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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1908

Page

3

Cosgrove Leads in Eastern Washington Says Backing

Editor Beattie of the Walla Walla Bulletin endorses Cosgrove for governor claiming strong east of the cascades support. He asserts no rival can erode Cosgrove’s vote and predicts no defeat for the candidate across the state based on eastern sentiment.

Cosgrove Fastern Washington Walla Walla Bulletin Wil Sald Son Walla Walla Leuel Beattie Pide Coscreve Timately Seattle

Pariberg Woman Severely Harmed In Fatal Attack

Grete Bele daughter of the mayor was severely harmed in an attack on a man she planned to marry. The incident occurred Tuesday between night and early morning with the assailant using a weapon and aiming to kill.

United Press Pariberg Germany Grete Bele

Man Dies by Own Action at Ballard Bay

A 45 year old man from Sweden attempted death by his own action at Ballard Bay yesterday and did not recover. He was reported suffering from an illness and grew Ment in the process.

Logger Ballard Almon Bay Sweden

Unclear Financial Offer Prompts Reader Action

A fragment describes valuing money and organizing finances with a focus on monthly balance. It mentions surplus management and officers assuring a place to deposit funds. The text invites action from readers and hints at small accounts and services offered.

Iowa Society Meeting Announced For Tacoma August Event

Tomorrow evening the Iowa society will meet at the Alaska club rooms to discuss the Iowa picnic held by the Tacoma Iowa society on Wednesday August 56. All former residents of Iowa are urged to attend tomorrow's meeting.

Iowa Society Alaska Iowa Tacoma Iowa Society Resisente

Rancher Sues Sheriff in Contempt and Damage Suit

Rancher John F Costello files damages of 10000 and contempt charges against Sheriff Lou C Smith and Deputy George Leighton after Costello was arrested for opposing drainage ditch work on his O rie n ranch. Judge John B Yakey had on June 24 1905 granted a restraining order against excavation by Drainage District No 1. The show cause order in the contempt case is returnable before Judge Arthur E B Griffin on August 4.

Lou Ce. Smith George Leighton John F. Costello O'ffrien Costello John B. Yakey Arthur EB. Griffin

Schools to Elect Physical Director at Board Meeting

At the next school board meeting an election will be held to select a physical director for Seattle. The board may favorably consider the Lincoln High petition to reorganize the cadet company at Washington High School, discontinued several months ago.

Seattle Cense Ao Board Lincoin High School Washington High School

Jones to Be Guest of Republican Club

Congressman Weasley L. Jones will be entertained at a luncheon by the King County Republican club Friday noon at the Rathe Keller. Several prominent Republicans will speak. Registration records at the registrar's office show over 66,000 voters registered to vote in the coming primary.

Weasley L. Jones King County Republican Club Rathe Keller Ncisco Secuien King County

Coal Mine Purchase Near Kiamerlaw by New Group

The Cumberland coal mining properties on the Buckley branch of the Northern Pacific Railway east of Kiamelaw have been purchased by a newly organized company. The group includes I. Ewing and J. D. Jones as officers with R. R. Fox as treasurer and W. B. Monks as secretary and manager.

Cumberland Buckley Northern Pacific Kiamelaw Ewing J. D. Jones R. R. Fox W. B. Monks

Boy Recovering After Auto Collision At Duwamish

Johnny Ward who suffered a fractured skull when struck by an automobile driven by F X Schreiner at Duwamish on July 6 was moved from hospital to his home yesterday and nearly fully recovered.

Johnny Ward F. X. Schreiner Duwamish Violence Hospital

Hello Girl Personal Crisis Ends in Tragic Death

At 1 40 yesterday afternoon Miss Lon ad Holley reportedly drank carbolic acid in her room. A sister entering minutes later found her collapsed. a doctor pronounced her dead. Previous suicide attempts are noted in the account.

Omari Mra. Holley

Woman Lawyer Wins Divorce Case in Seattle Court

Mrs. Leonia W Browne a Seattle divorce attorney won her case before Judge Arthur E Griffin yesterday afternoon securing a divorce for Mary Rove Desilets from Joseph Deaileta The court divided the family home at 1438th av between the spouses and allowed each to take personal belongings with the wife retaining the furniture

Leonia W. Browne Seattle Arthur E Griffin Mary Rove Desilets Joseph Deaileta

Frisco Plans Sea Wall and Harbor Dock Expansions

San Francisco announces plans to spend over 10 million dollars on harbor development including sea wall extension and new docks. The proposals will be presented to the governor mayor and harbor commissioners for approval.

San Francisco Board of Harbor Commissioners

Fire Devours Abington Building in Portland Fire

Property valued at 334000 is ruined after a fire started by crossed wires on the top floor of the five story Abington building on Third Street. Flames spread to the Van Schuyver building and rear upper floors attacked the McKay building with minor damage. Meanwhile in San Francisco Colonel John Lincoln Clem, the drummer boy of Shiloh, is ordered to San Antonio to become chief quarter master of the department of Texas.

Portland Ore Abington Third St van Schuyver Anen McKay Rmy San Francisco John Lincoln Clem Department of California San Antonio Texas Clem

Immense Forest Fire Rages Coast Range North of Santa Rosa

A wall of flame 16 miles wide swept the coast range north of Santa Rosa from the headwaters of Dry Creek to Ukiah. Over $1,000,000 worth of timber is reported destroyed as the massive fire devastates the region.

United Press Santa Rosa Cal Coast Range Hee Dry Creek Ukiah

Lloyds Operates Election Bet Book In San Francisco

Lloyds runs a betting book on the American presidential race in San Francisco with bets favoring Bryan. Local agent M A Newell opened the book after a London cable, taking a 78 cent commission on a $106 spread and sending funds through. The odds allow a bettor to wager $16.76 to win about $100 if Bryan is elected.

United Press San Francisco Bryan

Carpenter Arrested for Burglary in Seattle

C. W. Miller, alias Mitchell, carpenter at J. P. Begleston and Sons Seattle Cabinet and Show Case Co., near Ninth and Priest, was arrested by City Detectives Adams and Corbett on a burglary charge.

C. W. Miller Mitchell J. P. Begleston & Sons Seattle Cabinet and Show Case Company Ninth Priest Adams and Corbett

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