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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1908
Page
1
Nov. 9 United Press reports Gompers wins labor reform tone as annual AF of L convention nears conclusion. Pro-union leaders pledge to push anti injunction, immigration, and protective labor measures while facing internal criticism over credentials and strategy.
Sir Andrew Henderson Leith Fraser, lieutenant governor of Bengal, survived a Bengalese assassin’s attack when faulty cartridges failed to explode. The governor, the Maharajah of Burdwan, and Dr. B. M. Burton witnessed a youth fire four shots. the Maharajah and Burton helped subdue the assailant as bystanders surged toward exits. This marks the third assassination attempt in five years.
In Laporte county court house Ray Lamphere stands trial for murdering Bella Gunness and her three children and for setting the Gunness home ablaze. The defense questions her death, claiming she is alive, while prosecution presents circumstantial evidence including Lamphere’s alibi and a witness in a negress. Jury selection begins as 25 men are questioned with 73 more to follow, with a full week expected for impanelling.
Lady De Bathe earns a 270000 payout after her horse Vertol buys a major British classic win at Cosurewired. Yantol rises to 28 to 1, stunning bettors as the crowd expects a different finish.
Chicago police chief George M. Shippy suffered two serious heart failures in his office in the afternoon and remains in critical condition. He had been known to have a heart condition for some time, and the latest attack is feared potentially fatal.
Enthusiasts for the lakes to gulf waterway react to Speaker Cannon's speech at the Bankers Club opposing public works funds and canal projects. The Deep Waterways Association moves to defeat his reelection as speaker, organizing a campaign today.
Stanley of Riverton was beaten and robbed of 25 dollars in the Northern Pacific freight yards. He wandered the area after missing a Bremerton boat, then sought medical aid and aided detectives in pursuing his attackers. The incident occurred early yesterday morning near First Avenue.
A general invitation has been extended to all painters to attend a programme including ing refreshments and a varied music and athletic schedule featuring two wrestling matches.
William L. Webb age 66 from Everett Washington ended his life by drowning in the San Diego bay. He and his wife ran a small Newtonay grocery store after moving here about two years ago. He had threatened suicide several times.
A reader signing as A Subscriber of The Star warns he will write to the editor with details of gambling activities nearby. He promises that if supplied, steps will be taken to stop the nuisance.
Rev. T. L. Dyer of Kennydale denounced secret and fraternal orders at a Methodist Ministerial Association meeting, calling them subtle tools of the devil. He opposed a paper supporting the Methodist Brotherhood, a philanthropic group with over 1,000 U S chapters, while T Lippy, a national official, outlined the brotherhood’s plans.
Fire Marshal Kellogg warns of imminent explosion risks from unloading dynamite at waterfront piers. He cites ten failed city ordinances in ten years and urges a municipal powder dock staffed by a city official to store and charge a maintenance fee, noting scattered accidents could ignite entire cargoes of 20 to 100 tons.
The King County delegation met to endorse a speaker candidate but failed after long caucus and multiple ballots. Rumors say a new candidate may be found and Palmer forces push for aligned support. Desertions from Jackson and Renick’s camp were discussed amid a split caucus. Trial dates in Felatia murder cases and other notes appear in the report.
The new federal courthouse in Nome Alaska opened with ceremonies and now handles federal cases. The building, costing about $32,000, is said to be among the finest in Alaska aside from churches, designed and built by A. H. Biggs. The combined jail and courthouse project total nearly $50,000.
The Nippon Yusen Kaisha line plans a rate war against Canadian Pacific Railway by increasing competition on routes between Japan and North America. Canadian Pacific responds by moving several official boats to Pacific service in preparation.
The article notes a Japanese company lowering rates, aiming to drive Canadian lines from business alongside American vessels. It claims these foreign ships are heavily subsidized, making competition difficult for the locals.
Delegates from nine states meet in Des Moines for the district conference of the American Anti Saloon League. Leaders push to secure congressional passage of the interstate commerce act, aiming to curb saloon influence amid Speaker Cannon opposition after his prior election contest.
In foggy conditions a switchman's error caused a collision between two loaded street cars at the end of the Vancouver Westminster double track. Motormen Murdock McDonald and A Jamieson died. several passengers injured. Switchman Young fled and was later sought by police.
A Belgrade dispatch reports a dynamite blast at a fortress barracks in Konitsa Herzegovina killing 170 German speaking Austrian soldiers. Refugees from the surrounding mountains were said to be among the affected. Austrian papers allegedly suppressed the news.
Trustees of the Joyey Chamber of Commerce and of the Alaska Pacific exposition will host a banquet at the New Washington hotel at 7 oclock tomorrow evening honoring James J. Hill chair man of the Great Northern George B Harris president of the Chicago Marl ing ton Quincy Howard Elliott president of the Northern Pacific Laula W Hil g president of the Great Northern and Darius Miller first vice president of the Chicago Burlington Quincy.
Sheriff-elect Robert T. Hodge will retain seven of Sheriff Smith's deputies when he takes office January 14, 1909. The chosen include Willan, Rogers, Bert Thompson, J. Westereler, George Leighton, John Liner, George Mane busy, and Joe Hill. John Stringer will be chief deputy, with an expert bookkeeper and other appointees to follow later.
The Star profiles William Pitt Trimble in a life story memorializing a prominent Seattle citizen. Born in Kentucky and educated in Cincinnati, he arrived in Seattle in 1896, built wealth through tide lands and property, and led multiple companies while serving as a respected attorney and civic leader. He lives at 1019 Terry Ave with five children and holds numerous trusteeships and club memberships. He supported Taft as a Republican elector and vied for mayor in the recent campaign.
The body of Miss Maggie Melvin, an elderly woman, was found mangled after being struck by a street car and dragged 40 feet. A mob surged toward motorman J H Lance, attacking officers before police and wrecking crew intervened to prevent lynching as Melvin’s remains were identified.
New York News reports Charles Tayntor, a renowned millionaire and marksman, beaten and robbed of about $10,000 at his Borough Park home. Three burglars, masked and armed, forced the family to watch as rings and valuables were taken. Tayntor regained consciousness during the crime but was held at gunpoint until the robbers fled. Authorities pursue leads with detectives Wickman and Molland investigating the pool room figures connected to the incident.
Leroy Leggitt also known as Leroy Stewart, a San Francisco real estate operator, faces bigamy charges after his wife Martha Stewart found letters addressed to My dear husband in her husband’s boat. The letters prompted an investigation that led to the accusation of bigamy.
Garfield Ruth and John William escaped by sawing the lock of their cell door at Trinity county jail after lunch. Sheriffs across nearby counties were alerted. Ruth faces grand larceny charges and William is accused of bigamy. a search party was sent out and a posse pursued the fugitives. Deputy wardens Bond and Carpenter are jailed on murder charges and had potential escape chances.
A man identifying himself as Harry Field was arrested in Blaine on a charge of uttering a worthless $1500 check and passing it on a Vancouver jewelry firm for six diamond rings. The rings were recovered with the suspect at the time of arrest as he fights extradition.
The American ship Erskine M. Phelps arrived yesterday after a remarkable 198 day voyage through the Delaware Breakwater and the stormy Straits of Magellan. She completed the journey without stopping for supplies or repairs, enduring one of the fiercest seas on record.
A tragedy emerges amid a probe into alleged dishonest clerks as officials seek evidence and public concern grows. Investigators press for facts while authorities review records and question staff.
The report states the operation on Postmaster Morgan occurred after he could stand. The intestines were not perforated by the bullet and he is described as having a hardy constitution with an excellent chance to recover.
Ed M. Morgan postmaster of New York City was shot as he and his 12 year old daughter approached a subway entrance near his home at 146th Street and Broadway. The gunman Eric H L Mackay a law firm stenographer killed himself. Police seek motive tied to past investigations of clerk dishonesty.
Ola Hayden, a vaudeville actress, and L. Davis, who claimed to be her husband, were arrested on shoplifting charges after loot valued at 2000 dollars was recovered. In the incident at a department store the man distracted a clerk while the woman acted, was caught with the goods, and she confessed. The woman claimed her husband is in Alaska and noted one child in Helena and another in Denver. She said she came from San Francisco and has performed across the Pacific Northwest.
William Child a traveling salesman died of heart failure at Wayalde Emergency hospital in the early morning after a 10 day illness. The body will be shipped to Tacoma where he resided. He was single.
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