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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1908
Page
8
A vast grain warehouse on Tacoma's waterfront stretches 2260 feet and shows eight ships loading grain. None fly the American flag, all English or German traders for foreign ports, illustrating the decline of the U.S. merchant marine as Congress debates laws and subsidies.
Announcement from Oakland California states that final decree of divorce for William B. Bancroft, a wealthy clubman and broker, will be granted August 30. The news caused a sensation in the city as details of the proceedings emerged.
Bancroft and his wife separated in London in April 1904 after Mrs Bancroft became a playwright. Incompatibility is cited for the divorce. They have seven children, three of whom are minors, living with their mother in England.
Last night Seattle faced extreme heat with the thermometer peaking at 60 degrees after a day near 73. Officials expect cooler conditions tonight and a breeze, while eastern areas may see rain. Citizens complain that phone directory insertions rose from 50 cents to 2 dollars monthly, prompting an official review.
The tale centers on a Madison park houseboat clash after shots were fired and a dinner party disputed a romance. Four young men near the boat were questioned as special police restored order, and a romance between a retired mariner’s daughter and a young suitor edged toward reconciliation. The story hints at a wedding between Papa and the Only One, with a lighthearted warning to avoid risk from gambling or “Batting In.”
President Roosevelt arrived aboard the Mayflower greeted by twenty one guns. He was escorted to the war college by Rear Admiral Morrill and delivered a brief speech warning that meekness toward other nations invites disaster and humiliation.
First race winner Apna May paid 4 to 6 with Belle Griffon at 5 to 1 and Nun's Veiling at 1 to ? Time recorded as 1 06 1 6. Second race Nasmertto at 4 to 1 Mise Worth and Inclement at 3 to 1 with time 1 01.
The Kosmoe liner Radames entered quarantine at Diamond Point this morning and arrived in Seattle this afternoon under Master Captain J. Von Helm. Last commanded Memphis in July 1906. Delayed one day in Frisco due to heavy freight offerings. Buckman to reach port late today. Chas Nelson arrives Pier 3 with freight for Puget Sound. William Nottingham shifts from Winslow to Hallard to load cargo.
United States Senator H. Piles will be the principal speaker at the Moore theatre event. Chairman J. Snouth will introduce Piles and J. M. Frink will address. Music by Meters band with ladies invited and theater boxes reserved by application at no cost.
J C Clark foreman of McCabe and Hamiltons non union stevedore crew and two workmen were beaten by strikers this morning at Pier 14 while leading the Amegee Hawaiian liner Nevadan. Interference of other workmen prevented them from being harmed further and the three injured were returned to their homes.
Denver July 22 The Western Federation of Miners officially severed ties with the Industrial Workers of the World by deleting all reference to the I W W from its constitution. The move ends a long internal clash with the I W W faction, a bitter battle that brought near takeover attempts. The federation backed cooperative stores in British Columbia and defeated a proposal to alter the executive board composition, signaling President Chas H Moyer’s tight control and a conservative path forward.
Health Commissioner Crichton will begin a personal inspection of sanitary conditions in the West Seattle peninsula camping district tomorrow. His trips include West Seattle Alki and South Alki with plans to extend the investigation to camping districts around Lake Washington and Lake Union.
The Taft-Sherman republican club will meet tomorrow night at Kidd's hall Green Lake with speakers including T P Revelle and other prominent men. Local cherries are abundant today with most ranchers selling at 8 to 10 cents per pound. Ten pound boxes quoted at 50 cents and 20 pound boxes at $1. Also offered today are leg of lamb at 11 cents per pound mutton, Oregon ranch eggs 25 cents a dozen, prunes two dozen 15 cents, apricots two dozen 18 cents, corn meal per basket 60 cents, golden red cake 20 cents, peaches 5 cents per dozen, green corn two dozen 25 cents, Chinook salmon 10 cents per pound.
Temperance advocates plan two state wide conventions to draft a local option bill for voters to decide in the next legislature. Delegates from eastern Washington will meet at Spokane on August 4 and western delegates in Seattle on August 5 to pressure candidates.
Mystery surrounds the identity of the Wallard poet burglar Fred Myers as he was committed to Steilacoom Hospital for the Insane yesterday afternoon. No evidence has been presented to prove his identity or the charges against him.
In Fairbanks and Nome bets totaling over 4000 dollars favor John W. Corson as the likely next delegate. Corson's supporters speculated on a favorable outcome if the judge rules in the case, while opponents doubted the chances.
Tomorrow a navy yard visitor event draws crews from the St. Louis Pennsylvania Milwaukee Tennessee to the Navy Yard, with the fleet anchored at Pier 2 foot of every hour.
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