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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1908
Page
3
Contests Settled in His Favor Amid Convention Turmoil
The Taft faction faced renewed battles over seating and credentials at the national convention. Delegates from Florida and Alabama stirred tensions as the credentials fight intensified, with Curtis H. Taft allies pressing for a firm, consolidated roll. Observers expect further moves in the coming days as the controversy over residency and proxy votes continues to shape the contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Florida
Stripling
J. N
Evans Loses Case After Court Deliberation
United Press reports Dr Steused of blackmail defense. June 6 decision by superior court acquits or loses case after hour long deliberation. unclear facts mention Whyte Evans and feartuly grilled by gory family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
LHS
Dr. Steused
Whyte Evans
Ballard High to Stage Twelfth Night Play Friday
Ballard high school seniors present William Shakes peare’s Twelfth Night at Recreation hall W 57th St and 1th Ave N W under Miss E Margaret Olwen. Cast includes Eugene Cayo as Sir Andrew Aguecheek and Milton Ervin as Sebastian with Beth Laden and Virginia Kidd among others. The ensemble trains for weeks as the seventh class to graduate from the Mallard school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard High School
Recreation Hall
W. 57Th St
N. W
E. Margaret Olwen
Ballard
Queenie Dudman
Mise Elva Mames
Isabel Colman
Mise Very Dill
Kether Mngland
Mise Ruth Gay
Alyria
Mallard School
Hallard
Seattle
Evans Extortion Case Ties To Mrs Evans Past Identity
A coer plaint alleges Col Evans accused a man of attempting to extort money. The defendant’s current wife is identified as Mrs Evans, formerly Mrs Owens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Evans
Evans
Owens
Justice A R George Seeks Superior Court Endorsement
Justice of the Peace R R George, a candidate for a superior judgeship, is backed by many prominent lawyers including C A Riddie, Alpheus Byers, H B Heyt, John Arthur, and others. Elected police judge in 1901, he served four terms and has handled civil cases in recent years with steady performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. George
Justice of the Peace
R. R. George
King County
C. A. Riddie
Alpheus Byers
H. B Heyt
John Arthur
George B. de Steigner
George F. Aust
BE. H. Gate
H. J. Rameey
Charles E. Shepard
D. V. Halverstadt
Justice George
Picnic Held by Needs Union at Wildwood Park
Tomorrow the needs union stages its big picnic at Wildwood Park with activities hourly. Local merchants donated 125 dollars for prizes as field events are planned throughout the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Needs Union
Wildwood Park
Local Sports Day With Races and Exciting Events
A baseball game and races for under 14s over 14s and adults for men women and newsboys will headline a full all day program at the pavilion. Events include a running broad jump a fat man's race and a tug of war. The prise waltz starts at seven Meyers ceebee tra engaged and a large crowd is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meyer
Alaska Mine Sold For Half Million
F L Underwood promoted overhead trolley systems in Chicago and arranged the purchase of the Ebner gold mine at Juneau Alaska for 600000. George Bent handled the deal for the new company which plans 700 stamps now and 200 more next spring. The mine has produced for 17 years and lies in Silver Basin near Juneau with an electric light station to be built.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Proms
New York City
N. Y
F. L. Underwood
Chicago
Ebner
Juneau
Alaska
George Bent
Western
B. M. Hehrends
William Ebner
C. W. Young
Eastern Associates
Act
Silver Basin
Gee Jineau
Seattle Man Dies on Interurban Train to Tacoma
James Upper a 71 year old Seattle resident died of heart failure while traveling on an interurban from Orillia to Tacoma shortly after 9 this morning. He lived in Seattle for 20 years and is survived by a widow five sons two daughters and several grandchildren. No funeral arrangements have been set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ortlna
Tacoma
James
BR. C. McKay
Uppers
Upper
Seattle
Vicinity
Sone
J Warren Upper
City Comptroller’s Office
Rufus RK. Upper
Seattle National Bank
Herbert
D. A. Upper
Colman
Cecil H. Upper
Citizens’ Bank
Georgetown
Beattie
Star Carriers Picnic and Field Day at Wildwood Park
The Seattle Star carrier force of 200 led by a 14 piece youth band left the office for a picnic and field meet at Wildwood park on Lake Washington. Carriers aged 10 to 19 were divided into four classes. top point winners received engraved gold medals by Albert Hansen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle Star
Star
Wildwood Park
Lake Washington
Second
Yesler
Lescobi Park
Leschi
Wildwood
The
City loses liability ruling in embezzlement case
Judge R R Albertson rules former City Comptroller Kiplinger, not the city, responsible for funds tied to incomplete work and embezzlement. Riplinger, in Honduras running a banana plan, reportedly involved with contractors seeking return of about 50000 dollars from city deposits in street-improvement funds. City had sued contractors to recover the money. court finds contractors failed a sufficient affirmative defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R .R. Albertson
Auperior
Kiplinger
Riplinger
Honduras
City
Port Orchard murder case opened against Mrs. Madeline King
Mrs. Madeline King faced a preliminary murder hearing this afternoon in Port Orchard for the fire at the couple’s home. Prosecuting Attorney C. B. Sutton led for the state as the defense, J Henry Denning and W A McLeod, argued the case. A crowd from Kitsap and ranchers gathered to witness the proceedings amid calm police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madeline King
Port Orchard
Shane
F. Mackay
Kitsap County
Beattie
C. B. Sutton
Kitsap County Court
Severs The Galling Bonds Inan Evening Of Divorce
Twenty eight default divorcees crowded before Judge A W Prater this morning as marital troubles surfaced. Ina B Hawkins testified of a 1907 marriage to A H Hawking and his desertion, while other spouses described abandonment, alleged infidelity, and alleged financial improprieties. Evidence included claims of church affiliations, moved to Alaska, and disputed coal sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Prater
Ina B. Hawkins
A. H. Hawking
Garden Went Cruelly Treated Woman Seeks Support
Alinée J. Coykendall, previously married to George H. Coykendall in Minneapolis on April 26, 1906, described a life of hardship and abuse. She testified she supported herself by stenography as her husband repeatedly beat her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alinée J. Coykendall
George H. Coykendall
Minneapolis
Wreck Injures Eleven on Aspen Branch Train
Eleven people were seriously injured when the Aspen-Glenwood Springs accommodation train derailed south of Aspen after rails spread on the Denver & Rio Grande line. The passenger coach overturned and victims were taken to the hospital in Aspen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aspen
Glenwood Springs
Oklahoma Sheriff Garrison Killed in Hitchcock Battle
Sheriff George W. Garrison of Oklahoma City was killed in a late night gun battle three miles east of Hitchcock. A deputy was wounded as seven armed men fired on him while attempting to arrest Alf Hunter alias James Kingsberg, linked to Base Pride's May 19 Oklahoma City killing. A posse of 50 pursued five suspects while 100 armed men traveled to Hitchcock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Okla
George W. Garrison
Okahoma City
Regro
Hitchcock
Alf Hunter
James Kingsberg
Garrison
Gas tanks explode again injuring many in Indianapolis
An explosion at Prestolite gas pumping station near St. Vincent infirmary sent tanks tumbling three blocks and ripped the hospital wall. Fire and collapsing windows spread panic as firefighters battled deep flames. more than 10 hurt and feared dead amid 100 patients in the hospital. Search for victims continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
St. Vincent Infirmary
Despondent electrician swallows carbolic acid in Seattle saloon
M Lindback, an electrician, drank an ounce of carbolic acid at the Alma saloon in Seattle after his wife left him. He died about 30 minutes later at Way side Emergency hospital. Butterworth & Sons undertakers to handle the remains. The event followed letters left behind and a prior attempt to reconcile at Peter Broberg’s home. Witnesses reported the act but could not intervene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Lindback
Alma
Wayside
Lindback
Butterworth & Sons
Tacoma
Seattle
Snoqualmie Macy
Third Av
Pike St
Back
J. Swanson
Trolleys Crash Eight Killed In Maryland Collision
A head on crash between two Washington Baltimore and Annapolis Electric special cars near Annapolis killed eight and seriously injured many as orders caused a missignal. Victims include Richard Norton A R Schultz Schreiber a ballgowned woman Leach O Neill Ruth Slaughter and others from Baltimore New York and the road. Several were en route from Naval Academy commencement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
Washington, Baltimore & Annapolis Electric Railroad
Richard Norton
Baltimore
A. R. Schultz
Schreiber
Academy Junction
Naval Academy
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Virginia Kidd
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