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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1908
Page
3
Exposition officials and regents clash over building a quarter mile track at the fair grounds to host a major outdoor meet next year. A grand stand and bleachers are planned with baseball fields nearby, aiming for a first class coastal facility and shared expenses likely.
The mid winter carnival opened in Jamestown with George Trumbull Chevalier presiding. Seattle manufacturers showcased exhibits in decorated booths including Yakima Glucose Co and Buff Rock Co. Malt Co. The basement venue offered fortune tellers and various shows as a relief from election night tensions. The carnival runs today and tomorrow.
Manila reports Admiral Harbers' Philippine squadron activated and ready to proceed to China to safeguard American interests. Marine officers depart Cavite while Olongapo battalions prepare for action. Fleet allies expect to stay in reserve with no Washington orders yet.
Alexander Latham Ruef's chauffeur and former fugitive from justice was arrested in Portland by two of Detective Burns' men. He is to be taken to San Francisco. Ex Senator Gearin of San Francisco acts as attorney for Latham to contest extradition. The chauffeur testified Ruef drove to the United Railroads chief counsel's office with a shirt box and then to the Western National bank safety vault.
Denver reports a heated American Federation of Labor session with factional disputes. Compromise reached between freight handlers and Railway Clerks is expected to grant a charter. An invitation to all railway workers to join the AFL was discussed as a joint meeting in St. Louis may be planned.
H C Langworthy, jailed for disorderly conduct, told Police Judge John B Gordon that the charge was baseless he claimed he was prospecting in Rainier Valley and had struck a rich gold claim assaying $1 000 Langworthy defended his story before Judge Gordon who took the case under advisement amid rumors he plans to organize a mining company and a possible stake by City Attorney Ellie De Bruler
W K Walter of Wayside Bavergency hospital accuses an apparent ingrate George Geary of swapping his clothing for worn garments. Walter seeks police help to locate Geary as a curt case with the suit exchange reaches authorities.
Navy Yard at Puget Sound bound on November 17 reports two commissioned officers reporting for duty. The men bring naval rank experience as part of the ongoing expansion and readiness program.
Pay master R H Johnson reported as paymaster of the Philadelphia receiving yard. Paymaster G F Hall and First Lieutenant F D Kilgore are listed as duty commanding officer of the marine guard for the receiving ship Philadelphia and the prison ship Nipate.
HELENA Mont March 8 The Cheat Palla Water Power Company and the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway Company signed a 25 year agreement. The water power supplier will deliver 26 000 horsepower beginning one year from now.
News from Francisco reports Fred Moraud a French deserter who fled a ship to the Arctic ice in November. He reportedly starved and was eaten by wild beasts after his body was found with only a torso on a drifting ice hummock near Hereche island.
In Port Townsend Clyde Hitchcock and George Bernard Fort Worden soldiers were fined 100 dollars each in police court for orderly and riotous conduct after a clash between artillerymen and the Port Townsend police. Also noted Aberdeen appoints W Sherman deputy state treasurer. Navy Yard Puget Sound reports Lieut Commander Casey B Morgan reassigned as lighthouse district inspector.
The grand naval review scheduled for today in Tokyo was postponed until tomorrow due to a storm that made maneuvers impractical.
A meeting will be held Saturday night at the Chamber of Commerce to organize a city playground association in cooperation with the Play Ground Association of America.
Beattie chosen as the American Prison associate official meeting host in Richmond Virginia for the 1900 gathering. The announcement dated November 17 outlines Beattie positions and preparations for the event.
Prominent men interested in education gather in Walla Walla for a congress opening yesterday to promote a Greater Whitman College. The plan aims to make Whitman College the MIT of the Pacific coast.
Conconully November 17. The county commission awarded the contract for a steel bridge at Puget Sound Bridge Building Company for 10500 dollars.
C. D. Cochran, a prominent Seattle attorney, wed Mise Ines Huntoon of Seattle in Nome on November 18. The ceremony joined two Seattle residents in a discreet city wedding observed by local acquaintances.
A call emphasizes keeping feet dry and warm as a practical habit to save money. It highlights the link between footwear care and long term savings, urging readers to prioritize comfort and health through proper footwear and maintenance.
A Seattle reader criticizes this week’s Orpheum program citing weak performances by the Majestic Trio and Miss Adams while praising Motoring and the Blonde Typewriters act. The letter notes better reception for Van Pelt and Adams when they performed previously and suggests trimming excess stage business to boost audience response.
The Salome dance and a Jay Circus draw mixed crowds at Star Theatre with strong turns by Alice De Garmo and the Youngs. Max Figman entertains at Moore Theatre in The Substitute, while Bis Hopkine and We Are King pack audiences. In Palace of the King and The Texas Ranger, productions attract steady crowds with noted performances and dramatic action.
A historical ad claims new causes of disease have been found and that drugless treatment can cure nervous disorders, stomach issues, headaches, rheumatism, backache, and more without drugs or surgery. It cites Morrison of Seattle and Georgetown mayor Mueller as cured examples and invites free consultation at 10 11 12 Batabrook Building, Second and Union.
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