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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1908
Page
3
A reprint by Brand Whitlock from 1908 discusses a nonpartisan voter and a political plan linked to the Atlantic Meet at the navy yard. Visitors are invited daily to view the battleship Rhode Island in the dry dock with boats from pier 2, round trip fare sixty cents.
The piece analyzes the independent voter who values democratic self rule and distrusts party cliques. It reflects on noisy conventions, political theater, and the belief that the people can correct their own mistakes despite flaws, promising to reveal how this voter’s hope fares tonight.
J F Bursten, a machinist from White Motor Co, borrowed John Cort's $4,000 White Steamer and fled to Georgetown with FE Johnson. He was arrested by Patrolman D G Quinn and Constable Jim Shannon after being found intoxicated near Pike and Fourth Ave. Bursten faces grand larceny charges.
London reports praise for Miss Clara Clemens daughter of Mark Twain following a strong recital. Critics applaud her contralto voice and humor echoing her father's brevity. She gains attention as the artist and as Mark Twain's daughter while comments note her striking wit and public persona.
A reconciliation was effected in San Francisco today among M A Teague of Rawhide and M H Truett of a major mining company and J A Morris the local broker after a spectacular lobby fight at the St Frances hotel. The dispute centered on sales of Truett company stock and Morris alleged short selling. The men resolved their differences in the presence of spectators.
The Calvary Presbyterian Sunday school picnic is set for next Wednesday at Meydenbauer bay with a chartered boat leaving hourly after 9:30 a.m. A wedding occurred Tuesday at the bride's home on 28th Ave and Dearborn St, Rev David Blythe officiating with Lindsey Clark and Miss Cora Lindsey as bride and Miss Elizabeth Lindsey as maid of honor. Lady Stirling Chapter D A R plans an afternoon card event at Elke hall with an entertainment committee led by Mrs Howard A Hanson. The Christian Endeavor Society holds a business meeting Friday at Woodland Park with a 6:30 p.m. supper and social time afterward.
Fernan Morris D Leehy and T J Germain present a recital tomorrow night at Madrona M E Church at 33rd and Union St. The program lists Mrs Gillen Floy Sprague Barwick Blossom Hurd and Alice Schneder Lady Stirling and D A R. The Lady Sterling chapter hosts a card party tomorrow at Elks Hall at 2 PM to benefit the national monument fund for the Washington DC Revolution monument project.
Detios JH Holmes, 63, longtime Auburn resident, died yesterday. The funeral will be Friday afternoon from the family residence under the auspices of Valley Lodge 65 J O O F and the American Yeomen.
Thieves using a floor trap door at Pacific Net & Twine Co. on Pier 6 at University Street steal about 75 dollars in cash goods. The loss includes 5 dollars cash, 26 dollars worth of snuff and tobacco, seven dozen pocket knives, and stamps. Suspected Harbor Island pirates allegedly fled by boat under Pier 6. Also reported: rifle and shotgun stolen from William Titmuss on Stacy Street, and a 28 1/2 gallon barrel of wine plus beer from Steve Solomon at 422 12th Ave S. Solomon suspects house movers. Fashioned ladies sweaters noted.
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