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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1908
Page
7
The piece reflects on delegates at the national convention and the public’s disconnect from direct political input. It questions whether delegates truly represent voters and whether they know what the people want beyond naming a vice president. It argues politics is a public duty handled through elected neighbors.
The renowned pianist known as Hired Tom died after a paralytic illness on Saturday night in Hoboken New Jersey. Mourners from many walks of life and numerous theater figures attended the funeral, recalling his status as a national sensation.
Hind Tom, known across three generations, emerged as a boy planter and later ally famed for his talent. Born in 1849 in Georgia to enslaved parents, his early life and enduring recognition mark a notable historical profile.
Local attorney A J Spreckert says Patrolmen Conrad Hewaldt and C O Wolcott will be charged with false swearing and conduct unbecoming officers, plus defamation suits, filed with Mayor Jobs F Miller Chief Irving Ward and the civil service commission. The action follows the June 1 arrest of William Rosenau and his wife and C A Johnson after a theater outing and a cafe visit on Pike Street.
The Rosenalls faced arrest after a contentious case heard by Police Judge Gordon. Their children aged 11 and younger were left at home overnight. The mayor, police chief, and civil service commission were urged to probe the officers involved. Separate report notes H C Taylor’s wallet theft on a Chicago line with no directory listing.
Seattle capitalist H. C. Taylor was robbed of $10,000 in cash and negotiable securities just as he stepped from a train at St. Paul Union Depot yesterday morning. Police sought clues and questioned unnamed suspects in the incident.
An undated letter postmarked Everett June 12 threatens Mayor Jones. The letter was handed to the police chief as investigators link a possible connection to the late unpleasantness with disconsin not yet disclosed.
Frederick Arthur Stanley, Earl of Derby and former governor general of Canada, dies in London at age 67. He served as lord of the admiralty and held several senior posts including financial secretary for war and secretary for the colonies. In Chicago, Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor is ill with a leg infection but not seriously ill, doctors report.
Paul W. Quast of Standard Iron and Wire Works drowned at Luna Park natatorium yesterday. He dived from the cement partition between pools, apparently struck his head on the bottom, surfaced in pain, then vanished. Jack Sullivan of South Seattle recovered the body. Dr. Moran could not revive him. Quast was at Luna Park with his father in law Henry Gotter of Seattle.
Fifty five dollar round trip tickets available June 18 by the Oregon Railway and Navigation Company. Return limit set at 29 days. Contact Union Ticket Office No 608 First Avenue Brooklyn BE Ellis Gent Agent.
The notice records a man living at 1063 25th Avenue North and a Mrs Quast, aged 35, who died after a head injury. He resided at 1103 26th Avenue North and is survived by his wife only. Deputy Coroner Al Austin investigated but could not determine if the blow to the head caused his death.
James M. Flemming aged 35 died in the city on June 12 and was shipped to Colorado Springs California for burial by the Bonney-Watson company. Mary Mulhellan aged 38 died June 14 and remains are at the Bonney-Watson parlors. James Brown aged 62 died June 14 and his body is at the Bonney-Watson company. Ethel Kirshrau aged 15 died June 14 in the city and remains lie at the Bonney-Watson parlors.
After fierce head winds dense fog and heavy seas the cruisers Colorado and Pennsylvania entered the navy yard last night in a notably rough voyage. They anchored off Dungeness Saturday night while awaiting the dense fog to lift. A rumor of the Colorado aground circulated but was denied by Captain Underwood via wireless.
J. E. Prouty a 47 year old former Keokuk resident and keeper at the Lake crossing of the Southern Pacific railroad killed himself in his woodshed. Disturbed by the gate injury to a woman the 2 year Reno resident shot himself after living in the area about two years.
Advertised Seacoma Beach lots near the Seattle Ta coma electric railway are touted to double in value within a year. Prospects cite proximity to the new line, easy payments, and potential to double investment as 420 Alaska building offices coordinate sales.
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