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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1908
Page
1
A marijuana era of reform shapes legislation as Hanson pledges to kill Meadows racing by pushing an anti gambling bill. He seeks aid from press and public, plans to keep the measure secret until after elections, and vows a persistent campaign to close the Meadows track.
Captain R J Graham of the Erskine M Phelps, a windjammer of note, keeps a big red automobile aboard his ship. He stores the car in the fore hatch and hauls it ashore when dock time allows, then wheels it over the pier as easily as he sails. The scene is Seattle at Pier 6.
Maude Fields lost a legal bid in Bellingham to regain custody of her adopted son after a 13 year search. Judge Meterer ruled welfare of the adolescent boy outweighs other claims, noting he has bonded with foster parents Arthur and Mrs. Deming and that moving him could be disastrous. The mother, now destitute, collapsed as the ruling was issued.
Treasurer Gee Sheldon files detailed New York report showing a Republican campaign fund of 1.7 million with Taft as top donor at 160000. Upham's West aid reports nearly 500000 raised. overall smaller than past years. Support came from mercantile interests rather than railroads and banks, with many small contributions from about 20000 donors.
Harvard defeated Yale 4 to 0 in New Haven marking its first victory over Yale since 1895 and the greatest contest of the year. Key moments included Kennard’s drop kick and repeated gains by Corbett and Verwiek as crowds roared and bets neared a million dollars.
Sam Gompers was reelected head of the American Federation of Labor amid near unanimous support at the Nevada convention. Duncan was re elected vice president, while Daniel Keefe declined renomination after criticizing the council’s political policy and pledging to vote Republican.
A Golden Wear Baking Co. employee reported three separate late evening holdups near Massachusetts Street Moran Place. No injuries or cash loss occurred as victims fled. A. G. Sanford of 825 28th Ave. was assaulted by two highwaymen on 28th Ave near Spring and Union, firing a gun and forcing him to run for help.
Storm warnings issued from Tattoosh Inland to Coosa Bay and in Hellingham for a fresh southwesterly gale.
George W. Seidel appeared before Judge Gilliam pleading poverty to avoid 10 dollar weekly alimony to his ill wife. He was ordered to pay 10 dollars by 5 PM or face jail. Seidel claimed his former car is now owned by a saloon keeper and his weekly earnings are 12 dollars.
A Decatur, Illinois note to Police Chief Ward from W H Palley asks help locating al kinsey, once roomed with ors williams near Third Ave and Eine Street in 1900. Palley hopes Williams or his wife Mrs Williams can provide clues and promises more details in a future letter.
The American tennis team Wright and Alexander lost the championship match in Melbourne with scores 6-3 6-2 4-6 6-2. Speeecalls form showed only in the third set.
Dispatches from Constantinople report a alleged Russian plan to seize Tehran and annex Persia. Observers say czarists would justify occupation as restoring order and push for access to the Persian Gulf through a new railway link, with European powers likely to refrain from interference.
Mayor Miller chastises the detective department in Chief Ward's room and warns two possible actions: purge heads or replace staff. He cites a string of failures from the unit, including the Ivan P. Lee bombing case, poor field work, and lack of reports.
The Star quotes a Paso Robles correspondent saying Hot Springs sponsors funded many reports, steering coverage toward improvement. A dispatch received later by The Star presents another account of Cosgrove’s condition amid the differing wires.
Governor elect Cosgrove of Washington remains in poor condition at Paso Robles after five days of illness. Doctors provide no statement as he endures a restless night and cabinet baths fail to restore walking ability, though he is said to be in good spirits.
United Press reports Francie J. Heney's condition improved today with visitors allowed from Mia to close relatives. After a good night he could take regular nourishment but cannot eat solid food.
Wal ter Wellman's polling update is quiet while Count Zeppelin plans a pole expedition by airship. The note frames a speculative contest between two discovery efforts and hints at ongoing national interest in polar exploration.
In San Francisco on November 21 the Ruef trial opened a morning session marked by sharp exchanges between Assistant District Attorney Hiram Johnson and Attorney Henry Act. The Prosecution pressed James Gallagher on contradictions about the second bribe payment, with Gallagher shifting from Ruef’s office to his own on cross examination.
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