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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1908
Page
1
Tokyo reports no settlement in the Tatsu Maru controversy and secrecy surrounds official statements. London dispatches are dismissed as false and a strong public mood advocates a forceful action against China with a probable navy involvement.
A London agency reports China capitulated diplomatically to Japan, agreeing to back down unconditionally in exchange for concessions. Details include recalling arms shipments to the Tatsu Maru and steps to suppress arms traffic to Chinese rebels, with Japan promising swift punishment for involved officers.
A full revolution against the dynasty erupts across southern China with rebels seizing provincial government offices and forming a new civil administration. Imperial troops clash with rebels who win most engagements, while officers are captured or harmed. Armaments are plentiful, and looting reports are absent as the government plans a large southern force.
Readable excerpts describe a slot machine graft at North Bend with 15 percent paid for protection. Investigators note owners split 66 and 35 percent while 15 percent went to protection. Deputy Sheriff Liner oversaw machines stored away. Former Deputy Sheriff Jack McQuade faces bribery charges with $2,000 bonds. Abe Ruef trial in San Francisco for bribe case postponed to next Wednesday.
United Press reports March 9 that Democratic members of the House Banking Committee favor emergency currency notes in times of need under the Fowler bill provisions. The panel supports issuing emergency money as outlined in the Fowler currency measure.
A wireless dispatch from the Atlantic squadron states that Rear Admiral Evans and 16 battleships will reach Magdalena Bay on March 12, three days early, in excellent condition and making fast time. Norman Rose of United Press reports traveling with the fleet. the message pleased the president and Navy officials.
The Port Orchard route awarded a $150,000 contract to Willamette Iron & Steel Works of Portland for a steel steamer to serve on the Seattle Bremerton route. The two deck, double stack boat will seat about 1,000 passengers and is designed for speed, with delivery by January and a 22 knot capability on initial trials.
Captain Daniel J. Ainsworth, 48, commander of the revenue cutter Rush, died by self inflicted gunshot in his cabin after weeks of despondency. A sealed letter to his brother was found. funeral plans await his brother's wishes. He served since 1886 and earlier governed the Privile islands before taking command two years ago.
PARDONED IN ST PETERSBURG Gen Bruessel’s death sentence from a military court for surrendering Port Arthur in the Russo Japanese war was commuted to ten years imprisonment by General Nicholas who signaled a full pardon may follow.
Governor Albert Mead and ex Gov Henry M'Bride announced their candidacies for the Republican nomination for governor. Six candidates total, including C Comgrove Pom eroy W M Ridpath Spekane John D Atkinson Wenatchee and W H Snell Tacoma. The primary uses the second choice provision if no candidate clears 40 percent. M'Bride and Mead outline their records and pledge not to form alliances with other candidates.
An amended petition asks the superior court to set aside a divorce decree issued to EB G Woodward against Annie Woodward. The wife alleges deceitful actions, concealment of address, correspondence, residency issues, and improper service undermining the 1907 suit.
The American Thomas car with Brian Mathewson of Denver at the wheel, joined by Capt Hanson and others, left Cheyenne at 11:25 am for the coast. The car led the field as sunny weather and improving roads aided their pace.
John F Miller mayor elect will be honored at a Rainier club banquet at the club house Saturday evening March 14 at 7. Plans call for a sumptuous affair and a large attendance is expected.
City employees faced potential delay in salary warrants under Charter Amendment No 21 as the delay would occur until ordinances funding the pay are enacted by the council and signed by the mayor. The applicability of the rule remains unresolved.
The steamer Stanley Dollar will be launched from Moran Company yards at 10 o'clock tomorrow. One of three new steel ships for the Stanley Dollar Company, the vessel costs 225000 dollars and measures 250 feet in length with a 41 foot beam and 19 foot draft. It uses oil burners and carries 2500 tons or 1 600 000 feet of lumber.
A New York state senator stated plans to attend the national convention in Chicago to cheer Hughes but press delegates from other rates to note that the governor’s proposals have not become law in the current legislature. The remarks suggest the New York delegation may lack firm loyalty despite backing Hughes.
Cleveland, O March 9. Business in Collinwood was suspended today as Zi Ni victim of last Wednesday’s schoolhouse fire was laid to rest at Lakeview cemetery. Nineteen unidentified children were buried in a single grave, surrounded by grieving parents denied private burial. Three mothers fainted during the burial service.
John C. F. Stevens, former Panama Canal chief engineer, calls the project a mistake and mismanaged fiasco. He says the canal will have little commercial value and enormous cost, with limited wartime strategic benefit. No official War Department comment yet. a reply is anticipated.
Seattle Methodist pastors gathered at the FT. MC. A. Rev. W. Benadom spoke on Systematizing Our Work. Mrs. M. J. Adams urged support for the University of Puget Sound Needs and Progress, calling for a better girls dormitory as 20 Puget Sound volunteers prepare for missionary service.
Senator Joseph Weldon Bailey of Texas attacked the Aldrich financial bill and used the moment to critique President Roosevelt. He praised some acts as beneficial while faulting the president for expanding federal power and diminishing state authority.
The Moore-Hyrgan faction forms a Bryan club after rejecting the safe and sane wing’s invitation. George F. Cotterill and L. EF Kirkpatrick lead the push with petitions for a Bryan club meeting. A county committee session is set for Thursday at 2 PM in the Hinckley block to issue a call for a convention.
Hose Idaho March 9 Harry Orchard will be taken to Caldwell tomorrow to face murder charges in the Steunenberg case. The court term is expected to include the trial with preparations underway.
William Kline alias William Little, a 48 year old laborer, was returned to Monroe today by Traveling Guard Simonson after being arrested at Ballard by Patrolman Simondson. He escaped February 17 from Monroe while employed on the reformatory building. Simondson seeks a $50 reward for the convict’s capture.
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