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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1908
Page
1
A city council plan will require auto drivers to hold licenses issued after exams by a special board. The measure, backed by 166 chauffeurs and several company managers, aims to curb reckless driving and reduce accidents.
Health officials pursue the vanishing Edmonds family from 14th Ave and Maiden Lane after leaving quarantine at night three weeks ago. Mr Edmonds worked at Seattle Electric. his wife ill with smallpox, daughter five, no clues to their destination or fate emerge. The case raises concerns about quarantine enforcement and potential infection risk in the neighborhood.
W T Davis, barred from dentistry after failing the Tacoma State Board exam, entered the Alaska building offices of Dr K B Magers and assaulted board president Dr Edgers. Patrolman aided, Davis posted $25 bond and was released.
In Heppner Oregon on June 5 United Press reports Dan P. Doherty stands trial for murder in the second degree for killing Oscar Alien at Lexington nine miles from Heppner last December after Alien refused to buy drinks for a crowd of saloon loafers.
Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition finance panel, led by George Boole, will not meet this afternoon to plan how to raise 259000 before a 600000 government grant. The eventual sum depends on Cortelyou decision if county appropriations count toward the 1,000,000 AYP treasury goal. If not, the committee will convene immediately.
While unloading a heavy piece of equipment near Stacey Street yesterday afternoon, H. A. Wyman of 2127 Eighth Ave. W. suffered a badly crushed right hand and three fingers were amputated. He was taken to Providence hospital. S. Samura of 26 Woren Ave. was thrown from his wagon, injuring his right side, and also taken to Providence hospital.
Later returns confirm Joseph G. Brown as the gubernatorial nominee and likely winner. Gov. Hoke Smith trails by about 18,000 votes. No opposition to United States Senator A. S. Clay.
Washington reports a growing crisis in Panama as 45 000 canal workers face pay conflicts and unrest stirred by wartime adventurers. Foreign laborers and malcontents raise fears of a work stoppage amid potential political upheaval and imminent elections.
In London's annual drawing show by leading cartoonist Max Meerbohlem a caricature of Mark Twain draws much attention. The image captures the humorist in a moment of refusal to be interviewed saying he saves his bright thoughts to sell and never gives them away.
Real estate man Mr. Marks clashes with a stranger who tries to drive off in Lou Cohen’s new red automobile outside the rope factory. Clerks say Cohen owns no car. Marks, armed with a blackthorn cane, plans a future encounter. The episode ends with Marks seeking Cohen and unsure of the vehicle’s owner.
The City of Seattle will sail to Skagway carrying 150 Yukon Gold company workers from Dawson and the Northwest Territory. The Guegenheim corporation linked to Thomas W. Law son is coordinating laborers for all Seattle steamers in the next two weeks, with about 500 men expected to depart by July 1.
Bank clearings for Seattle show today’s total at 1,243,523.67 dollars with balances 8,116.29 and larger totals 666,007.00 and 57,719.00.
Bellingham June 5 Doc Melquist found guilty by jury in Judge Neterer's department in a Sunday liquor law case. A heavy fine possible and licensure revocation discussed. The Port Ludlow public school house has been destroyed by fire.
Astoria Ore June 5 Captain Genereau wrecker for the San Francisco underwriters will try a new method to raise the water logged steam schooner Kelton Two previous attempts failed and the vessel sinks in sand Steel cables will be placed under the Kelton with large barges alongside and tides are expected to lift her
Governor Johnson of Minnesota doubts any Democratic candidate has the nomination locked in. He says the Denver convention will be deliberative and that the right man can win the presidency when the Democrats assemble there.
Taft forces secure a victory as the national committee begins the 229 contest hearings in Chicago. Protests target Frank Hitchcock and other proxies from New Mexico North Dakota Alabama and Alaska. The anti Taft group promises a fight while Knox supporters arrive to push the nomination.
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