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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1908
Page
3
Public prosecutors begin riot inquiries after a siege and clashes between thousands of strikers and soldiers. Three or more shot and over sixty wounded as authorities report heightened tension. Secret committee meetings reportedly discuss tougher measures after the Vigneux violence.
A Cameron bartender was charged after testimony alleging liquor sales without a permit. The keeper reportedly claimed a purchase from a police officer named Craig, a detail cited in court proceedings.
William J. Bryan is poised for a sharp challenge to the Independence party after his nomination. An affidavit from Joseph T. Marshall alleging Hearst packed the convention signals forthcoming disclosures. Bryan declines comment on a reported Hearst offer linking support to Hearst’s 1912 Democratic hopes. Contributions flow to Fairview from across the country.
In Lebanon Ohio on July 21 Grover Willoughby a railroad employee killed his wife who had filed for divorce then fatally shot himself. The incident occurred less than a week after their marriage and follows a bitter dispute over the divorce filing.
In an afternoon accident the yaw Elizabeth capsized two miles from shore near Everett. Miss Florence Boott of Victoria Miss Minnie Morton and her brother George Morton drowned as the boat sank with all hands. Only one cry for help was heard and they were harvesting at a local hospital.
Hi Rossetter, famed engineer of Walter Scott’s Death Valley Limited, perished when the California Limited on the Santa Fe derailed near Wakarusa Kansas due to an open switch. Three others injured as the fast through train, carrying high class equipment, left the rails.
The Chamber of Commerce raised 2000 dollars from businessmen and property owners to fund ongoing investigations of county departments. Chairman Herman Chapin says all approached contributed generously.
Automobile racers prepare for the endurance contest from New York to San Francisco and back starting August 22. The itinerary calls for arrival in San Francisco on September 2 and return to New York by October 8.
Drivers must race to the coast using one route and return by a different path. Each vehicle carries four personnel: a driver, a mechanic, an observer, and a newspaper man.
Company B N G W celebrated its tenth anniversary last evening with a banquet and emoker. Senator Piles and Congressman Humphrey addressed the guests on the advancement of military ideals by the United States government.
A former First National Bank of Kenosha cashier Harvey T Wells, who married Florence Winnieton in New York, fled with her to England after allegedly taking 6000 dollars. Police say Wells planned to repay the missing funds but was arrested in Boston before he could. Camp David S Stanley opens as Brig Gen Brash assumes command.
The Oregon R R and Navigation Co offers round trip excursion tickets on August 6 7 21 and 22 valid for ninety days. Full details available at Union Ticket office 608 First Ave East with E B Ellis serving as General Agent.
Mrs Neidemier, arrested in the Helma Hill incident at a Ballard saloon, was exonerated at yesterday’s police court hearing. No evidence tied her to the case and the charge was dismissed. A respected Sea Beck citizen, she faced the scrutiny without corroborating proof.
Relatives announced the death of Rev. M. C. Cole of Bellingham and plans for funeral arrangements were reported. A brief notice notes the cleric's passing and forthcoming services in the community.
Albery Schooley of Centralia announces his candidacy for land commissioner. Timber cruisers locate a tract in Clallam county with 9,000,000 feet of standing timber across 40 acres. Pierce county mourns Stephen G. Grubb Civil War veteran and pioneer died yesterday in Tacoma at an advanced age. Shaughnessey, claiming to be Sir Thomas Shaughnessey's son, was arrested in Seattle for bogus checks and sentenced in North Yakima to up to five years in Walla Walla.
Intruders gained entry to Mrs. W. H. Mackey's apartment at 1901 Ninth Avenue yesterday afternoon around four o clock and stole a quantity of silverware.
Yesterday on a Fauntleroy Park streetcar John Green was pickpocketed and lost $25 in cash amid a crowded ride. Police were notified and investigations began.
In Spokane on July 31 Theodore Allen the man known for his odd nickname challenges any lone widow or maiden to enter the matrimonial lists. He has received many affectionate letters and gifts from women under 50 in response to his unusual appeal. Capt John A Rodgers will be promoted to rear admiral on September 7 at the Puget Sound navy yard.
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