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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1908
Page
8
In the ship’s furnace room a laboring crewman fights heat and danger with a shovel. The piece honors the courage of stokers who stay at their posts under fire, keeping the engines alive as a hidden hero of the ship.
A historic column notes the role of marines from ancient Phoenician times to modern crises. It recalls the Lade battle and Darius era, praising marine prowess and the familiar dispatch that they have landed and the situation in hand. The piece also advertises a Remington Hammerless Pump Gun for sale at Hall's on First Avenue.
A brief sketch of the United States Marine Corps tracing its creation by the Continental Congress on November 10, 1775, its disbandment after the Revolutionary War, and reestablishment on July 4, 1798. It notes marines as landing parties achieving high honors.
Gambling briefs are to be suppressed in Prince Rupert BC as lawmakers tighten controls. The Alaska coal bill stalls in the House after Representative Williams calls for a four roll call, likely halting action this session. Inventor Morrill, maker of the Berkeley airship that crashed last Saturday killing 17, plans to begin work on another once discharged from hospital. The fee has out at home. Nearly 5 million dollars will be spent on fuel coal for the Atlantic fleet’s around the world voyage.
The piece portrays a boastful rear admiral type as the ship’s bugler. It notes the bugler’s pomp contrasts with the sailors, describing the role as a coveted post among bluejackets and a fast track from steady chores to a position serving officers.
Gov. D. Sparks is laid to rest as Reno suspends business for funeral services at Ellis' home. Procession includes governor's staff, police, state officials, civil bodies, university cadets, and secret order members. Burial arranged at Sparks' old Texas home.
A May report from Nome Alaska notes a grand jury in session indictments for adultery amid a large peninsula cleanup predicted to reach 5 million dollars. J Clausen received life imprisonment for the murder of Bob Ford at McNeil Island. radium discovered on Pitch Blend causes excitement and an ice-free roadside marks the season.
Shirley Rice John Nelson Ed Swanton and Mike McNamara were arrested in Seattle on Saturday and jailed on charges of multiple burglaries from the past days. McNamara confessed to the police detailing the gang, with the exception of one member.
Baltimore May 26 official announcement to the general conference named Rev. Wm. A. Vie of Chicago as the tenth bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The conference resumes after a deadlock hopes to fill the remaining five vacancies. A Dutch outfit will be given Wednesday at the Firloch club by Delta Kappa Epsilon members.
Fragments describe efforts to cleanse Lake Boap and restore health to the watershed amid mentions of drugs and community concerns. No clear dates or organizations are provided, leaving a vague outline of local environmental actions.
Three well known Nelson citizens John Sharpless former Hoer war sergeant instructor of Goldstream guards John Miles pioneer of the Kootenay district and a young Englishman named Richmond perished when their boat swept over the fall in the Kootenay river near Spokane at about 11 o clock yesterday Their bodies are missing and the vessel was recovered downstream.
In Huntington West Virginia on May 26 more than 2000 idle miners in the Kikhorn and Pocahontas coal field resumed work as business conditions improved and output increased.
The Pacific Meat company lost at Port Orchard yesterday to the Port Orchard Athletic Club in a close game with a final score of 7 to 6.
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