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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1908
Page
3
A brief from Oakland reports Lieut Victor Metcalf Jr, son of Secretary Metcalf, defies naval order and marries Marie Hutters, daughter of an Oakland millionaire. The incident reflects personal choices affecting officer ranks and future plans.
United Press reports a circuit court in Western district affirms a ruling that Puget Sound Navigation Company must pay Mary Garles Stanley and Baris $6,500 in damages for a drowning incident at a Puget Sound port.
Abraham Ruef files a suit against Judge Dunne Rudolph Spreckels District Attorney Lange Detective Byrne Francia J Hieney and W J Bigay for 4669 96 alleging the amount he paid for prison quarters automobile hire and living expenses while in charge of Kilser Biggy under Judge Dunne s orders.
Next Friday Auburn residents will nominate three candidates for school director positions to be voted on March 7. Also noted: county programs and local administrative changes across Whatcom and Kent.
United Press reports a heated debate in Congress as the House sides over emergency relief measures. Speaker Cannon backs the Aldrich emergency relief bill with presidential endorsement, while the Fowler bill gains popular support and could replace it, threatening chances for quick legislative relief this session.
Tokyo reports a naval demonstration planned to honor the return of the Sateu Maru from Macao. Fourteen Japanese ships escorted the vessel as it reenters Chinese waters after a Chinese seizure over alleged arms shipments to rebels.
The French bark Gen. de Negrier, carrying cement for Frank Waterhouse & Co., is 76 days from Liverpool and reached port after a fierce gale that nearly wrecked her on Cape Flattery rocks. Aboard the La Perouse at Portland, Lallore sailors swam ashore to desert. Steamer Alki arrives with 128,921 dollars. Buckman from Frisco docks. Tosa Maru sails for the Orient. Saratoga due from Valdez and Seward tomorrow. Alaska Flyer Jefferson due from Skagway early tomorrow.
Charles A. McMasters auditor for Northwestern Steamship Co learns his 16 year old daughter Marguerite has died at home in Tacoma from spinal meningitis. He was ill prior to her illness and remains in Tacoma for the funeral.
Washington March 24 The nomination of Silas H Held of Oklahoma a district judge of Alaska was reported favorably to the senate by the judiciary committee. Lee Judge Reid awaiting confirmation has been holding court in Alaska for two months. Baseball suits in stock or made to order. Discount to clubs. Hall 1111 First Ave.
Major George R. R. Hilton, famed nationwide evangelist, suffered a cerebral hemorrhage at his Alhambra home and is reported near death. Hilton began his ministry in Washington 26 years ago and was an associate of the late Dwight L. Moody.
Articles of incorporation were filed with the secretary of state. Moses Investment Company in Seattle with 25000 capital by C. M. Moses F. H. Moses and Melvin Moses. Lytie's Cold Storage & Refrigerator Car Company in Seattle with 5000000 capital by W. W. Lytle N. BE. Sager and C. EB. Tibba. J.G. Haeschlin & Co in Seattle with 25000 capital by Fred E. Hurd B. W. Musser and Henry Haeschlin. New York Dental Syndicate in Bellingham with 1000 capital by O. C. Gilbert and H. J. Merritt. J. A. Ross Company in Seattle amended articles. Vor Vale cheap tight butcher delivery cart almost new. Apply Wm. Evans 1100 First Ave.
Capt John H Cosgrove longtime Pacific coast engine room chief of the ill fated vessel Mver Japan died aged 76 He was among five survivors of the ship that foundered off the China coast after a blaze in its engine room.
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