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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1908
Page
8
Judge Taft arrived home to a dramatic rescue when a two year old fell from the train steps. He caught the child before it could be crushed by a car and then helped the grateful mother back aboard. The scene ended with her thanking him as the train pulled away.
The board delayed awarding the new fire boat contract until next Thursday at 10 am to allow more deliberation. Representatives from commercial groups unions and firms submitted bids with Seattle and Portland firms involved. The panel cited risk of fragmenting the contract and sought one party responsible for full completion.
Washington officials warn Haiti unrest may spark a serious outbreak at any moment. Advices from American Minister Henry W. Furniss report unease among foreign residents. The United States and France coordinate to monitor and protect foreign inhabitants.
An excellent program has been arranged for the especial song service tomorrow evening at the Fraternal hall located at Jefferson and Rainier avenues. The event is hosted by Georgetown Union Christian Church and promises a notable musical program for attendees.
Meriden Connecticut July 25 United Press reports Wilson Chappell of New Britain and Ellen Steele of the same city planned a wedding after discovering they had lived together for over a year under the belief they were married. They had a January 1967 marriage license but no ceremony. A child was born to the couple and they reconciled after learning the truth.
Hillsboro Ore July 25 Col J M Guffey the Pennsylvania oil king is named in a fraud suit tied to Texas oil fields. Plaintiff Zalpha Ann Smith sues Guffey along with many oil companies and several speculators and stockholders for about 2 000 000 dollars.
Boat owners and summer home residents along the beach stage a water carnival tomorrow evening at Ballard Beach. The area will be illuminated with decorated boats and a 20 piece band plus volunteer quartets will provide music and merriment. This event previews next year’s exposition carnival and features the Swedish picnic on Magnolia Bluff with bands and fireworks across the Washington canal.
Miss Edith Johnson reported losing twenty two dollars and a ticket to Victoria in a lodging house at 1319 Thirday. She left her purse in a room and found the contents missing when she returned the next morning.
President Roosevelt approved the dismissal of eight West Point cadets accused of hazing. The cadets were discharged after meeting with Secretary of War Wright, who pressed for strict enforcement of hazing laws.
Katherine Finlan of the American hotel secured a search warrant from the prosecuting attorney's office in the morning to find two shirt waists allegedly in the possession of Jane Doe Doyle at the St. Dennis Hotel 2423 Western Ave. One waist is described as lingerie with pink embroidery and Irish lace valued at 16 dollars.
J B Bird and wife drove away with $1500 in jewelry to deter burglars but returned to find a tramp had broken in an hour later and stolen the items.
William J. Bryan reached Chicago at 6 03 am and met with a ten member national democratic committee panel at the Auditorium Annex to discuss selecting a campaign manager. Enthusiastic crowds cheered him at several stops as bonfires lit the way.
Fred Schrath fell 35 feet from a trestle on Fifth Avenue near Spokane Avenue this forenoon. He was taken to Beattle General Hospital where Dr. Park W Willie treated him. He is believed fatally injured.
Two special passenger cars and two baggage cars carrying the Tenth United States Infantry arrived yesterday from Alaskan forts aboard the transport Crook. The train is scheduled to depart for Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indiana, likely late this evening.
The county commissioner race in the north district gained tempo as T. P. Fay of 710 North 734 Avenue and John T. Gordon of Hellieview filed for the primary nomination. Incumbent A. L. Rutherford,O. A Tucker of 811 East 78rd and Geo W Albin of East Seattle had already entered the contest.
John Hilman wed to City Attorney De Braler in court yesterday and faces possible perjury charges. He was arrested at the North Star saloon in Ballard with three other men each with a woman, all charged with disorderly conduct. The girl testified under threat of prosecution that Hilman was responsible for her arrest and living off her earnings, naming Kent Pederson and Mrs C F Neidermeier as involved. The North Star rooms have long been a source of scandal.
The article profiles Col Harrie a Mexican and Civil War veteran born 1825 near Coventry who fought from Vera Cruz to the City of Mexico and later to Atlanta. At 84 he hopes to be the last Mexican War veteran and plans to hang up his coat after a final reunion. He served at Fort Worth and led Texas militia before joining Johnson's first regiment and later the Fourteenth Texas Cavalry. He details battles from Richmond to Murfreesboro and Chickamauga and notes current veteran counts in Texas and the U.S.
Tomorrow at Pleas ant Beach Tacoma Norden Lodge attends with Norwegian band music and dancing. Families invited for athletic sports and fun. Pier 2 foot of Yealer Way round trip fare 58 cents, children 5 to 12 half fare.
A dated financial statement from July 26 1966 shows assets and liabilities for Title Trust Company. The document lists cash notes and other items with figures including 281088 and 394007 along with capital accounts and certified checks. Notarization confirms the figures as true to the best knowledge of the cashier W Lewis and notary Gregont.
Judge Peter 8 Grosscup said President Roosevelt’s remark on punishing weaker defendants would not disturb him. He commented he would not be provoked and had no plans to leave the bench despite the reversal of a $2,246,000 fine against Standard Oil Indiana.
In Backamento California police hunt Geo Hascem once trusted Y M C A member after the association’s safe was robbed of 12000 dollars. He disappeared Thursday after being left in charge of the office by Superintendent Harwell who knew the safe combination.
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