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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1908
Page
1
City officials adjourned the old council after approving budget items and receiving resignations. A motion by Councilman Gil expressing full confidence in Mayor Moore and dismissing past charges passed unanimously as the new council prepared to convene.
Incoming Seattle mayor Moore and outgoing Mayor Miller meet after the inauguration banquet. Miller urges a simple, tasteful office while Moore plans a 2 PM conference to discuss executive matters as both officials exchange congratulations with city workers and friends.
In a city hall ceremony, Council members presented the outgoing mayor with a gold candy watch as a token of regard. Mayor Moore thanked the group, spoke of friendships formed, and said he hoped colleagues would stay in touch as he leaves office.
Raymond Hitchcock the comedian was dismissed from custody as the charge against him was dropped. Flora Zabetle testified that threats by Gerry society agents influenced witnesses and that the accusations were trumped up. The case ends with one remaining charge likely to be dismissed and a grand jury probe ordered into alleged coercion.
Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans is relieved from command as the fleet nears San Diego. Physicians report rheumatic gout threatening his health and surgeons urge rest, with President Roosevelt approving retirement to a special car upon arrival in San Francisco.
W E Hogeman a Oakland resident stripped and waded into mud at the estuary foot of Seventh Street to drown himself yesterday afternoon but was stopped. Police and bystanders intervened and saved him from the mud but his motive remains unclear.
A Hong Kong dispatch reports the Tatsu Maru released this afternoon and a Japanese flag raised at her peak. The vessel was saluted by a Japanese gunboat on the Canton river.
A guest at the Newport hotel reports diamonds worth 1000 dollars stolen last Wednesday by a Japanese employee. A John Doe warrant was issued for the suspected thief after Low Cantrine, who rooms in the hotel, told prosecutors the maid tipped the boy 25 cents to clean her room. Police described both the missing gems and the suspect, but neither were found.
Flooding swelled Cedar and Duwamish rivers, inundating farms and homes from Renton to Tukwila. Bridges faced jam risks and debris blockage, with several areas isolated and wary residents fleeing to high ground. Willamette, Cowlitz, and Clearwater rivers also rising, severing rail lines and flooding towns.
Revolt and killings sweep Port Au Prince and Gonaives as General Leconte, new interior minister, orders and carries out mass executions without trials. Foreign ships head to Haiti while residents flee to consulates amid fires and rumors.
The Chinese government formally apologizes to Japan for the Tatsu Maru incident and agrees to the terms of Japan’s March 8 ultimatum. China will take over the Tatsu Maru’s cargo and pay the demurrage as part of the resolution. A Chinese warship is expected to salute Japan when the Japanese flag is raised aboard the vessel.
R. D. Pinneo, long time northwestern freight agent for the Pacific Coast Steamship company, is promoted to assistant general freight agent effective March 20. His expanded territory covers Oregon Washington British Columbia and Alaska. Pinneo previously handled White Pass & Yukon freight and earlier worked with several midwestern railroads.
Admiral Evans commands four battleships to start several days of target practice off the coast. Navy tugs lay ranges and floating targets while crews clear superstructures and prepare to push records past the Pacific dead shots. Over weeks four more ships rotate in as hundreds of thousands of dollars in ammo is expended to test guns and sailors.
Port Orford March 16 Edward Tommie Jerry Coldwell oldest Oregonian reporter died yesterday of paralysis at age 67. He served the paper more than 25 years and was widely known across the northwest. His local topic writing was highly regarded and his humor and sympathy added value to his work.
William Chappell had permits for two apartment houses in the district one block east of the tenderloin presented to the board of public works last Saturday. Building Inspector Place handled them and action by the board was deferred. They will likely go to the new Inspector of Buildings once appointed by Mayor Miller per the charter amendment.
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