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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1908
Page
7
Crich urges strict precaution after reports of malignant diphtheria cases. Health commissioner warns families to seek medical diagnosis for sore throats and use antitoxin for all household members to prevent spread. quarantine tightens on affected home.
The article reports a state law change adopting police districts and creating two police judges in Dis city. It notes Ballard’s police substation and the move to bring prisoners to the central police court for trial, citing city growth and annexations as strains on the police department.
A year old boy named James Ray was captured by a tenant on Terry Avenue after stealing brass faucet handles, a candle stub and a screwdriver found on him. Police suspect he acted for an older person and used a candle to find taps and a screwdriver to pry off the handles.
Crown Prince today took an ascent in a massive Zeppelin with 12 others aboard. Thousands lined the ground as the craft moved eastward toward freight station. the emperor appeared from a train window and the Kaiser cried he wished to be aloft.
In a puzzling theft tale, a suspect known as a friend of Meaches is bound today while a peculiar clue a pair of pajamas is left behind. The narrative mentions Berkshire ties, a purchased item, and travels from California to Australia as authorities chase the elusive individual across continents.
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The Forest Service today announced the creation of administrative districts to which, after December 1, all business in Washington will be sent. The district will include stations at Denver, Ogden, San Francisco, Portland and Missoula.
Idaho farmers representing about 800 900 in crops and livestock fought mining interests valued at 12 million, claiming silt choking streams harmed navigation crops and stock. The U S circuit court of appeals upheld a district court dismissal. the action was dismissed without prejudice.
The Permanent Downtown Association announces a New Year Eve festival to celebrate the reconstruction of the downtown district in Market Street. This revival of the famous festival aims to mark a historic epoch for the city with plans nearly ready.
At a Knights of Pythias meeting in the Empire building James B Wood organizer of exposition exploitation announced a July 5 1909 start for Pythian Week. Grand Lodges from Washington Oregon Idaho and British Columbia will convene in Seattle. A parade is expected with 12000 to 18000 Knights. A Pythian resting building will be erected on the grounds and three information headquarters will operate during the fair at the grounds depot and business district.
United Press reports Century Magazine will publish Kaiser Wilhelm interview in December scene stirring anxiety across Germany. Officials fear it may trigger another uproar similar to the London Telegraph piece. The German embassy in Washington is said to seek an exact text to suppress it. In a separate incident Shaffer, a laborer, allegedly caused a disturbance at Seattle Paint Co. store, and needed emergency medical treatment.
Washington reports the annual navigation bureau chief Rear Admiral Pillsbury urges a defended naval base in American possessions in the Caribbean and east. He renews the call to revive the vice admiral grade proposing five officers at that rank to lead Atlantic and Pacific fleets.
Sidney Movinadon, manual training instructor at Interlake School, plans to appeal a $10 fine and costs imposed by Justice Carroll for punishing Lincoln Morehouse. Movinadon says he did not choke the boy, who tackled him like a football player then fell, causing a slight neck wound on the boy.
Rumor says Ruth Bryan Leavitt daughter of William J. Bryan intends to file for divorce soon. The action follows earlier hints after the Denver convention and involves Ruth Leavitt 5 and William Bryan Leavitt 3, now with their mother Witt Rose Great Dome.
Max Figman brings a new comedy drama The Substitute to Seattle for a Sunday night premiere November 15 at the Moore theatre. Beulah M. Dix and Evelyn Greenleaf Sutherland wrote the piece about a lawyer who substitutes as a rural preacher, with romance and humor set in New York and Connecticut.
London dispatch reports renewed clashes between France and Germany over the Casablanca matter. Kaiser’s intervention allegedly disrupted talks between Ambassador Cambon and Secretary Von Schoen. France and Germany clashed over prerogatives, with Cambon rejecting a proposed addition. Another paragraph notes Kaiser influence and Germany demanding changes. Robber Gets 63 Days in Edmonds Jail. Campbell convicted for attempting theft at Edmonds drugstore, sentenced to 63 days.
In November 7 results the town casts a full ballot with standard procedures. Taft leads Bryan 88 to 198, with the vote total reflecting a formal election and a souvenir ballot prepared for Bryan supporters.
Vienna reports indicate the Austrian Cabinet faces imminent resignation due to dissent among German and Czech ministers following clashes in Prague and Bohemian towns. The crisis arises from heightened political tensions influencing the cabinet's stability.
Four railroad workers and two drivers were arrested in Brooklyn after $190,009 worth of freight disappeared from the Lackawanna terminal. Detectives say insiders chose the best goods and drivers diverted them during transit from the terminal to consignors.
An insanity commission rules Blanche H. Duvall, alleged killer of Chief of Police Miller, insane. Prosecuting Attorney Clegg doubts a future trial, with Duvall held to the grand jury. The Northlands funeral drew over 3,000 mourners, with Fagles and Masons leading arrangements.
The Rainier Beach branch of the King County Political Equality club will meet at Mrs. George W. Dunlap's home near Dunlap station on Monday November 9 at 2 p.m. A secretary and a vice president will be elected and other matters of interest will be discussed. Men and women are invited regardless of belief in woman suffrage.
In HUsum Washington on November 7, the Klickitat White Pine Lumber company plans to transfer possession of its vast timber holdings to Sam Wel Hill and Seattle financiers amid a major timber trade. The Goldendale based company owns thousands of acres in Klickitat County and has accepted a significant proposition from the buyers.
In Bush canyon near Hollywood two masked highwaymen robbed three Los Angeles Stone Co. employees about midnight. Thomas Mullen resisted and was shot in the jaw. the other two were severely beaten.
An election of officers was held at the annual meeting of The Mn Company. The following officers were chosen: A. Moore as president, with vice president and treasurer to be announced. Lyster named as secretary and N. Holav as a listed officer.
The British Columbia Canners' Association, discussed since spring, will become annual within the next two weeks and include nearly all coast canneries. It will assume protection of salmon packers' interests as the Fraser River Canners' Association dissolves, with its conservation foundation and collective interests carried on by the new body.
Attorneys for J Henry Jahn who was convicted of second degree murder for the killing of Jense Price filed notice of a motion for a new trial. Grounds include alleged jury receipt of unallowed papers misconduct by state counsel trial law errors and verdict against law and evidence.
Members of the Washington club, all UW graduates, met at the Chamber of Commerce to discuss renaming to University of Washington club and decided to keep the current name. A rally is planned before Thanksgiving and a coordinating committee was named. Members are asked to meet at city hall at 2 PM tomorrow to attend the varsity game with Pu llman.
The list notes vessels entering port Townsend and the Sound. The Rush proceeds to winter stores duty under Captain Nebraskan from San Diego, the Tyee sails southbound under Princess May sighting near Ketchikan, the Jefferson returns with canned goods and cannery supplies, Meteor substitutes for President, and Emilie towed lumber to European ports amid cargoes and tows on the Sound.
The bank proclaims it is safe for all customers and stockholders are prudent. It pledges careful lending to reliable borrowers at fair rates and promises uniform, quality service to every customer.
Ainglee, a Reno Nevada iron firm representative, was found with a bullet wound beneath the heart in his Walker House room. He claimed a revolver was under his pillow and might have fired it in a dream. Doctors fear he will not recover.
W. C. Hobben, the 18 year service clerk at the Oregon hotel on Becond ay and Washington st, is reported missing by owner H. Sutter. Hobben allegedly looted the cash register of more than 45 dollars and packed his suitcase while Sutter was away, with city believed abandoned and Hobben headed toward St. Louis or the east.
Vernon Washington November 1. Mrs Fred Woods visiting her daughters Gertie and Leona at Avon will return to her ranch on day. Mrs Montgomery will return with her for a short visit.
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