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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1908
Page
5
A historical note mentions Young as an ex army man who served in the Philippine campaign and took advantage of an opportunity.
Peter Henning, contractor for 20 miles of government road near Haynes Mission Alaska, seeks men to work with him. The contract totals 70 400 dollars and Henning has opened temporary offices in the Metropole building Second Ave and Yesler Way in Seattle.
News from Washington state reports sixteen inmates escaping the reform school at Centralia since April 7. Other items note local church activities, incorporations, and political developments across various counties. The Wapato irrigation project expansion and the state railroad commission's upcoming grain-rate review are also mentioned.
Walter Wellman reports Roosevelt is no longer annoyed by third term talk and believes renomination danger is over. He would not influence the vice presidential selection and opposes Hughes as a party man and strength to the organization.
Paris May 8 General Advocate Maltre argued in the McKee divorce trial that Hart McKee Pittsburg millionaire and his wife, a former Southern beauty, are both pampered darlings of fortune. He suggested reconciliation may be impossible and that a divorce granting equal rights may be the only solution. verdict due May 14.
The Lincoln high team defeated Ellensburg on the rival campus. Milestones include schedule notes for Monticello steamers departing Flyer dock at 6 30 and 9 30 am, 1 30 and 4 pm. The Navy Yard route details accompany the listing.
Yesterday the Eastern Washington high school boys lost 1 to 0 due to poor infield work and errors. This afternoon Washington high school meets Hlonsburg on the varsity grounds for another contest.
Capt Lewie Hyland of Boston is profiled as a veteran sea captain visiting the city with his wife. He began command at 23 on the schooner Clara from Boston and spent 44 years at sea commanding 18 vessels, never losing a man. He led the John M. Price in the Army of the Potomac supply run, and at 77 boasts of not tiring. His son has likewise sailed worldwide.
Centralia reports Victor Koski, a logger near Willapa, cut his throat with a razor following two weeks of heavy drinking. He leaves a wife and three children, the youngest two weeks old. The widow is hospitalized in Raymond, and the family is destitute.
Ten daily round trips operate from Pier 2 for a 60 cent round trip fare.
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