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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1908

Page

7

Prince of Wales reviews troops in Quebec pageant

United Press reports the Prince of Wales reviewed 15 000 Canadian troops and 10 000 sailors in a grand military pageant at Quebec. The royal party from the Citadel greeted by cheers, with Indigenous tribes and Canadian soldiers featured prominently in the ceremony. The prince dedicated the battlefield before a grand ball at the parliament house. American visitors receive royal entertainment amid the tercentenary celebration.

United Press Canada Paine of Abraham Vce Wales Psepes Quebec Citadel Plains Lord Roberta Mart Grey Fairbanks Indiana Parliament House

Portland Boy Shines in Olympic Hurdles Trials

An American team shows strong form in Athens events with top heat wins in the 120 meter hurdles and 110 meter hurdles. Oregon’s entrant tied the Olympic record in a tense semifinal, securing a final’s berth as teammates like Cook and Gilbert excel in pole vault and relay competition. England and Hungary claim victories in wrestling and swimming.

United Press Haan Multeomah Wertland Ore Ghaw America Sim Carpenter Cornell Smithson Rand Gilbert United States Gounder France Athens Garrels Gilbemark Relwyskow England Hia

Funeral for 18 year old Catherine Dot Holley

Funeral rites were held for Catherine Dot Holley age 18 who died by her own action at her brother Son W Holley’s home 1606 Gotham Avenue. Services took place at 2 PM in the Bonney Watson parlors and burial followed in Lakeview Cemetery.

Catherine Dot Holley W. Holley Bonney Watson Company Lakeview Cemetery

Close on trail of suspects near Maryavell after dynamiting case

Officers returning from a camp near Maryavell California report new traces of fugitives ter Claudianes and Felix Padeauvaria in the Gallagher dynamiting case. They believe both are within five miles of the city and are tracing several camps where Greeks spend summers.

Maryavell Cal Here Ter Claudianes Felix Padeagvarta San Francisco Gallagher Peter Claudianes Padeauvaria John Claudianes Oreville

Woman seeks arrest of former husband James Moffet

Margaret Jane Steele, recently divorced, swore out a warrant charging James Moffet, a Moran company helper, with beating her. Moffet was taken to the county jail by Constable Jim Shannon. Steele, who has visited Moffet at Hillman, alleges the assault occurred during a recent visit amid disputes with male friends.

James Moffet Moran Company Margaret Jane Steele Jim Shannon Moffet Hillman

Amusements Listings at Local Theaters This Week

At the Moore Dark and Grand there are programs including Chimes of Nor and Bocenecio with next week in schedule. Seattle venue presents Midnight in New York while Fort Reno hosts several performances. Sole Yiddiah troupe continues repertoire with Sunday to Tuesday evenings. Star Vaudeville and Pantages Vaudeville also feature programs this period.

Moore Seattle New York Fort Reno Sole—Y Yiddiah Playere Tueeday The Star Pantages

Frisco Moves Toward A.Y.P.E. Exhibit

San Francisco merchants and manufacturers plan an Alaskan Yukon Pacific exhibit in Seattle. At a Thursday meeting, Arthur R. Srce, head of the State Board of Trade, was empowered to form a finance committee with one member from each local commercial body to raise funds.

United Press San Francisco Seattle Commercial Organization Arthur RF. Srce State Board of Trade

Ezra Meeker Heads Westward with Oxen Show at Lana Park

Ezra Meeker and his traveling companions with a team of oxen will visit Lana Park on Sunday. The event offers a rare chance to see the elder pioneer famed for the Oregon Trail journey across the continent. Dave the faithful ox is highlighted as part of the exhibit.

Lana Park Oregon Dave

Democrats Gather in Chicago For National Committee Meeting

In Chicago on July 4 Chairman Thomas Taggart announced the Democratic headquarters would likely be set there. He downplayed the recent Standard decision, calling it a mere show, as the national committee subpanel meets to name a new chair. Reported frontrunners include John H. Atwood of Leavenworth Kansas, amid a delegation of members from Nebraska New York Wyoming Rhode Island Wisconsin North Carolina Iowa Alabama California and Oklahoma.

United Press Chicago Thomas Taggart Democratic National Committee Taggart National Committee John H. Atwood Leavenworth Kan Hall Nebraska Mack New York Osborne Wyoming Green Rhode Island Ryan Wisconsin Daniels North Carolina Wade Iowa Tomlinson Alabama Cole Callifornia Hrady

Fairview Woman Goes to Chicago for Campaign Manager Meet

Fairview Neb July Maryn departed this afternoon for Chicago to attend the meeting of the subcommittee of the national committee which is to select the manager for the fall campaign.

Fairview Neb M—ryan Chicago National Committee

Taft Manager Hitchock Sees Midwest Campaign Conference

Frank H Hitchcock arrived in Chicago and announced a conference of middle west republics to plan fees for the coming campaign. He predicted an enthusiastic campaign in the middle west.

Chicago Frank H Hitchcock Taft Middle West Hitchcock

License fight over Lana Park saloon referendum unfolds

The Lana Park saloon license referendum face a petition battle. An original petition had 142 signatures over the required total, then 152 signers withdrew. Advocates seek to reverse withdrawals to restore validity for an election.

Lana Park Sigh & Center

Rathskeller Case Ends With Not Guilty Verdict

Patrolman Hagan testified against Henry Allen a Rathskeller waiter charged with selling liquor on Sunday but the police court jury found him not guilty. Sergeant Wilkes and two women testified they obtained liquor at the cafe, but efforts to locate Wilkes after the trial failed.

Hagan Henry Allen Rathakeller Allen Wilkes

Shipping Activity Bids for Cordova and Valdez

On the front page report, the Santa Clara carries 40 first cabin passengers and cargo including cement general merchandise and railroad steel bound for Cordova and Valdez. A cable from Yokohama notes the French liner Caravellas arriving from Seattle after grounding briefly on the Japanese coast with no damage. The Nevadan sailed this morning with a good-sized cargo for Honolulu.

M. J. Honey Santa Clara Cordova Valdez Yokshama Seattle Japa News Honolulu

Custody Battle Persists as Mother Retains Children

Supreme Court of Washington awarded custody to Francia Peltier for Myrtle Tranby and Mabel Tranby, but the mother identified as Grace Johnson continues to keep the children and refuses court order. Mr Peltier asked police to locate the youths yesterday.

Supreme Court of the State of

Lumbermen to Meet at Tacoma Tomorrow

Tomorrow afternoon the semi annual meeting of the Pacific Coast Lumber Manufacturers association will be held in Tacoma. The meeting will convene at 10 M in the rooms of the Tacoma Coral club, but the main session will not open until 2 p.m. An interesting program has been prepared for the meeting.

Pacific Coast Lumber Manufacturers’ Association Tacoma

Gaspipe Thugs Siemeen and Dabner Sentenced to Hang

San Quentin prisoners John Siemeen and Louin V. Dabner were moved from their cells to the death chamber this morning. They face execution in a week for their crimes, with the gallows nearby in the deserted furniture shop of the prison.

United Press San Quentin Cal John Siemeen Louin V. Dabner Gaspipe San Francisco

Bryan in Seattle: Edison phonograph records sold here

A feature touts William Jennings Bryan records on Edison phonograph. It highlights ten famous Bryan creations with authentic voice inflection and warmth. The ad promotes D. B. Johns & Co talking machines, private demo rooms, and a two day demonstration at the Third and University location.

William Jennings Bryan Carano Scott Sembrich D. 8. Johns & Co Ryan D. & Johnston Co Pioneer Piano House Third and University Johnston Co

Seattle launch believed lost

Portland reported a gasoline launch named Lady Marta overdue after departure from Seattle to Yaquina Bay. Captain George Tyler leads a search along the coast between Astoria and Yaquina Bay as hopes fade for the vessel and its onboard man three weeks after rail delivery to Portland.

United Press Portland Ore Astoria Yaquina Hay George Tyler Condor Seattle Tt Wax Antonia

Man Charged With Assault After Pontat Power House Incident

J B Carroll faces assault and battery charge following a complaint by the prosecuting attorney. Charles H Merritt, an operator at the Pont at power house of the Seattle Marine Co, says he was struck in the eye.

J. B Carroll Prosecuting Attorney's Office Charles H. Merritt Pont At Seattle Mleetine Co

Street Car Boy Dance At Carman Hotel Hall

A dance will be held by the street car boys at the Carman hotel hall Fifth and Republican Saturday evening at 8 36 July 26 and every Saturday thereafter Admission 66 cents Ladies free.

Carman Hotel Republican

Hibernians Elect New President In Indianapolis

Matthew Cummings of Hoston won the Ancient Order of Hiberians presidency today in Indianapolis over J P Dolan of New York after a hard fight. A message from Pope Pius X was read at the afternoon session thanking the order for its homage.

United Press Indianapolis Ind Matthew Cummings Hoston Ancient Order of Hiberians J.P. Dolan New York Pius X Hibernians Ogee

Haskell Named Treasurer of Democratic National Committee

Gov C N Haskell has been offered the treasurership of the Democratic National Committee with formal acceptance to be announced at the committee’s Chicago meeting next Saturday. The report places Haskell in line for a leading role in party fundraising and organization.

Guthrie Oklo

Three More File Divorce Bills in Superior Court

Al fred Vandesandt seeks a divorce from Kittle Vandesandt, alleging habitual drunkenness for six years and a Detroit marriage on September 16, 189% He cites loss of earnings from his wife’s dissipation. Other petitions include Hannah Hill vs Otis Hills for desertion and Mrs DD Smith vs Eri G Smith on similar grounds. Judge Gordon fined A Brown $20 for violating quarantine by moving his diphtheria-infected son.

Alfred Vandesandt Kittle Vandesandt Detroit Mich Hannah Hill Otis Hills DD. Smith Eri. G. Smith Gordon A. Brown Brown

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