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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1908
Page
1
A Kitsap County report links liquor to the King tragedy, detailing a drunken dive woman involved in crime. Perpetra NW photo accompanies the scene as investigators outline alcohol as a contributing factor in the incident.
The Muskogee piece describes Beulah Reynolds a deputy U S marshal from Oklahoma and the wife of a drunken husband who killed him. A Seattle Star report, while detailing her grim life, suggests she may be judged not for crime but by asylum. The article portrays her as a damaged but rational figure with a history of loyalty and cruelty.
Councilman Murphy pushes an ordinance requiring city licenses for all drivers and an exploring three member license board. Auto owners and dealers back the plan as common sense to curb reckless driving and protect pedestrians. The Star reports letters praising the measure and notes likely council approval.
Senator Borah of Idaho declared he will push Senator Piles of Seattle for vice president at the Chicago Republican convention. He argued the Pacific coast must have representation and the West should be recognized for its development and resources. Roosevelt endorses Piles as a high character candidate who would honor the nation.
Sidney Cross, a young Australian machinist, was arrested in Seattle after Mrs. Carrie McCarthy of Vancouver accused him of attempted fraud and breach of promise. McCarthy traveled from Vancouver to Seattle to testify and Cross was discharged by Police Judge Joana Gordon after officials found no criminal intent.
Katherine Sypher was granted a divorce from Miles A. Sypher by Judge Frater this morning. She charged cruelty drunkenness and nonsupport. Sypher did not appear to answer. He countered with drunkenness and drug use claims unsubstantiated by affidavit. Friends deny the allegations as untrue.
King Edward Queen Alexandra and Princess Victoria sailed from Port Victoria aboard the Victoria and Albert to visit the Russian emperor in Reval. The czar orders tight security with over a hundred detectives and torpedo boats to guard the royal yacht.
Seattle clearings totaled 1 180 666 93 with balances at 179 556 87. Tacoma and Portland reports show clearings of 711 041 with 124 030 balances and 828 988 clearings with unknown balance figures.
A special city committee and Seattle Electric Co. officials will begin exhaustive fender tests next Tuesday. The Providence Fender from Consolidated Car Fender Co. will be tested with an emergency brake lever, and a stunt test will have a man stand on the track to be struck at 30 mph. Potter and Arzaly fenders follow, with Arzaly designed to drop on impact. A report to the council is planned in a week, with possible public works orders for improvements.
Admiral W. T. Burwell orders that enlisted men may not enter the Puget Sound navy yard while civilians retain access. The rule sparks friction with fleet officers who accuse it of snobbishness and disrupts camaraderie during the Bremerton visit of battleship fleet.
A jury in the superior court acquitted C. F. Cushman, a night watchman, of murder after he fatally shot A. L. Arnold on a streetcar in March. The case arose from a dispute with a intoxicated Arnold who struck Cushman, leading Cushman to discharge his revolver as he claimed by accident. The prosecution funded by fellow workers argued for charges despite appeals to dismiss in lower courts.
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