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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1908
Page
7
A proposed ordinance introduces a $76,000 measure to buy meters for city use. The plan, backed by Councilman Mullen, aims to fund salaries and building supervision tied to city treasurer duties. Additional bills address storage, open-air stands, and building setbacks for large structures.
At Madison park near the lumber yard a carousal and a revolver caused a scene in a houseboat colony about 11:30 last night. A intoxicated young man retrieved a loaded revolver and fired several times before disarming, then was restrained and put to bed. Rumors swirled of a possible woman killed, while residents call the incident a mere quarrel.
A resident at Regis apartments on Madison Street scared off two masked burglars who entered a flat at 10th Street corner. Mae Benningvorn and her mother awoke to voices and saw the intruders at a window. screams alerted others and the burglars fled.
A quirky notice from July 20 describes the crew of the TM order preparing for a seaside ball on Wednesday. The article mentions quarantine due to illness and expects to finish coal readiness for the event as all hands, including bluejackets, will attend.
Cline Piano Co offers discounts on violins guitars sheet music and more after a devastating fire damaged stock. The ad touts overvalued goods, salvageable items, and a clearance sale with prices slashed to attract buyers at 2007 09 Fed Ave Moore Trewec location.
George Blair Harrison, former Garden City editor, vanished in January and returned to Topeka with memory loss. A letter from a supposed creditor led to a discovery that he could not recognize his wife, children, or parents, though his memory later recovered slightly. A January injury at work is suspected to have triggered the episode.
In Pairview Nebraska on July 20 John E. Nevins reports that William J. Bryan calls on Democratic supporters to fund the 1900 campaign. He urges small contributions from ordinary Democrats and opposes reliance on insiders, saying people must finance the campaign to control the party.
A committee from United Mine Workers Washington and Vancouver locals sits in the Labor Temple drafting a new wage scale to be shown to coal operators. A yearly agreement is set for September 1 between operators and workers.
I. A. Nadeau director general of the exposition welcomed news that the government appropriation is now available. He said the treasury department decision completes the chain of circumstances securing completion of the exhibition buildings and grounds in ample time and ensures the exposition's success.
In a case development State Superintendent Egan of Connecticut reports that William F. Walker former official of the New Britain savings bank is charged with embezzling over 600000. He departed for the east today showing fatigue and distress after 18 months away in New York.
In San Francisco on July 20 the Independence party set plans for a cross country train journey to the Chicago convention. Delegations from California Nevada New Mexico Washington Oregon Idaho Colorado and Utah join en route with arrivals expected July 27.
London July 26 American athletes face protests from British officials as disputes over discrimination loom over events. C M Daniels of New York ties the world record in the 100 meter semifinal, while A Becket and other Americans win heats. Sullivan leads U S protest actions helping multiple runners reach the 800 meter event. Ray Ewry wins the standing broad jump for America as preliminaries continue.
Pasadena California July 20 coroner's inquest held on Mrs Walter C Teagle of Cleveland Ohio who died Saturday the jury returned a verdict of death by own action due to a gunshot wound in the head.
Chas W Raymon and W Lt Nagle confidential clerks of the Nat Goodwin Mining company were released on bond of 1000 each today pending trial on embezzlement charges. Warrants allege they disclosed confidential information causing heavy losses and crippling the firm.
Fire department responded at 11 16 am to a small roof fire behind house number 10 Seconday. The blaze was put out with chemical extinguishing agents and caused no damage.
Atlanta dispatch reports Rep Glenn receiving numerous hostile letters from angry women after introducing a bill to nullify marriages born from a bride’s false charms. He and his wife face public scrutiny as threats of vengeance and even death surface, amid debate over banning devices and cosmetics used to ensnare husbands.
Nine year old Anole Jackson of 682 99th Ave reunites with her pet cat Rastus after placing ads in The Star Times and the Post Intelligencer. A neighbor suggested the Star ad leading to the cat's return the same evening.
A. B. Rose, a Syrian, shot R. W. Joseph a Hindu to death in Hustler Clothing at 1633 First Ave. He was jailed at noon and may be charged with murder in the first degree. The feud stemmed from Rose’s wife Annie leaving him to elope with Joseph. Mrs Rose arrived in Seattle today to claim her husband’s body.
P. P. Carroll John B. Carroll and Walter B. Beals filed suit in the superior court against Edward Hudson to recover 4722.29 in attorney fees for services rendered from February 1 1892 to July 18 1908.
The Lynden automobile stage bound for the city fell 15 feet from a bank onto the sidewalk after a loose wire in the left front tie tangled with the steering gear. Of 19 passengers, 15 were injured and five seriously, including Mrs. Herman Johnson with scalp wounds and eye injury, Rev. J. E. Williams with a broken collar bone, and A. E. McKay with a wrench of the hip.
General Agent Calder of the Canadian Pacific Railway reports Seattle to Vancouver boat fares cut to 25 cents each way. Joshua Green, president of Inland Navigation, says no counter move will be made for now.
The Cortelyou club of Brooklyn visits Seattle traveling on the Flyer from Tacoma. The 196 man party tours the city with L F Vosberg in charge visiting the fair grounds and the A Y P exposition, then departs at 5 for Yellow Stone National park by a luxurious special train.
A burglary occurred this morning in room of Jon Muskogen and Chris Halver son at Hotel Wayne. The thief stole an Elgin and a Hamilton watch, five dollars and fifty cents in coins, and several garments.
San Francisco officials announce John Claudianes charged with conspiracy to commit a felony over the Gallagher property dynamiting. Bail set at 10,000 by Judge Shortaki after DA Langdon and ex Supervisor Big Jim Gallagher with Tom Gallagher filed the complaint. Reports also note Peter Claudianes’ disappearance as investigators chase a false lead near Reno.
HW A Wheeler of the Chicago Chamber of Commerce reports after a Seattle visit that the planned Chicago building will be placed near a steepled hotel and will house the Chicago business district with offices for merchants and civic groups.
Hot Springs Virginia July 20 Judge Taft dedicates the Germantown county courthouse with a brief address praising Virginia's sons and Jefferson and Marshall. A large crowd attended and the speaker was greeted warmly. J H McClintic introduced Taft as the “next president.” In Ballard the Golden Gardens beat the Emeralds 4 to 4 with Andreon and Kastner leading the attack.
The city auditing committee ordered salaries paid today to firemen disabled on duty. Claims approved include 16.50 for H. R. Thompson 50 for H. Walters 0.05 for F. A. Rogers 167 for J. N. Longfellow and 19.85 for John Ford.
The Seattle Fire Department Relief Association asks to publish thanks for gifts following the Hinckley fire. Trustees express gratitude to Cyrus F. Clapp, King Bros., Lowman & Hanford, Ira Hinckley and others for cash donations and to physicians and citizens who aided firemen overcome by smoke on July 18, 1908.
Ity Attorney Ellie De Bruler swore out warrants for the arrest of Frank Schwartz K Isoshima E Fishman and J W Zieve all junkmen. He vowed to arrest every junk dealer in the city with no license and settle the matter. The city requires a 75 license fee and the case has moved from six months ago through superior court to appeal to the supreme court.
San Francisco July 20 doctors say five people hurt in a collision between a San Mateo trolley car and a Tallyho trolley near Colma last night are out of danger. Injured: Miss Annie Hayes, Mrs. May Nelson, Miss Annie Nelson, Frank Guest, A. Milan driver.
A blaze yesterday afternoon destroyed about twenty buildings in the old Japanese settlement at Port Blakeley. Since last year a few farm hands and several men had occupied the area.
Lewis Buckner filed for separation from Mammie Buckner whom he wed in Shelbyville Missouri in 1884. They have three children. He alleges his wife on one occasion threatened to kill him.
An advertisement claims electricity as nature's medicine and promotes Electro-Vigor as the best use of electricity. It offers a free illustrated book and requests the reader’s address to mail it, citing testimonials from people in local towns.
Reports indicate a blaze at a local mill yesterday was started intentionally. Investigators are examining nearby areas for clues as fire crews worked to control the flames and prevent spread.
David Zamore was fined $100 in police court this morning for peddling jewelry on the streets without a license. Police say the jewelry is fake.
Twenty five county clerks from across the state meet in Seattle for their second annual convention. Major Otto A. Case escorts them to the courthouse after a morning at the King County clerk’s office. The opening session convenes this afternoon in Superior Court Room No 1.
Nora Stevens, an inmate at a reformist facility on Sixth Ave and Weller St, killed herself at 9 30 this morning by drinking carbolic acid. She, about 35, had been drunk for several days and despondency led to the act.
Frank C. Chase was convicted last week by a federal jury of passing bad money from last November and today received a 10 year sentence to federal prison on Mc Meil's batted.
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