A Y P E Open or Closed on Sunday Decision
A noisy public notice asks voters to choose whether the A Y P E should be open or closed on Sunday. A ballot is proposed, with the A Y P E flag closing provision contested.
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1908
Page
1
Hopes on Sunday Presses Forward in Square Fair Push
In a bustling square plan the fair aims to boost community spirit as supporters rally on Sunday. Organizers emphasize inclusive activities and local vendor participation to attract families.
Grading Under Way on Seattle Tacoma Interurban Route
George H. Dyer directs construction of the Seattle Tacoma Short Line. Grading progresses south of Youngstown with a large camp, and more camps planned as the line from Seattle to Tacoma advances. The 30 mile route will run near shore with minimal on road work and is expected to be finished for the next summer fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Dyer
Seattle Tacoma
Sound
Public Utilities
Youngstown
Seattle
Tacoma
Duwamish Head
Twacoma
Fourth Ar
Bourteau
Stewart Wt le
Sunday Closing Provision Is Questioned Over Alaska Exposition
The Star notes the Sunday closing clause in the Sundry Civil Appropriation bill linked to the Alaska-Yukon Exposition. Seattle observers question who removed the measure as debate over whether the fair should be closed or open on Sundays continues. Readers are invited to mail their views to the Star’s Sunday Editor at The Star Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Seattle
A.Y.P. E
the Star
Wash
National Committee to Hear Contested Seats
A national committee session set for May 23 will review contested seats from the party convention. Dever leads the committee as it assesses cases arising from the convention and related proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dever
Cleveland Hearst Is Sentenced Ast
Former President Grover Cleveland lies ill at the Lakewood hotel amid secrecy about his condition. Doctors keep constant watch as speculation about cancer is denied and Mrs. Cleveland reportedly unaware of the true facts. Medications are sent to New York to avoid revealing his illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Lakewood
N. J
Lakewood Hotel
Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
Cleveland Ment
Cape
New York
Hearst Evades Subpoena in Recount Case Aboard Lusitania
William Hearst fled New York by boarding the Lusitania at 4 AM to avoid testifying in the recount dispute involving Mayor McClellan. The hearing found 27 votes improperly counted, shrinking McClellan’s lead from 3,447 to 3,420.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
Lusitania
William FR. Hearatte
Europe
McClellan
Hearst
League
Former banker J Thorburn Ross sentenced in Oregon
In Salem Oregon J Thorburn Ross ex banker and church leader received an 11 year state penitentiary term plus a 67685374 dollar fine for larceny by the conversion of state school funds. The crime occurred while he headed the Title Guarantee Trust of Portland and the bank failed in the recent panic. A stay of judgment was granted pending appeal and bail set at 4000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Salem
Ore
J. Thorburn Ross
State
J Burnet
Ross
Portland
Title Guarantee Trust Company
Ths
Supreme Court
Multnomah
Prophesy on Johnson at Denver Convention
Fragment from May 28 cites Frederick B. Lynch predicting practically uninstructed delegates at the Denver convention will vote for Johnson, stating he will likely prevail. The brief remarks imply strong support for Johnson among the delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Denver
Johnson
Frederick B. Lynch
President Signs Alaska Coal Bill
The president signed the Alaska coal development measure today. It aims to protect deposits from monopolists and secure a coal supply for the navy for generations, with Garfield urging the signature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
United Press
Washington
Wyretees
States Navy
Garfield
Railroad Men Strike Over Contract Breaches
In St Louis 1200 members of the Brotherhood of Railway Employees strike on Missouri Pacific Iron Mountain and other Gould lines amid reports the stoppage stems from companies breaking contracts with the workers. The union officers attribute the action to contract breaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Brotherhood of Railhway
Miscouri Pacific
Iron Mountain Railways
Gould
Unioe
Stinkfoot Joe Arrested After Store Theft
A waterfront character known as Stinkfoot Joe or Champion is arrested after allegedly stealing two hams from Behwarzechild & Sw at 1569 Railroad Ave and delivering them to Kohn Rickles at 1200 Flrat Ave. Applequist and Mullen captured him this morning and he awaits a Police Judge John B. Gordon tomorrow at the city jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Behwarzechild & Sw
Railroad Av
Kohn @ Rickles
Flrat
Stinkfoot Jos
Pamen Applequist
Mullen
Stinkfoot Joe
Champion
John. B. Gordon
Woman Dies After Scenic Highway Crash In Port Lawton
Amanda Ottolengal, 50, of New York, died from a broken spinal cord after a touring car driven by E Moses Jr. overturned on Magnolia Drive near Interbay. Mrs Moses and four others were injured, while Moses Sr. and a neighbor assisted. The car tipped into a mud hole and struck tree stumps on a notorious road claimed to be Seattle area scenic. Ottolengal’s body to be sent to New York. autopsy confirmed spinal injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amanda Ottolengal
New York
L E. Moses
Way
BE. J. Mowes
Magnolia Bluff
Port Lawton
Interbay
Mre Ottolengui
Moses
Mee
Ede Martin
Winton Gerege
Mra
Ottolen
Mreartin
New York City
Fr. Wiltele
Ottolengal
Moser
Seattle
Granday
20Th Av. W
Fort Lawton
Magnolia Drive
Otto
Real Ate
Ottolengui
F. Witteie
Currency bill clears Senate path as filibuster ends
Washington May 28 Democratic senators conference decides no filibuster on the faith cure currency bill paving the way for final action tomorrow or Friday The bill allows emergency currency up to 509 million with a retirement tax and strict collateral rules for bonds and paper It also creates a currency commission and defines issuance limits for banks and associations The second item notes Marie Peary born September 12 1893 at Anniversary lodge North Greenland described as the Arctic explorer Robt E B Peary's daughter The Eskimos gathered to see the newborn snow baby and she plans to come out and visit Greenland someday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
House
Senate
Secretary of the Treasury
National Currency Associations
Currency Commission
Marie Peary
Robt
E B. Peary
Anniversary Lodge
Greenland
Anighita
Cotterill Seeks Local Option Pledge For State Candidates
Seattle State Senator George F. Cotterill urges Democratic legislative candidates to pledge support for a local option law and for a constitutional prohibition amendment. He argues party unity on temperance, criticizes opponents, and calls for immediate local option enactment with state-wide vote in 1910.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Cotterill
Seattle
Washington
Cotterill
East
International Order of Good Templars
Ogden
Utah
Mrs Emory May Go On Stand In Tacoma Case
A Tacoma court is expected to hear Mrs Emory as a witness this afternoon in a developing case. Prosecutors and defense teams prepared questions outlining key points tied to the trial. The proceeding focuses on testimony surrounding alleged events linked to the defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Emory May
Dynamiters Move Against San Francisco Graft Probes
In San Francisco authorities intensify protection after dynamiters linked to Oakland blasts target graft prosecutions. District Attorney Langdon, Francis J. Heney, and agent Burns credit the same bomber from April with Tuesday night’s explosion. Four men in a car were arrested with a revolver found in the chauffeur seat, named Kid Nelson Tom Graves A H Middiemas and Jim Hayes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L. Gallagher
Oakland
Langdon
Francis J. Heney
William J. Burns
Emory May Take Stand In Thompson Case
In Tacoma Mrs. George Meade Emory and Miss Riva Hudson arrived in court around 11 AM. The stenographer Palmer read notes for much of the morning delaying trial progress. Doctors Nichol son Laughrey testimony from the prior trial was technical and not revealing. The case could reach the jury by Saturday evening if a session occurs. otherwise Monday or Tuesday may close the trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
George Meade Emory
Thompson Head
Riva Hudson
Emory
Palmer
Doctor Nicholson
Doctor Laughrey
Involuntary Bankruptcy Filed Against MacMullen Brokerage
Pittsburg May 28 An involuntary petition in bankruptcy was filed in federal court against Geo W MacMullen and Co stock brokers. Creditors claim liabilities total 1 800 000 with assets 550 000 less than that amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
United States
Geo. W. MacMullen & Co
Stragglers From Battleships Arrested in Tacoma
Seven sailors from the battleships Connecticut Rhode Island Louisiana and Kearsarge were arrested by Patrolmen Hardin and Peterson in Tacoma. Pederson and Hardin will receive a $10 reward for each straggler captured. Commanding officers of the ships were notified this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Hardin
Peterson
Walter Menzi
Connecticut
George Lewiston
G. O. Jackson
Rhode Island
Oscar Lund
Louisiana
Walter Sonn
C. H. Petch
James Muir
Kearsarge
Pederson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ivor Te
Tacoma Short Line
WANY
Cleveland Hearst
AST
England
Johnngon
Athest
Thompson
San Francisco
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