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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1908
Page
1
United Press reports Hearst’s bid for New York mayor ended after a two day recount. Justice Lambert ruled no fraud proved, confirming William O.? McClellan as the winner amid post recount disputes.
Three men, Frank Coyle, B. Smith and J. A. McGuire, filed petitions to enter county offices at the auditor’s office and await July 10 to 8, with nominations for the primary election. Auditor James P. Agnew noted the formal filing rules and expected competition to grow as more contenders join the race.
Mayors says time constraints prevent fulfilling promises as the special committee reports delay on the waterfront seawall. Council members press for action while City Engineer Thomson awaits data. several committees consider new ordinances and appropriations amid municipal talks and club petitions.
Jobe Lindstrom, who arrived from Portland, died after leaping from a four story window at the Willamette hotel in Salem. He had no clothes on, a $700 bank check, and telegrams from Aberdeen and Beecham Shipbuilding. a Beecham note warned of back mail. Local clerk said he appeared intoxicated. fate confirmed as a suicide.
Traveling at 1 5 miles an hour for 182 miles the Seattle motor boat Traveler won the Seattle to Vancouver international race. The finish occurred about 1 51 am with the Alanbee and the Beatrice of Vancouver arriving two hours later to applause.
The three story brick wall collapsed onto a bakery and livery stable in central Minneapolis at 3 pm. About 75 workers worked to free entombed men. three were rescued alive, and eight or nine are believed dead, with more bodies potentially buried beneath the rubble.
Mayor Miller says he will decide within a month on relocating the red light district. He cites railroad and streetcar franchise delays and says his private legal cases limit action. A Beacon Hill Improvement Club pressed for a statement, while Slattery runs the office in his absence.
Report from Denver on June 20 notes New York conservatives arriving as anti injunction Parker faces opposition from a judge and lawyers. Democrats prepare for a long battle over anti Bryan forces while courting support ahead of the convention.
The campaign of Judge Gray of Delaware plans events at the Savoy hotel with main supporters backing the platform Dryan favors. Idaho football issues and six contests arise as fraud accusations loom in re election efforts. National committee hearings will review contests from New York and Pennsylvania with DC also involved. Samuel Kech of Snattic is added to the delegate list.
In Lincoln on June 30 Wm J Bryan says he will learn which way the political wind blows before naming a running mate. He jokes about not hitching to the wrong booster and postpones final decision while assessing possible second-place candidates.
Lingoln reports Jones notes Grey’s backers claim he will not threaten the ticket while rivals prepare for a show of strength at Fairview. The piece suggests Grey remains a possible runner up though not a frontrunner.
Chicago celebrates reemployment as thousands of men resume duties after months of idleness. Railroads nationwide gauge optimism with many workers returning tomorrow, including 5500 at the Sinole Central, amid local Prosperity League activities.
Noon temperature reached 75 degrees above zero per government measure on the Alaska building. By 2 PM the mercury rose six more degrees, marking this as the second hot day of the year. The record for June 8 stood at 83 degrees above, with June 7 at 70 degrees.
New 62 story structure planned by Equitable Life Assurance Society to be the loftiest building in the world. Plans filed with the building superintendent, construction cost about 16 000 000 dollars.
A lumber district fire yesterday severely damaged structures estimated to total 854 009 in value. Fire officials reported extensive damage across the Ghittoraie area with losses spanning mills and adjacent properties.
In San Francisco on June 1 a $700 check signed by Charles Higgins was found on John Lindstrom the prominent ship builder of Eureka California and Aberdeen Washington. Higgins and Lindstrom had business ties but no clue to the mystery emerges from Higgins firm.
Aberdeen mourns the suicide of June John Lindstrom in Salem this morning. Former prominent resident and one of the coast's best known ship owners and builders, Lindstrom was widely known in maritime circles.
Fragmented OCR notes describe Seattle as the only district with favorable conditions and rising collections. It notes a fatal year for the customs department, with margins exceeding 8100 008 in some region and warnings about agriculture and county threats.
Mrs Phillip N Moore of St Louis defeated Mrs May Alden Ward of Boston for the presidency 516 to 399 in the Federation of Women's Clubs biannual session at Nostom. Ward carried New England but Moore won with Western Middle West and South support. Other officers include Josiah E Cowles Los Angeles first vice president Belle King Illinois second vice president William Johnson Kansas and Frederick N Shieck Wheatland corresponding secretary.
John Westerlund sues Henry Rothschild and William Jones doing business as Rothschild and Co before Judge Tallman in the superior court seeking 1500 damages for injuries suffered while working on the waterfront on July 14 1867.
United Press reports Bishop Henry Codman Potter has been near death since last night and remains in extremely critical condition at his Cooperstown home after illness worsened by heat. Doctors J B Jarvin and Bassett have attended him since January 5.
Memphis report says Mackere discusses contesting the gubernatorial primary in two interior counties on fraud grounds. Returns show Governor Patterson leading Carmack by about 9,000, with adherents arguing disputed votes would not change Patterson's win.
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