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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1908

Page

7

Russia Ready to Obliterate Japanese Army, Says Kuropatkin

The article quotes Gen. Kuropatkin urging that Russia was fully prepared to wipe out the Japanese army, arguing peace at Portsmouth was only temporary and predicting a future Asia conflict if Western powers do not check the Yellow Peril. He cites Russian military strength, casualties, and strategies, noting improved transport, logistics, and education while calling for reforms at home.

Asia Kuropatkin Portsmouth Russia Ing Staten Alexie & Atkin Agay Japan China Kuropatkinanya Koropatkin

Immigrant Scandal Trials Spotlight Portland Case

Federal charges link Captain Gawley and Japanese suspects to a wide abuse network as witnesses risk retaliation. Japanese defendants Katayama Iishikawa and Minami partners face trial dates set by Commissioner Armstrong with proceedings staggered through late November.

Captain Gawley United States Gawley Augustus Armstrong Katayama H. Minami Minami

Butcher Sues Over Writ of Attachment Damages

Harry C. Aiken, a Yakima butcher at 2707 East Madison, sues Yakima Sheep Co in superior court claiming $67.82 judgment led to a writ of attachment that ruined his credit and business. He was a garnishee defendant in the case appealed from Judge Carroll to Judge Gilliam.

M. A. Longbottom Harry C. Aiken Yakima Sheep Company Aiken East Madison St O. K. Wallin Gilliam

Samuel Hill Reelected as Good Roads Leader in Washington

In Kennewick Washington on November 21 Samuel Hill of Seattle was reelected president of the Good Roads association while L Frank Brown won the secretary and treasurer post Aberdeen was designated as the next meeting location by the group before adjournment after the session.

Kennewick Wash Good Roads Association Samuel Hill Seattle L. Frank Brown Aberdeen

Organize for Play Grounds Meeting Planned by Chamber

A meeting will be held this evening in the rooms of the Chamber of Commerce to form a local play grounds association. The session aims to organize community efforts and establish a group dedicated to developing and maintaining recreational spaces.

Chamber of Commerce

Bar Committee to Begin Work Tuesday on Justice Root Inquiry

The state bar association special investigative panel, probing charges against Justice Milo A. Root, will meet in John H. Powell’s New York block office Tuesday to define powers and limits. Sessions may be private at first, with openness to press debated for later meetings. All members plan to attend after rearranging their legal workloads.

State Bar Association Milo A. Root State Supreme Court John H. Powell New York Powell

Grand Stand Play by Joe Cannon

Speaker Cannon comments on rumors that Taft would oppose his reelection as speaker. He says the president elect will not organize the house and that he endorses the Republican platform and will abide by the Republican caucus on the first Congress organization.

Py United Press Dany H,ll Cannon Hot Springs Taft Joe House Biblican House of the Afxty First Congress

Leg Fracture Suit Seeks 7500 Damages From Brown's Bay Logging

Charles Harris sues Brown's Bay Logging Co in Superior Court over a May 5 1908 railroad incident on the logging road. He states a leg fracture and permanent loss of earning capacity after being run down by a train while employed as a section hand. Harris seeks 7500 dollars in damages.

Charles Harris Brown's Bay Logging Company

Attell Welsh Bout Odds Swing on Thanksgiving Eve

Los Angeles reports betting on Abe Attell and Freddie Welsh as they prepare for an 18 round Thanksgiving Eve match. Welsh opened favorite at 8 to 10, Attell supporters pushed bets to even money, then Attell briefly led before odds swung again. Inside sources say Attell may become 8 to 10 favorite before fight night. Attell will concede weight, though his skill may offset the pounds. Welsh is praised as the cleverest lightweight seen here with superb stamina and footwork.

Los Angeles Abe Attell Freddie Welsh Attell Welsh Avoirdupois

Ketchel and Papke Back to Training Ahead of Big Day

San Francisco reports Ketchel and Papke returning to action after brief rests. Ketchel plans boxing work at Millett's resort, with a two day schedule including glove work and light labor cutback. Papke prepares for a long session with Little Alfred Kaufmann and indoor excerises, while betting on the mill grows brisk and promoters anticipate record turnout and gate receipts.

Willie Jacobs San Francisco Ketche Papke Automg Palmer Morris Levy Ketchel Millett Alfred” Kaufmann Tom Corbett Anle

Funeral for Bradford opens as Treadwell case nears trial

San Francisco November 21 United Press says the funeral arrangements for Brodie M. Bradford former confidential agent of James Treadwell proceed as witnesses in the California Safe Deposit and Trust case and the grand jury investigation into its wrecking loom again at Treadwell's upcoming trial Bradford who died yesterday after a month's illness was one of the busiest witnesses in the inquiry.

United Press San Francisco Brodie M. Bradford James Treadwell Trie California Safe Deposit and Trust Com Bradford Treadwell Wradford

No Hope for Men Left in Fiery Mine

Hutte Montana November 21 Three miners are dead and six are missing after an explosion at Northwest Improvement Co. mines in Red Lodge. Fire in No 2 entry rages as seven men were rescued or recovered earlier with little chance for the missing crew.

Hutte Mont Northwest Improvement Co Red Lodge

Placer Gold Boom Reported in Alaska Yentna District

Geo Marx of Cache Creek Mining reports eight placer claims bought last week yielded 20 workers taking four to six ounces daily. Gold value around 17 dollars per ounce, shallow pay depths of three to seven feet, and easy mining conditions make it ripe for immediate operation with basic tools. He notes the summer effort shows strong output.

United Press Abward Alaska Geo, Marx Cache Creek Yentna

Seattle Man Is Charged With Forgery

Elliot A. Archer contracting agent of the Beattie Tacoma Power Co was arrested by Captain Charles Tennant and John Wickman on telegraphic advices from Newark New Jersey charging him with ten indictments totaling seventy thousand dollars. The alleged offense occurred six years ago. Archer denies the charges stating he is in Newark wanted for forgery but insists he is innocent. He is held at the county jail awaiting Newark officers or legal action.

Elliot A. Archer Beattie Tacoma Power Co Charles Tennant John Wickman Newark N. J Ense Archer Tennant Seattle Carter Seattle Tacoma Power Co

Patrolman Starbird Shot During Fight. Ballard Commits Suicide

In San Jose California Patrolman Ray W. Starbird was shot twice while pursuing George Ballard after Ballard allegedly aided the shooting. Ballard, an ex convict and morphine addict, hanged himself in his cell after being captured. Starbird and Ballard's wife were wounded. Salisbury remained on duty and Ballard's body was found after a self inflicted hanging.

United Press San Jose Cal Ray W. Starbird George Ballard Starbird

Forest fire threatens six towns in Arkansas disaster

Scores of persons are threatened with death as a massive forest fire roars across Arkansas, wiping out $26 million worth of timber. One death is reported and many people are believed missing on farms swept by the flames. The blaze has burned for hours, with a heavy smoke pall and no rain in sight.

United Press Little Rock Ark Farma

Telegraph Companies Declare Open War

Open war has erupted between the Postal and Western Union telegraph companies. A federal judge issued a temporary injunction restraining the Postal from redating messages carried over Postal cables, preventing extra charges until court review. Western Union continues redating Mexican deliveries where it holds Mexican government rights.

United Press Frangibco Postal Western Union Telegraph Companies United States Mexico Seawell Western Union

Lieutenant Grimm Dies Suddenly in California

Otto Braemer Grimm, a lieutenant in the U.S. Army Signal Corps, died suddenly in a Last night of hemorrhage while on leave in Long Beach California. Telegrams from Adjutant General Simpson and a Western Union receipt from James Kennedy of Omaha were found in his pockets. Grimm was on work leave and believed stationed at Omaha. His former home was Cleveland Ohio.

Long Beach Cal Otto Braemer Grimm United States Army Signal Corps Adjt Simpson San Francisco James Kennedy Omaha Western Union Grimm Cleveland

Postmaster Edward Morgan Shot Dead by Mackay

Edward M. Morgan New York postmaster was shot and badly wounded while walking with his daughter. Eric H. Mackay a stenographer shot Morgan then killed himself, dying instantly.

Edward M. Morgan New York Eric H. Mackay Mackay

Better to Kill Than Steal Leads Indictment Sentences

Chicago reports a jury in Lake county Indiana Hammond court giving Joseph Mahoveki thirty days in jail for murder and eight years for Lawrence Ryan who stole boots for lack of footwear under the indeterminate sentence act.

United Press Chicago Lake County Ind Hammond Joseph Mahoveki Lawrence Ryan

Robber fires to kill victim in Salem holdup

Dr. C. M. Robertson lay fatally wounded near his Salem home after a holdup early today. He struck the masked robber with an umbrella and began to run, the gunman fired twice, inflicting a mortal wound. A man wearing a black mask and a revolver was later arrested.

Salem Ore C. M. Robertson

Denver Awaits Bloodshed as Chinatown Braces for War

Denver residents fear a violent outbreak among Chinese tong factions after a Chinaman was killed over fan tan games. Police report armed men in alleys, and a letter suggests San Francisco hatchet men have arrived. The reference to the dragon's tail poison signals heightened danger.

Denver Colo Chinatown San Francisco

Parade of 10000 Seattle Sunday School Children

A feature of the exposition is a parade of 10 000 children from Seattle Sunday schools. Rev. Joseph L Garvin leads the arrangements for the King County Sunday School Association. The governor will review the parade before the pupils form a chorus in the auditorium during the program.

Seattle Joseph L. Garvin King County Sunday School Association

Valley City Grocer Fatally Struck by Interurban Train

Horace Feit a Valley City grocer died after clinging to a handrail and being run down by an Interurban train near Auburn. His wife and three children witnessed the tragedy as an inquest was planned at Auburn. Feit, 48, had been visiting Seattle and leaves a wife and children, two of whom reside in California.

Horace Feit 4& Grocer Valley City Auburn Feitt Felt Seattle Jones Hayden Connell Felts California

Croker May Come to This Coast

Richard Croker longtime Tammany Hall leader arrives in New York for a six month visit to the United States. He may spend part of the time on the Pacific coast and will not enter politics in the United States again.

United Press New York Richard Croker Tammany Hall New York City United States Pacific Coast Croker Glencairn Ireland

Poker Players Arrested in Fairbanks Private Cabin Bust

In Fairbanks on November 21 a jury found Bob Mitchell and 10 others guilty of running gambling games in a private cabin. Prosecution had begun strict enforcement of gambling loan laws, and Mitchell faces sentencing today.

United Press Fairbanks Bob Mitchell

Sliver Fatality in Spokane Claims Kayliss K. Miller

Kayliss K. Miller dies at Sacred Heart hospital from blood poisoning after a wooden sliver under his thumbnail. He leaves a widow in critical condition and three children ill with scarlet fever.

Spokane Kayliss K. Miller Sacred Heart Hospital

Do Your Banking With Us Promotes Trust and Stability

The note extols a bank built on capital surplus and honest management both inside and outside the institution, urging readers to choose this bank for sound financial handling.

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