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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1908
Page
3
Unclear text describes three graders and negotiations about closing poolrooms at The Meadows and Summer Hall. Officials cite peace relations and threats to halt operations, with references to Martshal Johnson and a salary cut to $1 a month amid the disputed measures.
A lawsuit filed in the superior court before Judge Boyd accuses Le Laundry of damages after an incident described as a crash and mangling. The filing outlines claims for damages and seeks relief in the court.
Fragmentary note describes ships at Pier 2 Teu with daily for round trip service. Limited readable details. no clear dates or full names present.
Mary A. Purcell was granted a default judgment for 607.20 by Judge Hoyd J. Tailman in the superior court against Patrick F. Purcell. She alleged she married him in Boston while he was already married, and later sought divorce data and claimed her husband took jewelry, a bankbook, and other funds.
L. C. Dolley, twice indicted but acquitted, is charged again in Oregon with obtaining money by false pretenses over land grant schemes tied to railroad grant provisions. Prosecutors allege he promised patent openings for settlement and induced Dr E G to pay $50 for a land claim pen. Dolley was arrested at his Oriental Building office and released on bail.
Linemen and troublemen in the city lighting department have filed a petition with the city clerk asking for higher salaries. They note that comparable private sector jobs pay considerably more than city positions.
A fresh collection of indie sweater coats debuts at Piper and Taft offering cozy knits in varied tones. Shoppers can expect lightweight styles with classic silhouettes and limited runs.
In San Francisco and statewide, voters head to polls for state and national convention delegates. Four parties field delegates Republican Democrat Prohibition Independence League while Union Labor and Socialist parties boycott. Lincoln Roosevelt League and Herrin Southern Pacific rivalry dominates coverage. Strong turnout expected in districts where the Lincoln Roosevelt group is strongest.
Charlie Ross three years old son of Mr and Mrs Alexander Hoss of 1914 Fifth Ward rode in a police auto after wandering from home and being found near the San Juan Fish company dock at Clay street. Patrolman Rooney escorted him to police headquarters where the boy cried for the police auto and chocolate creams.
Johan W. Roberts suggests a contractor bonus to complete the water pipeline before the summer opening of the fair. The communication to the Chamber of Commerce argues that a financial incentive will speed up work due to jetty water shortages in the coming months.
The Bon Marche celebrates its one year anniversary after EL Nordhoff started the business in 1990 with $1 260 capitalization on the city outskirts near First Ave and Cedars. The firm now occupies a large building with 12 acres of floor space.
Police in Portland announce Edward H. Martin, alleged to be complicit in pawnbroker Nathan Wolff’s murder, was arrested near Mr Hoyle’s house after investigators traced a blood stained shirt with a laundry mark to him. Martin, a former city engineer’s office employee, had been missing and believed in Puget Sound cities.
Miss May Foster admitted intoxication in police court after a lace tying incident near University Street. A tall blond man she left a nearby tavern with vanished into the crowd as Patrolman French arrested both Foster and Mr. ORear. Judge Gordon remanded ORear for a week and Foster remained in her cell for another day.
San Francisco welcomes a vast Pacific coast crowd as the fleet nears. Hotels fill, trains and steamboats bring thousands, and bay patrols are set to ensure safety. The California club plans a ball for 2000 sailors and 600 from the German fleet, with 5000 girls dancing announcements. Banks and offices suspend business for the arrival.
About 10 000 unemployed men in Washington state, per reports by the executive board of the Washington State Federation of Labor. The board met in Tacoma last Sunday to conduct a special investigation into the labor market conditions.
The plague rat No 11 was captured yesterday in the Western ay district and turned over to Dr. F. Bourns who leads the plague crusade and is in charge of handling infected rodents.
The Beattie Ministerial Association asked Mayor Miller to close the restricted district during the Atlantic fleet’s port visit, but the mayor said he would not decide now. Officials fear closing saloons could provoke protests, while authorities plan to deter crooks with extra officers from San Francisco and Portland. Local police will be augmented to oversee the fleet stay.
Mrs Natalie J Winter testified that her husband left claiming too many children. The Winter family, 1x children with the youngest toddler, faced court in Jodae Fraters as they argued support and division of earnings. Special Officer Vaupel described the family in great want with neighbors sometimes supplying food.
Chamber of Commerce committee reports it has cable communication with Abe Spring secretary of the Tanana Mine Owners Association noting 1000 additional men could be employed in Fairbanks within 16 days. Open cut work starting June 1 and June 10 will boost demand. The association guarantees workers five dollars per day and board for ten hours.
Spokane, May 5. The honey of Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Knight, as Hornsby, started in Portland and ended in jail here. They were arrested for formation from Vancouver, B C, as the wife stole four checks totaling 190 dollars. They bought tickets to Knight’s Georgia home but were intercepted. Knight attempted to shield his wife but confessed. They married four months ago in Portland.
Miss Mary Barrell will represent Washington High School in the inter scholastic oratorical contest held May 16 alongside the Western Washington interscholastic track meet.
In Reno area reports one man William Dempsey died by his own hand in his shack An Tone Lasserne son of a Palisades notable suicided by shooting Hutchison Stevens a prospector was found dead with a bullet wound in the hills authorities note a string of self inflicted deaths in the region in a grim trend as of May 5.
An urgent scene unfolds as Dr. D Wamtin, head surgeon at Providence hospital, rushes in an emergency auto at 9 o clock and plows into Company A NC drill at Broadway and 26th. Three soldiers, Herat AIl Jones S H Hansen and FE Davis, are injured and taken to Providence hospital where doctors expect recovery.
A blaze started by a kitchen chimney completely consumed the Mentone restaurant on Geary street and all one story wooden structures in a Market to Geary and Kearny to Grant avenue block. An employee of Union Transfer Company was overcome by smoke and admitted to the hospital in serious condition.
The Kitsap county Republican convention elected 13 delegates and 1% alternates to the state convention at Spokane, endorsed Roosevelt and Taft preferences, praised State Auditor Clausen and Senator Condon, urged naval defense on Puget Sound, and supported the Washington veterans home. A separate court martial reduced Paymaster A Brown’s grade by 13 numbers and public reprimand. Commander Rogers to Milwaukee. Commander Gove to lighthouse service supervision. Rogers to arrive soon.
In Alameda Georgia on Central Ave a mother Mrs. Dunlevy and her son Joseph died within minutes of each other in their home. Mrs. Dunlevy long suffered heart disease and invalid status. the son was Grasping for a mutual end, they reportedly wished to die together and the prayer was granted.
A five inch shell relic from the Civil War exploded in Armory hall Riverside Cal injuring three people and damaging the wall end ceiling of the building after a supper.
Guests at a National Guard event described by a company member saw laughter fade when a shell exploded near the grate. The report notes a surprising, unintended blast as the scene shifted from casual talk to concern.
David Oly died after the Fraser River ferry near Lytton, British Columbia, capsized while carrying a load of hay. The swift current sank the craft and threw him into the water last Tuesday morning.
In Tacoma on May 6 the will of the late Etta Boucher restricts her husband Arthur J. Boucher from remarrying or he may lose equipment valued at 25000 to their two sons Joseph Clinton and Vangin Heveh er. If he remains unmarried, the real estate and securities stay with him. Vendors Piper & Taft advertise ladies' khaki salts at 1624 Spring.
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