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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1908
Page
7
A barber identified as Stump escaped quarantine in the health department building in Seattle early today during a brief absence. He allegedly tore free from guards, fled toward his home on Yesler Way, and later returned to work at his barber shop. He sought habeas corpus but was not recaptured.
A woman found in a store a suitcase that did not belong to Major Case and kept it. She later claimed a different case was hers and has not returned the Majors bag containing a military uniform belt cap and a Kings of Pruva jeweled set. Police investigate the mix up and possible theft.
The Builders' Exchange imposes a wage scale dropping wages to one dollar and urges hiring 8,000 laborers in Seattle. Union members refuse to accept the lower rate and warn it will heighten job warfare. Advertisements cite the Northwestern Bureau, Seattle, as the advertiser.
Lom a 13 year old boy pleaded guilty to larceny from the person and received suspended sentence. His family circumstances were cited as a factor. The boy's father, Michael Lyons, was shot by a robber and is dead, influencing the youth's behavior. The court hoped the lenient sentence would aid his future conduct.
Fragmentary notice reports a strike ongoing at Wilkeson with workers demanding weekly benefits. The message references union activity, support from Dunning and others, and ongoing tensions between workers and management.
A man named Darling received a $100 fine after police reports of theft involving clothing and money in an alley near Third Avenue and Adams. The incident references Jones and a plan for Darling’s pockets with a stolen roll, while steamers and a Seattle route are mentioned in connection with wireless operations.
Deputy Sheriff John Liner arrives in North Bend to remove taw violaitions including slot machines and violators. Saloonkeepers and gamblers face arrest as the administration orders a final cleanup.
Reports claim Hlatne asks for a battle whip for independence day. Apox rumors about Colville are denied amid Alaska Yukon-Pacific Expo plans. Mead calls a March 19 meeting at Olympia to discuss expo matters. Yakima farmers oppose Japan colonization in the valley. Spokan Republicans strive for state convergence. Jane Demaris dies at 85 in Walla Walla.
United Press reports youths aged 1 to 18 forming a looting ring. Alvin Felton and Bart Dodson are jailed with $1,000 in goods recovered. Arthur Roberts is in custody after father turned him in. Victor Adama, alleged gang leader, remains at large with a .14-caliber revolver and boastful claims of escape.
Moore Theatre presents Charles Hanford in Astony and Cleopatra with Grand Huster Brown Seattie offers A Royal Slave Loie presents David Harum Lyrico showcases The Female Beauty and a Star Vaudeville program. Coliseum and Orpheum feature Vaudeville with Five Cent Star Motion pictures also listed.
George Duncan a pioneer of Oregon dies and leaves a self written obituary requesting no weeping at his funeral. Also mentioned are Tacoma cigar dealer W L McDeosid a former Elka leader and U S Senator Proctor who died in Washington after an illness. Mine operators in Tanana set a five dollar tech hour day starting March 11.
An abundant market announces a Lent driven surge with salmon and trout prices listed. Fresh water trout from the Columbia River joins produce like cabbage, violets, daffodils, apples from Wenatchee, and butter from Black River Junction. Multiple grocery items including cheeses, meats, produce, and flowers are priced with a period style, reflecting a busy market day.
Angelo Pavone, after killing a rooster and another bird belonging to Angelo Siete in Georgetown yesterday, allegedly threatened to murder his neighbor's wife. An information from the prosecuting attorney's office states Pavone will be placed under bonds to keep the peace.
The Pacific coast lumber dispute resumes before the Interstate Commerce Commission. Attorney J. D. Kerr for the plaintiffs says Northern Pacific and Great Northern are at capacity and traffic will rise with northwest development. He argues existing lines must expand or new lines be built only with a remunerative rate guarantee.
An excellent program was presented by the Seattle Symphony Orchestra at the Moore Theatre. A large audience attended the fifth symphony concert. The next concert is scheduled for March 6.
Voters approved all proposed amendments and bond taxes. Amendment No 8 to abolish the health board and appoint a single health commissioner drew the largest support. Amendment No 4 to raise city commissioners salaries passed 8 869 to 8 147. Cedar River bond also carried 1 611 to 2 228 with little local opposition. Charter amendments No 1 and No 22 passed 11 408 to 6 068 and 11 to 6 566 respectively.
In Omaha on March 6 Bryan’s influence swayed the state convention. Four at large delegates to the Democratic National Convention were instructed to cast full strength for Bryan at the Denver meeting. The district delegates, twelve in number, were pledged to Bryan, who also received endorsement from the Populist state committee. Bryan spoke in Omaha today.
A Hampstead coal mine fire in Birmingham leaves sixteen men entombed as rescue attempts stall. Many workers are injured escaping the burning shaft, and two are reported dead from a falling car. Crews report no access to the trapped group.
Front page notes a Merchants Pechaege meeting debating better lights for the Alaskan comet. Frisco talks ongoing between Marine Engineers' association and others about wage scale and a conference agenda. Steamer Jefferson sails tonight for Skagway and northern ports. Steamer Columbian arrives tomorrow with 1,500 tons of structural steel for Beattie builders.
Supreme chancellor Charles A. Barnes visited Seattle for a joint session at the Pythian ball. A winning drill team performed and a luncheon was served. Visitors were hosted by local lodges, first such visit in 12 years. Frank Ryan, arrested on counterfeit charges, was released by Judge Hanford for lack of evidence.
Washington report notes Senator Norrie Brown of Nebraska as the “poorest man in the senate” who does not own a home. Former Nebraska attorney general, he opposed Standard Oil, backed railroad regulation, and favors direct popular election of senators.
William Kult, a Georgetown resident, was adjudged mentally unbalanced by a probate court commission and ordered committed to the Steilacoom insane asylum. A machine operator with a wife and two children, he became absorbed in socialism, had almost no sleep for a year, and recently attempted suicide by swallowing carbolic acid.
Gasoline schooner Berwick bound from Portland to Stasiaw reported in distress near Coos Bay Oregon. Rudder post twisted after a week of heavy seas. The steel vessel left Portland ten days ago and weathered two heavy blows while drifting north.
The Seattle club the pool room was recently licensed in the name of W M Emerson and opened to the public yesterday in Georgetown. A second pool room operated at 111 Rainier Avenue in the suburb completes three pool rooms in Georgetown. License fee has been raised to 2590 dollars per year.
Representatives of the Patriarchal Militant, the uniformed rank of the Odd Fellows, met at the Hotel Seattle and organized a new division. The unit will form four regiments and two brigades with Brigadier General P. Edson raised to major general to lead the division.
United Press reports the Connecticut Moane flagship and seven other battleships will sail from San Francisco to Mare Island for repairs. Eight battleships and one auxiliary will head to Bremerton for docking and repairs while auxiliaries except the flotilla stay at Mare Island. Washington speculation centers on Capt. John Pillabury’s harmony with the president as navy chief.
Samuel Hill leads the Washington Good Roads Association in pushing cheaper street and road material. He reports success in securing US government agreement to supply rock from Deception Pass free of coal for distribution to Puget Sound cities, potentially cutting stone costs to a penny to 25 cents per cubic yard. A $25,000 municipal plant will enable immediate use while the state eyes quarry control and convict labor for long term savings. Mr Hill leaves tomorrow for California and New Orleans to inspect roads.
The Democratic State Committee in St. Paul Minnesota will nominate Governor John Johnson for president at its Friday meeting. Johnson will not declare himself but the committee will press to make him the candidate. Patrolman Suitter of Portland faces second degree murder charges for the shooting death of Henry Schaeffer at his home.
A formal information charging murder in the first degree was filed today against George Kennett by Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Vanderveer for the Jan 12 killing of George Crynie in Issaquah. Joe Peete, arrested with Bennett, will be released as investigation points to Kennett as the shooter in a cabin party where intoxication hid details.
H A Stone of the Vancouver Board of Trade argues rough lumber should incur duties to curb trade stagnation. He urges the Dominion government to impose a 2 per thousand duty on rough lumber and 3 cents per thousand on shingles promptly.
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