This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 23 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1908
Page
7
Washington officials seek a rapid remedy to defects in franchise and referendum laws. Delegation plans to press the governor for a commission to examine statutes, with focus on allowing or restricting popular votes on franchise grants and the proper role of the city council in issuing franchises.
A brief item notes Optica at 1207 Second Street offering Curve and Shure On products. The ad showcases eyelash products and mentions clearing lashes as a feature or slogan. No additional names or dates are given.
United Press dispatch states the second balloon in Dick Ferris' transcontinental attempt drifted silently at 16 000 feet above the California cloud deck northward toward Cajon Pass and the Mojave desert awaiting favorable currents. Astronauts Wilde and Leroyez transmitted a message from Bloomingdale at 1 30 this morning noting a wind from the north and that breakfast was at 1 30.
A laborer was held up last night by a lone highwayman along Eighth or South near Kenyon Avenue. The assailant, armed with a black revolver, took a gold watch and a ring from the victim, then ordered him to continue. Nelson reported the holdup. police found no trace of the thief.
A. Humphrey, a longshoreman, fell from the trestle near the Great Northern docks and vanished beneath the water as two companions, Charles Peterson and J. Patterson, watched. A search for the body continued after the accident reported last night.
A federal agent through the Chamber of Commerce tendered Pier A and Navy Yard tugs to the Navy Department until next May. Secretary Yandell endorsed the gesture saying it would help without financial returns and praised the Canadian company's spirit.
The will of George Piken a Putte pioneer merchant who died October 6 at St Paul Minn was filed for probate. Drawn August 1 1908 in the testator's handwriting and unsigned by witnesses the estate valued at about 60000 includes 20000 cash. A note states any claiming wives will receive one dollar each. Most of the estate goes to relatives.
The city clergy propose a two minute noon prayer pause in church and shop during a slated prayer week. Ministers voiced near universal support after a federation meeting. A committee will seek Bishop O'Dea's approval to begin at the Cathedral if sanctioned.
Dr G Bowens, former U S consul to Abyssinia, proposes an Abyssinian education exhibit for the 1908 Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition. King Menelek reportedly welcomes American ties and may provide an exhibit inside the Foreign Palace, a $86,000, 60,000 square foot hall near the Agriculture Building with international displays planned from many nations.
Joseph B H Adams, formerly with the street department, files suit in superior court seeking 10000 damages, alleging a horse bite on June 23, 1908 caused his left arm to become completely paralyzed during mains work. The horse swung its head and bit him, Adams notes.
Bank clearings show 1,509,901 with 131,889.8 pe day total 864,956. Balances stand at 5,165.00. The figures reflect today’s activity across the banking system.
Rumor circulates that officers of the revenue cutter Thetis were disciplined for misconduct by Capt. Henderson as she sails down the cover. Named officers Lieutenants Miller and Hay and Chief Engineer Norman have solid prior reputations. Reports say drunkenness led to tram placement and possible court martial at Port Townsend.
At the chamber meeting groups from local state societies discuss appointing a representative from each incorporated state society to work with the exposition’s publicity department. Henry J. Sfier was elected president and M. Cameron as secretary to steer publicity ideas decided at the conference.
The McArthur left for season offshore work. The British steamer arrived at Nanaimo from Francisco. Shasta sailed from San Pedro to Bellingham. Inverie heads to the Orient with government cargo. A G Lindsay to arrive from Southeastern Alaska ports. Emma Leuvens sails to Sydney for crew after completing repairs. Hat, Dearg, and Selig Chief reportedly reached Delagoa Bay and Taitai Scaphiid recently.
John H. Powell chairman of the committee appointed by the State Bar Association announces that the investigation into character misconduct will likely begin next week. Judge Root of the Washington comes court notes difficulty in assembling the committee due to members’ private duties.
City council weighs raising 442000 by bond or new tax abatement to finish Jackson street Fourth avenue and Denny grade work after a Supreme Court decision curtails using eminent domain. Three bond issues planned for December election postponed while officials seek best funding method.
In San Francisco a tragedy reports the death by self harm of Lieutenant Moom of the Fourth Infantry at Camp Joss on Guimaras Island. The same issue notes the Newsboys Annual Dance in Seattle with $150 prizes and hundreds of tickets sold, supporting a Thanksgiving dinner for 360 newsboys.
Baile for Banks, home in West Seattle after a Siberian coast trading season, is put back in commission. She will depart soon for the halibut banks at Petersburg for the winter, carrying the Mequime exhibit for the AYP.
A novel security device introduces a chemical compound that releases poisonous gas when a safe is forcibly opened. The invention aims to deter thieves by creating a toxic environment inside the container, potentially incapacitating intruders.
The board will place shelters at street car points and may construct permanent artistic shelters. The move was taken at the request of the mayor.
A YMCA committee chaired by W L Bilger and F W Poettygrove, appointed by the YMCA educational department, studied the need for a sales school. The group found it hard to recruit men for roles and noted Raymond of Chicago spoke on The Science of Modern Business Building. Raymond will give a public YMCA address.
The post office department plans a mail car service along the Beattie Renton and Southern street railway, extending north to Fourth Avenue and Union. Track extension will start when Fourth Avenue regrade conditions allow.
A sale ad notes specials on white cotton-filled Comforts sized 72x78 and 72x84 with silk edged covers and sateen borders. Prices are $1.45 and $285 respectively. Also advertised is a large assortment of silk-covered down and wool-filled Comforts in several grades.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.