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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1908
Page
3
A historic ceremony marked the laying of a cornerstone at the International building as President Roosevelt, delegates, and clergy attended. He lauded Carnegie’s gift, urged Western Hemisphere unity, and noted naval goodwill tours and peace prospects across the Americas.
Daily round trip trips depart Pier 7 for gattle ship sightseeing with ten trips each day onboard boats offering circular routes and views of harbor activity.
The article lauds Elihu Root, the American secretary of state, for a six nation tour through South and Central America and Mexico. Presidents sent congratulations as Root’s mission sought closer ties among Western Hemisphere republics and broader cooperation for mutual welfare. President Castro of Venezuela did not send a message.
A violent tornado swept through parts of the state on May 11 damaging Arnett Viel Cooley Grand Nashville Mutual Richmond and Cestes. Reports indicate loss of life though not confirmed. In an unrelated note Cape Colony faces a deficit of 9.5 million dollars, and the government railway debt pushes the true deficit to about 15.9 million.
Residents in Rainier valley protest a proposed boulevard paving from the city to Rainier Beach arguing it would confiscate property and cost about 750000 overall. They cite low front-foot values and favor sewers water mains and sidewalks first, warning paving would mainly benefit drivers and not residents.
San Francisco May 11. The sixth day of the fleet’s stay saw hundreds of officers and men ashore for sightseeing. Automobiles carried the officers through Chinatown and the Latin quarter while 150 decorated cars led by mounted police toured Market Street to Golden Gate Park and the beach. Admirals Sebree Swineburne Dayton and Sperry plus mayors joined the parade. A Mount Tamalpais excursion for 100 chiefs and warrant officers opened today. The afternoon featured army and navy baseball preliminaries and a boxing tournament planned for tonight.
Funeral services for Charles Javitt were held at Mount Pleasant crematory chapel this afternoon at 8 40. CC HK Goodnough will be privately buried in Lake View cemetery at Beattie Undertaking chapel on Tuesday at 2.KH Ander son services were at Hut terworth Bond chapel this afternoon at 2 and burial followed at Mount Pleasant cemetery.
A local page lists several obituary notices including Colt Gewtneugh age 64 and Sous Peeton Anderson as deceased in this city. Fragments also mention Mawia Francie Hi Adame age 1% and 240% Western av Phe tenty, Butterworth private reception room, and May 10 as a date.
Guy C Stratton faced Judge A W Frater in the superior court charged with manslaughter in the January 26 death of Henrietta Margaret Johnson. Prosecutor George Vanderveer alleged a fast car struck the child. defense notes admitted facts but denies liability as jury selection continued. Deputy prosecutors presented nearly a dozen witnesses.
Rear Admiral Evans passes Ogden Utah en route to Washington and receives a public reception. Acting Governor Tingley heads a local committee as flowers and an address are presented. a crowd gathers at the depot while Evans speaks from his private car.
Joseph Albert Garcia alias Cordova lies at Wayside Emergency hospital after a night of pain with reports of slight improvement. Police report he claimed San Francisco as his home and refused to discuss family. Telegrams from Sadie Helcher of Salt Lake City seek access to him. Authorities suspect Tip Belcher as informer and motive revolves around a $500 reward.
Mamie Haines seeks divorce from Charles M. Haines alleging cruelty after a 1904 marriage dissolved in 1907. He testified a facial scratch was just a friendly scuffle over a ring setting, while onlookers noted the couple’s once affectionate greetings. Mrs Haines and her family attended the Superior Court session before Judge Arthur E. Griffin.
Fred Beel arrived this morning from the end and left in the afternoon for Tacoma where he will prepare for his coming match. Beel says he feels in fine shape and is confident he can defeat the local wrestler when they meet. He will establish training quarters in South Tacoma as a guest of Rollo Branch at the Edison hotel and plans light exercise Tuesday and Wednesday.
William Carnes, an Seattle resident, delivered two copies of The Star to the office. The papers had circled the globe after traveling via London and Australia, returning with Carnes who notes Seattle’s dramatic changes since his first arrival 30 years ago.
Miss Carrie M. Jones and Miss Fiora W. Burns were away when burglars entered through an unlocked window at 1108 Fifth Ave Dresden and stole jewelry and cash. A. H. Willis of 1409 Boren Ave reported his own burglary to police yesterday.
A burglary occurred last Thursday night between 9 and 11 o'clock, resulting in the loss of about $46 worth of jewelry and unset moon stones. Authorities are investigating the incident.
A brief item reports a clash over thistle control with focus on enforcement actions and a local commander involved. The note references a confrontation and the pursuit of measures to limit thistle spread.
The city codifies a rule prohibiting owners or occupiers within Seattle from allowing thistles to grow or blossom on or in front of any premises under their control. The ordinance, numbered 16 210, aims to curb unwanted weed growth in occupied and unoccupied properties within the corporate limits.
Acting Chief Irving Ward announces enforcement of Seattle ordinances punishing thistles allowed to grow or blossom. Penalty is a 100 dollar fine or 20 days in city jail. The notice urges residents to remove weeds and warns that enforcement will be strict this year.
A temporary wage schedule was set yesterday with no strike planned until after June 1. Engineers beer bottlers firemen drivers and laborers receive raises averaging 1 to 2 dollars a week, effective May 1 for these groups.
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