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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1908
Page
3
Residents join a public fireworks display as ships near mooring in the bay. The spectacle features a barrage of shells and electric light shows in the evening, with crowds awaiting a grand after-dark illumination and a concert at the New hotel reception.
May 23 United Press reports editor Harden won a notable victory as the empire’s Court overturned an earlier trial and imprisonment. The decision set aside accusations against Harden for alleged unspeakable practices and allowed him to appeal on bond while the public clamors over the Eulenberg and Moltke affair continue.
The emperor’s former intimate friend and chief adviser is under arrest awaiting trial for perjury alleged to have been committed while testifying at Harden’s trial. A later hearing revealed convincing evidence against the prince, and the perjury charge was brought.
Three bandits severed telephone wires and rushed a Reno suburb road house known as the Kirk Inn. They overpowered patrons, fired shots, and fled on bicycles after causing about $1000 in property damage. Some patrons fled for safety as chaos ensued.
Colorful decorations flood First and Second avenues as the city prepares for the fleet visit. Flags bunting and electric lights transform business districts with “Welcome” spelled in banners atop towers and at key depots, Canopies rise over Plomeer Square and the Union depot signals.
United Press reports a bitter clash between Bishop Scott of Liberia and Bishop Hart of Zurich before the convention hall drawing delegates. The dispute prompts ecclesiastical scrutiny as Bishop Burt’s remarks trigger potential examination. Bishop Neety of South Africa also faces scrutiny over appointing a drunkard editor.
The Atlantic fleet sailed for Seattle this forenoon at 10 90 o'clock from Port Townsend.
Protests rise after plan to raise launch and steamboat fares from 25 to 50 cents during fleet stay. Captain H A Crosby says tickets sold on Railroaday will drop to 26 cents starting tomorrow, with owners pledging not to charge more than 25 cents once fleet visits conclude. Citizens and visitors urged to ignore any higher fares.
Judge A W Frater opens a Saturday court session for default divorce hearings. Bishop seeks separation from Alice Gertrude Bishop claiming a 1906 Leavenworth marriage. Ida Korstad recounts a 1891 Crookston marriage and lack of support. Maud Craig cites insufficient support. John W Craig cited for drink and gambling. Emma Van Horn testifies to a black eye from her husband. Laura Haines, convicted of fraud, is denied a new trial. she remains in county jail awaiting sentencing or appeal.
Gen. Funston reduced private William Huwaida of Company A Engineers to three years in prison for applauding and shaking hands with Emma Goldman, the Queen of the Anarchists. The conviction stands. he will serve the term at Alcatraz prison.
A $250 reward is offered for Fred R. Briggs a clubman and book agent who duped Portland's social circles by forging deals on rare first editions and out of print works. He gathered collectors with a grand banquet at the Portland hotel the night before his departure, leaving numerous victims in his wake.
The Kin Morrell airship 460 feet long collapsed at 200 feet near Mil via and Allston Way injuring seven. Crew included Morrell and engineers with multiple injuries. crowd aided by cutting through rope and canvas as the buoyant gas caused the ship to rupture and fall.
Out of town excursionists flood streets for a major event attracting thousands to the city with crowds lining the avenues and vendors reporting steady patronage.
The King County station superintendent refused to release arrival counts yesterday but reports say Seattle will see more than 56 000 train arrivals today. The Northern Pacific Spokane special and Portland local trains arrived in crowded sections, with many travelers arriving by late trains and walking streets overnight. Overland trains from Spokane and eastward were packed, while western passengers waited for later services.
Ships Indianapolis Whatcom Greyhound Melt nomah and G Simpson departed at 11 with load limited by inspectors. Excursion boats altered schedules to pick up passengers from ports to meet the fleet while battleships anchored. Vienna reports Emperor Franz Josef ill but not in immediate danger.
Rendetto Montalbano, a handsome Italian from Sicily, received six months in the county jail after a jury convicted him of assault and battery. Judge A W Frater noted the knife use but acknowledged the defendant’s prior imprisonment of nearly five months.
Peter F. Daly, a leading American comedian, died in his Auditorium apartment from pleuro-pneumonia. He had been ill for several days without his friends or doctors realizing the severity. Daly last appeared in The Merry Widow with the Joe Weber company.
The sailors shore patrol, armed with hand cuffs and bilies, will work with Seattle police to minimize disturbances while the fleet stays. About 600 sailors are expected to form the patrol, with shifts up to 15 hours daily, from noon today to tomorrow morning, under Acting morning's arrangements.
The acting chief urges visitors and citizens to avoid wearing jewelry and carrying large sums of money to curb thefts. He expects pickpockets will make many attempts over the next three days, but with caution the thieves may find little opportunity.
In Salem Oregon on May 24 Jesse Schaffer a Portland chauffeur paddled with his sweetheart Miss Ollie Drummond are believed to have drowned when their canoe capsized on the Willamette River The girl was rescued but no trace of Schaffer was found as searchers continued the hunt in the cold water
London and Canada mark Empire Day honoring Queen Victoria born May 24 1819. Flags fly as schoolchildren troops and patriotic groups take part across the empire with services and special exercises today and tomorrow in many places.
Registration for the King County Bar primary election opens at the county clerk’s office with about 100 attorneys registering by noon. Frank H. Holzheimer was the first to sign. The books will remain open until June 6 ahead of the June 20 election.
Despondent over unemployment and mounting debts, 46 year old Marshall Adama shot himself in the head today. His body was found in a rear shack on his property at 4124 Seconday N. W. with a 32 caliber revolver in his grasp. The bullet entry suggested immediate death.
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