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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1908

Page

7

Mob Attacks Preachers in Idaho Alley

In Idaho on a Sunday a mob of about 3,000 chased Charlie MacCaughey and C. Neilan into an alley near Watson's Saloon. Police intervened as two pastors, from Wallace churches, faced rough handling and were forced to lock themselves in to escape the furious crowd amid a climate of anti liquor sentiment.

United Presa Idaho Charlie MacCaughey Tienal Church C. Neilan Firse Church Wallace Ace Watson's Saloon Gome Mac Neilan

Taft receives congratulatory letters from first ladies

United Press reports in June that Taft received letters of congratulations from Mrs. Har and Mrs. Garfield, widows of former presidents, as the first ladies of the nation appear to be taking a leading role in the celebrations.

United Press NGTUN Taft Har Garfield United States

Senator Samuel H. Taft return from Chicago trip noted

State and national political debate centers on Secretary William H Taft nomination for president after a Republican convention in Chicago. Reported remarks from Senator Samuel H Taft describe a welcoming reception and hopes for unity, with emphasis on eastern support and the administration’s focus on naval strength.

Samuel Chicago William H. Taft Sen

Briefs By Wire: Island Trade and Political Sparks

Brief wires report mixed economic and political items. Mention of Atlantic trade April results, a Philadelphia steamship incident, and police work on a bomb case. Observations on labor, suffrage attitudes, and a June 22 note on John ONealaghlin in relation to the American branch of a position.

Philadelphia

Indictments of Fee Trust Revealed by Recorder

Four indictments against the American fee company, the fee trust, were announced by Recorder Goff in New York on June 22. The charges allege misdemeanors on contracts made in restraint of trade.

United Preas New York American Fee Company The Fee Trust Goff Neereeeese Sac

Young Men’s Christian Association Relay Race Opens

Athletes from the YMCA across the state begin the longest relay foot race from Cleveland with teams traveling to Cincinnati to finish the event on Wednesday at noon.

United Press Clevland. O Young Men's Christian Association Cleveland Cincinnati

Train Wreck Kills and Injures Several in Baton Rouge

A Baton Rouge Eastern railroad wreck today leaves several dead and many injured. State Representative Jones is said to be among the dead, with several state senators and representatives reported injured as details remain sparse.

Baton Rouge Jones

Narrow escape as wharf collapses near Seattle

At Roll ing bay a ramshackle Roll ing bay wharf collapsed just as members of the Swedish club of Seattle boarded the Sound steamer Perdita. Three women and two children were hauled aboard by Patrolman G A Bergstrom and ship crew. The wharf sank moments after the rescue, with danger to many as it had long been deemed unsafe.

Rolling Bay Seattle

Will Prosecute Cigar Stand Men

Fourteen complaints were filed by the prosecuting attorney against cigar stand proprietors recently arrested for selling cigarets. They are named as R. Short J. G. Beacamp W. Cha 1 David Crawford M. Coffey Walter Will James V. Davis A. Myrold Case A. Kchaiger J. D. Robertson J. O. Botee Henry Gaddie Sam Kiein and William EB. Van.

Aeem Cena Superior Court R. Short J. G. Beacamp W. Cha David Crawford M. Coffey Walter Will James V. Davis A. Myrold A. Kchaiger J. D. Robertson J. 0. Botee Henry Gaddie Sam Kiein William EB. van

Miss Lie Belle Kinnee Weds Hamilton Shelf in June Ceremony

Miss Lie Belle Kinnee of Rustic Avenue and Mr. Hamilton Alonzo Shelf married on Wednesday evening June 17. Rev. W. J. Mitchell officiated at the Brighton ceremony with Miss Nellie Naylor as bridesmaid and Wellington Kinnee as groomsman. The couple will reside at 114 Ninth Avenue after July 15.

Lie Belle Kinnee Jessie Kinnee Rustic Brighton Hamilton Alonzo Shelf Lacy Smith Lohengrin W. J. Mitchell Friday Harbor Nellie Naylor Wellington Kinnee Sheff

Land Fraud Verdict Involving Hyde Schneider

Washington June 22 judge says Freder ick A. Hyde and Joost M. Schneider found guilty on all counts in land fraud case. Henry A. Dimon and John M. Benson acquitted on all counts after over four years to verdict. Indictments began February 7, 1904 with trials starting in April addressing conspiracy to defraud the government of valuable land through dummy entry schemes.

Washington Frederick A. Hyde Joost MH. Schneider Henry A. Dimon John M. Benson Uber Ose

Old Man Pleads Periodical Jag in Court

Robert Gleason, 68, told police court he nearly died in city jail after a two week drunken binge sparked by a two year periodical jag. He claimed a farm near North Yakima and asked to return home. the judge discharged him with a warning to improve his habits.

Robert Gleason Gleason Patroimean Mullen Peerleas Aatoon California North Yakima

Pounded and Robbed Near Englewood Station

W A Johnston a Horseshoe restaurant chef living in Georgetown near Englewood station was knocked to the ground by two men who asked about the car schedule. One struck him on the head, another on the side, a third blow to the forehead caused pain. Johnston’s watch was not taken.

W. A. Johnston Wee Johnsten Georgetown Englewood Johnston Johnston Received A Third Blow On the Forehead and Became Pane Ategma Eten

Rejuvenation of Aunt Mary features Robson at Moore

May Robson headlined at the Moore Sunday night in The Rejuvenation of Aunt Mary as the closing run of the season. Nina Saville and Harry Cowell led strong supporting turns. Lucinda and Joshua among the standout characters with well drawn portrayals. Eleanor Kent debuted at the Grand in Girofie Girofia with the San Francisco Opera company, while other acts including Wallace Frownlow and Teddy Webb provided notable songs. The Haregess Hunting company also presented The Gambler with Emma Banting and Condit delivering solid performances as the week unfolds with matinees Thursday and Saturday.

Aunt Mary Harry Cowell Eleanor Kent San Francisco Opera Company Girofie Girofia Mise Kent Wallace Frownlow Teddy Webb Gene Ormonde the Haregess Hunting Company Seattle the Gambler Emma Banting Bessie Fairfax Si Condit Alec W. T. Henderson William Morris Robert Lawrence Eva Sargent Caroline Morrison

The Light Bireat at Lola Scene Delights Patrons

Yesterday afternoon at Lola the biblical historical play The Light Bireat drew praise from audience members May and Artemia. Cast members William Jossey Philip Sheffield Stanley Johns and George J Morgan delivered praiseworthy performances in a production likened to The Stew of the Cross and Quo Vadi.

Lola Tinga Mies Artemia Diocletian William Jossey Philip Sheffield Stanley Johns George J. Morgan

Seattle Marine Band Plays Ten Numbers at Woodland Park

The Seattle Marine band performed ten numbers yesterday afternoon at Woodland Park, delivering a varied program for a brisk crowd.

Seattle Marine Band Woodland Park

Farewell Vaudeville Show at the Coliseum Week Preview

A large afternoon crowd fills the grand stand as the Coliseum presents a farewell vaudeville bill before the Orpheum run. Sirronje and Parmer Russell’s Singing Travelers headline with other acts from Pantages and the Star theatre showcases, including the Crine & Gore company in A Trolley Strike.

Collweum Theatre Orpheum Otroutt Acta Sirronje Parmer & Russell Star Theatre Crine & Gore Company

Explosion at St Etienne Mine Kills Twelve

Paris reports a fire damp explosion at St Etienne mine today killed twelve miners and injuring many more. Details are scarce and fears grow that the death toll will rise as relief trains with doctors and hospital supplies rush to the scene.

United Press Paris St. Etienne

Seeeks Licht on Fenders for City Tests in Seattle

A. V. Bouillon city utilities chief asks manufacturers for detailed fender information as a city council committee prepares tests. Seattle Electric has not yet agreed to public demonstrations but is not expected to object when the panel acts. New fender styles are being tried on a University line car, though no emergency necessitates testing.

Ctreniar A. V. Bouillon Public Utilities Seattle Electric Company

Four Present Judges Endorsed in Superior Court Primary Race

The article lists endorsements and vote tallies for judges in the superior court primary. Incumbents George Morrin Robert Albertson Mitchell Gilliam and A W Frater receive endorsements with two outsiders, while candidates Hoyd J Tallman BR Gay RK R George Kenneth Mackintosh Walter Beals John R Wilson D C Conover Everett Smith Austin Griffiths Greason A W Hastie James Meene G C Rochester and W Bt. myyr James Snoddy D McCutebeon trailed with lower counts.

Superior Court George BE. Morrin Robert HB. Albertson Mitchell Gilliam A. W. Frater John F. Main John 8. Jurey Hoyd J. Tallman BR. Gay RK. R. George Kenneth Mackintosh Walter B. Beals John R. Wilson D. C. Conover Everett Smith Austin EB. Griffiths Greason A. W. Hastie Wee James M.eene G. C. Rochester W. Bt Myyr James A. Snoddy D. McCutebeon

Northern Pacific Main Line Reopens After Montana Blockade

The first through train on the Northern Pacific main line since the Montana blockade ends will depart Union depot tomorrow morning. Today’s service uses the O R N and Co L routes through Wallula, with main line service resuming tomorrow.

Northern Pacific Montana Union Depot Wallula

Coffey and Myers Married by Judge Frater

Coffey and Myers, both 18, were married this morning in the courtroom chamber of the courthouse by Judge A W Frater.

Coffey, Myers A. W. Frater

Obituaries: multiple deaths in city in late June

A list of individuals who died in the city in late June includes Pauline Johnson 28 Annie Rows 11 Mrs BE Putnam 71 Harry Lee McKinstry 28 Hazel Bargent 24 Elien Buckman 31 Abbey Hurd Brintnall 78 and Linda Leither 28. The bodies lie in Butterworth & Sons reception room and Carton’s undertakers in Pemont.

Pauline Johnson Annie Rows Mra. BE Putnam Harry Lee McKinstry Hazel Bargent Elien Buckman Butterworth & Sons Abbey Hurd Brintnall Linda Leither Carton Pemont

Lawn items for sale at Green Lake market

Classified notice advertising lawn equipment priced from 225 to 425 dollars with payment terms of 10 dollars down and 7.60 dollars per month. Directions mention take a Green Lake car to Green Lake station and to inquire at Green Lake Bazaar for Mr. Mith.

Lawn Green Lake Green Lake Station Green Lake Basar Mith

Funeral Services and Burials in Seattle Area

Pauline Johnson and Annie Ross were laid to rest in Lakeview cemetery with services at local parlors. Mrs EK S Putnam’s funeral and Abbey Hurd Brintnall’s burial followed in Mount Pleasant cemetery after services at family residence and Henney Watson parlors respectively.

Pauline Johnson Seattle Undertaking Company Lakeview Annie Ross Henney- Watson Company Lakeview Cemetery EK. S. Putnam Abbey Hurd Brintnall Mount Pleasant

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