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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1908
Page
5
In Francisco Allan, police hold a man after a March split led to a fatal shooting attempt. The woman, injured by a bullet to the head, was taken to a hospital and remains under care as detectives pursue charges if she dies. The case is treated as ante-mortem.
Community notices list a Friday dance at the Alamo Club, a Miller recital at church, a June 1 Arthur recital, and a Tuesday pupil recital at the Y M C A. Also noted are a Trinity Parish Guild meeting on June 26 and two books by Herbert Gowen. A wedding couple Stavik Pedersen and Sivert Pedersen married yesterday at the Nor Lutheran church, with a home to follow.
The Young Ladies' Musical Art Club presents its first public recital at the Unitarian church auditorium Friday evening under director Prof. Karl Schwerdtfeerer. Notable performers include Master Leopold Rosen and several Misses, with a program featuring vocal and instrumental pieces. A Civil War era anecdote about a man losing both hands in a July 4, 1968 celebration is included, noting his perseverance with stumps and pencils.
Boonville Indiana June 11 Joseph Cowgill the present assessor of Wabash county Indiana has turned misfortune to a peculiar advantage Although without hands he writes as rapidly and as legibly as an expert penman by putting both arms in full play He served in the First Indiana artillery and later...
Rear Admiral Rolley D Evans heads to Lake Mohonk New York for a summer retreat and to relax after his Atlantic fleet voyage. He plans quiet lakeside time with the hide and toy boats, returning in high spirits.
The Atlantic Fleet is reported to be at the Navy Yard with Hattieship blinds visible in the drydock. Boats depart Pier 2 at frequent intervals, indicating active harbor traffic and naval operations.
Gov Mead opened his campaign in Bellingham under the Taft-Mead club. He confirmed he is in the race for re election and aligned squarely with the republican platform in a largely attended event.
In California near Chino a plow unearthed a child's skeleton prompting an investigation into cruelty allegations against ER. KE. Duncanson raised by August Phillips and Laura Frye. Duncanson claims the remains are his child from 26 years earlier. He is jailed and deputies search the ranch for more evidence.
The United Press reports Albany June action as the New York Assembly approves the Hughes anti race track bill by a large margin. The measure targets managed racing and related activities, signaling a major legislative step in reform efforts across the state.
The Monticello, a U S Navy yarn route steamer, leaves the Flyer deck at 6 30 a m 9 50 a m 1 30 p m and 4 p m with scheduled sailings announced for today.
The measure faces strong support in the lower house with a nearly unanimous vote last winter and awaits senate action. Gov. Hughes may call an extra session if needed to push the bill forward.
Rates routes tickets and reservations at Union Ticket Office 608 Firaday BK B Ela General Agent announces excursions and schedules for June July and August.
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