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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1908
Page
1
Old time circus clown Rench dies in a room fire after his sister Kate Deaver saves herself by fleeing the blaze. In Teheran, violent bombardment and looting leave streets blocked with dead bodies as shah's troops terrorize residents.
A council committee tonight introduces a resolution to regrade Dearborn Street and Jatreeta as part of a Dearborn regrade district. The measure, already considered last Monday, fixes elevations and limits the initial scope to select thoroughfares with grating arrangements, aiming to extend to additional streets later.
Chicago report states William de, having attempted four times recently, died in three different methods today by suicide. He hanged himself, swallowed poison, and cut his throat with a razor as paramedics and a coroner investigate which act caused the fatal outcome.
In Sacramento 2000 delegates are expected to fill the city by sunset for the California Christian Endeavor society annual convention. The opening session begins at 7 20 tonight as delegates arrive by every moving train.
Miss Eva McAdams 20 accuses Walter Grenmen 22 a bartender out of work of assaulting her at 610 Seneca Street near Mrs Barnes home. Special Officer Owen Roberts and Jailer C A Corning arrested Grenmen after Chris Prasch a sanitary inspector witnessed the incident and alerted authorities.
Crowd on Pier 4 watched as a Western range steer broke loose before loading. Captain Warner and General Manager Burns acted as bullfighters while volunteers challenged the animal among crates and alfalfa piles. The steer finally calmed after Warner restrained it.
Meyer Miller and the board of public works will depart this afternoon for an inspection tour of Cedar River. City Engineer Thomson leads the party to acquaint new members with water source conditions. They will review the right of way for the forthcoming second supply pipe.
A suspect is charged with stealing 105 in gold and bills from roommate Harry Miller, a laborer, who then alerted police. Miller and suspect were staying at 506 St. Thefts also include $25 in cash and several quarts of whiskey from a Boston bar employee, with no trace found. Reports cite multiple small thefts around Ballard, Seattle, and nearby areas.
The comptroller ruled the referendum petition short of legal signatures after checking 1 527 names, finding 307 invalid. William Mackay and supporters vow to seek a court recount to challenge the license, accusing the city of blocking a public vote. A signers meeting today may prompt court action to rescind the license if enough valid signatures are shown.
President Roosevelt issues a proclamation announcing national mourning after the death of Grover Cleveland at Princeton New Jersey. The proclamation calls for thirty days of half mast and naval and military honors at the funeral. Cleveland died at 8 40 am with Mrs Cleveland at his side surviving him are their children who remain with maternal grandmother in Tamworth New Hampshire.
James S. Sherman, Republican vice presidential nominee, rests easily after a good night. Doctors report no change in his condition and say no operation is needed now. Sherman will consider surgery after recovery to withstand the campaign. He also expressed sorrow over former President Cleveland's death and will send sympathy to Mrs. Cleveland.
Lakewood New Jersey June 24 news of the death of former President Grover Cleveland caused a great shock as his confinement at the Lakewood hotel drew keen interest all spring. Cleveland arrived in March amid a large hotel guest list and was kept isolated with guards and restricted entrances. Mrs. Cleveland remained cheerful and dismissive of concerns while the season at the hotel was reportedly cut short following Nathan Straus orders.
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