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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1908
Page
1
Ten shots fired through a royal room window narrowly missed King Haakon and the royal family. Three men were arrested, including a Swedish gunman. two other suspects were laborers. Police seek motive amid possible Norway Sweden tensions.
King Alphonso arrived in Maramb lona amid tense crowds and anarchist threats. Guards patrolled streets as bouquets were banned and flowers risked shooting. The queen stayed in Madrid while the King prepares to review the Austrian fleet and return. The US engineering office seeks 756000 for Reinier National Park funding, with congress expected to consider.
San Francisco March 16 The California Supreme Court unanimously denies a rehearing request in the San Francisco bribery case involving former Mayor Eugene Schmitz and Ruef. The decision upholds the appellate ruling that the indictment was defective and dismisses the remaining four extortion indictments. Schmitz will be released on bail and may leave jail this afternoon as bondsmen line up. He plans to appear in Judge Dunne’s court for motions toward dismissal. The case totals $390,000 in still unresolved charges, and Schmitz expects to be freed soon.
An affidavit outlines defenses and alleged duplicity in Ruef case as Heney accuses backroom deals over immunity. It details meetings with Act and rabbinic figures, secrecy around turning state's evidence, and claims Ruef faced danger from assassins if jailed.
Congressman Richmond P. Hobeen reports strong Democratic support in the House for expanding the navy. A four-battleship addition to the fleet is outlined as the core proposal before the session adjourns.
A special inquiry board ordered immigrant B Bocake deported after he admitted anarchistic beliefs amid a crackdown following Father Leo murder and Chief Shippy attack. The Spokane Chamber seeks Navy access for extended Washington visit of the battleship Washington to boost state visibility.
Tokyo reports claim China delays action while Japan masses ships in the first squadron off Macao awaiting ministry orders. A supplementary ultimatum seeks the Tateu Maru surrender with two days to comply. Britain urges restraint to avoid a wider clash.
Lord Tweedmouth, first lord of the admiralty, says he told his family of a letter from Emperor William that the Times used to accuse the Kaiser of trying to influence naval bills. Berlin reports King Edward expresses regret over the commotion caused by the publication and criticizes papers for bad taste.
The Moore Cotterill faction appears ready to take control of the Democratic county central committee when it convenes Thursday. Of 20 members, several align with Moore Cotterill while four back the safe and sane faction and others are undecided or out of step. Key figures include Chairman A. F. Ernst and Secretary Geo. K. Ryan tied to different factions, with most members signaling clear allegiance or drift. Debate over apportionment tied to council and mayor votes is expected but likely limited, as leaders foresee minimal divisions.
Portland Oregon March 10 18 BR Radding and Mrs Belle Waymire were convicted of attempting to blacken Mayor Lane by staging an assault case against him. Radding received six months in county jail and Mrs Waymire four Thirty days’ stay to perfect their appeal was granted. Waymire’s bond was reduced from 10 606 to 700.
A San Francisco city hospital fire caused two deaths among elderly patients amid a chaotic rescue. Nurses, doctors, carpenters, and plumbers aided by Red Cross staff evacuated 570 patients. at 11 39 firefighters saved the rest and only charred remains of the building remained. An investigation traced the blaze to a defective fire source.
Bert Black and Bob Franks 19 and 20 testified that Mike Cohn on Fifth Ave and Pike bought a stolen suit from them and claimed he did not care where the clothes came from. Cohn denied the remark and was bound over in $1,000 bonds.
Five applicants vie for the final Seattle saloon license amid a heated charter dispute and political maneuvering. Seattle Brewing & Malting Co has leased the old MacDougal & Southwick building to convert into a cafe and saloon, facing building code changes and block saturation with two existing saloons. The booze committee plans a crucial meeting before the council term ends, as internal rifts complicate the decision.
An information charging embezzlement was issued against J R Moore by the prosecuting attorney over a swindling scheme in obtaining music instruction orders. The witness J H Lehr of Arcade Annex filed the complaint. Moore allegedly filled blank orders with inflated amounts and took commissions. Also in St Louis on March 10 the Frisco railroad pleaded guilty to indictments accusing officers of giving rebates to Chapman Dewey Lumber Co.
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