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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1908
Page
1
A grim report describes an Italian man found dead in the street, a bullet wound through his heart. The clipped text then delves into wartime rhetoric about Japan, the Pacific threat, and warnings by Congressman Hobson on naval strength and potential attacks along the Atlantic and Pacific coasts.
Vessels from Seattle sail in single file past the bay as the West Virginia leads the fleet toward San Francisco. Admirals Dayton and Bebree command divisions, with ships bound for a national parade reviewed by Secretary Metcalf. Citizens bid farewell as the ships pass the harbor.
Workers at Seaiite Brewing Malting Company walk out after a yearlong contract expired and no wage offer. George Town plant employees join a nationwide holiday plan causing a brewing operations halt. The company seeks higher wages, proposing a jump from 21 to 36 per week.
A confusing crude report outlines an elderly man in a personal crisis who died at dawn after an apparent attempt to end his life. The text mentions drug use and a weighted, chaotic scene with references to a theft and a child nearby, creating a troubling but unclear sequence of events.
May wheat rose 5 cents during a heated Chicago session with May futures reaching 1.04 and closing at 1.62 while July and September options weakened. In Pittsburgh, train robbers overpowered the New York and St Louis express messenger, seizing over 20000 dollars and fleeing after stopping near Walkers Station. detectives and hounds sweep the area.
New York stocks opened strong and stayed firm with aggressive inside support on every pullback. Marri man issues Southern Pacific and Union Pacific rose about 2 percent after March earnings showed solid performance, while St. Paul climbed three points and many issues added one or two points.
Robbers entered the Union MII and Fixture Co shop on Sixth avenue and Pine street by sawing through the floor and stole a small cartload of chisels bite and carpenter tools. The ransacked place yielded only selected tools. J G Carmichael reported the robbery to police. A second shop at 1408 First avenue lost a carpetbag full from J C Glass's kit stored there.
Ad vices from Torreon report that the northbound Mexican railroad passenger train found a Wells Fargo package containing 73000 dollars missing from the express car. No clue to the robbery and no arrests have been made.
Bank clearings in Seattle reached 1 075 916 62 with balances at 130 436 39. Portland reported clearings totaling 632 293 4 278 and balances of 805 747 101 514.
Robert W. Millar a Seattle electrician died in Tacoma Tuesday. The crowd filled the Tonney Watson chapel as the bride Norma Millar escorted by her mother arrived in deep mourning. Expressions of sympathy poured in for the couple who wed just hours before his death.
After B F Yoakum spoke to a St Louis traffic club, business leaders from New York Chicago and other cities join a campaign to restore confidence and revive the economy. W D Simmons of Simmons Hardware argues predatory legislation harms corporate interests and that the national outlook is bright once confidence returns.
A. Packard, superintendent of construction for the federal building and post office in Chicago, has been assigned to Seattle to fill the vacancy created by FO Ww Greet. The mayor assures smooth transition as Packard arrives from the coast and begins his duties as head of the municipal department.
Fire at the Seattle Rendering Works plant caused about 8500 in damage yesterday afternoon. Firemen, aided by a high tide, used large salt water jets to battle the blaze. A spark likely started the fire, which spread to the rant.
Yoshimura editor of the Asahi Shis Hun receives a $600 bond after a county hearing.
A Star editor quotes a young woman praising the Merry Widow hat while warning of its social use on travelers. The piece describes the hat as a conversation starter that could lure men into compromising situations and labels the wearer as dangerous, noting the fashion’s bold appeal.
James J. Millon a 28 year old horseman was arrested by Patrolman Hube on a charge of passing worthless checks. Two checks drawn on the People's Savings Bank were cashed by a downtown cafe and kept as evidence. Millon has prior jail time here on a petty charge.
Under the guidance of the Kolebia of Pythies the funeral for Voets will be held tomorrow at 2 o'clock from Picet Presbyterian church. Interment will follow at Latimview cemetery. Also noted are services for Mrs. Mehei Shima who died by suicide yesterday. her funeral was held this morning at Hanney-Watson channel with burial at Lake View.
The Atlantic fleet arrived earlier than expected and anchored between China Point and Seaside after entering Monterey Bay. Rear Admiral Thomas was welcomed aboard the Connecticut, with Col. Maus and local officials paying respects. The Del Monte hotel prepares for a Sunday army navy ball with flags and receptions for officers.
Officials estimate 300000 visitors will view the fleet in San Francisco. Total spending around 2100000 includes 300000 for railroad fares and 10000000 for rooms meals and incidentals.
The woos tornado boat flotilla arrived in San Dingo on Tuesday morning at 6:30 after finishing barge practice at Magdalena Bay.
The Cambridge Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Cambridge announced it will re insure its outstanding business after losses from the Chelsea fire. Reinsurance is with the Royal Insurance Company of England. About 17 million dollars of business mainly high risk in Maine New Hampshire Vermont and Rhode Island will be affected. Non Chelsea claims are expected to be paid in the fall.
Special Deputy Sheriff C. B. Peyton and allies raided the Georgetown row of cottages at 7 a.m. arresting five men and one woman connected to a band of French nationals living off country women. The occupants were taken to the county jail as hundreds watched the daylight operation.
Samuel A. Bunn, 27 son of C. W. Bunn counsel for the Northern Pacific, faces a new complaint after a Seattle National Bank check for 25 dollars to Martin F. Hart could not be collected. Bunn, said to have recently come from Spokane, is again at large after spending a night in county jail for passing bad checks. The case is handled by the prosecuting attorney.
Mrs. Clark reports husband G. D. Clark, a machinist of 907 22nd Ave, vanished from their home Wednesday night after taking all but 25 cents from the house. Police investigate missing person case with unknown whereabouts.
Fragmentary notes indicate remodeling work for the Beattle Theatre Building with preparations extending over a period. The text mentions widening of a third and activities around weekends, but exact details are unclear from the OCR.
Ales Pentages, owner of the Ele and Santeges theatres, returned from a month in the East and said ground would be broken for a new theatre binary within a few days, signaling a major expansion.
In Weybura Ill, Senator Heybete withdrew after a frail appearance addressing the forestry bureau. The failure of his voice and illness led aides to steer him from the chamber as he attempted to address physician orders and retire from politics.
Italian laborer believed to be Vincenzo Carlino's son was found with a bullet hole in the heart on 23rd Ave and Massachusetts. Clothing torn and a knife near the body suggest robbery or a street brawl. Police consider theories of highwaymen or an open knife incident, with no valuables recovered. The body was found at 12:45 am by Ed Hawkins and is at Bouney-Watson. coroner’s autopsy noted a 32 caliber bullet wound and elbow wound.
Police Captain W. Laubacher will travel to Alma Kansas to pursue Frank Hart alias Morgan who escaped from King county jail during Tom Blanck’s bold jail break on the night of March 17 1895.
Miss Alice Fee reported a break in at the Alaskan hotel on Virginia Street during Halloween night. A thief entered rooms, stole cash and a purse, damaged a pen set, and fled. police investigate. A separate civil action was begun in Justice Johan B. Carrolls court by a telecommunication specialist against James Austin, date set for May 14.
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