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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1908
Page
1
Secretary of War William H. Taft, guest of Seattle on September 10, lauded the city’s municipal government in his Opera House address. He said honest government serving the people matters more than party color in municipal and national politics.
An Italian assailant detonated a crowded attack at the residence of Chicago Police Chief Shippy. His son Harry Shippy shielded his father, receiving multiple wounds before a confrontation left the assailant dead on the steps and both the chief and driver Foley wounded. Police squads and physicians raced to assist the wounded.
Water will be shut off on March 3 on Howell Street from Seventh Avenue to Denny Way Terry Avenue from Pine Street to Virginia Street Pine Street from Ninth to Minor Avenue Minor Avenue from Howell Street to Denny Way. The outage will be from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Delegates from the lumber manufacturers convention, now meeting in Tacoma, will visit the Ballard shingle mills tomorrow morning. They arrive in Seattle at 10 o clock and travel to the Shingle suburb by special car before luncheon at the Rainier club. Afternoon city tour precedes the 6 o clock return to Tacoma.
A Honolulu report is now believed to have originated from a mirage. No injuries or further details are provided.
Alkshive No. 85 for Maccabees plans a greening party at the U W hall located at 1927 First Ave tomorrow. Community members invited to attend and celebrate in the local lodge event.
Voters prepare for tomorrow's city election with two hours of polls from 2 to 7 pm and a focus on saloon license amendments, bond issues, and charter changes. A strong business committee coordinates safeguards against ballot box fraud while candidates from multiple parties and numerous wards stand for mayor, council, and other offices.
State Senator George F. Cotterill reviews Charter Amendment No 22 in this issue. The article notes the page location for the full discussion and outlines key points and implications for voters.
Three people injured when car No. 69 upbound halted abruptly on Seventh Ave and Jamon St after a cable pulley entangled. Passengers Clara Bergeson Philip Kuhlman and Mrs. Kuhlman sustained internal injuries burns and fractures. They were taken to Seattle General Hospital by police ambulance. Car crew included Conductor Fred Anderson and Gripman G. B. Thompson. The line blockage affected service for hours.
George F. Cotterill assails a lingering Seattle political machine at the Grand Opera House, accusing Henry Beck, Johnnie Brill, Joe Lyons, and Dick Kinnear of fraud and graft that altered votes for Kirkpatrick and Cotterill. He cites fake ballots, dead voters, and contested results as evidence of the machine’s corruption.
United Press reports Washington March 2 as Democratic judiciary committee members say the new employer liability bill has very slim chances this session. The committee action is unlikely to be favorable.
Local United States Secret Service sources report investigations into a long running plunder ring at Puget Sound navy yard. They indicate most gang members will be arrested within days as fences and accomplices in Tacoma and the city are tied to the theft of government blankets foodstuffs and clothing valued around 200 000.
The record lists clearing activity with today’s balances and totals including 1,190.26617 and 76,025.92 alongside larger figures 728,779.00 24,297.00 and 968,260.00 94,084.00.
In Clinton Louisiana on March 2 Fred Delph 26 was found dead in bed and police arrested his wife age 21 on murder charges. Jealousy is named as motive and the couple reportedly quarreled often since their one year of marriage. The wife sits in a local station cell dry eyed and silent. Police say they have damaging evidence but refuse further comment. In South Bend Indiana James Oliver inventor of the chilled plow and founder of a major plow company died this morning.
Rear Admiral William T. Burwell, commandant of the Puget Sound Navy Yard at Bremerton, will retire from active service July 17 upon reaching age 65. Captain Richard Wainwright will be advanced to rear admiral when Burwell retires, and may succeed Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans who reaches the age limit August 18. At Burwell's retirement, Captain R. KR. Ingersoll and Captain Seaton Schroeder will also be promoted to rear admiral alongside Wainwright.
The trial of comedian Raymond Hitchcock was postponed to March 10 by Justice Raymond. Mrs Monhondro will host the Thursday Bridge Luncheon Club this week at her Westminster apartments.
Mayor Moore issues noon instructions to Chief Wappenstein for the March 2, 2008 election. Directions include opening and closing times, poll watcher rights, no electioneering within 60 feet, one voter per booth, oath and signed registration for challenged voters, and police arrest duties for violations.
Washington March 2 The administration plans strong action toward Venezuela and President Castro to force fair treatment of American citizens with Venezuelan property interests. Claims by asphalt companies form the core of the complaints.
Washington March 2 The Interstate Commerce Commission confirms no extension to the federal nine hour law for telegraphers. Railroads must maintain enough telegraphers and train dispatchers to meet the new limit of nine hours per day once the statute takes effect Wednesday.
The Star will display election returns by stereopticon on Second Avenue between Marion and Columbia streets. The canvas will be shown on the front of the Seattle National Bank building with bulletins from a room in the Epler block. Arrangements for early and accurate returns have been made.
In the Third ward Hi Gill runs for the Republicans and A A Booth for the City party. Booth says Gill’s machine has filled the ward with city and county employees on the public payrolls for political services. He pledges to cut general and special taxes and argues favoritism to certain contractors through the city council.
Chicago March 2 The second attempt to wrest Illinois Central from KB Harriman was denied by Judge Ball who refused Henry Leman's injunction to stop the voting of Central stock held by Union Pacific in the annual election of railroad officers. Stockholders met but postponed action until 2 PM tomorrow to allow proxy records review.
In St Petersburg on March 2 the Rus sia Italy dispute ended when a man shot as a terrorist was found to be a Polish Jew. Both nations apologized for the misrepresentation and the incident is resolved. Wanamaker's Son Dies. Paris March 2 Thomas F. P. Wanamaker son of John Wanamaker of Philadelphia died in Paris today of rheumatic gout. He held large interests in Philadelphia.
Nellie Sheridan 20 of the restricted district attempted self harm by swallowing mercuric chloride yesterday morning. She was brought to police headquarters, treated by Dr. John Hunt, and sent to Providence hospital. She refused to explain her act, but officials believe it arose from undisclosed causes.
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