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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1908
Page
1
City officials scrutinize Sunset Telephone franchise amid accusations of gouging and lax safeguards. Debate centers on 25 year limit, repeal options, and potential rate freedom while council considers possible modification or revocation if the company violates terms.
A Star Special Service report from Washington details mounting social tension around Mrs Meyers and her treatment of officers wives. The piece notes critics claim she dictates visit etiquette for Cabinet and congressional spouses, sparking broader debate on official position versus social standing.
Since then the company has cut off four and ten party line users forcing two party line service at $2.50 per month. The tit Telephone company is still installing four party phones at $1.76 per month, two party lines and $3.50 for one.
Wade Ellis arrives from Virginia Beach with a rough draft of the Chicago platform. The document endorses the current administration, seeks tariff revision, railroad antitrust amendments, national control over ownership, anti monopoly trust measures, naval expansion, statehood for Arizona and New Mexico, ship subsidies, and protections for labor unions against injunctions.
Requisition filed for the return of George Tucker Thomas Tucker Benjamin Tucker Norfleet Bogan and George Bogan from Gov Mead of Washington. They are sought in Wallowa county for a riot in which W T Raters was shot and severely slashed. The men crossed into Asotin county Washington where they were arrested.
The Seattle Star announces extensive convention coverage with a staff of correspondents and photographers. A special wire from the Republican convention hall will link via United Press to the Pacific coast, ensuring rapid Seattle reports.
In Los Angeles June, three of four crash survivors from the Tennessee cruiser fireroom remain in critical condition. Walter Burns coal passer Brooklyn A Haya water tender Brooklyn and S Stamatis fireman Norfolk Va are listed. Dr Brooks Angelus hospital reports one likely fatality Henry Fitzpatrick Brooklyn survived night but death possible for others.
Peter Jura, a laborer for International Concrete Co., was injured yesterday afternoon at 62nd Street and Fremont Avenue when earth caved in and pinned him. He was taken to Providence Hospital and resides at Hallard.
Former Governor Warmouth vows to bolt the convention over a Taft led Louisiana dispute. Senator Foraker and Pearl Wright fight to control federal patronage while Joe Cannon defends his position as a key Taft supporter. The credentials committee adjourns after a contentious meeting.
Police detained Jack Westgate believed to be a thief linked to a $66 check scam. His estranged wife described him as deceitful as authorities prepared charges and a potential penitentiary sentence. Westgate claimed the woman’s accusations stem from a broken marriage and admitted past crimes.
James A. Moore, president of Moran Shipbuilding, says rumors of moving the plant are false. He notes a $2,000,000 Beattie waterfront land offer but says the firm will stay Seattle for now and may relocate only if needed within two years. Bonds totaling $500,000 will fund upgrades and capacity growth.
Westdale levee breach floods 25 000 acres of prime plantation land. Property valued in the thousands destroyed. No deaths reported though many narrow escapes and extensive damage to buildings and livestock.
In Reno a traveling man from Los Angeles shot Nan Sutherland in her room then killed himself. Nan, 26, formerly of San Francisco, had been living with him. the couple’s quarrel led to the premeditated tragedy. The woman’s four year old daughter was present. Police found a letter blaming love for the act and detailing seduction of the child.
Russian and English press discuss the royal visit to Reval where King Edward and Queen Alexandra arrived by yacht Victoria and Albert after the czar Nicholas and entourage shifted to Standart due to rough seas. The two monarchs exchanged affectionate greetings aboard the royal vessel and held a lengthy conference.
W O Var Houten of Green Lake Methodism forced Rev. E Benedict from home at 4 AM to the church at North 66th Street and First Avenue N E. He ranted, sang, and prayed for nearly three hours before police intervened. He was committed as insane.
Lieutenant Ullmo, convicted by court martial of trying to sell defense documents and a signals code, will be publicly degraded before his men in Pana on Monday. His award will be broken, his uniform stripped of all decorations, and he will pass before the troops.
Balloting by Star readers on Sunday closing of the exposition ended with final tallies. Votes arrived in the malls at noon Tuesday. The result shows two sides with the counts for Sunday Closing and Against Sunday Closing.
Daily financial totals show clearings and balances for Tacoma and Portland. Figures include 119,239.62 balances and 563,299.00 clearings, plus 22,457.00 balances and 1,384,334.70 clearings, with Tacoma and Portland totals 878,169.00 clearings and 106,900.00 balances.
Miss Maud Galvin of St. Paul Minnesota slipped while attempting to board a Madison Street cable car at Madison and Western yesterday. She sustained a minor injury to her left leg and was taken to Providence Hospital for treatment.
Russian press hails the meeting as significant with potential to reshape European power. Analysts foresee a path toward a broader Anglo Franco Russian understanding and a new balance of power following prior Fal Neres talks. The Russ notes popular goodwill toward the visitors though direct public access remains limited.
London reports praise the king-emperor's meeting with the czar and anticipate a calming conference impact in India. The Pall Mall Gazette suggests uplift for the Afghan frontier and Habibullah, noting the visit signals the end of playing Russia against Britain and welcomes the royal trip to Reval.
In Muskogee Oklahoma on June 9 deputy sheriff George Dunlap guarding the McIntosh county courthouse was shot from below and died. County clerk E C Julian is under heavy guard as the accused shooter though evidence remains circumstantial. Feud factions have long fought with recent skirmishes including a wound to F M Woods.
Atlanta pushes to fuse the annual encampments of the Confederate Veterans and the Grand Army of the Republic next year in a joint gathering. Birmingham reports a grand parade opening the Confederate Veterans encampment drawing thousands from across the South.
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