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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1908
Page
1
The Star reports a statewide probe into a state supreme court scandal. It notes Judge Chadwick refuses to join the bench while suspicions linger and cites a demand for open legislative inquiry to uncover truth behind rail and court links.
In a tense exchange during a state inquiry Judge Chadwick faced questions about letters allegedly reflecting on justice. He stated his aim to fully investigate and noted he could not confirm who holds the letters. The dialogue highlighted concerns over accountability and safeguarding impartiality in the supreme court.
Washington November 12 United Press says the Seattle postmaster George M Stewart was dismissed for political activity. The report notes the Civil Service Commission may be investigating a large number of postmasters on similar charges.
Fire gutted Dublin city hall council chamber destroying all paintings including historic portraits such as Daniel O Connell. The building escaped complete ruin with only narrow damage to the hall.
Miners trapped in a German mine disaster after a blast near Hamm Westphalia. rescuers powerless. Local Bulletin reports 327 dead, the Lokal Anzeiger confirming a high fatality toll after careful inquiry.
The Seattle post office completed a night relocation moving over 100 tons of equipment in 56 truckloads. The operation, led by Postmaster Stewart, left the old quarters at Firetav and University to open in the new building with no delays. Mercury vapor lighting will be installed to reduce shadows, and a future depot substation is planned. Effective Nov 16 four new carriers join the Seattle office, three to Fremont district and one to University district.
Report notes Gormley plans to stay in office amid a squabble over the county treasurer position. He and allies seek to hold the post, while uncertainty remains on appointment and potential court review.
New York reports Charles Dana Gibson heads to Seattle to begin pen and ink depictions of burly Westerners for magazines. Rumors say Gibson may wed the Gibson girl to a Puget Sound suitor as part of a broader publishing intrigue.
The article notes a national postal deficit nearing 17 million dollars and describes parcels post as a remedy to self support rural delivery. It cites fiscal year receipts of 191,478,668.41 and expenditures of 208,361,886 with October 1908 gains and New York and San Francisco post offices leading in receipts.
Alvin Davidson a cave te Stanley a messenger and Albert Brown a waiter are in the city jail charged with defrauding Kay Secondav a pawn broker. Police say the trio netted at least 200 dollars from the scheme using aluminum alloy metal that resembled platinum.
Dr. Jett Loon, Geneted? officer at Ballard, reviewed health vacancy and recommended Dr. P. Meliker to fill the post. The appointment follows a vacancy review and official action.
Health department officials report about 1,400 children vaccinated since September 1 with nearly 800 doses given since the mandate began last Monday. Around 1,200 pupils are vaccinated but out of school, while the Anti-Vaccination League plans a mass meeting at Labor Temple to debate compulsory vaccination.
United Press reports Leo Bezemer was jailed in Skagit County for a blackmail case. Bezemer denies involvement in the Ed English holdup as stated by Mount Vernon dispatches received this afternoon.
President elect Taft will leave tomorrow for Brooklyn and return next Monday. He will travel to Washington on Saturday and stay at the White House until Monday morning. Vice President elect Sherman arrived today and downplays political significance of his visit, citing golf as his purpose. Politicians believe he is Cannon’s envoy bearing goodwill and assurances of friendship.
In Hamm West Phalia Germany an explosion of fire damp rocked the Bod Bod coal mine. Three hundred sixty workers were inside. 38 escaped, one died, others fatally hurt. Rescue halted by wreckage and flames as crowds gathered. Fire now rages and access will be blocked for days.
Financiers in San Francisco report a looming clash between E. H. Harriman and James J. Hill over railroad control in the West and Pacific coast. Observers cite Hill’s Portland Spokane Seattle acquisitions and Northwest feeders, while Harriman strengthens Oregon California lines and plans new routes, including a San Francisco to Oregon line via Tiburon.
In Noga Arizona on November 12 a drunken Mexican fired at buildings and at a guard on the international bridge. The guard returned fire and killed the assailant. The guard was arrested by Mexican authorities pending investigation.
In Wabash railroad yards a man was found with a bullet wound in the head and died later at a hospital. Police believe he was shot by freight car robbers. In Honolulu the cruiser Charleston sailed for San Francisco with 30 crewmen remaining on shore liberty.
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