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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1908
Page
7
Hundreds of women gathered at the central criminal court in what became a sensational session on immorality charges. A disturbance erupted as defendants and officials struggled to control the mob outside and inside the courtroom.
Amid tense interest a closed trial was ordered with Prince Philip present. Count Carolath will report the proceedings for the kateer while the courtroom clears of spectators. The trial is expected to last about two weeks as prosecutors prepare their case.
Bank clearings show a total of 91 314 500 43 with balances reported at 961 191 43 and 765 623 recorded yesterday. The text includes garbled fragments but indicates routine financial totals and account balances.
A new Piano Exchange and Bargain Room offers used uprights and organs at 19 to 196 with prices cut to 30 to 50 percent. Cash or easy weekly monthly terms accepted. Ironclad Johnston Guarantee promises full replacement or money back if not as represented. Located at Third and University, Johnston Co. Midg., opposite new Federal Bldg.
Trustees of the Industrial Christian Alliance, at 170 Bleecker Street, plan a new shelter costing $200000 on Lafayette and Bond streets. The facility will provide housing and job placement support for the down and out, with strict rules including firing for drinking.
A man about 60 was found dead near the Seatie Tacoma interurban tracks at Black River junction late Saturday night. The body showed no signs of foul play or accident and was identified from an old wrapper as Michael Pelican. Coroner F M Carroll conducted an autopsy and efforts to locate relatives continue.
A letter to Mayor Miller seeks information on the whereabouts of William Costello who is said to be in the city. The informant, a family friend, notes Costello's mother in Chrysesteme Quebec very much wants contact with her son.
Port Wayne Indiana June 27 Alex Johnson, secretary of the national conference on charities and corrections, runs offices in Port Wayne and Indianapolis. He circulates literature on penitentiaries reform schools and answers numerous criminal and welfare questions. He possesses more information about houses of correction than any other man in the country.
K Cox manager of the Golden Gas park will petition the Sealty couner to revoke the saloon license of W Metalin owner of Log Cable bar on Ballarday. Yesterday the Mallard nest of Owls held in the now perk and Metab out 86 canoe of Weer with a seedated ey and tirted a blind pie to the park. Chex deputy sheriff assisted Patrolie Nahore in ar.
The vessel Victoria captained by W P SB Porter arrived in Seattle from Nome Victoria with sixty passengers and 14 federal prisoners. The voyage faced unprecedented pack ice in Bering Sea and four days of lee delaying other fleet ships. Nome reports 14 feet of water in the hold after a collision with ice, delaying wireless station repairs and installation this year.
Council to introduce an ordinance creating a three member board of appeals to review building department decisions. Appointments include architect and builder terms of one to three years with staggered starts. Meetings monthly or on call, pay set at ten dollars daily, up to sixteen hundred dollars yearly. Appeals must be filed within fifteen days.
Lipton declared in an interview that he will challenge for the American Yacht Cup. He plans a cutter rigged yacht under New York Yacht Club rules and will build two boats with a final challenger chosen after a race series. the likely name is Shamrock II.
Five New York men loom in preconvention vice presidential speculation including Morgan J O'Brien Francis Bourton Harrison and J Fowne Others discuss Bryan choosing a permanent campaign chairman likely to be James C Dahlman or another ally Taggart may be replaced or constrained as Bryan seeks a trusted manager for his greatest campaign yet and a firm hand on committee affairs
A man regarded as the right fit is seen as the prefered choice to fill the important position. Supporters expect him to meet the necessary qualifications and align with local expectations.
John Marello fired on three women after his former wife refused to remarry him. Mrs. Florence Cheno aged 75 is dying, Mrs. Philo Arciera 65 is seriously wounded, and Mrs. Lucia Calabresia 20 is seriously wounded. Marello then fled, engaging in a running gun duel with officers.
After failing to secure the Republican vice presidential nomination and losing in the Chicago convention, Senator Allison announced he will resign from office soon. His friends had urged him to quit for some time, and the decision follows the convention defeat.
Round trip tickets for excursions to the East are on sale on July 6 7 22 and 23 August 6 7 21 and 22. Oregon R R & Navigation Co offers rates routes tickets and reservations at Union Ticket Office 608 First Ave East EB Bilis general agent.
Des Moines June 29 Governor Cummins said he is considering resigning the governorship to return to law practice. He has not yet taken final action and recently lost two major political contests including a bid for US senator.
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