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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1908

Page

7

Tacoma Waterfront Labor Strife Fuels Court Injunction

Judge C H Ole issues an injunction as strikers and waterfront workers clash near Colman dock. Sheriff and two deputies patrol to prevent violence while Radames work continues slowly. Forbes, arrested last night, remains jailed on contempt while authorities vow to keep the peace and avoid siding with either union.

Paapite C. Hole Membera Y Wunion Colman Peeter Pres Tacoma Auic Forbes Fedral Stey Hanford Pone

Bishop Kadrobake Visits Seattle for Russian Mission

Kadrobake, bishop of a church at Juneau, travels toward Russia. A Greek lieutenant is involved, and the narrative mentions a wife and five staying amid a convoluted local scene in Mexauiu An, with routes via Seattle and unspecified stops.

Kadrobake Juneau Min Russia Mexauiu Martin Marko S Rus

Roosevelt Travels by Auto Amid Flood Threats at Prisco

Fragmentary wires report Roosevelt riding to the coast in an auto as sea Joaquin river rises and floods farms near the millionaire resort at Prisco. Caterpillars menace lawns and shrubbery while a fundraiser yields results.

Roosevelt Prisco Sea Joaquin Mass Alice Largey Milakre Hutte, Mont Salt Lake City Urecia Wacher Portland

Bank Contact Promises Full Service for Your Business

A banking invitation promises personalized attention and robust support for your business. It emphasizes a reliable HoH connection, full account access, and a remail balance stated as sufficient to start relations.

Saloons Press Court for Licenses in West Seattle

Mandamus proceedings were begun to force city officials to issue licenses to Mahuken Co John Hartig and King Owens or appear in court on July 20 at 9 30. Judge Griffin issued the orders and papers were served on Mayor Miller and City Comptroller Carroll. Licenses expired July 24 and renewals were delayed by the council. ordinances signed June 30. Until July 30 the saloons operated without licenses while petitions to revoke licenses for all three proceed.

West Seattle Mahuken @ Co John Hartig King & Owens Griffin Miller Carroll Seattle Saloons

Bartender Dies After Saloon Fight in Providence

John Cox 43, bartender at J J Kelley s Art Palace 1315 Firetav, dies of heart failure after a fight with 26 year old electrician Fred Hackleman over $2 Cox followed Hackleman who struck him causing a broken leg and fatal shock He died at Providence Hospital Coroner ordered an inquest at Collins Bros undertakers after autopsy Hackleman is jailed without bail pending inquiry

John Cox J. J. Kelley Art Palace Fred Hackleman Kelley's Cox Meekers Hackleman Mackleman Providence Hospital Phillips and Corbett Carroll Collins Bros

State Democrats Meet at Tacoma

Twenty five of 27 county members of the Democratic state central committee attended a conference at the Tacoma hotel. Gubernatorial candidates spoke of wins and campaign vigor while plans for organization and fundraising were laid out for the party.

Tacoma Democratic State Central Committee Bryan George P. Wright Tom Vance Olympia Robert KB. Turnatall Cowlitz County Thurston County

Street car fender tests pay volunteers two dollars daily

Public services commission hosts tests by fend er manufacturers to assess car fenders. Volunteers will receive two dollars per day for placing themselves as obstacles in front of swift-moving street cars during the test period.

New York Public Services Commission

Castle Rock at Green River Noted in Photographic Tour

A traveler recalls photographing Castle Rock near Green River Wyo from a Pullman step. The rock towers with layered hues of green yellow and purple while the town at the riverfront watches trains pass and locals express pride despite potential danger.

Tourtet Green River Wye Castle Rock

Swindlers Target Laborer With Counterfeit Cash in Seattle

A gang of confidence men operated in Seattle using a bogus sixty dollar bill on Italian laborer Andy Tomich. They lured him with a fake purse find, promising half the money, then took him to his room where he handed over silver coinage for the counterfeit note. Tomich's case was dismissed, and police warn the same scammers targeted another Italian worker recently.

Seattle Andy Tomich Denny Park Tomich Tomitch London

Tragic 16 Days End in Montana Mountain Death

A lone man named W. H. Gulliver died after sixteen days of agony in Sanders county near Olive Station Montana. Coroner Victor Seward found evidence of a long struggle with hunger and injury. Gulliver kept a journal with lines about a broken jaw and failed hopes for rescue as local searchers later found his body.

Helena Mont W. H. Gulliver Mountain Wilds Olive Station Sanders County Victor Seward

Fight For Life With Maniacs

Two train riders Davis and McCoy are rescued after a knife attack by five men while riding the engine tender from Terre Haute toward Evansville. Both men were wounded and later jailed in Sullivan Indiana after the locomotive halted.

Albert Condell Branerilie Terre Haute Evansville Condell Devise McCoy Davis Sullivan

National Guard officers to command at Lake encampment

National Guard officers will command the Blue and Brown armies during the Lake encampment maneuvers next month. Major William P. Burnham announces the August 10 and 11 drills as the largest in the period with Colonel Lamping of the Second Washington and Colonel McDonald of the Third Oregon directing opposing forces comprising regulars, militia, artillery, cavalry, and infantry.

United Proes Tacoma National Guard American Lake WiMam P. Burnham Brush Lamping Washington McDonald Oregon

Robber assailant found on trail to Clear Lake

The article notes a robber assailant Saturday with a body found on the trail to Clear Lake. City workers in Bellingham must not smoke per a mayoral edict. Two mysterious fires occurred Thursday and Friday nights. In Cendiarium 18 suspects are named. Mr. Baker reportedly belches sulphur and vapor. The Brown Ketchum Iron Works of Indianapolis won a $16,760 Bremerton navy yard steel frame contract for the power plant building. Next Saturday the governor's mansion cornerstone will be laid in Olympia with a planned holiday. Auburn will celebrate all day with sports, picnics, and a dance in the evening.

Bellingham de Mattos Baker Brown Ketchum Iron Works Indianapolis Bremerton Navy Yard Olympia Auburn

State News: Edmonds to a Hustling Town

Ira Neos inger, an aged resident of Medical Lake, was killed by a street accident as building activity surges in the bustling town.

Hdmonds Ira Neos#inger Medical Lake

Mysterious Robbery Returns Countess Von Wartens Leben Necklace

Berlin reports the $50,000 necklace stolen from the Countess Von Wartens leben in February has been returned to her. The whereabouts of the gems during the interim remain a mystery and a public interest remains high.

Berlin

Judge Toot Improves. May Leave Room In A Week

State supreme court judge Toot, reported to be improving after a period of illness, is expected to leave his hospital room within a week. The update comes from court officials asserting steady recovery and return to duties.

Toot

Metropolitan Building Company to Erect Temporary Brick Store

Under royal permission the Metropolitan Building Company breaks ground at the southwest corner of Union and Fitzhugh to construct a temporary one story brick store with half a block frontage and 120 feet depth. A. W. Miller described as a navy deserter was arrested by Officers Mart and McKnight and will be held awaiting naval disposition.

Regenta University of Washington Metropolitan Building Company Union At Fitzh Av A. W. Miller United States Navy Mart and McKnight Miller

Ocean Freight and Puget Sound Shipping Movements

Frank Waterhouse & Co. charters the British steamer Craigvar for Seattle North China run now at Honolulu. Inverior of Waterhouse-Weir fleet arrives from Tacoma to load for the Orient. Transport Creek shifts to Tacoma to bunker for Frisco. Towage planned for waterlogged Minale EB to Port land. Buckman of Anchor Line to sail for Frisco at 8. Spokane excursion steamers due Wednesday under Capt. Thomas and Capt. Conradt with Ohio mariner crew.

Frank Waterhouse & Co Craigvar Seattle North China Run Honolulu Waterhouse-Weir Tacoma Spokane Thomas Ohio Conradt

Roosevelt to greet American Olympic team in London return

President Roosevelt telegraphs congratulations to James B. Sullivan of the Amateur Athletic Union. He hopes to shake hands with each athlete as plans unfold for a grand reception in New York upon the team’s return from England. The president may deliver the chief welcoming address.

New York Roosevelt Oyster Bay London James B. Sullivan Amateur Athletic Union England

Bartender and porter arrested for Sunday beer sale

Co. C Buckley bartender and T Tomite porter in J J Weber's saloon 611 King Jr arrested for violating the Sunday closing law after patrolmen saw them leaving with beer bottles under their arms. The incident began when officers Dennings and McCrath observed the two men departing the premises with beer.

Mrs Tresea Markley to be buried in Eugene Oregon

The body of Mrs. Tresea Markley will be shipped to Eugene Oregon for burial by her mother Mrs Dean. She had attempted to drown her daughter Metba and then killed herself in Lake Washington.

Tresea Markley Metba Lake Washington Eugene Ore Mra. Dean

Mississippi Valley drainage convention backs wetlands fund drive

In Memphis delegates from Tennessee Arkansas Louisiana Kentucky and Mississippi gather for the Mississippi Valley Drainage and Good Roads association annual meeting. They aim to secure a large share of the 38 000 000 government fund for wetland reclamation in the valley. If successful thousands of acres now low in value would be made valuable.

Memphis Tenn Mississippi Valley Mississippi Valley Drainage and Good Roads Association Tennessee Arkansas Louisiana Kentucky Mississippi Iowa

Arrested man in foul meat theft case puzzles police

Joseph Lamonte, arrested after being found eating half-decayed meat and sodden bread from a garbage can, is jailed in Los Angeles. He is well dressed and intelligent seeming but claims joblessness and hunger. Police suspect temporary mental disturbance and note no aid applications were made.

108 Angeles Joseph Lamonte Lamonte

Christmas Comes Early for County Bridge Awards

County records show on March 17 the approval of a 7 765 foot earthwork contract on Rex Ross road to Thomas Alexander for 5360. A higher bid by D M Liddell was rejected the next day as minutes note bid forfeiture. Taxpayers lose 766 dollars amid critic notes on public contracting.

Court House Thomas Alexander Rex Ross D. M. Liddell Abraham L. H. Goerig Comminutes Liddell Bell-Scott Co Cove Dock P. Manson

Flames Shoot High From Oil Well Near Templo

Flames rise about 1 500 feet from an oil well near Templo in Mexico City area as two weeks of fire continue. Estimated 90 000 barrels of oil gush daily, creating the greatest fire in history. Pennsylvania Oil Co prepares a heated metal drag to seal openings once access is possible.

Mexico City Ofl Templeo Pennsylvania Oil Company

Farmer Warren W. Phillips Buried With His Horse

Warren W. Phillips rich farmer lies in the grave with his favorite horse Phil Sheridan nine years after the animal was buried. Despite plans for a fashionable cemetery the will specifies interment with the horse. Phillips, who distrusted society, said his horse was his best friend and would rather go to hell than be buried in a cemetery.

Pittsburg Warren W. Phillips Phil Sheridan Phillips Hell

Western Federation of Miners Defines Its Labor Role

In Denver on July 27 the Western Federation of Miners tabled applications from multiple lumbermen's unions in Montana and the northwest. A resolution declares the federation will remain distinctly an organization of laborers employed in mines and mining mills.

Denver Colo Western Federation of Miners Lumbermen’s Montana Northwest States Western Federation

Count Komura Departs London for New Tokyo Post

Japanese ambassador Count Komura sailed from London to New York en route to Tokyo to assume leadership of the foreign affairs ministry in the new cabinet of Count Kateura. A large cortege of Japanese officials and English friends observed the departure at the dock.

London Count Komura England New York Tokio Ministry of Foreign Affairs Kateura

Seattle Condemnation Pleadings Filed for West Wheeler Extension

Papers in the matter of the petition of the city of Seattle to condemn private property for the extension of West Wheeler street were filed in the superior court today.

Seattle West Wheeler St Superior Court

Wireless Underground Station Marks Paris Tech Leap

Paris reports the ministers of war and marine have started a central wireless station project to send strong electric waves underground across long distances. French scientists claim signals could reach New York, signaling a breakthrough in global communication.

Paris New York

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