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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1908
Page
7
United Press reports a proposed Alaska land policy allowing consolidation of homesteads into larger units. The plan would permit 74 percent ownership by a single group to enter coal lands and form associations to acquire deposits and claims while ensuring government control over title and output.
May 20 report from Eton describes a naval cruise of the Atlantic intended to honor graduates. The piece notes officers’ letters, student responses, and questions about the program’s purpose and outcomes.
Chester Thompson testified and was cross examined by Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Davis in Tacoma. He described his time in Pierce King jails and Walla Walla prison, noting mental changes and a belief his condition improved with effort. Alienists and Will H Thompson attended, with days marked by medical attention and careful questioning.
In San Francisco on May 20 the Ruef jury failed to reach a verdict after debating the definition of accomplice related to doodling supervisors testifying under immunity. Judge Dooling instructed that an accomplice must be in the identical case, with a 6 to 6 split rumored at noon as deliberations continued.
Tuesday's big parade will not go along Union Street to Pike as planned but will proceed up Second Street to Virginia Street where the men disband. Acting Chief Ward is authorized to rope off the street the parade passes and an enormous American flag will adorn the New Washington hotel frontage. Monday is designated Children's Day with naval ships Louisiana and Virginia reserved for children and school launches free for accompanied children while unaccompanied students pay 1.20 dollars. University students, about 1500 strong, plan to greet sailors and present Admiral Sperry with a pennant.
Cheap Eastern Excursions offered through Portland along the Columbia River route. Round trip to Chicago priced at 72.50 dollars, to St Louis 67.00, to Kansas City Omaha and Missouri River 60 dollars, with other destinations. Tickets via Salt Lake and Denver available on request. Union Ticket office GOR ist av. EL E. Ellis, General Agent.
The article notes a presentation of a jewelers art gem donated by Seattle citizens to Admiry yesterday. The mayor will deliver the speech and the city is decorating with bunting and flags as a parade route is prepared. Linemen install electric signs along downtown while Welcome signs go up on large buildings.
The mammoth battleship Kentucky heads to drydock Thursday at 3 p.m. Boats depart Port Orchard route from the pier foot of Yester Way. Round trip fare is 60e with services offered ten times daily.
Councilman Goddard pushes a bond issue for a city garbage system with collection and destruction facilities. A Friday session will weigh resolutions and an ordinance amid heated debate. The plan faces practical delays and mixed support from finance health and sanitation committees.
An 19th century ad claims that rheumatism symptoms are greatly relieved by Soap Leake Baits with statements directed at general readers and druggists.
Battling Nelson signed for a 45 round clash with Joe Gann in Colma California on July 4. Jimmy Costroth controls the bout with an 8000 dollar guarantee to Nelson if he wins or draws. Nelson traveled via Portland en route to Seattle and will arrive in Colma this afternoon. The event is linked to Johnnie Reid's program on Decoration Day with Scaler or Cullen slated to oppose the bulldog of the prize ring.
A new eczema cure, Poslam, has expanded from lab direct sales to licensed druggists nationwide. Leading chains like Quaker Drug and Raven Drug in Seattle now stock 50 cent and 2 dollar jars. The product quickly relieves itching, heals, and can clear pimples after overnight use. free samples are offered by Emergency Laboratories in New York City.
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