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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1908
Page
3
Reports say life threatening illness was exaggerated and the subject is not in danger yet friends fear near collapse. Observers note long term bad health with repeated reports of worsening condition and rapid decline imminent.
A fragment notes the inability to postpone a crucial event, signaling the possible loss of a major English leader and the nation’s anticipation of upheaval. The passage reflects a period of uncertainty and growing concern over leadership.
Announcement declares Nevada mining millionaire George Wingfield engaged to Mina Maude Astle Murdoch daughter of Ro Ey Murdoch cashier of the National Bank. They plan a fall wedding and say they have been engaged for some time.
Captain KR Paesler of the Kosmos liner Asauan must pay 25000 for failing to secure a bill of health on entering the harbor. It is the largest such fine in the United States. Paesler brought the vessel to four ports plus its home port. report sent to Washington.
J M Applequist of 8227 Second Ave North Seattle brings a giant cucumber to The Star office claiming it is the largest yet seen from his Green Lake district garden. He notes several other cucumbers have reached oversized size, signaling productive gar dening.
The state Supreme Court ruled the last election charter amendment granting people power to grant franchises is void. Miles P. Kenton challenged Seattle Kay Co in King County Superior Court over the All Point extension, the franchise not meeting the amendment. The ruling holds state power to grant and regulate franchises rests with the mayor and city council and cannot be delegated by charter amendment.
The George area team defeated West Wisconsin Nation at the auditorium by 126 to 89. Kirkland scored 36 points and Williams 19. Kirkland will face Chappy Nay tonight.
Brigadier General David K Wardwell retired and his wife, dying of leprosy, decide to spend their remaining years together in Mexico. Wardwell, a two war veteran, ferries her from a county hospital to a secluded spot while authorities refrain from pursuing them.
John Siemsen condemned to die for a long crime spree in San Francisco expressed sorrow at not escaping jail before execution. Guards found a plot to burrow out by gouging a wall and replacing bricks nightly. Louis Dabner, his fellow condemned, claims he will escape via the federal route or face hanging as a man.
Eugene V. Del will depart Chicago August 30 and travel to the coast with Tacoma September 16 and Seattle September 17. The cruiser Charleston remains at Bremerton Navy Yard until October 1 and will not sail for the South Seas this fall. A major land sale in Olympia next Saturday will auction state school and granted lands. A mother whale was killed near Acortes after a two day shootout, as hunters ended the attack to free the wounded young whale.
Lumber prices have risen by $1 per 1 000 board feet in recent weeks and mill officials anticipate further increases in coming months. Export activity remains heavy, with many mills limiting new orders to cover several months of operation.
Frederick H. Schroeder and Col. Edward Earle Huntton were arrested in New York for allegedly spending 47000 dollars from the Eagle Savings and Loan of Brooklyn in a western mining scheme. Col. Britton served as president and Schroeder as director, with funds misused to repay friends.
The D B Johnston Co shows elegant Chickering Baby Grand pianos in its Third and University windows. Leading artists praise the compact grand for tone and space saving, with Pioneer Piano House offering full market value for trade ins and flexible payment plans.
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