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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1908
Page
3
The Star reports a heated discussion about ballot openings with Metta Armour urging caution and calling for civics education to foster noble citizens. Advocates insist ballots should remain open while opponents warn of risks to public order and character. the clash centers on Sabbath observance and civic duty.
A dramatic filibuster in Washington drew sharp exchanges between leaders and rank and file as they debated adjournment. Senators recalled a record speech by Senator Carter and referenced the river policy era, highlighting fatigue and public interest in an extended session.
The Wisconsin senator La Follette delivers a prolonged speech while appearing physically strained though resolute. He remains vigorous, even with swollen feet, and declines a offered carriage, walking to the senate barber shop to stay on message as peers debate rules to curb further speaking on the currency issue.
Acting Chief Irving Ward discharged W. H. Copper, a patrolman, after reports of improper conduct. Copper, on the afternoon 4 to 12 shift, has served since last January and resides at 620 today.
A San Francisco chef, 54, planned his suicide for May 29 and was found dead with a gas tube in his mouth. He bought burial clothes and left $125 for funeral expenses, plus notes stating life is not worth living due to age and job search troubles.
In Los Angeles on May 10 C. Mars, 50, reportedly tied a gas line around his neck and died by his own hand. The incident occurred during a personal crisis, details indicate mental distress leading to suicide.
Seattle beat Vancouver 2 to 1 in a pitchers duel as Coy held the mound to secure victory while Hall for Vancouver and Cay for Seattle delivered strong performances. Erickson doubled the ninth inning rally and Adame scored on a misplayed ball as the locals pulled ahead late. Memorial Day ceremonies followed with a large veterans’ parade, battlefield tributes, and a Carnegie program honoring fallen sailors.
The recap lists several games with varying outcomes including New York 5 over Chicago 2, Detroit defeating Chicago 6 to 2, and St Louis rallying to 5 while Washington fell to Boston 6. Other results show Cincinnati 6 over Pittsburgh 1 and Tacoma 4 Aberdeen 2 with rain causing postponements in Philadelphia New York and Boston games.
The parade downtown ended at the Coliseum where postmarch services honored fallen patriots. Speakers praised wartime sacrifice while families recalled vacant seats and memories of loved ones who marched away. Children’s songs echoed as the crowd paid tribute to valor.
Alki Park, four acres along Alki Point, opened today under Alki Park Co. The site includes a $30,000 natatorium and free vaudeville show plus band concerts. Attractions feature a shooting gallery, dance hall, cafe, boxing kangaroo, and more with hourly service on weekends.
J M Welle will address an audience at Egan hall at 8 o clock tomorrow night on Our Christian Navy. The socialist movement plans an active campaign this week to abolish the chain gang and has printed numerous petitions for circulation throughout the city.
Monticello steamer departs Flyer dock at 6 30, 9 30 a m, 1 30 and 4 p m daily for Navy Yard trips. Passengers advised to arrive early and observe harbor conditions.
Beattie Automobile Dealers Association sponsored an early morning parade featuring 23 cars with elaborate decorations. The Pierce Arrow owned by William Walker and driven by H. G. Smith won first prize. Mrs. C. J. Zintheo’s Studebaker electric claimed second.
The jury in Theodore Whitmore's murder trial for the Lampblack swamp killing of his wife from Brooklyn last Christmas night could not agree and was discharged. He showed erratic behavior in jail and will not be retried until autumn, doctors fear for his life in prison.
Sunday afternoon and evening at Leschi park features dancing boating and baseball hosted by the Dovre Dramatic club. Round trip 25 cents by streetcar lines Stra Wildwood Haas at Leaschi park.
Memorial day was observed across California with cemetery ceremonies, notably at Presidio in San Francisco. Veterans organizations, including the G A R, decorated graves with flowers, read Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, and fired salutes. Navy graves received flower tributes at sea.
Sacramento reports former State Senator E. J. Emmons, convicted of accepting a bribe, has begun serving a five year sentence after transfers between prisons. Emmons maintains innocence. He was indicted with Senators French Wright and Bunkers, with Wright escaping, French acquitted, Bunkers given five years.
The Congregational Brotherhood of Seattle formed last winter held its first meeting at Plymouth Congregational church. W. H. Lewis reported on the national laymen convention in Detroit and outlined the group’s plans for the coming year. Refreshments were served by the church Men’s club and a social hour followed.
In San Francisco on May 30 Harry Zibbier and Frank Shaw were arrested for the second time this week on a graft charge. Detectives Burns and Murphy led the pursuit as prosecutors accuse the pair of conspiring to intimidate and intercept officials.
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