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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1908
Page
1
Who Pays for the Wrecks Protective on Street Car Lines
R Francis writes to The Star urging responsibility for wrecks protection on street car lines. He questions who should bear costs and suggests the railroad or public authorities cover the expenses.
Hudson Street patrons face cost over wrecks and repairs
A Seattle correspondent questions the city’s handling of street railway expenses. He argues four major wrecks including Fort Lawton and Madison wrecks total over 200000, costs borne by riders, and criticizes the Electric company for profit motives while neglecting safety and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. E. Co
Fort Lawton
Spokane
Madison
Thomson
Municipal Street Railway
Port Lawton
Reatile
Webster
Tragic Ocean Beach Crash Kills 11 Year Old Hertha Ruys
In San Francisco a revelry ending with a drunken chauffeur crashing the car over a beach embankment leaves Hertha Ruys dead and Mervin severely injured. The other occupants, with fictitious names, are treated. Mervin may be Paul Kemmerer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Hertha Ruys
Mervin
Miss Rays
Anita Brown
H.C. Whe Jams
Ruys
Take In Resorte
Ocean Beach
Democrats on Local Option in Spokane Convention
The Spokane state Democratic convention adopted a local option plank calling for a constitutional amendment to ban the sale and manufacture of intoxicating liquors. A double delegation with half-votes was chosen for the Denver convention, and Kryan was named as the preferred vote. The body endorsed W. H. Denphy for national committeeman and nominated George Pedavede for central committee chair. Delegates-at-large and congressional district selections with partial votes followed, listing numerous county representatives and electors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Spokane
Hight
Denver
Kryan
Natonal
W. H. Denphy
Walla Walla County
Central Committee
George P Peda Ve
Pierce County
J. M. McKernan
Garfield County
Eba Piteheary
Clallam
Wilmon Tucker
King
Thomas M. Vance
Thurston
George FP. Richardson
Kenton
John L. Lakes
W. M. Pemberton
Whatcom County
Daniel Currie
W W. Black
Snohomish
Tal F
Police plan tight security for Seattle fleet visit
Acting Chief Irving Ward outlines measures for naval parade week including 60 officers at the New Washington hotel reception, street blocks, and Woodland Park barbecue. Extra patrols will guard residences. special trains and steamers will bring crowds. grandstand for 15 000 ensured with high load capacity. bank holiday declared for Tuesday parade day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Irving Ward
Sound
New Washington Hotel
Washington Hotel
Claude G. Bannick
Second Av
Woodland Park
F. W. Grant
John F. Miller
Chamber of Commerce
Seattle Clearing House Association
Roosevelts Pacific Coast Navy Policy Outlined
President advocates strong Pacific coast defense with ships yards and coasts protected by a two-ocean fleet. He urges four battleships this year and funding for ten more across a decade, tying party policy to national security goals and Western delegations. Frank Gotch challenges Dr Roller Murphy for the world title, with negotiation for a Seattle match in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Great Northern
Krupp
Nate
Wenatchee
United Press
Absttington
Pacific Coast
Theodore Roosevelt
West
Pacific
Atlantic
California
Oregon
Washington
Union
Maine
New York
Congress
United States
Oer
Far West
Roosevelt
Taft
Senate
House
White House
Roller
Gotch
Goteh
Seattle
Battleships Move North in Line as Fog Lifts
The Atlantic fleet, anchored off Georgia, fights heavy seas and fog on a morning voyage. Beacons blaze along shore as ships press inshore for safety, while citizens gather to watch from hillsides and ports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Mareeland
Cat
Puget Sound
San Francisco
Seattle
Robber Breaks In As Man Sleepwalks Through Theft
While 8 Brown slept in room 18 at 626 Weller Street Indiana hotel shortly after 1 AM a burglar forced entry and stole a wolf skin robe a gold watch a Colt revolver 45 caliber a black unit of clothes a black overcoat two razors and small articles Brown suspects a teamster described to police
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Indiana Hotel
Weller At
McComas Trial Opens in Los Angeles Murder Case
W P McComas a noted mining man and clubman faces murder charges in the killing of Mrs Charlotte J Noyes in her apartments on the night of February 28. The shooting occurred with no witnesses present and the case began in Los Angeles today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
W. P. McComas
Charlotte J. Noyes
McComas
Mra. Noyes
Bank Clearings in Seattle
Clearing today shows total loans and deposits for Seattle banks with a reported amount of 1,359,002.76 dollars. Balances listed include 120,036.20 dollars and 745,088 dollars along with additional figures 58,156 and 864,428 and 42,239.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Bennett Dies From Pontoon Accident Injuries
Edward C. Bennett, injured May 5 when he drove through a trestle railing at Fourth Ave S S and Andover streets, died at Providence Hospital at 1 38 this afternoon. His death followed days of severe injuries despite expert care. His father H F Bennett and mother attended him. other three accident victims are expected to recover in hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward C. Bennett
Fourth Av. S&s
Andoverst
Providence Hos
Bennett
H. F. Bennett
Vanderbilt Divorce Could Award Millionaire's Fortune
New York May 19 The court may grant Mrs. Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt an absolute divorce. If favorable on McClure's report, $16,000,000 of the Vanderbilt fortune could be set aside for the couple's son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
David McClure
Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt
California Democrats Adopt Vigorous Platform in Fresno
The California Democratic state convention in Fresno on May 19 adopted a bold platform denouncing Southern Pacific. It calls for Bryan support unconditionally and ridicules railroad commissioners for alleged investigations, while excluding Asiatic labor and pushing tariff reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Fresno
Cal
Southern Pacific
Bryan
Hien
Franklin K. Lane
Dynamite Strikes Hit Cleveland Street Cars Amid Strike
Dazzling explosions damaged a Broadway street car injuring one passenger while another car on West Madison Street saw floor damage and a seriously injured woman. Rioting continued as arbitration talks among the state board, union leaders, and traction officials proceeded, with few injuries and hopes for peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Broadway
West Madison St.ear
Municipal Street Railway Company
State Board of Arbitration
Spokane street car strike averted after talks
Spokane reports that street car employees, after multiple meetings, decided not to strike today. The company continues to uphold open shop principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Fleet Off Humboldt Bar Formation Before Eureka Crowd
Aline of 16 battleships maneuvered off Humboldt bar in a heavy sea as thousands watched from Eureka. The ships formed and reformed in long lines and figure eights under gray skies despite rain, exchanging wireless greetings with Eureka's Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humboldt Bar
U. & Georgia
Table Bluff
Cal
Bar
Hampton Roads
Chamber of Commerce of
Eureka
Cannon Explosion Kills Local Man at Ferndale Beach
A gun on Ferndale shore near Centerville exploded during salutes to Admiral Sperry’s battleships. Isaac Davis died instantly and three women a boy and others were hurt. The old cannon had been in use for 20 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beattie Electric Company
Madison
Ferndale
Cal
Admiral Sperry
Centerville
Isaac Davis
Boys Rob a Chinaman at Chinese Laundry
Three youths robbed Chin Soo at 513 Fifth no 8 in broad daylight after noon. They knocked him down and escaped with a tin box holding $20 in gold and silver. Chin Soo could not describe the attackers beyond dark clothing. detectives will pursue the young robbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth No. 8
Chin Soo
Chin
William Holland
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