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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1908
Page
5
The council votes eight to renew saloon licenses with four members Parker Murphy Revelie and Weaver in favor, while a council member Card dissents. Citizens from West Seattle urged checks on renewals but the majority moves forward, accepting the ordinance amid debate.
Council considers appointing a city purchasing agent to free the mayor from procurement duties. Current purchases are handled by Secretary Hagley of the board of public works, with clerical staff added to ease workload. Debate centers on efficiency and savings, amid discussions of Dearborn improvement grading and a water project proposal.
United Press reports Walington is shown that Secretary Taft's campaign managers are distributing literature aimed at winning the African American vote in the fall. The material praises Taft, hints Governor Getid as a vice presidential pick, and references the Brownefield incident, sent to black voters nationwide.
Daily steamers run from Leseli to the strawberry fields at Clyde Rastland and Helle vue with no walking-berry fields near landings. Oats leave Leseli daily at 7 20, 9 00, 11 00, 1 00 and 2 30. Round trip costs 25 contaose.
The Ha was placed in dry dock today as part of preparations for a national yacht race. Crowds gathered to see the vessel, which arrived last night after a voyage from Shotwell starting June 2. Funds were raised by public subscription. Other entrants include the Lurline owned by H Sinclair, L Brinson’s yawl, Gwendolyn III, and John Kyle’s Lady Maud. Los Angeles county contributed $1,000 toward the event expenses.
Pensein J Renee age 4 Gus city June Lyetin Edwards 65 died in this city June 82 remains aft private reception room Mintterwerth Bonn Lilian Grynet 84 died city June 22 D Hawtin 76 died in city June 2 body at Hut terworth Bonn Mary J Livingston 47 died city Charles Adeammon 41 died at family residence West Se
Funeral services announced for Francis L Reneaud at St Joseph s Church at 1 av and Aloha Wednesday at 10 am with burial at Lake View cemetery. Lullian Bryant to be buried at Mount Pleasant cemetery after a 2 pm service at the family home. Mary Livingston’s funeral held at Butterworth Sons chapel this afternoon at 2 with burial at Mount Pleasant cemetery.
The Lady Auxiliary announces a card party tomorrow afternoon at the hall located at 1482 Second Ave. Proceeds support lodge activities and member initiatives.
Residents dispute yesterday’s Star account of Special Deputy Sheriff C B Peyton and deputies facing a mob during liquor arrests. Peyton says there was no violence, crowd merely followed. M C Walsh editor denies questioning Peyton’s actions.
The Ladies' Society of Immanuel Lutheran Church will meet Thursday in the church crypt Hoetesaes in the afternoon with Mrs. Herendsen and Mrs. Anderson to host. The U S Navy Yard Route steamer Monticello departs Flyer dock at 9:30 a.m. 1:30 and 4.0 p.m.
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