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Fragments indicate a local sports brief noting a city wing event in a men s A division. Information is incomplete and does not provide clear teams, place, or outcomes for a full summary.
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1908
Page
7
Fragments indicate a local sports brief noting a city wing event in a men s A division. Information is incomplete and does not provide clear teams, place, or outcomes for a full summary.
In Washington June 16 Taft met Roosevelt at the White House for talks amid questions on the vice presidential race. Taft said he would wait for the presidential nomination to settle, while Roosevelt indicated no public political stance. The convention adjourned for the day after electing temporary officers and planning sessions, with labor leaders pressing anti Plank against GOP support.
Senator Depew slips into his seat unseen as Borah denies nominating Roosevelt. A press telegraph flow threads White House, Taft, and Cortelyou offices. Delegates see California prune blitz as Taft camp considers a middle nominee avoiding extremes.
Stanley W. Houghton son of ex Congressman is detaining Hironymous Hartman after Hartman, long terrorizing the Mojave river district, resisted arrest for assaulting a 16 year old girl. Hartman was out on bail and allegedly bullies Oro Grande before the clash. Houghton, district constable, likely to be released soon.
New York wire report says a pleasure party of six rode in an auto that sped down West 56th Street and leaped from an open pier into the North River. Four occupants were drowned Adeline Berdan 19 Rose Coleman 23 John Coleman Virginia Knight. Chauffeur John Maller escaped by swimming to safety after the car sank with the others.
George J. Rock was hanged at Deer Lodge penitentiary for the March murder of John A. Robinson, the prison head guard. One accomplice awaits death, the other sentenced to life imprisonment.
County officials insist the Supreme Court decision invalidating the proposed $500,000 bond will not delay Lake Washington canal work. They argue the already nearly completed $1,000,000 special assessment will fully fund the project and ensure a usable canal for practical needs.
Death notices published yesterday report C. K. R. Phillips 21 at Pacific hospital James Wood 79 cook 3424 Albion place Mrs Lottie E Main 42 726 Kilbourne et Stephen Sutliff 69 2027 17th av W O A Pulette 63 Providence hospital Jacob Jacobson 44 Wayside Emer Elien Jenkins Minor hospital
Trains on the Great Northern line reach the city only an hour behind schedule while the Northern Pacific line is open to Missoula Montana. Officials anticipate full line reopening within three days.
H. M. Herrin & Co. at 610 First Ave lists 1 006 shares of Mt. Baker and Shuksan stock for sale at 7 percent per share. The notice states the price per share and quantity available.
John C. Mather also known as John Fabricious John Frost and John Ward with a long criminal record was sentenced by Police Judge John Gordon to 63 days on the chain gang after a Pike district early morning arrest by Patrolman Rooney.
Class day exercises were held at 10 o'clock on the state university campus with performances by the university orchestra readings by Mayme Miller William A. Mowbry Lela Martis Adair Rembert Kate Gress David Staiger and Sey mour Stone. A senior reception followed at 2 o'clock in the Administration building and the alumni banquet was scheduled for 6:20 p.m. in Clarke hall dining room with about two hundred graduates expected.
The Temperance union of the city arranged a program for a picnic at Woodland Park on July 4. Athletic events and water sports will be staged with concerts after noon and in the evening. Prominent speakers have been secured to address the gathering.
In Walla Walla on June 16 the judge discharged jurors after they admitted considering punishment for Hud Barnes in the Anna Aldrich murder case. The verdict was 9 to 3 for first degree conviction, and trial resumes on June 24. The report ends with an ad fragment noting a 25 percent off fishing rods at Mall's on First Ave.
The class gathers on campus with refreshment booths and an informal program including songs and tributes to buildings, student activities, and the new era. Commencement exercises are scheduled tomorrow at 4:36 PM in the Administration Building. A tea was held yesterday afternoon and a reception hosted by Dr and Mrs Franklin Kane followed in the evening with several faculty and guests in attendance.
The Washington State Bankers' association schedules its annual meeting in North Yakima on Thursday and Friday. About 26 leading bankers from this city will depart by special car tomorrow night for North Yakima, with J. & Chilberg leading the delegation.
J Adair, captured at White Rock on Morrison murder charges, proved innocent and was freed after the Morrison girl identified him as not the man. Four more suspects remain jailed in Blaine while authorities extend the cross border search. A bundle of old clothes near Hazelmere is the latest clue.
J. E. Mallen owner of a Pike Place fruit stand was fined ten dollars by Police Judge John B. Gorden for selling decayed fruit.
In Seattle, Deputy Sheriff Burt Thompson and Captain William F. Laubecher face a halt in pursuing fugitives after submitting expense accounts. State Auditor C. W. Clausen notes all funds for the effort are exhausted and an appropriation from the next legislature is needed. Vouchers will be kept for safekeeping.
A man objecting to visits from his son in law Charles Prim shot three times at Isham Beasley last night. Beasley, described as a negro, fled unharmed from the incident at 2019 Eighth avenue.
A brief sale notice notes a large reduction on fishing rods at Hall's store located on First Avenue. The advertisement suggests limited stock and discounted prices during a local clearance event.
Washington June 16 William Loeb Jr secretary to President Roosevelt denies plans to resign and accept the presidency of the Washington Street Railway Company He asserts no effort was made for the post and he will remain at the White House until Roosevelt’s term ends next March.
John H. McGraw, former governor, was reelected for a fourth term as Seattle Chamber of Commerce president at yesterday's board reorganization. C. B. Yandell was reelected secretary and praised by the board.
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