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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1908
Page
3
A first person recollection details a perilous frontier trek to Port Kearney with a wagon train under Col Albert Sydney Johnson. The narrator recalls fighting two Indian bands near a creek, the death of his father, and earning recognition from Frank McCarthy in Fort Kearney.
In Fremont Nebraska on May 2 a dog owned by A E Caney was caught by a large trout and pulled into the river where it drowned. A neighbor’s dove reportedly carried away a child during a mumps case, and a farmer near Golo tailed a fish that dragged a boy toward a creek. Daisy McKerman in Sprague caught a perch as a fish hawk attacked the same water, while a San Diego chauffeur reported a rambardear mishap blamed on a honeybee in the radiator attracting a swarm.
Partial text describes half ornamental nickel plated backs in different styles and mentions prices and a line item about Medford. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR, but indicates a catalog or advertisement for metal backs and finishes with miscellaneous figures. The readable names include Myles and Gale in association with a price noted as 492.
In Jackson Hole Wyoming on May 2 a report notes rumors of a surviving duckbill dinosaur on the Painted Boulder range. Tracks found in nearby hills lead to a cave where an expedition discovered four green eggs the size of a loaf. The cavern seems vast with a continuing hissing sound deterring further exploration.
Franklin Wash May 2 Special J C Johnson a poultry fancier displays an egg laid by his Raff Cochin Henry with a Taft profile. The egg will be sent to President Roosevelt. It is the hen’s second egg of this kind, the first featuring Piryan. Johnson is described as a politician.
In Trinidad Colorado on May 2 a man named William Brown, aged unspecified, showcases a hoop snake trained to pull his toy wagon as the snake coils itself in the performance described in the report.
A fragment describes a wagon driven by a rider named Willie running smoothly around them. The text notes a thin wheel hub and a guiding rune as Willie holds his seat. The outfit can travel at a steady four miles per hour without difficulty.
In Blockton California on May 2 An Costa Alvados discovers a hollow honey tree filled by wild bees. He retrieves a small sack of gold about 500 dollars from the tree and suspects robbers hid it there years ago. Meanwhile in Minnesota on May 2 the Meyers family rejoices as a gopher drags up a missing wedding ring from under the back porch and is drowned.
ST PAUL Minn May 2 Special J C Bowen on a neighboring farm to the asbestos factory made a odd discovery. His chickens were allowed to scratch in the factory refuse dump and today Howen fried several in a skillet but found they could not be fried.
Texas Senator Culbertson issued a statement denying any bid for the Democratic presidential nomination. He said rumors linking him to Bryan’s potential support are unfounded and that Texas delegates will likely back Bryan at the Denver convention.
Morning services will be held in Prospect Congregational church tomorrow for the first time. Rev. Robert Storrs Osgood of Belle Plaine Iowa, the new pastor, will occupy the pulpit. Previously services were held in the evenings by Rev. C KR Gale, congregational city missionary.
City authorities plan to file suit to collect unpaid water charges totaling about $6,000. The finance committee instructed the corporation counsel to prepare any necessary actions, noting that owners may owe principal plus costs, raising the total above the original bills.
A white dimity gown features large appliqué in delicate petunia color. It has white batiste bands and an underblouse made of delicate lace, forming a simple, light ensemble.
Four bodies were recovered in the rubble of the Chicago Reduction plant after an explosion of naptha last night. Officials fear at least five more workers are missing or seriously injured as rescue teams comb the ruins.
A group of young men built a 45 by 12 by 7 foot craft months ago while employed by Moran company and plan to sail down the coast to San Pedro and then to Mindula with a large supply of provisions. Command will be a retired officer from the schooner Jeante.
Judge A W Frater overruled a demurrer in the case against A Z Erickson and others. The milk price conspiracy charge arises as defendants claim right to set prices despite near identical charges by other dealers. The defendants named include Erickson, Stray, JC Buream, Alex Murray, F O Kal bers, A W Lundberg, and C Johnson.
President Roosevelt today received a cable from the Mikado replying to sympathy expressions for the Mateushima disaster. The message says the great sympathy deeply touches him and he extends sincere regards to the American people.
Napels May 2 The French authorities grow angry as Prince Helle de Sagan ignores summons to Paris as a witness in Count Ben de Castel forged letters case. Peremptory notifications are issued but he remains outside French territory. If he returns trouble may await for contempt of court.
Judge Morrie issues a writ directing Adolph Behrens and M Gormley, county treasurer, to issue a warrant for six thousand six hundred dollars to Baton. The warrant relates to satisfaction of an estate claim under a county contract.
Olympia May 2 State Treasurer George G Milleh awak redeemed 160000 of outstanding general fund bonds lowering total debt to 1200000. The reduction marks a 10 percent drop since the current administration began.
Cleveland faces a potential street car strike as May or Johnson calls a meeting with union leaders. Car men demand free off duty transport and a 2 cent hourly wage rise, with 95 percent voting in favor of striking. A conference between the mayor and company president aims to submit differences to arbitration.
Judge Mitchell Gilliam yesterday dismissed the case of Mabel Obanion against Seattle Electric Co and Pacific Hospital for lack of evidence that poison was given to Mrs Mary Obanion after a May 13 collision. It is believed a damage suit may be filed later against Seattle Electric Co.
Miss Ragnhild Ronning sues Oscar Ryan in superior court for 5000 dollars claiming waste of affections and disappointment in marriage plans. She alleges Ryan agreed to marry on August 18 1907 and on December 4 and 18 and other times but fixed no wedding date.
Boats depart Pier 2 for battleship tours with ten daily round trips priced at 50 cents per round trip.
Two men identified as Frank Burns and Steve Ramaey were arrested in Vancouver Washington after passing more than 400 in one dollar counterfeit coins during a two day stay in the city. United States Secret Service Agent Thomas Foster reported the arrest.
Secretary of War Taft and party sailed for Panama aboard the naval transport Prairie. The group expects to reach Panama by the morning of May 6.
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