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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1908
Page
4
A lengthy debate over compulsory vaccination in Seattle public schools pits vaccination proponents against anti vaccination parents. The dispute centers on balancing the public good with individual parental rights, as schools bar unvaccinated children whose parents pay taxes. The text notes deep divisions and cautious hope that both sides recognize sincere belief in their positions.
The Star cautions A L Rutherford county commissioner about past electoral performance noting a 4 000 plurality amid a Republican landslide. It vows renewed scrutiny of his actions and warns that failure to serve the people could lead to his retirement at the next election.
The article recalls Ice King Morse once valued at $20,000 in New York who associated with trust magnates and financiers. His crude bank robbery led to his arrest and imprisonment. It laments the public shame of being caught and predicts ostracism and hard labor.
In LaPorte Indiana on November 10 jurors and talesmen weigh the possibility that Mrs Belle Gunness and her children survived the murder case against Ray Lamphere. Lamphere’s counsel signals a possible defense move to have the case removed from the jury if the judge overrules a motion at the end of the state’s testimony.
Fishermen have damaged the Lake Union dam flood gates causing significant trouble and annoyance to local commercial interests. Investigations seek to identify responsible parties and prevent further disruption to water flow and port activity.
Fishermen on the lake shores frequently close the dam gates, causing water levels to rise and threaten nearby properties. Authorities have been alerted to the complaints.
A W Headley a letter carrier from Hellingham was sentenced by Judge Hanford in federal court to two years in McNeil's Island prison for stealing a letter on September 6 containing $10.
Police Chief Irving Ward dismissed Patrolman H Aaslund after finding he spent his shift reading magazines and newspapers at various stores instead of patrolling the beat. The action was taken today by the department.
James J. Hu chairman of Great Northern will speak on The Relation of the Railroad to the Development of the Northwest at a banquet in his honor tonight. John H. McGraw will be toastmaster with toasts by Howard et al and George Harris and J B Chilberg. The program includes The Trend of Population and The AYP Exposition scope and cooperation between railroad and community.
Residents angered by erratic or long waits on the Meridian Avenue route threaten court action after delays stretch to 30 minutes or more. They claim the line serves a heavily patronized city area and seeks prompt relief from the street car corporation.
The Seattle Electric Co. announces suspension of service on the James street line beginning tomorrow morning. A council traffic permit was filed that night but cannot be heard by the council committee before its regular late meeting. Engineers warn temporary spanned tracks near Fourth Avenue are unsafe to operate over until grade work lowers the tracks.
The Seattle Electric Co applied for a city franchise to parallel the Seattle Renton and Bouthera lines into Rainier Valley. The proposed route runs from Eth ay and Jackson to Fifth and into Rainier Beach then northeast to L Street and Waters Street, with additional connections to Rainier Avenue. A corporation committee will review the matter. Lakewood district residents petitioned to include conditions in the Columbia City franchise amendment.
Delilah Hughes was fined $100 and costs by Judge Hian ford after pleading guilty to counterfeiting United States coins. Police found seven other counterfeit pieces in her purse and noted she intended to pass a gilded nickel as a $5 gold piece during the July arrest.
The Central Labor Union of this city sent a telegram to Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor congratulating him on not being invited to President Roosevelt s labor dinner.
The club plans to amend by laws to hold the annual election on December 12 by the primary ballot. Three candidates for the presidency are named W. P. Trimble J. E. Moses and Geo. H. Reveile the incumbent. The Lake Washington canal project funding plans will also be discussed.
L A Donovan sues William H Ziieglits and Charlies W Zieglits in Justice Carroll's court for $99 alleging gambling losses at the Zieglits OCigar company. Donovan alleges the games were draw poker and New York.
Carrie Wilhelm alleges abuse began within a month of marriage and files for divorce from Frank J. Wilhelm in the superior court. Also noted, the Chamber of Commerce received a letter from Belgium’s Consul General inviting participation in an international exhibition opening at Amsterdam in April 1910.
A collage of quirky captions, misread lines, and stray dialogue pieces. Characters like a fox and a coachman appear amid garbled phrases and comic exchanges about dancing, poultry, and football rules.
A St Paul passenger and a freight train collided seven miles east of Butte Montana early today. Conductor Arthur F Reers died from injuries and six freight cars were wrecked leaving only scattered debris. authorities suspect a signal miscommunication caused the crash.
James L. Gallagher known as Big Jim testified again in the Reef graft trial today. Prosecutors called him to recount the passage of the overhead trolley ordinance he said he already told police court.
Six extra officers sworn in to assist Georgetown police at the primary election faced several clashes. Opposing factions clashed at the polls and arrests for illegal voting were expected before voting ends this evening. Several fist fights occurred but officials believed serious trouble could be averted.
A garbled scan lists numerous equities and percentages such as Can 177 Chea O 46 and Mo Kan T 38 with scattered company names like Westinghouse Union Reading Pacific and U S Steel. The legible items resemble stock quotes and totals, but coherence and dates are missing.
Old suit of King County against former County Treasurer Charles F Whittlesey and his bondsmen was submitted to the Supreme Court yesterday as one of six county appeals on the docket. The suit seeks to collect an alleged deficiency after a long trial, with a special judge at Seattle granting a nonsuit in favor of the defendant. The board of public works indefinitely postponed the city’s application to build municipal stables at 22nd avenue and Olive street.
The Public Utilities Department official stated Sunset Telephone Co is a common carrier under state law and may be required by law to provide service to prospective patrons in the new municipal building if the city elects to require it. The company cannot refuse service solely on its wishes.
A delegation led by President Steele of the Anti Vaccine league urged Mayor Miller to revoke the board of education’s enforcement of the state vaccination law. The mayor refused, saying the issue lies with the board of public works and he would not intervene.
Nebulosus won the opening race at Emeryville with Captain Kennedy finishing second and Adena third. Time recorded was 1:14 24.
On the front a busy patchwork of ships and cargo moves. The steamer Buckman arrives from San Francisco with a crew, while the Japanese liner Toes Maru sails for the Orient with steerage fully booked. The Norwegian Hornelen loads lumber at Tacoma for the West Coast as the Monticello, on the Bremerton run, injures a shaft and goes off run for repairs. The Whidby takes over that run, and the steamer Niverside arrived yesterday.
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