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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1908
Page
6
Readable copy lists auction of mahogany beds maple furniture weathered oak dining set and more at Hickerton's Hall in First Avenue Seattle. Items include mahogany desk bed sets dressers chests and clocks. sale to clear owners leaving for the East. contact Main 3001 for details.
In Tacoma on June 2 Frank Kelsey a sailor from Everett shot Mrs. Marriet Cole wife of Hart Cole in the Arcade hotel room then killed himself. Mrs. Cole a 27 year old from Port Angeles had moved to Tacoma last Christmas and faced divorce proceedings with Hart Cole. Coroner suggests jealousy fueled the tragedy and letters show mutual accusations of infidelity.
Mrs Chauncey M Depew advocates women studying politics to counter bore of social routines She envisions national arts and design institutes and a salon culture in Washington The Depews plan Chicago convention summer European travel and a Lucerne stay with Mrs Depew born May Palmer in New Orleans educated in France and Dresden.
Washington won the boat race against the University of California by about four lengths, finishing in 17 minutes and necrnda. The Washington crew led from the start and extended the margin to two lengths before crossing the line. capt Hirby stroked the boat with O'Brien Keck Karr Lauveley O'Neal and Everett in the bow positions. California's lineup included Capt. Witter Davidson Robertson H Ashley F Ashley Lehreaden Ball Dignan and Myers.
At the annual meeting the Ladies' Musical club presented Mrs M A Gottstein with a engraved coffee urn in appreciation of her faithful work as tiring president. Officers elected include Mrs Horace Day Hanford president and Mrs Gottstein vice president. Directors named are Mrs W H Emmons and others. a new scholarship fund is planned.
Washington rumor says Senator Bourne will travel to Europe and circle the globe before returning to Portland Oregon. He has not denied the report and it is believed Mrs Bourne will join him abroad.
Jay L. Engler identifies as a collector and was arrested by Constable James Shannon on a morning charge of obtaining $5 from grocer M. Malakof by using a worthless check.
James M. Dalzell, aide to the G A R commander, criticized Secretary Taft for remarking that Grant had a drinking problem. He said the reference was inappropriate and harmful to Taft as a presidential candidate. Taft had noted Grant left the army due to drinking, later explaining it showed Grant overcame the habit.
The steamship Dolphin of Alaska Steamship Co arrives in Seattle at midnight with 26 passengers and light cargo. The Watson of Alaska Pacific Co is reported off the Columbia River and expected in Seattle around five this evening with a full passenger list and 2,000 tons of general freight, much for Nome. The Pennsylvania plans a 6 o'clock sail for Valdez and Seward marking its first northbound voyage after hull and machinery repairs. Humboldt sets sail tonight for Skagway and nearby points. The Umatilla remains at the bunkers preparing for Nome trip.
Classified fragment lists timber locations with 3,606,006 fret, Chas Shufelt at Grand Central Hotel, sale notices for a six-room cottage in residence district at 1500 dollars with 0600 down terms, another three-room plastered house at 1200 cash, address details show Arcade annex and water frontage.
City Comptroller Carroll and the finance committee rejected all Ballard bond bids due to a misunderstanding of the acceptable interest rate. They will call for new bids under clarified terms and set a new bid date.
The Great Northern liner Minnesota arrived at noon today from the Great Northern docks at Smith's Cove with a fair sized passenger net and a large cargo of Nour and grain for the Orient. A large number of Chinese were among the steerage passengers. No reason is given by steamship officials for the unusual exodus of Orientals.
Laura E. Haines, convicted of obtaining money under false pretenses, received a six month county jail sentence from Judge A. W. Frater. She had been ill and awaiting judgment last week. today she appeared with two deputy sheriffs, offered no statement, and her motion for a new trial was denied.
County Treasurer Matt Hi Gormley reported about $200000 was collected Monday on delinquent tax certificates for 1906. Cash of $26326 arrived yesterday as the final day for payment of the first half of the 1908 taxes.
Jones Fifteen members of the Republican MMIAIA committee arrived to prepare a meeting in Chicago. Secretary Dever said hearings will begin Friday with contests addressed in alphabetical order according to slates.
Richard Doering, blamed for a recent uproar at Mechanics' house in Eighth ay S, has been committed to the state insane asylum. Authorities say he wielded two sharp swords and attacked dogs he had brought, claiming to be a former lieutenant in the German army and to have left his family in Chili three years ago.
Two hundred naval academy graduates to report to the Atlantic Fleet at San Francisco on July 11. They look forward to a long voyage to the Far East and home via the Suez Canal and the Atlantic.
Star carriers must report to The Star office by Saturday June 6 to ride to Leschi and Wood Park for a field day picnic. Prof Miner's Boys' band leads the parade and music on the steamer Wildwood. Boats from Leschi run hourly all day, 25 cents round trip. Park guests pay the listed price.
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