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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1908
Page
8
The Bon Marche announces a clean sweep sale to clear short lots and remnants. Prices drop by at least a third, with many items at half price or more. Remnants of wool dress goods silk and linen, ribbons and draperies dominate tables across floors, plus deep cuts on women’s and children’s garments. Come early for best selections.
A garbled catalog style notice lists water dippers, feather dusters, lavatory brushes, comb boxes, chamois brushes, match boxes, hotel china items including decorated dishes and cups, cut glass, bowls, pickle dishes, and pure white enameled ware with varied prices. The fragment hints at a sale or inventory in a house furnishings context with multiple brands and pricing.
Taft, newly nominated Republican candidate for president, was initiated as a member of the International Steam Shovelers union at his brother Charles Taft's home in Cincinnati. He thanked the group for their role in the Panama Canal project and planned to depart tonight for Hot Springs Virginia for a month.
A. H. Rose, a Spanish war veteran, who killed R. W. Joseph, a Hindu, during a July 18 incident over his wife, was released by order of Prosecuting Attorney Kenneth Mackintosh. Mackintosh ruled the act was self defense and prosecution would likely fail. Rose described in court how he acted to defend himself.
Mrs Valeria Mingam survived a shooting when a newspaper helped deflect the bullet. The husband Theobald Mingam tried to kill her and himself, attempting multiple self inflicted wounds after dragging her to a bathroom. Mrs Castro, the wounded woman’s daughter, escaped through the back door.
Portland longshoremen threaten a coast wide strike extending to Puget Sound ports. Officials say San Francisco may join in, risking stoppages at Seattle and Portland via non union labor ties. In Seattle and Portland ships tied to North China routes face disruption as unions rally. A pier clash injures workers and police arrest two men amid amid street tensions.
Brig Gen Brush and staff prepare for maneuvers as the army horse and Missouri mule are set to background. Maj Burnham orders two autos for Brush and staff. Camp life grows. Third Infantry battalion under Col Woodbury from Fort Lawton arrives. Batteries A and B of Fourth Field Artillery from Vancouver Barracks are in camp. Seattle National Guard companies depart Sunday. First and Third Infantry under Lieut Col Feberger from Fort George Scott broke camp at Auburn and head here Friday.
A close Bryan friend said the Commoner will make few prepared remarks and finish most speaking by October 1. He plans to spend October at Kis Fair.
The speaker will grant interviews and write articles outlining his views for publication. He paid careful attention to Judge Taft’s Cincinnati acceptance speech given yesterday and declined to comment or indicate whether he plans a reply in his own acceptance address.
William J. Bryan will have a personal representative at the Idaho state Democratic convention in Wallace next week. The envoy will seek party harmony and, if that fails, assign responsibility for a potential split over the Mormon question.
John W. Lofstrom, 42, a sailor, went insane trying to run a waterfront cigar stand at Battery Foot. After two weeks of losses he feared for his life, wandered the waterfront, and was taken into custody. An insanity commission, before Judge Arthur K. Griffin, ordered commitment with a guardian to manage and dispose of the stand. He held a $100 money order plus other funds.
A brief court note states eight dollars in small change was involved in the case. The item appears in a limited context within the docket and lacks additional details about parties or proceedings.
Henry Poynter filed for divorce today alleging Mollie Poynter habitually swore at him and used abusive language. The couple married on November 4, 1904, and the petition was filed in the superior court.
A letter to The Star from H C Moss of 1620 20th Ave. Seattle denies that Canadian guests were insulted during the Elliott Bay Yacht Club cruise. Moss says a Canadian flag was greeted with cheers and the event was a grand success with no jeers or offense. He asks for publication to correct the misimpression and uphold good relations with Canadian yacht members.
Police admit uncertainty over identity of Joseph Yeseman in connection with the Sunday night Seattle Safe Deposit raid. Chief Ward notes no questioning of Cohen and the department lacks a complete stolen-property list. Loss estimated under $1,000 as A. J. Elwell compiles figures.
Steamer Ohio on a 40 day voyage from Seattle to Nome arrives in Seattle in the afternoon at 4 40. Capt Conradi will be asked to explain the delay before a board. The Ohio will be taken over by her new owners the Alaska Steamship Co tomorrow.
Dudley W. Burchard was elected president of the Merchants' Exchange this morning. George Albers of Albers Milling Co. became vice president, W. T. Iated was re elected secretary and treasurer. The Yukon river low water prompts White Pass & Yukon Route to urge early shipments to Dawson. S. Nf. Graves of Chicago, president of the railway, will visit Skagway next Friday for line inspection.
The first race at Redwood H. saw St. Charles win at 12 to 1 with Pepper and Salt at 4 to 1. time 1:13 2-5. The second race favored Inclement at 2 to 1 and Fair Annie at 9 to 5.
After a 1400 mile drive from Los Angeles in three cars, the party arrived in Beattie at 8 PM without incident. The group staying at the Washington Annex includes Mr and Mrs R C McCormick, Mr and Mrs John C Cline, F T Griffith, BE T Simpson, M Barker, H W Cline, and J B Cline. The trip took 16 days with no mishaps.
District No. 10 United Mine Workers voters elected Ernest Cusworth as president Roslyn L Rheinosky as vice president John B Morgan as national board member Roslyn John H Wallace Ravensdale secretary treasurer and eight board members from Roslyn Ravensdale Black Diamond and Cle Blum W R Jones J A Martin C Schumillier and William Conick. The miners and coal operators agreed on one company representative and two working miners for the hospital board.
A fragment listing various soap brands and toothpaste prices including Pears glycerine soap, Woodbury facial soap, Volbourch witch hazel soap, and several toothpaste tubes with prices ranging from 12 to 50 cents. The items appear in a catalog-like advertisement from a historical newspaper.
James F. Mason, longtime King County political figure and former city official, died at his home 534 23rd Ave of Bright's disease at age 70. Survived by a widow Anna C. Mason and three children, he served in the Civil War and later worked in the city street department under Alexander, and as a bailiff in Judge Langley’s court. Funeral Friday at Henney-Watson's under Miller Post G A R.
A 22 month old boy from 16th Street drank kerosene found in a small dish. Doctors treated him for an hour but could not save his life, and the article notes attempts to revive him by medical staff, with dangerous lung involvement reported.
Mrs Myra Munhs was arrested late Monday with her young daughter while wandering in a demented state and threatening to kill them both. She was released yesterday after a call from her husband who promised care. Police believe she has recovered after the talk and will not act on the threats.
The county assessors report higher valuations on brewing concerns and plants after a full review. Totals rise to 261,670 dollars with no noted disputes from brewing companies.
Fort Worth Texas, July 29 Today the outcome of Monday night primaries remains in doubt as votes shift between dry and wet. Liquor interests had celebrated overnight, believing victory assured, but noon returns show the race still open with no final tally.
Governor McGregor believed lost after fierce storms swept New England coast. steamer Governor McGregor was en route to Labrador when last heard, with official report missing for four days amid severe weather.
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