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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1908
Page
1
An Ohio man, Abrams, died instantly when a 2,000 volt line outside struck a kettle he was using in his home. The accident, caused by a live wire on a wet floor, also shocked his widow and eight year old daughter Mrs Mary Shepard who neighbor next door.
Evelyn Thaw plans to pursue the suit over her marriage to Harry Thaw amid a shattered family and threats of counter actions as the Thaw saga unfolds. Josiah Thaw arrived in Pasadena to meet his brother Harry and join his family. Evelyn has been warned against continuing public disclosures, while preparations for potential California relocation are noted.
A chaotic scene in St Roman Catholic church as a man shouted anti Catholic slurs and brandished an arm before being overpowered. Police report say the suspect was restrained and the incident was contained without further violence.
Fragmentary text indicates an inquiry about a gentleman's ability to furnish funds or items. The readable portion centers on a request for supply or payment and lacks sufficient context for a fuller news item.
A meeting of the Swedish Republican club is set for this evening at the basement of the Swedish club at Eighth and Ofivest corner. Important business will be discussed.
Mrs Christian Blanley Watt of 2226 West Michigan Street Duluth Minnesota asks police to locate her husband James Watt who left Canada in 1890. She believed him dead but a Seattle friend reports he is in Duluth and wealthy.
A moderate disturbance over British Columbia moving east will bring high southwest winds this afternoon and tonight, according to the weather bureau. Storm warnings were issued for the southwest region as the system approaches.
Paris dispatch reports President Paliterea will travel to London in the second week of May. He will be accompanied by Foreign Minister Pichon.
Secretary of the Navy announced Evans great fleet will continue around the world voyage begun earlier. The start will be July 6 from San Francisco with Honolulu as the first stop, then Guam and Australia, a fall tar get practice cruise in the Philippines, and home via Suez with calls at Colombo Aden Port Said and Gibraltar. Return port likely New York.
Former president John R. Walsh of the defunct Chicago National and Mome Savings banks was sentenced by Federal Judge Anderson to five years in prison after conviction for illegal banking. The judge noted the minimum sentence and denied defense motions.
Report from police headquarters notes a tense reception as rumors swirl about a new police chief. Attorney Hawkins and other local figures lobby for the post while Chief Wappenstein prepares to depart. Mayor-elect Miller keeps plans quiet as advisers are trusted with the decision.
The Inner Circle caucus at the club rooms of K. B. Terfe in Boston elected Saeed as next press with April 4th election in sight. Organizing candidate Alexander Wilson failed narrowly and secrecy lingered over who will be secretary with Waterman not seeking re election. Harry Beales and Tom Alderson were proposed to run, and both were to be nominated to avoid bloc control. Voting on officers continues tomorrow at 2:30 in Ohio County club rooms.
Bank clearings today total 1 205 449 11 with balances 251 079 44. Another entry shows 672 843 00 clearings and 134 596 00 balances. A further line lists 91 412 331 00 clearings with 212 062 00 balances.
Floods rage through northern Indiana and southern Michigan blanketing South Bend with 4000 homeless and over 600000 dollars in damage. Swollen streams become raging torrents sweeping main streets and halting transportation as several days of flood conditions persist with no abatement seen.
President Roosevelt has sent a letter to the house committee urging an adequate appropriation to reimburse E. H. Harriman and the Southern Pacific railroad for about 1.6 million dollars spent on Colorado River works. The railroad says it funded repairs to control the river and prevent flooding of the Imperial Valley in Southern California.
Harold Ward of the treasurer's office attempted to board an express car at Columbia yesterday. He dislocated his shoulder and was badly injured. He was removed to his residence at the Chelsea.
Major Otto A Case was fully vindicated by Superior Judge Frater in a memorandum. The opinion finds no offense under the ee code and declares there is no jurisdiction for the court martial. The armory commission is deemed a civil body created by the state legislature, with Case as a private citizen entitled to criticize the board if duties were derelict.
Wm. Holderness sues Northern Pacific for 1900 after a prior 220 verdict for being ejected from a train between Kane and Seattle. The case, tried in department No for the second time, occupied the court’s full time after a new trial was granted.
Washington reports growing opinion that Representative Lilley has produced enough evidence to justify a full investigation into Electric Boat of New Jersey. Lilley plans to call Isaac L. Rice Frogt vice president and Lawrence Spear of New York as witnesses to his charges of improper influence on legislation. The inquiry follows Hobson’s claim that Spear offered a committee seat in exchange for favorable vote on submarine basins policy.
At Ban Francisco on March 13 the cruisers Charleston and Milwaukee arrived from Magdalena Bay after target practice. High pressure breakdown delayed their trip and they likely go out of commission after the Atlantic fleet arrives. The torpedo boat Perry is a new arrival.
Alaskans and mariners laugh at Seattle papers that claim the Clara Nevada, wrecked years ago near Berners Bay, was found. Capt. Malcom Campbell of Juneau located the wreck about a decade ago. Divers have searched for bodies while the pilot house and gear lay on Eldredge rock for ten years.
Fred Brown sues Alfred and Marle Jackson before Judge Griffin for $96 and costs alleged due for work draining the defendant's land in Sorton tract 27 of Penne Ring Hill addition No 1. Brown gave a pen on the premises.
In San Francisco the Tanaka murder trial features testimony from HM Hayashi and Nakayama, with the jury hearing that Tanaka allegedly ordered violence after a dispute over money. Proceeding witnesses describe the fight in which Chinchiki Yoko died, while Japanese spectators pack the courtroom.
Water service will be off tomorrow from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. affecting Howell area and streets including Seventh Avenue from Pine to Denny, Minor Avenue from Pine to Denny, Terry Avenue from Pine to , Eighth and Ninth Avenues from Pine to Howell, Seventh Avenue from Pine to Olive, and Stewart Street from Ninth Avenue to Terry Avenue.
Ricardo Santoe was arrested on a charge of passing a counterfeit five dollar coin but released by United States Commissioner Kiefer due to insufficient evidence. The coin had been discarded by G P Wagner days earlier and Santoe found it while fleeing pursuit. He attempted to pay a debt with the coin and encountered trouble.
London March 18 One of the house of commons most important bills was rejected by a vote of 241 to 95. The measure would have required municipalities to pay employment and union wages to men unable to earn a living otherwise. Labor and socialist parties condemned the decision.
Owing to protests from Green Lake district residents, the posts will not remove the two Substations near the lake for the present. AB Hall special agent of the post office department met Green Lake business leaders yesterday and said he would arrange for better service as soon as possible.
Special instructions were issued to Seattle Electric Company conductors to watch for counterfeit half dollars and dollars passing in change. The light coins, though cleanly cut, shed a greasy feel and blend with real silver, prompting precautions for the next two to three weeks.
In Pekin Chinese officials clash over Japan seized steamer Tateun Maru amid court intrigue. Dowager Empress supports resistance, while Yuan Hsi Kai and foreign ministry push for peace due to internal turmoil and liberal rebel activity. Britain may be asked to arbitrate.
Mayor Moore signs more than 5600 district improvement bonds this week and has about 3600 remaining before leaving office. He will hand the office to Mayor-elect Miller on Monday at noon. Miller has not yet outlined plans but is expected to arrive before the charter time to assume duties. An issue remains over a police star to be turned over or returned to police HQ. The old council meets at 11 to clear minor matters and the license and revenue committee convenes at 4 to review saloon licenses.
The Alaska committee of the Seattle chamber plans to advertise Tanana district to 3000 to 4000 men seeking work. Joslyn says nearly 1000 men went to Fairbanks in six weeks and more will be needed after sluicing ends. The chamber will report at Tuesday’s meeting that local business should aid publicity and support prospecting efforts.
New York March 13 The state made a strong showing in Raymond Hitchcock's trial as Helen Von Hagen 16 endured a two hour cross examination with no break in her account of relations with the actor. This afternoon Elsie Voecks and other alleged victims testify.
The will of Mrs. David B. Blaine, who died Monday, leaves 65,000 for religious and charitable work. E. L. Blaine, John L. Blaine, and Mrs. M. Louise White share the rest. Thirty thousand goes to Puget Sound area, with 15,000 for church extension. The remainder supports foreign mission societies and the Freedmen's Aid Bureau.
Judge Morris this morning ordered C. B. McRoy to pay Idanna McRoy $12.50 a month during the divorce trial and $10 per week for child support.
Mrs. George Spencer of the Progressive Thought society urges the unemployed to beautify Seattle. She notes the March 23 rally day of the Seattle Federation of Women's Clubs will focus on city improvement.
In Reno on March 13, Chief of Police Sparks was arrested on a complaint by Capt. Cox of the state forces amid a clash with the new state police. Sparks posted bail and faces accusations of refusing to take charge of prisoners for illegal fishing. Cox vows to press charges and seek Sparks removal.
A court declares a deed from the Burke county treasurer void while Lg Boylen seeks to quiet title to 4 inches of Burke's Second i Boylen. Abby Buck and others are named defendants in a written action regarding the tax dispute and disputed property deed.
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