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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1908
Page
7
A historic temple dedication in Port a marks the completion of the edifice. Rabbi Cohen delivers the dedicatory sermon praising religious liberty. The ceremony features a devout congregational gathering and a review of the Law as civic morals are urged.
An unnamed Italian man attacked a singer in a hotel lobby in what witnesses described as a maniacal assault. The assailant bit the singer on the right hand and fled after authorities intervened, press reports indicate a chaotic scene as Gavin and others attempted to restrain him.
Report notes Everett convention moving to meet a steamer with plans for the month and a likely delay. Fragmentary text mentions local events, dates, and a beating incident reference.
In November 1861 Geo H Gannon joined Company B Berdan's United States Sharpshooters and served through the war with little injury. The piece notes two photos of Gannon, one in Washington after the war and another taken recently at the Soldiers and Sailors' Home in Sandusky Ohio where he works as a hospital attendant and nurse. He remains erect and alert in his seventies.
A local tally notes one side gaining a single vote while the third ballot is marked equal. The fragment provides minimal context about the election or proceedings and names are not specified.
Japanese merchants show eagerness to participate in the July celebration for the arrival of the Atlantic. W Thompson secretary of the transportation committee favors arranging honors for the ship and the Oriental respect.
Judge George E. Morris denied Alderteo, Hermica and Maria Roy of Trieste a share in the Charles Reed estate, probated Oct 2, 1906, after they appeared too late. The estate was valued at 46785, with a ship handier business at 1418 Railroad Ave and about 1000 in diamonds and jewelry.
No decision was reached after the Washington and Tacoma high schools debated last night at Wash High School. The question asked whether the trend of fear at locals is toward disenfranchisement of the Negro. Washington spoke affirmative, Tacoma negative. ballot decision pending.
A Cairo express train collided with a freight train between Demanhur and Tantah in Egypt. Six people were killed and about sixty injured, many seriously. Wrecking crews and medical teams are being rushed to the scene.
President Roosevelt issues a public White House statement thanking Oregon Congressmen Hawley and Ellis for their consistent support of administration policies and wishing them success in the upcoming state election.
Prices in Seattle laundries remain high with collars at 34 percent and cuffs at 6 cents when delivered, outpacing San Francisco on several items though shirts stay similar. The article notes no official price cuts despite rumors and highlights Seattle as the highest priced laundry city on the Pacific coast. Franklin, Beattie, and Hotel St Francis are cited in price comparisons.
Joe Gans arrived quietly in Chicago and agreed to a lightweight match with Packer MacParland on Labor Day with 133 pounds as the limit. They see no issue with weight and the purse, while Gans also confirms his July 4 chance against Nelson and a possible trip to Baltimore and Milwaukee before heading to the coast.
A rumour places Standard Oil offering about twenty million dollars for the holdings of California Oil Fields Limited, a British company. If true the deal would surpass any prior US oil acquisition. Officials of Standard Oil and California Oil Fields Limited have not confirmed or denied the report.
Tomorrow afternoon Ballard faces Richmond Rainiers at Ballard ballpark. Rainiers boast the strongest Independent team in Western Washington after two straight wins over Everett this season and four tight games with Seattle and Tacoma league clubs. First pitch is at 3 o clock. Earlier today Ballard hosted Willamette University at Hallard.
The Washington Supreme Court affirms a jury verdict against George Taylor and Edward Rogers in a Thoroton County case. James Crowley Sr. and wife sought $4600 alleging gambling losses in a saloon run by the defendants. Rogers, then a saloon operator, was also in default.
The Snohomish County Goods Roads association will publish a detailed plan for a permanent roads system across Snohomish County if the $500,000 bonding proposition passes. The plan outlines expenditures safeguards and expected returns on the investment.
Fire at the Sie men Bros. combination shingle mill in Bellingham wiped the plant out early today. Loss estimated at 40000 with 30000 insured. Flames started in the dynamo room at 1 am before help arrived. The dry kilns and warehouse stock were saved. A hobo sleeping in the boiler room escaped by leaping into the bay and rafted logs for an hour. Tax Commissioner J H Foster submitted his resignation to Gov Mead, which was accepted with reluctance.
The U. S. Navy Yard service lists Monticello departures from Flyer dock at 6 30, 9 30 a m, 1 30 and 4 p m. The schedule outlines morning and afternoon sailings for the route.
Rev. D. Yebina from Tokyo's Central Church will address men in English at the YMCA on Fourth and Madison at 3 p m Sunday. Fred Butler will sing. All men invited.
An obituary notes the death of L. B. ig leaeaees in this city on May 2, with limited readable text available.
Funeral services for L B Strode will take place at the parish church with burial to follow in the city cemetery. The arrangements are being handled by a local funeral home.
Remains will be shipped to Caldwell Idaho for burial. J A Stoddard’s funeral, under the Tailors union, is set Sunday at 3 PM at Bonney-Watson parlors. C M Johnson, Civil War veteran, will be interred Sunday at 10 AM at Butterworth & Sons chapel with burial at Lakeview cemetery.
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