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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1908
Page
3
Francis can May 18 Heney opened a review of the Ruef case, summarizing the evidence and framing the case for further consideration.
Travel offers from Ore BR and Nav Co for excursions to Salt Lake or Denver with round trip price 72 dollars and 50 cents. Tickets issued through Port Salt Lake or Denver dated May 4 and June 18 with several July dates. Contact United 606 First Ave E for details.
Hoquiam residents join about 500 to view the Atlantic fleet as it sails north toward Seattle. Olympia youth Lawrence, 16, rescues teacher Mies Iffiong from drowning in the bay. Anacortes seeks Carnegie funds for a $10,000 free public library.
The Rev. Matthew Bird Methodist minister died of paralysis at 1 am at his residence 612 N 42nd after a three week illness. A Civil War veteran aged 72, he belonged to John F. Miller Post G A R and served Beattie seven years. Body at Carton’s funeral home. Survived by two sons Milton Hird Wenatchee and Pletcher M Bird and daughter Laure Hird of Scott. Funeral details not announced.
The Monticello steamer departs the Flyer dock at 6 30 a m 9 30 a m 1 30 and 4 p m daily two trips in the morning and two in the afternoon operate from the Navy Yards routes.
Q W Crawford his wife Joe Leater and Gertrude Webster failed to return from a woods outing at Chuckanut Mountain yesterday. Searching parties were out all night as heavy rain fell, they carried only a light lunch and expected to return yesterday afternoon.
A British official says European powers may soon agree to armament limits though Britain will not demand a formal congress. He notes unofficial progress and expects ground to be cleared within a year. Three powers oppose limits: the United States Germany and Japan with conflicting aims on battleship production and naval superiority.
In the superior court Judge A. W. Frater presided as H. C. Littooy faced charges of practicing dentistry without a license. FR. Reynolds, who says he was treated by Littooy on March 24, testified as the morning principal witness.
Funeral services for Mrs Sarah Bgn were conducted at the family residence Sunday at 4 pm with burial at Mount Pleasant cemetery. Martha J Davies died recently and her funeral was today at 2 pm with interment at Lake View cemetery. Mary J Green was laid to rest at Lake View following services at Bonney Watson parlors in the afternoon. Andrew Hill's services are set for Tuesday at 8 pm at Bonney Watson parlors with burial to follow.
Several residents are listed with ages and death dates. David Shanks aged 61, member of Webtininater Presbyterian Church, died May 17. Mrs. Sarah K B Gibson aged 51, Rose Valley chapter No 44 O B &., of Santa Rosa, mother of Thomas H and Elmer Gibson, of Fairbanks Alaska. P Habnon aged 61 died May 16. burial by Bonney Watson in Jeffersonville Ind. Martha J Davies aged 63 died May 16. Andrew Hill aged 40 died May 16. Mary J Green aged 60 died May 16.
Edward C Bennett, son of HF Bennett, drove his father's car through a bridge railing at Fourth Ave and Am Dover St on May 6. He was in critical condition all day, became unconscious this morning, and failed to recognize attendants by late afternoon. Mrs Bennett stayed by his side as doctors feared he would not survive the night.
Thomas White, a self described house cleaner, received 64 days on the chain gang from Police Judge Johan HB Gordon after failing to return $5 change to a woman yesterday. White previously worked as a cleaner in Seattle two years earlier and is accused of posing as a house cleaner to obtain gold coins or bills, then leaving without returning the change. Police say he habitually does not return the change.
Fred Johnson and Allan Jinger Johnneo, long noted as pickpockets, were arrested by Patrolmen Donlan and Hardin in a raid on Kennebec house at Fifthay and Yesterway. Eight others were seized. charges include opium smoking liquor without a license and vagrancy. Johnson listed book agent as occupation. Several opium outfits held as evidence.
Henry Noon, named as defendant in a suit filed last Saturday by HB Harmon, L. T. Harmon, and Jennie Hillaby against Edward Mitchell, George G. Lemons, H. L. Pinney, Henry Noon, and John H. McDowell, asserts he has not deserted. He acts as attorney for the plaintiffs, suing himself to obtain a cree from the court and to place books of the Eamon Harmon Company under a legal board of trustees.
Mies Bertha Vanderbilt of Amsterdam New Jersey assistant librarian at Princeton University was found drowned in the Delaware and Raritan Canal. She had disappeared last Wednesday and authorities believe she fell into the water while crossing a bridge.
Amusements note that Mrs Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch aired life philosophy and legal education themes at the Moore theater last night. Ada Dwyer succeeded Helen Chapman in the name role as the cast included John Weberta as Hiram Stubbins and Lottie Alter as Lovey Mary amid a brief engagement running into Wednesday with a matinee.
The San Francisco Opera company presented The Bohemian Girl at the Grand in opening night. Anna Lichter impressed as a new company member while Frederick Snook filled in for Wallace Brownlow as Count Arnheim. Alice Carle played the gypsy queen and Eugene Wiener sang well in Hearts Were Down and The Fair Land of Poland. The program continues through Friday matinee with The Lady From Laramie and The Princess of Patches to follow, amid weather shelter at Beattle. Additional offerings included Janice Meredith by Pantages and Riley's Reception at the Lyric with George Hird Josephine Turner and The Dunbarre in the cast.
At the Coliseum this afternoon Milo Marrella presents trained cockatoos Effie Pearson Edward McWade the Webb Romalo Troupe and others on the new bill Rae and Hroech perform a fresh act at Pantages in A Woman of Few Words Shortey and Lillian De Witt headline The Lillipation and the Soubrette at Star theatre with Jack and Jill by a 26 performer company Also Luna Park balloons were postponed due to rain while Cave of Mystery and Hall’s lion show headline new concessions Leslie with trained barnyard pets remain free attractions at the park this week.
G L Hemmick admits serving time in Deer Lodge Montana penitentiary after arrest by Patrolman Miles near First Avenue and Prie Street Friday night. He initially denied waiting for a victim but later said he was out to get the coin. Police broadcast his description and photograph to locate his record.
Chicago on May 1 193? organized labor led by the Chicago Federation of Labor officially entered the campaign. Following President Samuel Gompers advice political action long forbidden was hailed as the only path to influence policy and elections by union leaders and members.
Dr Gregor McGregor plans to depart Seattle within a day or two to begin a postgraduate course at Northwestern Dental in Chicago. This move follows his recent work and signals a continued focus on advanced dental training and professional development.
Arthur Vorys predicts war secretary will win on the first ballot per instructions to state delegations. Aberdeen welcomes the Atlantic fleet next Wednesday with 16 live teddy bears for the sailors and officers. Julius C Burrows named temporary National Republican chairman and John R Maller as general secretary. Kellar the magician plans to retire to Southern California. King Manuel seeks to marry a preferred lady from Queen Amelia's household.
The Navy Yard steamer runs with departures at 9:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 4:00 p.m. The schedule lists a route service period throughout the day for workers and visitors.
A druggist reports rheumatism relief through Soap Lake salts, noting notable benefit for patients seeking alternative remedies.
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