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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1908

Page

3

Deadly parallel dominates Bryan Roosevelt clash in Denver

Denver dispatch notes Bryan's grip on the Democratic delegates and Roosevelt's strong influence on the Republican side in Chicago. The piece describes the power of the White House figure and the pressure on delegates, with Guffeyites and Tammanyites forming secret alignments to block Bryan on the first ballot.

Denver Cole Chicago Tion Roosevelt White House Lincoln Pennsylvania New York Judge Gray Gov. Johnson Bryan

Learn to Swim At the Luna Park Natatorium

Instructional notes indicate swimming lessons offered at the Luna Park Natatorium with guidance on technique and safety. Public interest items highlight scheduled sessions and enrollment details for local swimmers.

Luna Park

Parallel Figures at Chicago in Taft Bryan Campaign

The article notes ties between Taft and Bryan camps as Chicago conventions debated anti injunction planks. It highlights the coincidence of brothers Charley Taft and Charley Bryan influencing delegate battles and campaign messaging, with Charley Bryan acting as news manager for the Commoner and wealth attributed to his brother.

Charley Taft Chicago Chares W. Bryan Bryan Hrown Jace Hotel Taft Charley Bryan

Alaska Steamship Officials Sail for Southeast Alaska Trip

Frank Burns general manager 8 W Eccles and W R Rust directors of the Alaska Steamship company with former Governor Miles C Moore as their guest left on the Yucatan this morning for an inspection tour of their interests in Southeastern Alaska. The party will also review the Copper River & Northwestern railway line of which Eccles is president.

Frank Burns W. Eccles W. R. Rust Alaska Steamship Company Miles C. Moore Yucatan Alaska Copper River & Northwestern Railway Mr. Eccles

Sacrificed to save pride in a disputed whaling case

Laura Allen files suit in superior court against H. J. Knowles his wife and the Pacific Steam Whaling Co alleging Knowles held as trustee proceeds from an $8575 embezzlement by Austin Claiborne and sold part of the property to cover the deficit while refusing to turn over the remaining funds. The action seeks an accounting and return of the balance with appraisal of other property.

Laura Allen H. J. Knowles Austin Claiborne Allen Jay C. Allen Claiborne Whaling Company Lloyd J. Tallman Cithe

Suspect Arrested in Idaho for Grand Larceny

A man taken to a shop for repairs was arrested last night at St Joe Idaho. Detective Adame will travel to Idaho tonight to return him for charges of grand larceny.

St. Joe Idaho Adame

Bank Clearings in Seattle Tacoma and Portland

Bank clearings across Seattle Tacoma and Portland reported totals for today with balances shown for each location. Seattle clearings 91,486,128.11. balance 146,783.58. Tacoma clearings 795,475.00. balance 76,466.00. Portland clearings 969,965.00. balance 194,271.00.

Seattle Tacoma Portland

Shipping News and Coastal Steamship Movements

The report lists multiple vessels arriving and sailing, including the Napetown, Kosmos, Anubia, Radames, Tampico, Victoria, Buckman, City of Seattle, Hyades, Jefferson, and Shawmut with departures, arrivals, and cargo details. It notes wireless installation, passenger counts, coal and fish shipments, and proposed subsidies for the Union Steamship line. Local operations reference Nome, St Michael, Seattle, Skagway, and Vancouver.

Clerk fined after drunken nap under bed

W H Greenman a clerk was fined 26 by Police Judge John B Gordon for crawling under a bed in the wrong room at 2298 First avenue Moggay night and sleeping He admitted he had been drinking.

W. H. Greenman John B. Gordon G Man

Monument Unveiled at Fort Worden

Fort Worden’s Artillery District cemetery hosted an unveiling ceremony at 2 40 pm with Senator Piles delivering the principal address after arriving from Seattle. The Sixth Artillery band performed as part of the program marking months of effort by Captain Easterbrooks to honor fallen soldiers.

United Preas Port Townsend Artillery District Fort Worden Senator Piles Seattle Sixth Artillery Band Easterbrooksh

Henry Wilbur Jewelers Missing From University

Henry Wilbur, a jeweler, has disappeared from University areas about a month ago after leaving with tea and belongings. Authorities seek public help identifying his whereabouts and any clues.

Henry Wilbur University

Window Display Promotes American Casualty Co in Seattle

An ornate Shaw Pharmacy window shows a $600 cashier’s check from the American Casualty Co of Seattle payable for proof of unpaid claims. The display highlights a $1 per month plan for sickness and accidental death benefits, touting broad local endorsements and low costs for wage workers.

The American Casualty Co Seattle Feild Shaw Pharmacy Washington Trust Co American Casualty Fo At Insurance Department

Woman Fasted 75 Days Seeks 100-Pound Goal

Mrs J F Manning of San Bernardino described as weighing 300 pounds at the start fasted 75 days with only tea and coffee and began a fruit diet. She aims to reach 100 pounds, hoping to surpass Dr Tanner who fasted 40 days with only water.

San Bernardino Cal J. F. Manning Manning Dr. Tanner

Admiral Daytonorbay Relieved of Pacific Fleet Command

Admiral Daytonorbay, commander in chief of the Pacific fleet, was today relieved of his command due to his approaching retirement. Rear Admiral William T. Swinburne, formerly commander of the second squadron, succeeds him.

United Press Admirohn H. Dayton Pacific Fleet Wm. T. Swinburne

Georgetaien Liquorany Sues Over Bill In Superior Court

G Berge of Georgetaien Liquorany sues in superior court to recover 210.50 from Dick Bishop and Harry Gould, operators of The Bohemian Park saloon. The suit seeks payment for goods or services related to the saloon business.

G. Berge Georgetaien Liquorany Superior Court Dick Bishop Harry Gould Bohemian Park

Thompson seeks divorce from Blanche Thompson after desertion

John H. Thompson petitions the superior court for a divorce from Blanche E B. Thompson alleging desertion begun June 13, 1907. The couple married June 12, 1893 at Cornell Bluffs, lat.

John H. Thompson Superior Court Blanche E B. Thompson Cornell Bluffs

Rockefeller Turns 69 As Congratulatory Notes Pile Up

Hundreds of messages pour in for Jom D. Rockefeller on his 69th birthday in New York. The event highlights the oil magnate's long career and public profile amid a period of naval and industrial activity.

New York Jom D. Rockefeller Navy Yard

Bee change of Ume for Navy Yaré boats

A brief item notes a change of name or designation for Ume class vessels in the Navy Yaré program. The note lists a transition affecting boat types and implies updates to naming or identifiers within naval procurement and deployment records.

Logger From Pine Street Ends Life in Seattle

Joel Backlund a 26 year old logger came to Seattle unable to draw money owed him and killed himself this morning. His body was removed to Kenney Watson's undertaking parlors from his room at 1123 Pineet.

Joel Backlund Seattle Kenney Watson Backlund

Public Utilities Demands Transfer of Car Lines to City Authority

Superintendent A. V. Bouillon of the Department of Public Utilities formal seeks Seat tle Rent Southern transfer of competitive site rights to the Electric Co. on city transit cars.

Supt A. V. Bouillon Deepartment of Public Utilities Southern

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