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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1908
Page
5
A tank explosion yesterday morning injured four men near Humble and Hirwine Orchard. The affected party, battered and missing, were found after wandering in rough terrain. North Yakima plans Decoration Day parade and auto races.
Willum Dan a young negro and two others attempted robbery at 812 Jackson street before 3 am. He threatened to kill proprietor F Hirai, grappled with him, then fled. Patrolman Dan Hart arrested Dan within an hour. Hirai's watch and about 26 dollars found, shoes yielded no more. Dan claims porter work but has not worked for over a year. In a separate note, George Sperry Sr killed George Sperry Jr and then himself in New York office following his son's death.
The Denny Blaine guild held a benefit card party at Mrs Henry Brodericks home. The Tuesday Bridge Club will entertain June 2 at the Washington Annex. Choirs dancers and sewing bees rally for charity at Unitarian and Trinity churches. An Immaculate Conception school benefit featured Little Red Riding Hood and an art exhibition follows. Daughters of the American Revolution hosted a reception, and Spanish War Veterans are invited to a card gathering at 26004 Jackson May 22.
A wild carnage scene at a Granada bullfight reported by United Press. A toreador was tossed by a bull, a banderillero was hurled into the barrier, and a matador suffered a cut arm as stones and missiles flew from an enraged crowd.
Spectators fled as a raging bull charged the arena trapping several people who were thrown down and gored. After the ring was cleared a fire erupted, consuming the upper gallery and causing extensive damage to the structure.
Everett reports show the Cooper Manufacturing company of Boston purchased one acre of land near Buffaloom Lake for a planned factory. Hoquiam sent observers to watch ships passing toward Seattle as Walla Walla hosts a grand meeting of the Keigh Pythias.
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