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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1908

Page

7

Rivers Are On Ram Age Bridges Out In Idaho And Montana

United Press reports extensive flooding and damage across Idaho and Montana. The Salmon and Clearwater rivers surged, washing out railroad bridges near Stites and Orofino, stranding log towns and destroying timber mills. Electric plants and lights near Grangeville and other towns were affected as waterways rose, threatening rail links and local infrastructure.

United Press Idaho Salmon Stites Clearwater Kooskal Orofino Grangeville Salmon River

Tracks washed out halt Great Northern service at Wolf Creek

Reports say Great Northern tracks near Wolf Creek are washed out with no clear restart date. Nine Northern Pacific trains at Whitefish in Flathead county were moved, with thousands of passengers on board, as floodwaters threaten lives and several fatalities are reported including Gentry Baker and his wife plus other ranchers and residents.

Great Northern Wolf Creek Western Union Whitefish Flathead County Northern Pacific Gentry Baker Cascate County Morrisey Beaver Head

Lion Escapes in Greenwich Side Show Panic

A lion named Nero leaped from its cage during a Greenwich Connecticut side show after being jabbed with a stick. The beast charged at its keeper and escaped among a crowd of New York socialites including Mrs. Frank Gould and the Rockefeller family before keepers lured it back into its cage.

Greenwich Conn Nero New York Frank Gould Percy Rockefeller

Cloudburst Kills Twenty in Guanajuato

United Press reports a cloudburst in Guanajuato causing twenty deaths and property damage around 20000 dollars. Heavy rain blocks traffic by flooding tunnels and hindering city access. Officials seek full extent for potential relief measures.

Mexico City Guanajuato

Ancient languages dropped from Stockton schools plan

Brief notes report changes in local schooling with expected elimination of Greek studies. Also mentions bank closure orders, alcohol sale bans, and a Western Federation convention delegation. Cleveland to remain as headquarters of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers for 12 years. Calamity Sale at Helpeman Connor's with heavy discounts on suits.

Consolidated Bank of Los Angeles Western Federation of Minera Denver Cleveland Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers

Sunday ballot on Mir open status to be published

The Star reports 1046 ballots sent since the ballot began, 689 favor keeping Sundays open and 463 favor closing Sundays. Ballots come from diverse regions and readers also sent many letters supporting both sides. The Star sought public opinion to inform the exposition's direction, though accuracy of the reflected views is for readers to judge.

Star Mir Waalington Pointe The

Beattie City Commuters Reach Seattle by Morning

The City of Beattie arrived in Seattle at 4 AM after a long voyage from Skagway taking eight days of travel. The steamer deviated from its regular route via Prince Rupert, delaying calls and adjusting schedules in Puget Sound ports.

Beattie Seattle Skagway Prince Rupert and Yes BK. L. Drake San Francisco Puget Sound

Children in an Opera at Moore Theatre Tonight

The House That Jack Built features 200 children in costumes with 140 roles. Beattie presents a premier local talent show with prominent city singers. Curtain rises at 1 56 sharp and seats remain for all attendees.

Jack Moore Theatre Beattie Mra A. B Stewart C. D. Stimeon Carl Struve Harry Treat Miss Furth Garrett

Reminder to carriers to be on time for parade

The Star circulation department urges all carriers to be on hand tomorrow morning by the required hour for the parade starting from The Star office at Second and Yearer. The day includes a field day at Wildwood park with carriers as guests of the paper. John F. Miller and W. R. C. meet on the first and third Saturdays monthly.

The Star Wildwood Park John F. Miller Copestick Mock

Navy Yard hosts Atlantic Pieet and ship in drydock

The Atlantic Pieet is at the Navy Yard with battleship Illinois in the drydock. Hoate makes round trips from Pier 2 at Yor ler Way, departing ten times daily for a 50 cent fare.

Navy Yard Hoate Yorler Way

Young deaf and dumb boy accused of street pedaling fraud

A teenaged boy, about 14, was arrested near the interurban depot on a disorderly conduct charge after posing as a deaf and dumb vendor. Police could not confirm his name, alias John Doe, and note previous similar incidents linked to a street hustle involving lavender scented envelopes. He was detained at the city hall police station.

Pellce On &E Caston Patrokmean Putowm Occidentel Wy Yesterway Falil Jay Mewny John Dee Putnam Johu Doe John Doe Dccidental Ay Jot Bes

Samson and Delilah closes Beattle Choral Society season

The Beattle Choral Symphony Society ended its season at the Moore with Camille Saint-Saëns sacred opera Samson and Delilah. James Hamilton Howe conducted the production with soloists and the Beattie harmonic orchestra. Mary Lacie Clary and Herr Arnold Von Der Aa were praised for performances despite a cold. The choral work received strong approval.

Beattle Choral Symphony Society The Moore Camille Saint-Saen Mendelssohn Wes Beat the Tharmonic Orchestra James Hamilton Howe Mary Laoiee Clary Arnold von der Aa Alvin Olliette

Open Air Concert at Pike Place by Tallard Children

An open air concert will be given this evening at 7 20 at Pike Place by the children of the Industrial of Tallard.

Pike Place Tallard

California Delegation Plans Denver Convention Trip

The California delegation to the Democratic National Convention met to arrange travel to Denver next month. Delegates will leave July 2 and depart July 4, with time split between Salt Lake City and Glenwood Springs for sulphur baths. An assessment of 100 dollars for delegates at large and 50 dollars for district delegates was levied.

United Press Francisco California Denver Ealt Lake City Glenwood Springs

Washington City Police Chief Elected President

The text reports that Mick Beyroast Juqe and Le Aurpeles week selected as thre meet meecing pee of Ure brterine thenmed Aeeedition of Police Otrtefa Chief Sylvester of Washington City was elected president.

Beyroast Mick Juqe le Aurpeles Sylvester Washington

Hitchcock on Trial for Misconduct with a Minor

New York June 6 A comedian Haymond Mitchcock faced trial on charges of attempting to mistreat 14 year old Helen Von Magan in December 1906 Several other cases against him fell apart during court proceedings Hitchcock allegedly met Helen at a Broadway theater and invited her to his Long Island country home He denies the charges and the jury foreman John P Ward announced a brief adjournment until Monday

United Press New York Haymond Mitchcock Helen von Magan Hitchcock Helen von Hagan Long Leleand John P. Ward

Insurance Co Moves Headquarters to Seattle

After a year in Tacorma, American Casualty Co relocates its main offices to Seattle. Chamber of Commerce arranged Empire Building space with Seere Yandell coordinating. Officers include A E Law president L J Pentecost treasurer and L M Holden secretary and GM. Capital stands at $260 090 and the firm writes all kinds of insurance except bonds.

Tacorma American Casualty Co Seattle Chamber of Commerce Empire Building Seere Yandell Chamber A. Ee. Law L. J. Pentecost L. M. Holden

Big Shoe Sale At Fre iund Hornterg & Larson's estore

Shoes of the latest styles offered at greatly reduced prices at Fre iund Hornterg and Larson's online store. Customers can shop from Loa and Pike listings for discounted footwear.

Larson Pike

Cheap Eastern Excursions and Court Notice Highlight 1908 Sale

An advertisement offers cheap eastern rail excursions via Portland and Columbia River route with prices to Chicago St Louis Kansas City and Omaha. Separately a U S district court notice in Washington state calls for sealed bids to purchase parcels in Beattie with terms a 10 cent deposit 40 percent down and 7 percent interest with sale set for June 1908 in Beattie County.

Oregon R.A Portland Columbia River Chicago St. Louis Kansas City Omaha Missouri River Pilots Salt Lake Denver Union Ticket Office United States CPO Wratein - Die Washington North SN Division United Rates of American Miamuitt George Terry Meattin Genesi Catd Methew Kittinger Case Cotman Beattie Bi County

Old John Burnit Guides Bobby Through a Candid Tale

The narration follows Bobby who learns from his mistakes with the steady, kind influence of John Burnit. Burnit’s wise letters of advice arrive just as Bobby flubs, balancing humor with moral insight in a small town setting.

John Burnit Bobby

Questionable Campaign Funds Exposé in Nebraska

A fragmented account alleges moneys spent on a campaign effort for George W. Herge governor bid in Nebraska. It asserts 96 008 from a New York donor and 95 000 copies printed to sway voters, with $20 000 unaccounted and Bryan financier links.

Thomas Bryan Thomas Fryan New York George W. Herge Nebraska Independent Herge Natonal Committee William J. Iiryan Parker Firyan Ryen

Man Confesses Canine Delusion. Jail Scene Attacks Aide

Modesto California June report describes Antona Skamara milker confined for insanity after behaving like a dog at work and later attacking inmates at the county jail. He bit a trusty named William Johnson as guards intervened, while another victim Hudson Richardeen is listed among those harmed. The piece also notes the marriage of Maud Hudson to Clyde W Richardson at eight o'clock June 1 in Minneapolis linked to the Hudson family.

United Press Modesto. Cal Antona Skamara William Johnson Henry Seymour John Hudsen Arthur Hudsen Carl Hay

Shoes Sale At Hornberg And Larson Store

Pioneer shoe dealers Hornberg and Larson promote a big sale at their Pike street store located at 705 Pike offering a wide range of shoes for men women and children with special prices and limited stock.

Hornberg & Larson Pioneer Shoe Dealers Pike Et Pike Fredlund Hornberg Larbon Pike St

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