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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1908
Page
8
The conference of governors called by the president ends with a pledge to form a permanent organization among the 46 states. The event, presided by the president, emphasized lasting cooperation and a strong, unified executive group despite the agenda’s changes.
Remarks emphasized regulating great corporations to ensure popular sovereignty. The declaration drew strong approval, while debates over twilight authority between state and federal governments continued. Gov Mead of Washington departed after a long session.
Five children will share equally in the estate of Mrs. Mary A. Gaffney after a decree of distribution in Superior Court by Judge George E. Morris. The Seattle matriarch’s property is valued at 314103.19, reflecting gains from real estate. Children named are Clara M. Clayton Seattle Josephine L. Struve San Francisco George W. Livingstone Seattle Edwin P. Gaffney Seattle Willetta H. Hendrick San Francisco.
A garbled OCR notes a city initiative guiding to the Exposition grounds near two city parks and a university campus. It mentions a bond and commissions involvement with stalled details and unclear dates.
The infant’s body was found Thursday night by two girls near Atlantic and Seattle Boulevard. Coroner FL M Carroll held an autopsy, water in lungs indicates breathing after entry. Skull fractures suggest blunt force. Investigations continue into the infant death.
Daily service runs ten round trips from Pier Two to view battleships. Fares are eight cents per round trip.
A fragmented catalog-style notice lists pricing and sizes for steel squares, galvanised and plated items, copper fittings, and framing hardware. It mentions discounts, investment returns, and inducements to patronage, with numerous measurements and unit prices seemingly offered for wholesale purchase.
Mina Llewellyn daughter of a Kansas governor begins completing a novel started by her sister Mia Jessie Llewellyn Call committed suicide believing murder a duty The work centers on the governor’s political life and a love story involving Mrs Call and the governor’s secretary who married and later divorced two years ago
Gen Lawton Circle Ladien of the G A R hosted a dance at Junction hall Mallard last evening. A pleasant time was enjoyed by all with music and camaraderie.
The Burke Motel on Firet Ave near Pike will be fully equipped and ready for business Tuesday. Proprietors Kee in Beattie J P Hurke and M Silverman are experienced hotel men with ties to San Francisco and New York. The 72-room hotel costs about 25000 to fit out, offers rates from 1 per day, and promises no price hikes during the fleet visit with views of the Sound and parade from upper floors.
Local Norwegians plan a two site celebration for Independence Day with events at Volunteer Park and Dreamland rink. The main program will be at the rink in the evening featuring the Sons of Norway Daughters Valkyrien Norden Singing Society Norwoaiat Norse club Muttering bands and youth groups representing the Norwegian Turner Society of Seattle and other local organizations.
Wives of foreign diplomats were received by the dowager empress at the Summer Palace in Peking. The empress appeared aged since the previous audience a year earlier.
The Navy Department may display a submarine torpedo boat at Lake Union during the exposition. Representative Cushman urged the request, and officials promised to do what is possible. The Orcetec club elected officers including Mra F. 8 Harry as president and Mra Will H Parry as vice president.
Howe Idaho May 16 the Kubo interests take over the Wood river irrigation project adjoining the Twin Falls north side project and will push the work. The Wood river tract includes more than 0,000 acres and raises total land set aside under the Twin Falls projects to 606,000 acres. Carson Nev May 16 the state's complaint for a receiver for the State Bank and Trust Co was heard today. The defense was given until Monday to reply. President Rickey willing to come forward with his share of the money. secretary to open the bank of the company, but others are holding off.
The Monticello steamer departs from Flyer dock at 6:30, 9:30, 1:30, and 4 p.m. for U. S. Navy Yard routes.
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