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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1908
Page
7
A man from South Park appeals to an attorney to recover his son from his divorced wife after he took the boy for a walk. The court hesitantly grants custody to the mother, Harvey Friday, aged about a year, involved in the dispute.
An advertisement extols the Alveolar Method as a breakthrough in dentistry to replace lost teeth without pulling teeth or using plates or bridges. It claims to restore natural function with alveolar dentistry and offers contact for a home examination and full dental services through Ohio dentists with patented methods and specialists.
Mins Weir, mother to a missing boy, filed a report with prosecutors after her ex husband and an unknown friend took the child from their South Park home on June 5 promising to return. Fear centers on possible interstate removal to San Vue Eleeo and custody evasion.
The International convention of Good Templars in Washington on June 16 adopted Esperanto as a study for future conventions. Delegates will be required to speak Esperanto to save time and trouble during sessions.
An automobile driven by C. Teater struck 16 year old H. Harsof as he stepped from a street car. Harsof suffered a badly bruised left leg and minor injuries. Harsof admitted fault to Patrolman Cunliffe. Teater was driving slowly at the time.
Alice Cowles, 16, of 2943 Interlake Ave, filed a desertion warrant today against her husband, Un cle Cowles, with the prosecuting attorney. She says he deserted her May 16 after a short marriage officiated by Rev. W. W. Sharp of West Seattle. Her mother Hattie Buckley and grandfather W. H. Wickham witnessed the wedding.
Floyd White and Grover Graham, both 14, ran away from home in Anacortes yesterday afternoon and were arrested in Seattle this morning by Patrolman B. Jones. Each carried a suitcase with clothes. White had paperback novels about adventure and making good. White claimed they planned to cross the Cascades on foot to find work. White had $2 and Graham 40 cents when searched. Graham’s father notified police to keep the boys until he retrieved them.
Raymond Monroe faced Judge A W Frater in the superior court on charges of attempting to commit an assault on Sylvia Anderson who has just passed her 16th birthday. The incident occurred as Miss Anderson was returning home on a car late on the evening of April 4.
An eye care ad invites readers to visit Sehuchard Optical Co at 1207 Seconday to address eye troubles with available optical services.
John London a chain gang member made a desperate liberty attempt at Hilman City shackled with a leg iron and was recaptured after a half mile chase with six or eight shots fired by Guard Owen Roberts. London admitted unlocking the tron but refused to name the key location while Francis Willson and London were jailed and searched at the Grand Central hotel.
Judge A W Frater faced a large bouquet at the courthouse as flowers sent by the wife of C F Cushman who was acquitted last week on a manslaughter charge greeted him when court opened. Cushman was the aged watchman at the United States assay office.
Mary Palmer an 11 year old Indian girl from Cook Inlet Alaska was riding a Queen Anne street car when she leaped from it fracturing her skull. She was brought to Wayside Emergency Hospital unconscious and doctors fear she may die. She has been living with Capt J Jensen at 111 W Galerst and had visited a theatre then met her step father G W Palmer at the Palace hotel before the jump.
Senator Borah after meeting with President Roosevelt predicted the vice presidential nominee will be a Western man. He names Senator Dolliver of Iowa as the certain choice and says if Dolliver declines the alternative is Senator Pires of Washington.
United Press reports June 10 that Moe Island Navy yard orders ahea d for the auxiliary Weasels of the Atlantic fleet to depart by next Saturday. Culgoa sails for the lower day today and others follow. Glacier Arethusa and Panther near ready to load supplies for the long Pacific voyage leaving tomorrow and Friday.
Honolulu reports the reception for the Atlantic Meet will omit intoxicating liquor and the Hula dance. The official committee voted to ban entertainment costs for the event and to avoid any public fete style dances or balls for fleet officers.
Dick Cullen and Kid Scaler sign articles for a June 22 bout of 80 rounds to be staged likely on a steamboat on Puget Sound under Marquess of Queensberry rules. Both boxers weigh 183 pounds at 10 am and the Twin City Athletic club manages the event. The match follows a heated Northwest rivalry with expectations of a knockout given the prior intense contention.
The Scandinavian American bank began a suit in superior court to recover 424.45 from J. P. Nelson for an overdraft. It alleges that on May 11 1906 he had 547.58 on deposit, then drew a check for 212.08 which was paid, and after repeated attempts has not collected the shortfall.
Charles R. Babb chief clerk at the Northern Pacific freight office was arrested on a larceny by embezzlement charge. Police Judge Gordon set bonds at 756 dollars and Babb waived preliminary hearing asking for trial in superior court. Accused of misappropriating a small sum on April 7 with alleged additional defalcations, total not expected to exceed 100 dollars.
Norman Stew, described as a Nova Scotia resident recently from California, attempted to stop a freight train in Cascade tunnel. He claimed to be road superintendent and later jumped from a moving engine. He was detained and admitted for mental evaluation.
The HydeBenson land fraud case defense said it completed the opening of testimony except handwriting expert work. The jury is expected to hear the case in about a week. Dimond faced San Francisco witnesses while Schneider, with attorney Zabriskie, described talks with Agent Holsinger of the General Land Office in Tucson about securing Oregon land titles for Hyde and his meetings with Dimond.
Ancon Canal Zone June 10 two American workers at Caimitomulato were killed when a dynamite charge exploded during a thunderstorm. Clifford J. Coggan and J. P. Roche had just set the charge and were about to fire it at 6 pm. The fuse wires were not connected to the battery but lightning charged the air and triggered the blast.
Federal officers press secrecy as a grand jury probes possible 260 counts of rebating by the Southern Pacific. Three SP officials testified under attorney AB Duncan, tracing pine box lumber shipments from Verdi near the Nevada line to California at intrastate rates. Over 200 legal violations reportedly uncovered in the inquiry led by ICC inspector Franklin Lane.
A June 4 road dispute in an orchard led to a physical altercation between John Gallop Frank Mowser and Matt Kamp. Kamp has a warrant for assault and battery, claiming he was beaten. Also noted is Judge Ballinger delaying Alaska-Yukon Pacific Exposition funding decisions until floods subside. J H L Brickley fined $10 and costs for perch in closed season.
Comstock Golden Gate stock offered by H. M. Herrin and Company at 35 cents per share. The listing covers 509 shares available for purchase from 610 First Avenue location.
Secret meetings of the Koreans in Honolulu create tension in the Japanese quarter. Local observers report ongoing nightly gatherings in contact with the Korean league in San Francisco and reference a vengeance plot similar to the San Francisco incident that killed Diplomat Durham Stephens.
Housewives who were targeted by a man posing as a telephone company employee will identify him in court tomorrow. Lee Smalley, jailed in Tacoma, confessed to contacting Beattie residents as a telecom worker. City Detective Frank Clark heads to Tacoma to bring Smalley back to face charges. Smalley, of 2400 Meridian Ave, reportedly partial in confession. police hold many complaints of the prowler stealing purses while inspecting lines. Also noted, J P A Carroll, fireman on the U S S Tennessee, died from boiler explosion burns and was buried in Harbor View San Pedro. four other victims remain to recover.
Central Seattle hotels advertise deals at the Parouson on Third Avenue offering rates from 1.06 to 4.06 per day and the Harland at Keeood Avenue near Pine with cold water in every room and free bath. Both promise practical amenities and convenient locations for travelers.
Chicago June 10 Edna Goodrich the actress arrived at the Annex with her mother announcing the wedding to Harry Macmillan the Berkeley millionaire will take place next winter She denied reports that the engagement had been called off.
William Smith King, famed early pony express rider between St. Joseph and the Pacific coast and noted Indian fighter, has died at his Amazonia, Missouri home at age 75. He was among the first riders in pioneer days.
Tacoma June 10 report says the Fern Hi sanitarium at Fern Hill six miles south of Tacoma burned yesterday with a loss of 5000 dollars. The fire caused significant damage to the facility and its contents.
An ad offers Mabolo Rouge as a new game available at Hall's located at 1111 First Ave. The notice promotes the game with a price of one dollar per unit and indicates entries or purchases are encouraged.
Rob Field head of Field Walton cario dealers in San Jose was severely beaten by Dr Lawrence L Meadows and his wife after a dispute over a $4 046 bill for alienation of affections Field says he will have the couple arrested The Meadowss fled by train to San Francisco and have not been seen since.
Peter Nelson, 14, attempting to swim to a raft near the Lake Washington pumping station, disappeared after distress cries went unanswered by companions. His body was recovered later. He was the son of Mr and Mrs P Nelson of 24th Ave and Irving St. The father had left for Alaska days earlier.
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