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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1908
Page
3
The text condemns a plan by the bar association to elect judges by a restricted slate. It argues that a bar backed process would let a few political manipulators influence county judicial selection and hints at support from powerful business interests.
Secretary Metcalf and Nebraskan representatives visited the Pacific coast to favor building one of the eight submarines there. Proponents argued it would be cheaper to deploy costlier coastal boats locally than to construct on the Atlantic and send them around the continent.
In Paris the Prince de Sagan plot unfolds as the Kron Prins Wilhelm steamer prepares to sail. Reports say the Prince has vanished from his apartments and the plan now centers on sending the De Castellane children with the party.
The entertainment committee of the chamber of commerce reported progress on venues and arrangements to entertain officers and men of the American fleet. The committee was instructed to proceed with all preparations as discussed. Fraternal orders are mentioned in relation to the plans.
Local youth from the First Congregational church gather at Miss Badlth Tregoning’s home for a Young People meeting. Rev. J M Wilson travels to Hoquiam to address a Presbyterian congregation marking its 25th anniversary.
The Seattle Baptist Social Union launched last evening at the Lincoln hotel with 10 Hapitet church laymen in attendance. Officers elected include J. Erickson as president H F Compton and Judge K R Greene as vice presidents Claude E Stevens as secretary J A Soderberg as treasurer and Corwin Shank B C Baird John Arnell and G A Roche ter as trustees.
A drawing shows an exit path for children during a school fire. Panic diverted many toward the right and behind a partition. A pile of bodies grows near double doors bottom of stairs, as Fritz Hirter, burned saving children including his own, is shown in bandages and has begun to wander.
In New York on March 11 Charles W. Morse and Alfred H. Curtis of the National Bank of North America appeared in federal court on 29 counts accusing them of conspiracy to defraud and violating federal banking laws. They pled not guilty and were released on bond.
Attorney General Bonaparte told reporters that after a conference with President Roosevelt and Herbert Knox Smith the department will pursue the Harvester trust vigorously and issue a report within a few months. The exchange followed persistent questions about when the antitrust action would be mediated.
The Volunteers of America host a semiannual rummage giveaway on March 12 from 9:30 to 4 with about 2 000 garments for women and children. Major Markle and staff assist the relief effort while piano listings offer discounted used pianos from Kohler Chase with terms and savings at their two Seattle addresses.
Reeves Aylmore, a local attorney, was yesterday admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States. He was presented by Senator Piles.
Washington reports that southern Democrats back the Japanese exclusion bill as it faces House Foreign Affairs action. Representative Hayes of California says the measure will pass when reported, with southern votes hoping to gain western support on the Negro question. A southern Democrat says the coast understands the race issue and will back the coast in handling the Japanese matter. Despite talks of delay for negotiations, Hayes is confident the bill will be reported before Congress adjourns.
Reports say President Roosevelt supports allowing freight-rate increases to protect railroad workers’ wages. Claims say several railroad presidents have assurance of no objections from the Interstate Commerce Commission if consent is sought. Informal city meetings discussed presenting proposals to the commission with more talks planned.
Washington March 10 Representative Hamilton of Michigan addressed the house today on the limits of government regulation of employes. He praised President Roosevelt and declared his policies sound.
The first train load of assisted immigrants arrives in Vancouver. Sixteen are single men or women will stay, with fifteen unmarried women hired for domestic work to replace Chinese labor in homes. There were fifty six married couples aboard. British Columbia pays 26 dollars toward each immigrant’s expenses, while the Salvation Army and the subject organization cover the rest. Transportation from London to Vancouver cost 80 dollars per immigrant, meals included.
Secretary Taft declines to comment on former Chief Engineer Stevens’s dire canal forecast, stating he does not agree and that he shares the American view. In Portland, Schwarzechild Sulzberger plan a $1.5 million meat packing plant if city council approves site. Norwegians seek chamber help to receive Amundsen.
Commerce plans to cooperate in welcoming Captain Roald Amundeen the renowned Arctic explorer who will give a lecture on March 20 at the Moore theatre and a committee has been formed to assist with the reception.
Blanche Walsh, renowned actress, is hospitalized in Memphis after a complete collapse. Manager John Moore says she will not attempt another appearance this season. Earlier incidents include fainting in Beaumont and collapsing in Shreveport before being rushed to Memphis.
In Valdez on March 11 the Republican primary chose five delegates to the convention in Ketchikan. The delegates named are J. D. Sheldon W. A. Bistrom Charles Crawford and B. F. Milliard. No instructions were given.
Washington dispatches report the Lake Washington canal plan discussed by the military board on rivers and harbors. Senator Piles and ex Gov John H McGraw attended urging action on Maj Chittenden's recommended changes. Officials propose a lock at Shore Narrows instead of Salmon Bay and local excavation using ear plus dirt for nearby land, seeking a return on costs. The board remained non committal and did not express steel one way or the other.
Former Mayor R. A. Ballinger who resigned to resume private legal practice reached the city from the east last night and started work today at Ballinger Ronald Battle Nantent Soap Lake Salts will relieve rheumatism.
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