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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1908
Page
1
Crowds watched a naval fleet pass in review and depart from the harbor. Battleships led by the Connecticut moved to sea with crews aboard, while other ships headed to Bremerton and the navy yard for maintenance and drill. Spectators reflected on the grand departure and maritime procession.
The article credits Josiah Collins as head of the reception committee along with C. B. Yandell F. P. Dunham and Roy C. Hadley for their pivotal roles in organizing the Seattle Fleet reception. It lauds their preparation work done weeks in advance by salaried and volunteer workers to ensure the event's success.
Report from Thimble Shoal near Lower Chewapeakeny details a staged duel where the monitor Arkansas fired 12 inch shells at the Florida. Soldiers aboard the Florida endured the bombardment with no injuries as dummies simulated crew in the turrets. The test showcased armor resistance and gun power for future naval planning.
Twenty four members of a smuggling ring were traced as two shipments from El Paso to New York carried Chinese travelers who died on arrival. Acting Commissioner Larned said a major border operation uncovered the scheme as investigators pursue plotters and Yen family ties in the case.
City water main from Cedar River will close at midnight and remain shut until tomorrow night to allow repairs at two points near Renton and between Renton and headworks. Precautions include reservoir filling, limited domestic use, lawn sprinkling allowed, and hydraulic elevators halted until supply resumes. About 3,060,600 gallons are in the main when shut, and officials urge economical use and rapid completion.
W E Yeager, a Seattle land dealer, describes a tumultuous divorce with Minnie Yeager claiming she took his money and property. She seeks possession of supposed Idaho mines valued at 25000, while Judge A W Frater delays the case.
San Francisco on Monday and the Missouri departed for the same destination after the fleet’s arrival last Saturday. They are to be serviced at Hunter's Point dry docks and Mare Island facilities.
At 11 o’clock Rear Admiral Sperry led eight battleships into the Tacoma bay, dropping anchor after a circle. Spectators lined the shores while Japanese fireworks light the sky. A naval ball for enlisted men is planned at Dreamland rink tonight and five battleships will depart for Everett harbor en route south.
Washington May 27 Resolutions adopted in the house request the secretary of the interior provide information on all railways built and projected in Alaska. The move aims to uncover facts about the scale and scope of railway development in the territory.
Opponents accuse the Guggenheims of dominating Alaska transport and threaten to use the situation to reveal their alleged control of the territorial government under Governor Hoggatt.
Vallejo ships editor notes that the battleship Missouri is expected to reach Mare Island safely and dock at the quay wall. Officials say the visit will demonstrate Mare Island’s suitability for first class battleships. The ship will stay in drydock for weeks for a new high pressure cylinder installation replacing the broken unit.
James Stingley a discharged U S Navy sailor reports being clubbed and robbed of 400 at a saloon in the power part of the city. Two officers investigated but police say no report was filed. Separate incidents include a wife losing about 18 and a chatelaine bag with tickets and cash, and a diamond shirt stud valued at 350 reportedly clipped during a parade.
In Chicago on May 27 the overland flyer bound for San Francisco passed Byron Illinois at danger switches with the engineer Albert Cauvins dead in the cab from a brain hemorrhage. The fireman noticed the signals ignored and the train careened through a crossing maze, but no wreck occurred and hundreds of passengers survived.
A Seeing Seattle street car collided with a Fremont car near Galer street on West Lake Boulevard. Alfred Johnson, motorman of the Seeing Seattle car, living at 746 Lake View Avenue, was slightly injured and walked home. No passengers were hurt as the front vestibule was damaged and the car was moved to the barn after detouring passengers to another coach.
James Piccolo an Italian truck gardener living near Columbia City was robbed of $80 on Jackson Street near Sixth Avenue last Saturday night. Two men emerged from behind a pole and demanded surrender with a revolver at his head, then searched Piccolo and took his purse. He reported the robbery to police Sunday morning.
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