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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1908
Page
8
A U S Army private Buwaida, at a San Francisco lecture by Emma Goldman, publicly greeted her. He was court-martialed, sentenced to fifteen years, commuted to three by General Funston. Admiral Sperry lauds Seattle for fleet hospitality.
Charles Newman, a Seattle ticket broker, alleges James P. Blake, a former employee, sold tickets in Tacoma and posted bail with cash from ticket sales. After release Blake reportedly left town with about $15 and has not been seen. Newman plans to swear out a warrant.
Sperry expresses gratitude for the magnificent reception given to the Atlantic fleet by Beattle and western ports visited by the battle ships. The note highlights patriotism and the strong support of western people.
The annual triangular contest among Oregon Idaho and Washington is set for the University Gym tonight at o o clock. Idaho’s Willard K Gwinn will speak Breakers Ahead Oregon’s Jease H Bond presents The Evolution of Character Washington’s Herman Allen will orate The Foundation of the State. Allen, a top debater, is seen as a leading orator. Washington has won six of seven interstate contests to date.
The Pioneer association of Washington will hold its 1908 reunion at Beattie on June 9 and 10. Edgar Firgan, secretary, issued notice. The business meeting is set for June at Madison Park and the annual muckamuck will occur June 10. Rev. M. A. Mathews and J. Condon will give the principal remarks.
Excavation for an eight story hotel will start Monday at the northwest corner of Seconday and Stewart. Contracts for excavation and the retaining wall have been awarded to A B White and the Franklin Fireroofing company. The site is owned and will be improved by Slims Archibald. Architect is Warren Milner.
Alton B Parker may write the democratic platform as reports note a general mortgage of four percent size adjusted to immense totals. The Burlington railroad authorizes a four percent mortgage. Burton will send Taft's name to the republican convention. Bremerton dedicates a new city park. Walla Walla county faces a school loan shortage. H S Bailey of Seattle offers Everett a city park site.
Union Pacific begins terminal work in Seattle with a crew and two pile drivers laying foundation along Fifth Avenue from Spokane to Holgate. The mile long trestle will gain a second track after completion within two months. Work extends to Harriman holdings and Cascades route preparations.
The upcoming Pantages lineup starts Monday matinee and includes Barnes A Weet singers and dancers Zimmer and Marion Sisters pianologists Johanna Cristoffy opera star Vir don Dunlap news girl and the flirt Elwell the singer and the motion pictures.
London society buzzes over the marriage of Miss Jean Reid daughter of the American ambassador to Great Britain and Hon. John Hubert Ward brother of the Earl of Dudley. King Edward ordered the Chapel Royal ceremony with June 23 date and a possible presence by Queen Alexandra.
The Memorial Day parade in Tacoma featured 1,000 sailors and marines from harbor battleships, 400 national guard and military members, and hundreds of veterans. Rear Admiral Wainwright and local officials led the procession, followed by memorial services noted as a standout observance for the day.
In Butte Montana Decoration Day services were scaled back after GA officials refused Civil War veteran Dr Lewis J Duncan permission to speak due to his invitation of anarchist lecturer Heimbha Goldman. Attorney Charles Leonard gave the address. In Bellingham Washington business hosts honored veterans with a two post GAR and Company MNGW parade ending at Whatcom Creek. Flowers were cast on the waterway and eleven local post members were noted as having died since last Decoration Day.
In Helena on May 9 1930 twins arrived to Mr and Mrs James Ralston a brother of ex Senator F Ralston of Teton county. This birth marks the couple’s second set of twins with a prior single birth last year totaling five children in two and a half years. Ralston seeks help from a prominent Republican to intercede with the president for a position.
Attend the Wildwood park picnic Sunday afternoon and evening under the auspices of the Devre Dramatic Club. Activities include dancing boating and baseball. Round trip 25 cents via Stra Wildwood and Haas at Leschi park. See notice for details.
The Monticello leaves the Flyer dock at 6 30 a m 9 30 a m 1 30 p m and 4 p m for scheduled routes aboard the U S Navy yarn line.
In New York on May 80 a mother enraged by alleged mistreatment of six year old Emilia Phillippe shot and killed John Morris, a man tied to the incident. Police had earlier detained a pickpocket and recovered a purse containing money and a railroad ticket.
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