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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1908
Page
1
Health officials move to regulate on farm dairies selling milk in the city. Crichton and inspectors plan a thorough dairy inspection program, requiring permits, weight checks, and routine reporting for all milk producers and sellers.
United Press report from Washington notes Congress adjourned sine die after a late vote on the currency bill. President Roosevelt in the Senate president’s room during closing hours. Describe as a “denothing congress” with mixed judgments on labor laws and trusts.
The passage lists reforms not enacted by Congress including railways regulation postal services arbitration and navy strength. It urges constituents to replace lawmakers who fail to act with progressive candidates supporting broad economic and infrastructure changes.
Rumor says Mayor Miller will not present his pick for police chief at tonight’s council meeting and may wait until next week. The salary ordinance from the finance committee faces weeks of drafting with a $72 000 annual rise and a $4 000 monthly police bump. A Park Street car franchise proposal is expected to pass though the company may decline by default if no acceptance is filed. Businessmen of Vashon form a commercial club.
A visiting lumberman reports his pockets picked while in Seattle. Police are investigating multiple daytime robberies at public schools and residences, with losses totaling cash, watches, and valuables. Victims include janitors, laborers, and a lumberman from GreenVille Maine who was robbed in broad daylight.
Former president Grover Cleveland rests comfortably at his Cleveland residence after an automobile trip from Lakewood. Doctors provide no detailed update on his condition or speed of recovery while plans for a possible summer home trip to Tamworth, N.H., are not confirmed.
In Ventura a laborer named Cordere is charged with murder following an incident at the home of John O'Don near the wharf last night. The case grew from a drunken disturbance by a group including a woman identified as Mary Morrison. The Olympia Morning Daily News suspended publication yesterday due to financial troubles.
In Ottawa the House of Commons questioned the government about a rumor that the Grand Trunk Pacific uses Seattle as the point of departure for Prince Rupert rather than Vancouver. Supplies from Eastern Canada were routed via Chicago to the coast on the Grand Trunk system. Mr. Graham admitted Seattle was growing great at Canada’s expense, but said the government cannot force routing choices.
In London this season three young princesses are singled out as the social lions. Princess Patricia of Connaught, Princess Beatrice of Saxe Coburg Gotha, and Princess Louise of Hattenberg attend engagements. Patricia often waits for a suitor to ask her to dance despite royal etiquette.
In Portland and across Oregon, voters choose a senator as Chamberlain and H M Cake claim Fulton's seat amid rumors of Chamberlain leading. Prohibition and woman suffrage appear unsettled while university funding likely increases. Wet and dry battles dominate beyond the senate race, with Multnomah County precincts voting on liquor questions.
George M. Reynolds of Continental National Bank is credited by Walter Wellman with bluffing Speaker Joseph Cannon into supporting the composite currency measure. Reynolds pressed for results at Aldrich and later secured Cannon's promise that the bill would pass after a heated exchange.
Waters pleaded ignorance of the park ordinance and was fined after being arrested by Park Patrolman Newell for selling souvenir postcards in the public park yesterday afternoon.
About 2,000 passengers sailed on three vessels from Seattle to Nome this afternoon. The Victoria carried 700 passengers and 2,000 tons of freight, nearly sold out. The Ohio, with 60 passengers and 3,000 tons of supplies, departed late due to freight transfers. The Senator left at 2 pm with 440 passengers and 1,800 tons of cargo for Nome and Norton Sound, many from California returning to mines, as spring cleanups hint at a strong season assisted by lower rates from Schubach & Hamilton and Alaska Steamship.
Sharon Pa June 1. After a strenuous revival series ex baseball player Pilly Sunday collapsed from exhaustion and remains bed bound. He grew so excited during the sermon that he smashed the pulpit with his fist and wielded a desk sliver as he pounded the air like a batter.
Chicago June 1 Athletic Director Stage of the University predicts Stanford will win the Western conference field meet with an estimated 31 points. He notes Californians look like the favorites though top teams are closely matched and the meet should be a corker.
Fair officials announce an urgent goal of raising 250000 more dollars to complete bond funding for the event. They detail pathways for contributions and timelines to reach the target.
Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition officials say $600000 remains from national appropriation and $250000 must be raised before funds become available. J E Chilberg president notes bonds may be issued secured by gate receipts while a finance committee meeting will decide the method. George Boole chairs the finance panel and will meet soon to settle plans.
Three youths aged 16 16 and 17 confessed to stopping a northbound Great Northern train in Great Falls Montana late Saturday night and robbing passengers of several hundred dollars They forced the engineer to stop and made the conductor ask passengers to surrender money before fleeing into the woods and being captured later by authorities.
Acting Chief Ward announced permanent appointments at Ballard station. Alexander McDonald becomes captain after weeks acting in that role and Willian B. Kent gains permanent sergeant status. Both top eligibility and council authorization noted. Tennant will be renamed captain of detectives.
Alameda officials rebut a report claiming the city is near bankruptcy. They say finances are sound and better than ever, noting the debate over reclaiming a $1,000 loan from the general fund to the electric light commission sparked the rumor.
London reports August Bellmont arrived to witness the English derby where New man Ill, an American bred colt, is a strong favorite. It is said he will offer Danny Maher a handsome inducement to ride the colt.
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