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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1908
Page
3
The council met to address a financial shortfall in the General Fund possibly reaching fifty thousand dollars. Discussion focused on delaying or rerouting funds, with proposals to divert monies to committees rather than immediate ordinances, amid reluctance and secrecy.
Bayen Drig was struck near Becoet Avenue in an apparent collision. Authorities at the scene investigated the incident and advised caution for motorists in the area.
City officials warn a nearly 250000 book shortage in the general fund will force postponement of major improvements and the municipal garbage program. The stable site sale proceeds were spent and health department costs rose unexpectedly, prompting a cautious budget review.
Commissioner of Health Crichton and State Labor Commissioner Hubbard conducted inspections of local sweating houses and bakeries to address conditions alleged to violate health and labor laws.
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney John H. Perry filed a complaint against John Dee Palmer of Rex Dental Co 561-6 Johnstone Building alleging treatment of F A Reynolds at 1010 Wenday without a license. Tomorrow is set for action.
Polk county Oregon coroner seeks to clear up the death of Misa Jillian Wyman of Independence after she died at Point Defiance pavilion in Tacoma on April 23. Bruises around the throat and a heavy brow imprint suggest a desperate struggle before death. The body was found half on a floor sofa and half on a sofa with six workers present earlier in the dining room. Coroner Chapman asks Tacoma authorities to examine all six individuals connected to the case.
The Manufacturers association of Seattle will hold its regular monthly meeting Saturday evening at the Washington Hotel. The A. Y. P building committee will report and the annual meeting of the Manufacturers’ Association of Washington will occur concurrently. Dinner will be served at 6:30.
Daily rounds of ten battleship trips operate from Pier 2, inviting visitors to see ships up close. The program runs each day with rotating crews guiding tours and answering questions about the vessels.
Hughes turf classic sees August Belmont’s Norman Heath win the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket England. King Howard’s Perrier, the favorite, fails to place as 17 entries race with betting at 96 to 1 against the American victor.
Seattle released a new city directory listing 110,585 names and an estimated population of 276,462. It includes a street and avenue guide and a Movers list with updated addresses, noting counts of common surnames like Smiths and Joneses and small numbers of others.
Mayor Tom L. Johnson of Cleveland led supporters to win the endorsement of the Democratic state convention. W J Bryan coordinated efforts to quell opposition as the platform focused on state issues.
United Press reports a new four mile railroad in Reiming California to connect Goose Lake on the Oregon California line with Gerem in the county on the Southern Pacific main line. The Goose Lake and Southern Railroad Company is capitalized at 12000 dollars and lists founders from Southern Pacific fields.
HM Herrin & Co offers 110 shares of Sound Weed Products stock for sale at a stated price per share.
An elderly patient received a free geld plate under a proposal to replace missing teeth with the ALVEOLAR METHOD. The new teeth are described as firm and satisfactory, with claims of painless, permanent results and a strong advertising boost for the dentist.
A fire at 2426 Mission Street in Frisco damaged stores across two blocks and injured a thief while Police Officer G P Ewing slowed the blaze. He alerted residents, evacuated four apartment blocks, and prevented greater loss with swift actions despite a chaotic dawn blaze.
In Glencoe and Peoria Street districts a wealthy jeweler’s wife led a double life as Leone Garrity the resort proprietor. Belle Winters, a 16 year old, exposed Leona Garrity and Mrs Schlotter as the same person, revealing a life of white slavery schemes before a final sentence.
In SNOHOMISH on May 6 W T Ford a bridge worker shot fellow employee George McAuley during a drinking dispute. Ford then killed himself by turning the gun on his head after reloading in Devery's store. McAuley was wounded and sought shelter as Ford fired six times.
In Olympia a fatal shooting unfolds as Devery fires on McAuley, striking him near the heart while a second bullet ends Ford's life after he shoots himself. McAuley is hospitalized and not expected to live. The account mentions Hon. H. St. Morgan’s grandson in connection to the case.
In Tacoma on May 6, Hue Ledren a family man with a wife and two children was instantly killed at the Young Johnson shingle mill in Kapowsin. While he worked as an engineer dressing the main belt his clothing caught in the machinery. He was seen by coworkers as the machine seized him and he was mangled and drawn into the belts.
Everett reports laborer Milane Thompson found dead in his bed this morning. Deputy coroner cites heart disease, noting he appeared healthy when last seen though intoxicated. Empty beer bottles suggest he drank seeking solitude prior to death.
Joseph Arnold a 42 year old cook formerly owner of the Tivoli restaurant and currently employed at 222 James Street killed himself with carbolic acid at his 406 Broadway home yesterday afternoon. He left a widow and three children. His son Waller alerted friends and the Undertaking Company after Arnold told him he might not live through the day. The deceased was a member of Camp 06 Woodmen of the World Bons of Hermann and the Ancient Order of United Workmen. His body is in the Seattle Undertaking Company morgue.
Our specialists provide careful attention for children's eye health. If you suspect any trouble in your child, bring them in for a consultation at Sehu Chard Optical Co in 1267 Becond Ave.
A large crowd attended a bench show at Dreamland rink where hundreds of dogs howled and volume overwhelmed the Chicago Symphony’s past records. Judges began at 1 pm as fanciers explained excitement from arrivals including dogs from San Francisco.
James Irving, a janitor at the St. Auburn apartments, fell from the third story while washing windows on Ninth Avenue and Sevene Street late yesterday. He died at Providence hospital the same night from a fractured skull and internal injuries. Irving, about 40, had worked at the building for months. no relatives in the city were known. The body was sent to Seattle Undertaking Company morgue.
Mrs. Grover Cleveland announced that her husband’s health is gradually improving and on the road to full recovery. She noted the duration of their stay in Lakewood remains undecided and added that tomorrow is the day.
Bellingham May 6 For the third time since his arrest on charge of forgery O C Mathis former cashier of the defunct Ex change bank of Blaine is a prisoner at the county jail One of his bondmen who had assumed one third of the 3000 to secure Mathis liberty withdrew his name and Mathis was lodged in the county jail
J and Peoples, the citys only lice officer in Seattle, was dismissed from the force last night by Acting Chief Irving Ward on charges by Sergeant L J Stuart. Peoples is accused of conduct unbecoming an officer and neglect of duty. He denies the charges and will seek investigation by the civil service commission. Stuart alleges Peoples hired a room at Interbay on his beat and spent time with a white woman last Monday.
Seven Washington State College students were fined and severely reprimanded by Judge Wenham for attempting to stone City Marshal Holt during an arrest. The incident occurred while a student crowd celebrated a local athletic event, driving Holt from the street with cobbles. Fines may threaten expulsion.
The estate of the late State Senator Aaron Van de Vanter is appraised at 900 542.82 dollars and left to his widow Martha Van de Vanter who later wed Patrick F. Purcell. Judge Bord J. Tallmen set aside a judgment against Purcell in favor of Mary A. Purcell and ordered the case reopened.
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