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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1908
Page
5
The readable fragment repeats phrases about a platform being main and urging all to read it. No clear people organizations or places are identifiable from the text.
Lincoln Steffens reports from Chicago on the Roosevelt coalition at the 1908 Republican convention. Delegates show mixed reactions while crowds shout for four more years. He notes fear of panic and speculation about a stalemate affecting the party’s platform and leaders.
The Steamer Benticeio departs Flyer dock at 6 30 a m with trips at 8 30 a m 1 30 p m and 4 p m as part of the Navy Yard route schedule.
The article notes the party platform organized in Washington by Taft and Cannon, with plank debates reflecting aroused interests. It mentions Wall Street opposition, issues like trusts and labor, and calls from women for suffrage, highlighting Wisconsin as a key state in the emerging divisions between Republican and Democratic platforms.
Efforts to compromise on renewing saloon licenses in West Seattle failed. petitions to refer the issue to voters were planned if a majority opposed renewal. Two of five saloon owners refused to agree, with Councillman Wardall saying the fight would move to the council and mayor, then to the people if needed.
Anole Rows aged 41 died in this city on June 17 and remains are at Bonney-Watson. Andrew Main aged 40 died in this city. Thomas Rock aged 2 died in this city on June 17. Mrs. Nettie R. Heard died in this city on June 15. Arnold Daly, actor and manager, filed for bankruptcy in the U S district court with liabilities of 40426 and assets of 1375 and creditors including Loie Fuller for 7300.
A missionary returning from Haiyan Province reports a severe plague outbreak as anti Japanese boycott remains strong in Hong Kong. Local residents are dying rapidly, with conditions described as dire.
Flora M. Cassiday of Los Angeles sues in New York for 2.6 million claiming a one twelfth interest in Colorado Fuel and Iron properties controlled by George Gould and John W. Gates. She alleges misappropriation of proceeds and failure to settle. Her suit is assigned to Lealie C Ferguson with attorney J Aspinwall Hodge to file.
May Robson appears in a week long engagement at the Moore in The Rejuvenation of Aunt Mary a new breezy comedy. Grand crowd expects performances of The Toymaker this week running through Saturday with popular prices.
The day night program features Girol Girefia and Miss Bunting set to prove a winner among the boys. Next week The Gambl will be staged, offering anticipation for a future show.
Readers flock to the Loss this week drawn by stage titles The Hypocrittes and The Light Ternal as lines appear on the community call board, signaling a week of thought provoking drama.
Jack Hinges and Frank Rose are set for free attraction wrestling at Luna Park with matches scheduled Friday and Saturday evenings this week. The bouts promise local crowd appeal and showcase two noted wrestlers in a lively, informal show.
Unclear fragments describe a mishmash of acts including a rape arthet and European aerobets alongside a comedy sketch and quar tette. The text mentions an Octiseum win and various motion elements, though details are fragmented and names are uncertain.
The act featuring Robert Fitesimmons and his wife at Pantages unfolds with elegant refinement. Bob’s sole fighting trait appears as a droll, witty nod to a past deed, while Crimmina and Gore deliver comic scoring at the star attraction.
A musical comedy performance titled At the Races debuts at the Star Theatre. The show features 26 people in the cast running for multiple minutes, delivering a lively stage program.
Thomas Hagen a Marine died after a brutal heart blow in a prize fight with Johnny Hogan at the Navy Yard. The ship’s deck crowd watched as Hagen collapsed and died within minutes after Hogan landed the fatal blow.
Boats leave ten times daily from Pier 8 at foot of Yesler Way for trips to the navy yard. The battleship Rhode Island is to be seen in the drydock during the event period.
Moran Company weighs plans to manufacture structural steel in Seattle. Richard S. Storrs, Western capital representative, says the firm hopes to capture orders from a large Seattle project while exploring potential relocation options. Limited drydock facilities have constrained current operations.
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