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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1908
Page
1
An amid 1900s Kansas City report argues prohibition boosts dry town prosperity. It cites tax changes, real estate shifts, building activity, and sewer works while noting increased municipal receipts post prohibition and contrasting liquor-related crime with moral claims from prohibition advocates.
In Seattle a Ford runabout struck Helen Hitthe, 10, as she ran to view yelling from the street. She was carried to her mother’s Seventh Avenue home with a head contusion and facial injuries. Neighbors saw the car bear numbers 1437 and 1120, tied to Roy Howard and W. L. Broback, neither listed in the city directory. Mrs. Taylor did not report the incident, claiming no serious harm. A second item reports Senator Platt denying Mae Woods’ divorce claims, detailing his relations and letters, with emotional testimony and the name Catty.
Flooding and breakage disrupted Cedar River pipeline feeding the city water system. Officials urged residents to conserve as crews worked through repairs, with temporary restrictions announced in local advisories. no injuries reported.
Investigation showed milk inspector failed to enforce laws. Health Commissioner Crichton discharged L M Woodcock, offering resignation rejected, and named a successor ready to assume duties. Mayor Miller stressed milk supply safety and strict law adherence as essential to public health. An unrelated Navy dispatch reports Admiral Sperry's fleet nearing Oregon coast with battleships and transport off Tillamook.
A massive rupture on the Cedar River line on Beacon Hill sent a million gallons an hour of water rushing down Rainier Valley washing out fences and yards. Officials say the entire city water supply is cut except reservoir stores, with six to eight hours needed to drain and repair the line. An operator’s shovel accident caused the break, flooding the area and nearly overturning the steam shovel.
Walter H. Martin eleven year old son of F. J. Martin of 1201 Atlanta Ave was struck by a heavily loaded automobile on 15th Ave as he rode on a wagon toward home. He jumped from the wagon and did not notice the approaching car injuring him seriously. The car carried a man and several women.
Seattle clearings total 1 292 606 24 with balances 198 039 57. Portland clearings 998 709 with balances 110 214.00. Figures indicate daily monetary activity in two regional exchanges.
In San Joewe California the labor ticket secured victory in yesterday's municipal election. The report notes a government revenue figure of $690,000 tied to Chinese‑heir tag of British Columbia.
NEWPORT Oregon May 26 The Atlantic fleet steamed past the coast for an hour between 5 30 and 6 30 spectators cheered and waved signals as the big ships passed Honolulu May 13 Secretary Metcalf said he will be on the Pacific coast in July and may join the Meet bound voyage to Honolulu
Four guards and several civilians were wounded as a mob of about a thousand rioters attacked cars on the Cleveland street railway. A car burned, another wrecked, and a street scene ended with police charging the crowd. An 11 year old girl was killed when a downtown car struck her. Police restored order by morning with extra precautions planned. No arrests yet linked to the midnight car explosions.
Briefs report a blaze in Wray and Cole last night that damaged a business section, estimated at $60,000. Prohibitionists in New Jersey denounced President Roosevelt over drinking remarks at a state session in Trenton. A plan to arrange a metal train for Denver is noted as a hardship issue.
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