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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1908
Page
3
In a perilous to desert landing from 16 000 feet the balloonists Capt Auguste and a reporter describe a six hour flight above clouds then a dramatic fall into the Arizona Colorado desert near San Jacinto. They faced extreme cold and exhaustion before a rough river crossing and a deadly cliff descent.
United Press reports Senator Joseph B Foraker seeks re election after talks with Senator Dick and Gov Harris amid rumors Gov Harris may enter the race. The discussion touched tariff policy with Foraker opposing tariff revision and praising the Dingley law while Dick backed it.
The United States balloon lost ballast and equipment, soared high beyond ten feet, then collapsed. Capt. Mueller said the landing was the most dangerous moment of the trip as crew clung to rigging and dragged the basket through the wind. Exhausted, they wandered the Colorado bottom lands to Ehrenberg and plan rest before continuing to Los Angeles. Local Indiana towns held dances to scare away evil spirits after the sighting.
The official opening of the Pearl Harbor naval base will be celebrated in Honolulu. The event will coincide with the island observance of the Honolulu Chamber of Commerce and mark the hundredth anniversary of American naval triumphs on the Atlantic coast.
City Engineer RH MAO Pe, returning from a two month trip, reports on innovations from Paris and European roads. He favors new tar-bound macadam paving and solid reservoir linings, noting better durability and fewer cracks. He compares European incinerator use with Seattle’s system and mentions a New York inquiry into fire alarm apparatus.
Seattle bank clearings totaled 1 964 926 05 with balances 128 768 63 and overall figures 794 180 983 193 109 586.
Driver Hilliard in the Italian Lancia captured the light car race on the first day of Savannah Ga two day tourney. Beiss crashed a Chalmers and was out while Jenifer in a Buick left the road but was unhurt. A large crowd watched the event as they await tomorrow's main program.
D. Be Dugdale arrives from Chicago with Mr. Dugdale and delivers a message to Seattle fans. He notes confidence in next year’s squad and praises Roy Aiken as part of a conference move cutting drafting season from 30 to 15 days.
Harrison B. Martin appointed assistant U S District Judge for the Third District issues orders April 19 prohibiting liquor sales by women and closing all dance halls in his territory. He also crackdowns on disreputable figures prompting several prominent men in Valdez and Fairbanks to depart for unknown destinations.
Turkeys are scarce in the Western market with a complete shortage extending to chickens ducks and geese. Augustine & Kyer reports a demand for 1500 more turkeys if available while Frank Jobst wholesalers note the market is cleaned out earlier than in previous years.
The Lady Rowena club of Harmony Homestead hosts a prize waltz at the Renton Mill club house tomorrow evening for Brotherhood of American Yeomen members. Invitations exceed 360, and the popular party series continues weekly thereafter.
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Maitre Bonnet, counsel for Count Bont de Castel lane, seeks custody and a yearly 30 000 franc allowance for his client’s children from former wife Misa Anna id. He alleges Anna traveled with the Prince de Sagan through Italy and later lived with him as his wife at Chateau Marais. He claims the Prince was with another woman in New York and accuses the princess of neglecting her children’s education since her last marriage.
San Francisco November 26 The court continued the inquiry into ex mayor Eugene E Schmitz finances to decide Dingee's status on his bond and a new bondsman will appear Monday Dingee and Thomas H Willi ames remain as sureties on Schmitz 160000 bond
Larry Kelly, 72, known as a smuggler for decades, was arrested in Custer with 15 pounds of opium. He faces a federal charge and says he cannot quit the trade though he fears the end of life.
New York November 26 Charles Carnegie the Laird of Skibo turned 71 today. No public celebration occurred as Andrew Carnegie kept to his usual routine at his home.
Everett C. Ellie, deputy prosecutor appointed by Prosecuting Attorney-elect George F. Vanderveer, is at home in the city with myalitia. Dr. N. C. Bates says his condition is serious but improving, following a trip that began in September and included a mountain journey and a hospital stay in Portland.
In a letter to CC B Yandel secretary of the Chamber of Commerce M Maloney superintendent of streets and sewers states that installing street signs in the Yeater to Virginia and Flat to Broadway district has been referred to L B Youngs superintendent of light and water who had this work in hand previously.
President Roosevelt was principal speaker at the unveiling in the national capital. He praised Sheridan's mix of genius and solid military skill, noted his Civil War campaigns and Indian War reforms, and tied his memory to national unity and moral ideals. Survivors of the Union army and the secretary of war attended.
In Billings Montana railroad circles the Rock Island Railway is said to seek an option to buy the entire Northern Pacific system. Reports cite Rock Island officials visiting NP properties and a man carrying a letter from NP President Elliott as fueling purchase speculation.
Wareington reports the treasury statement for November 26 showing receipts of 1,858,910 dollars and disbursements of 3,130,000 dollars. The figures highlight a deficit for the period and reflect government cash flows in the month.
Theo dore A Bell former congressman and governor hopeful widely known in California politics is to join Goulds Western Pacific railroad as a legal force. His campaigns have centered on opposing Southern Pacific aggression and a railroad lawyer role could end his political ambitions.
In Ogden Utah on November 26 Walter Lucky 24, a gambler, killed himself with a Winchester rifle in the Grand Opera house foyer as a musical comedy played. The shot stunned the audience. attendants removed the body before exits opened. A letter in his pocket asked for sister Mrs Mary L Ward of Portland Oregon to be notified.
Burke earned the decision over Joe Thomas in a 12 round contest last night. Fans felt the bout might have ended as a draw as Thomas had Burke at a disadvantage but failed to press. Burke shifted the momentum in the 11th round and would have won if the bell hadn’t rang to end the round.
A Midwinter Carnival program is announced with new prizes in the baby show underway this afternoon. Judging begins at 3 30 p m with many proud mammas and youngsters present. Each paid admission earns a coupon for 10 cents of goods at booth 27 offering household necessities. Monday features a Chinese night with Beattie Chinese babies in native dress and exhibitions by Exquimaux and Iggerrote participants.
Mr and Mrs Chas M Shaw of the Yale apartments hosted a Monday night card party at the Maccabee temple Fourth and Pine when a sneak thief entered the ante room and stole Shaw s overcoat valued at 65 dollars no trace found. John Brittan of Chariton Co was fined 19 dollars for possessing 10 stuffed thrushes violating game laws. Game Warden Riof captured the bride Monday. The British steamer John L Cardar arrived from Victoria with general cargo.
Rear Admiral Eustace B. Rogers reports to the secretary of the navy that the fleet lacks timely provisioning ships and adequate facilities. He calls Arethusa a slow tank ship and Panther an ineffective auxillary, notes overcrowding on world cruises, and says the fleet’s 130 day provisions are insufficient. He urges two faster supply ships to match fleet speed.
Journalistic students at the University of Washington prepare for their first real newspaper experience as they take charge of the Daily Wave next week. Fifty students will work under Prof. Merle J. Thorpe who will supervise. An editor in chief, editors, and numerous reporters will handle city and other assignments. The staff begins Monday and will publish the first issue Tuesday evening, continuing through Friday.
In Washington on November 26 the president agreed to open the National Apple Show in Spokane on December 7 by touching a button in the White House. Congressman Jones invited him to participate.
An old advertisement touts a cough remedy claiming a half ounce of Virgin Oil of Pine with glycerine and whisky cures curable coughs and breaks a cold in 24 hours. Directions say take a teaspoonful every four hours and ask the druggist for the genuine Leach's Virgin Oil of Pine compound from Zach Chemical Co Cincinnati.
An advertisement touts Gold Dust as a superior cleaning powder that penetrates to kill germs and sterilize cooking utensils. It claims it cleans faster, doing in half the time what soap or other cleansers require, and emphasizes Libes oil soap in powder form that starts working immediately in water.
A United Press report states that officers and crew of the Pacific Mail liner Magnolia are accused of smuggling Chinese into the country by substituting returning aviation for newly arrived Monsolilan sailors with shore leave. The investigation is expected to extend to other Orient bound vessels.
Iowa Wisconsin Illinois railroad officials test a telephone dispatching system after a telegraph outage during a storm. If successful, telephones may replace telegraph on their lines and restore train signaling. The telegraph failure caused several hours of paralysis on the routes.
A promotional pitch invites business owners to entrust their affairs to the bank, promising community benefits and personal gains as the lender asserts it can improve the local economy through this partnership. The message emphasizes reciprocal advantages and social improvement alongside financial support.
Advertises possum as a cure for eczema pimples rashes and facial disfigurements with claims of rapid relief after first application. Offers 50 cent 60 cent and 92 cent sizes via Quaker Drug Co Seattle and other drug stores with free samples from Emergency Laboratories New York City.
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