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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1908
Page
1
The Star argues for a city ordinance requiring all automobile operators to obtain licenses after rigorous examinations. It cites rising accidents in Seattle since January and urges action to prevent deaths and injuries by restricting who may drive and by tightening driver qualification standards.
United Press reports Governor Chamberlain a Democrat leading in Oregon with an estimated 1 600 plurality in Multnomah County and state wide. Cake trails. Partial returns indicate Chamberlain ahead in Haker Clatsop Crook Jackson Clackamas Wasco Linn and Lincoln counties while Lane backs the Prohibition measure fails elsewhere.
New York Republicans hint Gen Horace Porter may be named vice president a choice unlikely to win labor votes due to his Pullman Car Co. ties. Porter holds many medals and distinctions including Legio n of Honor status and roles from Grant tomb dedication to The Hague. He even financed the return of John Paul Jones’s body from France.
Robert Strahorn, president of the North railway, said in Seattle he would build to Seattle after inspecting the completed section through Yakima valley and the mountains. He noted a new franchise application would be presented to the council after a current refusal to grant a franchise.
Albion Smith of the United States penitentiary on McNeely Island tracked and recaptured escaped convict Adam Aren forty five minutes into the pursuit. Aren, 45, surrendered when found hiding in brush about a half mile from the prison, ending a dawn chase near Haherty. Aren faced forgery charges and must serve the remaining term after credit for good behavior expired.
Panama faces a tense political week with potential protests around the presidential election. Double guards guard warehouses and U S officials press for fair, orderly voting. If Arias wins, a revolution is feared and talks of immediate military intervention rise.
Patrolman Olmstead pursued two tall suspects at Schwabacher's dock after they loaded two cadies of tobacco destined for M. J Hopey in Cordova Alaska. The thieves escaped on foot, cartridges and goods recovered later at the police station. Separate reports describe a trunk robbery from Mrs Mamie Gillette's 901 Yesterday, a hold up of Japanese resident Tanake near Maynard av and Weller st, a purse theft from Mrs C Kidder on Inland Flyer, a stolen boat and bicycle, fruit stall robbery by youths, and room break in at the Indiana House with stock thefts.
Lieut. Frank T. Evans son of Fighting Bob intervened in a Barbary Coast melee to rescue two U S S Louisiana sailors, drawing a revolver and ejecting three assailants before police arrived. He was arrested for carrying a concealed weapon but released on own recognizance after confirming his identity.
Captain John Sullivan announces his son Charley Gilinese is ill with German measles at the station. City Detective Hudren Curthes Adams later reports similar illness. Officials joke about quarantine while seeking remedies as several officers fall ill.
A lively critique of changing women’s fashion endorses trousers over skirts. It mocks directoire gowns and corsets while predicting France will force adoption of new styles. The piece riffs on health, social norms, and sartorial revolutions with satirical flair.
The piece notes Directoire style costumes reappearing and worries dressmakers with fashion changes. It discusses corsets versus reform dresses, noting potential comfort, breathability, and figure shaping while predicting mixed public reception and ongoing fashion reform.
Washington June 2. The sudden lull in the Browneville affair fight in the senate emerges as Senator Foraker seeks mercy from Secretary Taft. Foraker planned to attack Taft but redirected, recognizing Taft can prevail and that ongoing clashes would keep him from influencing Ohio’s next senator.
The Steamer Dolphin of the Alaska Steamship Co. arrived from Southeastern Alaska at midnight and completed the Seattle to Skagway and return voyage in six days and 19 hours, beating the previous roughly seven day record by stopping at all standard ports.
The park board plans to add five and a half acres to Leschi park on Lake Washington. The deal nearly closed yesterday with a purchase from Fred E. B. Sander for 27850 dollars.
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