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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1908
Page
7
A fragmentary report outlines a United Press item about a U S Senate contest. It mentions Senator William E Allison and describes a leadership struggle within the Republican party as a key state race unfolds.
The article traces rival senator candidates Cummins born 1850 in Pennsylvania and Allison born 1829 in Ohio, long residents of Iowa, detailing their political careers, stances on the gold standard and tariff, and roles in party conventions as Iowa renominated governors and prepared for a pivotal primary election.
The piece notes a tariff revision and reciprocity push labeled the Iowa idea. It highlights resistance from old guard Republicans who remain stand pat on tariffs while Cummins secures a first major victory in advocating tariff shelter from trusts.
Florence Alice Stanley, a 36 year old domestic employee at Henry Leighton’s home, has been missing for a week. Stanley reportedly went downtown to make purchases and collect wages owed, prompting concerns from Miss Stanley and local inquiries.
Two men claiming to be US Army soldiers have been begging on the streets for two days. Dressed in Uncle Sam uniforms missing company numbers, they ask for carfare to Fort Lawton then take money at saloons. They were seen on Pike and Union past days and later on Washington Street.
James J. Jeffries criticizes Tommy Burns for planning to fight Jack Johnson. He calls the proposed $30,000 demand ridiculous and says the deal would disgrace the sport and make the nation blush at its champion.
The Modern Woodmen of Green Lake hosted a smoker at Mountain View hall last night. A strong program of boxing and wrestling entertained attendees and refreshments were served.
Consternation at city hall as an eight hour workday plan moves the start time from nine to eight. Officials say departments must open at eight but public business can't begin until nine, prompting rumors of early-morning confrontations and resentment among employees fearing a clash with the city charter.
Rainier chapter of the D A R was entertained by Mrs Henry Holmes at 110 Seth Ave S S. The program featured Mrs Martha White Patton and a song cycle by Mary Carr Moore from Teona son poems The Window. Firtech club hosts a dinner dance at Lake Washington club house tonight. Schubert Club plans its spring concert at Plymouth church with Lotta Ashby Othnick Loomis Dimond and Percy Gordon Pretland.
Mrs Harry S. New, wife of the Republican national committee chairman, is called the First Lady of the Convention. She lives with her husband at the Auditorium Annex on Michigan Avenue. She says the title does not imply political interest and she is in Chicago mainly because of Mr New, anticipating delegates and wives with potential entertainments.
The city council unanimously sustained Mayor Miller’s veto of the Hotel Sener liquor license at Westlake Boulevard and Pine. The decision followed a committee review finding the application failed to meet charter amendment requirements and full saloon specifications. Miller says future hotel license applications will be scrutinized closely.
A local businessman says additional liquor licenses would mainly serve retail saloons and plans to exercise extra precautions. He argues the move masks a hotel license push and vows heightened oversight.
F W Wilson found a man under his bed at the Mervyn hotel after working all night. The robber leaped from a third story window to the alley and fled. A gold watch and a Smith & Wesson revolver were stolen. Three men were arrested later in the Green Lake district on a blasting charge.
The Pure Milk Dairy, sole agent for Paulhamus' milk, markets Mapleton farm milk at Sumner as Seattle's first strictly sanitary milk. The dairy emphasizes ongoing chemical and bacteriological testing to protect patrons.
In Tokyo on June 2 reports note rising activity at Mount Asama with intensified underground rumblings and seismic noises. Observers compare conditions to those before the Temmetera disaster, causing broad concern among residents and officials.
A lengthy protest against the proposed at grade change on 12th avenue between Jackson Street and north is delaying action. The measure will be discussed again at the street committee meeting next Thursday at 2 PM. Canoe paddies gas lamps and brackets Hall s Lill istav.
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