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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1908
Page
8
Prince David Kawana of Hawaii dies in San Francisco of pneumonia at 40. Arrangements were made by cable to depart June 9 on the steamer Manchuria. He leaves a wife and three children and was uncle to former Queen Liliuokalani.
LONDON March 3 Golfers mourn the death of Old Tom Morris a fixture at St Andrews for decades He started the open championship games annually and served as master of the course for 45 years He won three consecutive open championships in the early 1860s.
Thirteen years earlier admirers gave Old Tom a $15,000 purse from many American contributors. His son Young Tom is mentioned in the narrative. The cause of death is recorded as a fall down the steps at the St. Andrews club house. He was 88.
H Kline seeks 1260 damages after a drunken row left him with multiple rib fractures and a black eye. Judge Robert LB Albertson ordered a new suit since Kline could not identify the assailant, naming J Marselio of Sixth Ave and King St as the defendant.
Joe Cham was yesterday sentenced to an indeterminate term from one to fourteen years at Walla Walla by Judge A. W. Frater for breaking into a Northern Pacific boxcar on May 25, 1907.
The estate of Francis M. Guye who died May 26 at 71 was admitted to probate in the superior court. The will dated June 14 leaves property valued at 600000 to son John W. Guye and widow Hiza W. P. Guye.
United Press reports a bitter gubernatorial primary in Georgia between Gov. Hoke Smith and ex Railroad Commissioner Joseph M Brown. Brown campaigns through open letters and personal notes while Smith touts stamina and broad campaigning.
Newark dispatch reports New Jersey will officially present Franklin Murphy as vice presidential candidate at Chicago but also supports Governor J F Fort as a second hopeful. The article notes the state's plan to push Fort for the gubernatorial succession if the convention favors him.
Signoretta won the great English derby at Epsom worth 6,500 pounds from a field of top horses. Monarch colt Perrier was defeated. Odds favored others and heavy winnings went to a few aware bettors while bookmakers took most money. Primer placed second. Seasick III and others faded in the largest crowd in years with notable spectators including Vanderbilt and Belmonts.
Readable catalog style list of discounted household items in the Housefurnishing Section. Includes specials on cleaning fluids like MAGIC GLASS AND PAINT CLEANER, SILVER POLISH, mop-sticks, steam ladders, baskets, brushes, brooms, rug beaters, pails, scrub brushes, stove polish, and cedar furniture polish between 5c and $1.50, with multiple sizes and materials specified.
June 1 Chicago reports from Cannon headquarters at the Auditorium Hotel where Evereman asserts Taft lacks first ballot strength. McKinley to run Cannon efforts with Hemenway en route. Cannon backers forecast no first ballot winner and aim to nominate Cannon as the split occurs. Hitchcock arrives to monitor Taft concerns while Knox and Fairbanks factions mobilize supporters.
Madrid June 3 Announcement is made that the accouchement of Queen Victoria is expected at the royal residence this month with court officials preparing for the birth and a royal heir.
United States Marshal Shoup mailed letters to Hagour dealers in the first division announcing a general lid on dance halls and bawdy saloons starting July 1. The division will be closed as tightly as the other two divisions.
The Madrona Heights church Men’s club hosted a banquet for Rev. J. Taylor Wright, the new pastor, last evening. Rev. Winfield Scott Smith and his wife host "Thureday" evenings at 1423 Boyleton Ave. Lin coln High School sophomores stage Silas Marner next week Tuesday, coached by Frank M. Foulser.
The Young Men's Japanese group will host an entertainment at the First Presbyterian church parlors Friday evening. Lady Stirling Chapter, D A R, held its annual meeting at Mrs J A Morse’s home, electing Mrs T A Parish as regent and other officers including Mrs A G Keene and Mrs M A Weed. A summer card party to benefit the Washington monument fund was announced. Clark McDowell, Miss Armorel Clark and Mr.
Advertisement for 16 foot canoes selling at 40 dollars and 48 dollars for longer models from Theo Witt & Co located at 1008 tet.
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