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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1908

Page

8

Scandal Over Chorus Girls Exonerated By Inspector General

San Francisco June 27 United Press reports Colonel Anderson, inspector general, cleared Captain Campbell B. Babcock of charges regarding chorus girls from Manila aboard the Sherman. The accusers Frank Dougherty J Florey and Roy Marshall are exposed as fabricators. The women were Mrs. L. H. Dingman and her sisters aged 16 and 14. Captain Babcock, a Roosevelt Rough Rider appointee, had a strong record.

Ey United Press San Francisco Manila Sherman Anderson Department Captai Campbell B. Babcock U.S. A Trans Portland Colonel Anderson Frank Dougherty J. Florey Roy Marshall L. H. Dingman

Missionary to Tell of Life in Africa

Dr Royal J Dye of Bolenge Equator Africa a missionary of the First Christian church will preach at the first church tomorrow Morning services describe nine years in the heart of Africa and in the evening give a farewell address on life of the native church A mass meeting at 3 pm will be attended by members from all Christian churches Mr and Mrs Dye will speak and Miss Louise Kelly of Emporia Kansas national representative of the Christian Woman's Board of Missions will also address the gathering.

Royal J. Dye Bolengeom Equator Africa First Christian Church Dye Louise Kelly Emporia Kansas Christian Worman Board of Missions

Young Thief Confesses In Pacific Net and Twine Case

Harry Miller, a youth captured at the Pacific Net and Twine Co plant last Wednesday, confessed to entering the establishment on three occasions. Detectives Holland and Griffith recovered ten cases of tobacco from a Western Avenue cigar stand, where Miller had sold the goods. he denies involvement in other recent waterfront robberies.

Harry Miller Pacific Net & Twine Co Westernay William Holland Ed Griffith Miller

Tennant Presented With A Gold Badge

Captain Tennant received a solid gold badge of office from the detective department. City Detective Frank W. Clark delivered the presentation speech, praising the department and Tennant for the gift as he shook hands with each member. Meanwhile Christian Endeavorers of Washington and Northern Idaho met in Ellensburg for a convention. Seacoam Beach offers ample healthful summer recreation with superior boat service water parks and neighbors.

Tennant Frank W. Clark Christian Endeavorers Washington Northern Idaho Ellensburg Seacoma Beach

Glad Hand Gang and Road Funds Debate in Seattle

Editor The Star defends strong action on county commissioners election and urges road building to boost property values. Letter writer S Ross Parker commends investigative work criticizing public waste near Pioneer Square and calls for elected officials committed to prudent spending.

the Star Beattie Btaz Feee Lincoln Steffine Dhepati Ross Parker

Captain Haller Falls to Hatchway on John L

Captain Haller of the steam schooner John L. was injured when a canvas covered hatch opened and he fell to the bottom of the ship while on deck at Mc Curdy's shipyard. He sustained multiple injuries and was taken to the Marine hospital.

Port Townsend Haller John L McCurdy Marine Hospital

Refused Peace Warrant In Neighborhood Dispute

Pen investigation shows Prosecuting Attorney Mackintosh refused to issue a peace warrant for Myre Carroll of 4729 Find Ave. and neighbors say the act followed a feud with Etta Addison’s father. The incident involved an alleged shove causing injury and bed confinement. no haste seen for the warrant.

Mackintosh Myrene Carroll Etta Addison

Insane Mother Drowns Her Children in Ida Grove

In Ida Grove Iowa four children of Mrs J P Johnson were killed by their mother in a cistern drowning after she entered a fit of insanity. Neighbors recovered the bodies and authorities took Mrs Johnson into custody.

United Press Ida Grove

Rumored legal marriage for Miss Maloney and Clarkson

London reports indicate preparations for a lawful marriage between Helgen Maloney daughter of a Philadelphia millionaire and Samuel Clarkson. They eloped from the United States last summer and prior marriage annulment left the union anticipated. Close friends say the ceremony may occur soon.

United Press London Mise Helgen Maloney Standard Man Philadelphia Samuel Clarkson United States A. H. Osborne Miss Maloney Clarkson

Rich Ore Strike at Burke Anahor Mine Deepens Coeur dAlene Prospect

The Anahor Mining company at Burke near the Coeur d Alenes reports a historic pay streak of one foot with silver values extravagantly high. Assays show 1250 ounces per ton with samples between 2000 and 4000 ounces per ton. An additional two feet of crystallised lead ore, valued at 6 to 60 percent, was found at the bottom of a 15 foot shaft on the Diamond Hitch claim.

Wallace, I¢a Coeur d' Alenes Anahor Mining Company Burke Mammoth Hecla

Eye and Mar Specialists Offer Free Child Treatments

The Seattle Society of Eye and Mar Specialists will arrange treatment for children at no charge for families unable to pay and at reduced rates for those making partial payments.

Seattle Society of Eye and Mar Specialiets

Denver Return Fare On Sale For Democratic Convention

Tickets priced at 55 dollars to Denver and return, available July 1 for two days. Reservations and full details at the Union Ticket Office, 668 First Ave. EB EK Ellis, General Agent.

Oregon ER. R. & Navigation Co Union Ticket Office Firat EB EK. Ellis

Vancouver bridge bolts in. city set to celebrate

The last bolt was driven in the $2,000,000 North Bank bridge at Vancouver with Prosser to be declared Sunday. Battleship Virginia at Bremerton claims the coaling record. James E. Smith of Bellingham lost his way in the woods and lived on raw bird flesh for several days. Anacortes will celebrate July 2 3 and 4.

North Bank Vancouver Prosser Virginia Bremerton James E. Smith Hellingham Anacortes

Sunday Dance at Wildwood Park Round Trip Fare

A public notice invites all to a Sunday event at Wildwood Park with a round trip including a dance for 26 cents. Steamers Wildwood and Haas run from Leschi Park to the venue.

Wildwood Wildwood and Haas Leschi Park

Coal Miners Have No Labor Trouble

Six weeks of reduced mine activity in Cle Elum and Roslyn due to slack demand. Miners blocked Roslyn entrances last Friday but halted once told only mechanics were at work. Officials expect continued short hours for about a month until demand rises.

Rowlyn Roslyn

Washington Team Likely to Tour Japan in August

Spokane June 27. Shorty Hammerson of the University of Washington baseball team announced that the squad will probably accept Waseda university of Tokyo's invitation to travel to Japan and play 10 games in August.

Spokane

Express car robbed near Lynch station in Illinois

An attempted robbery on Illinois Traction system near Lynch station ended with no injuries after highwaymen fired on an express car carrying 48,000 dollars and 1,000 dollars in jewelry. Dispatcher C. B. Harmon spotted the attackers and signalled the motorman to speed away.

East ST. Louis Lil Lynch Station C. BE. Harmon Chicago and Alton

Visitors Open Daily at Navy Yard Display

The Atlantic fleet remains at the navy yard for a few more days. The battleship Rhode Island is in dry dock. Boats depart from pier 2 at the foot of Yesterday Way ten times daily. Round trip fare fifty cents.

Navy Yard Rhode Island Yester Way

Captain Wallace D Ad Dies At 66 In City Home

Capt. David D Wallace aged 66 died yesterday at his family residence 1193 16th Avenue. He was a well known figure in transportation circles and had lived in the city for 25 years. He served as captain on various boats of the Pacific Coast company. He is survived by a widow. No funeral arrangements have been made.

David Wallace Dence Hete Pacific Coast Company

Japanese Stowaway Leaps Overboard Near California

A Japanese stowaway aboard the Steamer Bva evaded watch and leaped into the sea off the California coast. He left a dictionary and clothes as he vanished. The crew treated him leniently during the voyage and he may not be recovered.

J. Hakesaki Bva California Yease

Dealers Arrested in Cigarette Case Seek Delay

Clear dealers who were arrested on charges of selling cigarettes retain H C Gill as counsel and announce they will fight the cases. Attorney Gill secured a continuance until July 16 yesterday afternoon.

H.C. Gill Gill

Dr McGregor Resumes Dental Practice In City Building

Dr McGregor has resumed dental practice at 603 American Bank Building, contact by phone 1206.

Dr. McGregor American Bank

William Coz in Washington killing case

William Coz, accused of fatally shooting his stepfather near Rex in Douglas County on June 24, faced a preliminary hearing at Hartlie Cox. He claimed illness and said he heard his mother in an altercation, then shot twice after his father threatened him and went for a weapon.

Constable Pond Marry Hartlie Cox

Battleship Leland In Drydock At Pier Yesler Way

Atlantic fleet ships remain in yard at Bee with the battleship Leland in drydock. Daily rounds from Pier Yesler Way noted with ten trips described.

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