Green Lake job printer, allegedly abused her and interfered with housework while living at Ballard.

Lotta B. Frankboner Jesse B. Frankboner Mitchell Gilliam Mrs. Frankboner Ballard Hisses Mr. Frankboner Green Lake

Portland youth drowned while rowing on Willamette River

James Runkle an 18 year old resident of Portland drowned after his boat capsized on the Willamette River. The drowning occurred this afternoon while he was rowing, his mother residing on Hast 34th in Tacoma. He had lived in the area about eight months.

Portland Ore James Runkle Tacoma Willamette River Runkle

Marine on Battleship Virginia Suspect in Murder

Roy Bateman, a second class man on the battleship Virginia, may be identified as Guy Prescott, suspected in the March 16 1907 murder of Josie Gray in Evansville Indiana. A mob threat looms as R E Leaf of Santa Clara arrives to verify the man’s identity.

United Press Banncisco Hould Roy Bateman Virginia Guy Prescont Pretty Josie Gray Evansville Ind R. E. Leaf Santa Clara Mr. Leaf Connecticut Bateman Prescott Geo. Boehme California

Two Vessels Oriented for Nome Salute Tonight

Promptly at nine o'clock the Umatilla and the Northwestern will push their bows into the stream for Nome making second sailings of the Nome fleet. The Umatilla is nearly loaded and a fair list of passengers is booked for both boats.

Umatilla Northwestern Nome

Death of Chas H Granger at 302 Howard Ave N

Chas H Granger, 42, died last night at his home 302 Howard Ave N. He leaves a widow and three children. He belonged to Home Camp No. 286 Woodmen of the World. Remains were taken to Butterworth & Sons' undertaking parlors. No funeral arrangements have been made.

Chas. H. Granger Howard Av. N Home Camp Woodmen of the World Butterworth & Sons

Taft Party Arrives in Seattle for Pleasure Trip

Henry W. Taft brother of the Republican nominee travels with Mrs. Taft Louise Taft William Howard Taft and J. A. Dykman arriving in Seattle Sunday morning. The party, after attending Chicago and visiting Minneapolis Saint Paul Butte Yellowstone Park and Spokane, plans eastward travel via Canadian Pacific stopping at Victoria Banff and Winnipeg.

Henry W. Taft Taft Seattle Louise Taft William Howard Taft J. A. Dykman William Taft Yale Taft Party Chicago Twin Cities Butte Yellowstone Park Spokane Canadian Pacific Victoria Banff Winnipeg

Body Found Under Interurban Trestle Near Spokane

An unidentified man was found dead beneath the Interurban trestle one block south of Spokane yesterday afternoon. His skull was crushed and blood stains were found on the bridge above. City Detective Frank G. Clark suspects the man was struck by an Interurban train on Saturday night.

Spokaneav Frank G. Clark

Inspectors to survey Shawmut arrives for drydock

The board of naval inspectors is due today from the east to survey the Shawmut. The vessel will be placed in drydock at Bremerton after discharge.

Board of Naval Bremerton

Congress Approves Funds for Panama Transit Vessels

Congress recently authorized 1.5 million dollars for new vessels to transport cargo and workers to Panama. Reports indicate the Shawmut and Tremont have received no definite offers yet and no arrangements are announced.

Taco Congress Panama

Girl Gets A Warrant Allegation Of Assault Cited

Miss Carr swore out a warrant today against Bolin alleging assault after a troubling call. The prosecution seeks bail as Bolin faces charges related to harassment and threats, with inquiry into the sequence of calls and the defendant’s alleged persistence.

Die Carr Bolin Miss Carr

Real Estate Valuations in O'Brien Admin Fee Hearing

Experts testified on the Sullivan estate valuation for admin fees before Judge George Bo in the superior court. Real estate men quoted prices for the Sullivan block Ballard Lake Washington properties and the Eighth and Olive parcels, arguing for fees based on January 1903 city value.

Sullivan Terence O'Brien George Bo Superior Court O'Brien Wik Hill George W. Dilling Ward Robinson Sullivan Block Ballard Lake Washington Antor

Nebras? Vaguely Read Fragment From Pueblo Hall

Fragmentary OCR text hints at a Pueblo hall event with names such as Kistler Dunlap and David. It mentions race or performance lines and a carried vow or flag, but details are unclear and specifics are missing.

Amor Kistler Dunlap David ¢ Pier

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