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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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