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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1908
Page
1
The Atlantic fleet arrival prompts mass view sites from Ballard to Alki Point with crowd plans and cautions. Seattle and Bellingham celebrate with parades, ship disembarkations, ball, theater, and fireworks as officials address hotel rate concerns during fleet week.
Vast preparations transform Seattle into a festive harbor as the Atlantic fleet led by Admiral Sperry nears. The city plans parades, fireworks, and a sea of flags with 14 000 sailors to be greeted by Mayor Miller and local dignitaries.
H. Lee Clotworthy, special correspondent for The Star and United Press, traveled with the Atlantic fleet from Magdalena Bay to Bellingham aboard the Georgia. He covers the voyage from Puget Sound and notes that dispatches he sent to The Star have been stolen and published by another paper.
The Humboldt of the Pacific Coast Steamship company arrived this morning from Skagway and nearby ports reporting a pleasant voyage.
With the fleet due earlier than planned the Business Men's association urges closing stores from three to six but to close as early as possible. Several firms will shut at one o clock. The Umatilla will carry the reception committee to meet the fleet replacing the City of Puebla. The departure point is the Pacific Coast dock at Washington street at one sharp. Excursion boats will ferry passengers to Port Townsend to greet the fleet including the Perdita Chippa Ire and Hellingham. The Bertha Kitsap depart at 9 30 a m to meet the fleet at Pt aio.
Seven year old Helen Taylor of 1112 Seventh Avenue suffered a slight skull fracture after being struck from behind by a car last Tuesday night near Seventhay and Seneca Street. The chauffeur sped away. Attorney BEF Kienstra says he will file suit for damages against Roy Howard and W L Broback, alleged owners of the vehicle bearing numbers 1437 and 1120.
Ab Hembree was found guilty by a jury in Dallas Oregon for killing his 18 year old daughter Florence in a mountain cabin in December 1906 and burning the cabin to conceal the crime. He faces sentencing on June 24. Evidence was circumstantial and he had prior conviction for killing his wife. Governor Berain paroled Hembree before local authorities arrested him on the second charge.
Port Angeles and Port Townsend greet the battleship crews today with dances and visits as 1,000 sailors enjoy a barbecue and local entertainments. Rear Admiral Emory tours Lake Crescent while ships prepare to sail to Seattle. Water races and mill-town visits accompany naval hospitality in a bustling coastal welcome.
Law students from the University of Washington and University of Oregon meet in the gymnasium tonight to debate the Cotterill proposed initiative and referendum. Washington will affirm with O. M. Thomson M. S. Good and B. E. W. Allen while Oregon is represented by L. W. Hungpaver F. R. Peters and L. B. The Santa Cruz salvage vessel, bought by J. E. Pharo, returns to port from Victoria after drydock repairs and alterations.
Mae Wood declares she will not plead guilty to perjury in the divorce suit against Senator Thomas Platt. In a prison cell she vows she would rather rot than confess, accusing Platt of threatening her life and using his political power to silence her. She says she lacks money and hopes for victory as her case proceeds.
In San Francisco on May 22 the Ruef jury, after 40 hours of deliberation and 18 ballots, failed to reach a verdict. Prosecutor Heney states the panel will continue its efforts.
Advices from the Alaska Steamship Company report the steamer Dolphin reached Ketchikan and Skagway yesterday on a ward run and is expected to be in port this evening.
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