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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1910
Page
9
New York observers describe a grand Roosevelt homecoming on June 18 with a city crowd plan. The committee led by Cornelius Vanderbilt drafts a multi state parade and water procession to honor former President Theodore Roosevelt.
The parade and ceremonies mark a homecoming for Col Roosevelt with a lunch at Sherry's hosted by Mrs Donald McLean and the Daughters of the American Revolution. Ethel Roosevelt will join, observers say many Rough Riders plan to ride ponies rather than city horses.
Joseph R. Manning, secretary of the King County Republican Central Committee, denounces the nomination of supreme court justices by party convention. He calls the direct primary repeal a vicious act and says the plan would unfairly advantage certain persons and classes.
Portland police report a surge of theft during the Rose Carnival. Nightly housebreakings net more than $2,000 in money and jewels, prompting the police to drive out several noted pickpockets from the city.
Mrs Rae Muirhead a woman preacher from the Billy Sunday party will speak this evening at Plymouth Congregational church under Y W C A auspices. Once a New York lawyer she joined Pacific Garden Rescue League where Sunday found conversion and a warm reception is planned.
A University of Michigan student honor group called the Tribe of Michiguamua conducts a ritual initiation with drum beats yells and a chant. Spectators gather as candidates are led toward a ceremonial tepee in a display described as spectacular and secretive.
The College Inn waiters and cooks walked out at 11 last night amid a wage dispute with Manager Jaffe. The issue centers on weekly contributions demanded by head waiters and captains, treated as a hold up. Workers earned nine hours daily for $30 monthly, far from the 2 per day rate for 10 hour shifts, plus a 60 cent nightly theatre shift pay.
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt stated on June 8 that he has not asked for, nor will he accept, any special consideration at the New York customs house upon returning to America. He will pass through customs like any private citizen and pay full duty on articles not exempt. He dismissed the notion that his baggage would be waived due to his former secretary, calling it preposterous and an insult to both Loeb and the government.
Mrs. C. J. Ryan was shot and killed at home by her husband a special policeman. He claimed the shooting was accidental stating he was cleaning a revolver when it dropped and discharged. The bullet struck her intestines and she died shortly after. Neighbors found him distraught and he was placed under a physician's care.
Stockton, June. Theron Lillie, a prominent Lodi resident, sent a telephoned summons to John Scott the Lodi undertaker to his room. Scott found Lillie dead with a bullet wound and a revolver in hand. Family troubles and financial reverses were cited as causes. Lillie once earned national fame for a cross continental bicycle ride.
Berlin report says the Prussian diet moved the measure to increase the Kaiser’s salary from four million to five million dollars after socialists decried waste and extravagance. The bill awaits a second reading as June events unfold.
Superior Judge A W Frater will preside over pending disbarment proceedings involving State Senator J W Bryan of Kitsap county. The judge granted a change of venue from Kitsap to King county, scheduling the matter for a Monday hearing.
Report shows Seattle Tacoma Portland and Spokane clearing totals and balances for today. Seattle clearings 1 731 568 13 with balance 193 771 09 Tacoma clearings 848 235 with balance 86 849 Portland clearings 1 732 789 with balance 111 248 Spokane clearings 65 826 with balance 138 189
A cryptic dialogue hints at a planned return to a starting point. The exchange involves a navigator known as Filegende Blaetter and implies a spouse awaiting the return. The quote suggests risk and domestic pressure in a tense moment.
In Tacoma on June 8 the Bismarck Improvement Club urged the municipal commission to issue a second saloon license in their neighborhood. The lone bar owner Mike Shea and a local Methodist pastor oppose saloons. Commissioners said they would rule after a formal license application is filed.
In a quaint note from a newspaper image little Mabel’s mother awaits Mabel’s aunt who is due. A telegram says the aunt will start tomorrow to catch a train but Mabel points out that starting then will miss the train again, prompting a humorous moment.
Mrs Eliza Phillips sues Mrs Mattie Thomas in superior court claiming Thomas was lured away from her by deeds of property in Vancouver Victoria Seattle Butte and San Francisco and an agreement to share a fortune and 2000 monthly income. Phillips seeks 100000 for her sons alleging deception leading to divorce and remarriage.
Mrs J Cooper of Independence Oregon fell from an elevator shaft in Portland while viewing the Spirit of the Golden West parade. The 60 year old woman suffered a skull fracture and multiple injuries. she is hospitalized at Good Samaritan and is not expected to survive. Her husband and son were with her at the Rose carnival event.
Meager returns indicate Robert S. Vessey the progressive likely GOP governor nominee in South Dakota while Eagan claims independent republican nomination. Iowa insurgents celebrate victory and expect two insurgents to replace Burke and Martin. Martin and Burke likely renominated for Congress.
An elderly man shows a valued possessions to a friend. He boasts a table is 600 years old. The visitor’s son claims a 3,000 year old table at home. The old man quizzes him and learns the joke is the multiplication table.
Fond mother chides Jack for going to sea and always feeling homesick or seasick when he returns. The brief verse captures repeated pull between voyage and home.
The Star classifieds announce two free Majestic vaudeville tickets to randomly selected city directory names. Read ads to find if your name is listed and claim the prize.
A cablegram reported to W. H. Parsons of Washington Trust Co. states nearly a half million in gold is en route from Fairbanks to Seattle. This adds to the million and a half shipped a week earlier, with Ready Bullion producing about 10 000 to 14 000 weekly and Clary properties near Tanana expected to lead this year’s output as mining men flock to the Iditarod district amid a rich season.
Judge Hanford orders Frederick Stern of Stern Furniture Co to pay $4,007 to creditors or face imprisonment after the company, in which Stern was principal stockholder, went bankrupt for about $36,000. The order follows a bankruptcy finding and asset check that revealed insufficient funds to cover debts.
An unidentified man crawled into a Northern Pacific box car at Stacyet and shot himself. He left a note saying I done it mynest and destroyed clues except a railroad ticket. Deputy Coroner Borthwick and Patrolman Blount investigated but found no means to identify him.
A fragmented market notice repeats quirky phrases about buying, pricing, and persuasion with unclear attribution. The message hints at a sales pitch urging callers to visit the market, but lacks concrete details, names, or dates. The overall tone is promotional and garbled.
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