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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1908
Page
1
Paris based Star Special Service reports on a contested issue surrounding a prominent presidential figure. The piece notes legislators pledging to vote against a continuance and questions about rank amid a publicized dispute involving Megan and related recent features.
The state bar commission met in secret in Spokane to investigate Root Gordon rumors. Chairman John H Powell and attorneys R W Nuzum and N E Nuzum appeared, saying they had no actionable evidence while the panel planned further inquiries into letters linking Root and Gordon amid the wider scandal.
The Guthrie Oklahoma dispatch reports seven dead and many missing as floods sweep Oklahoma Texas southwestern Missouri and southern Kansas. Continuous rain has swollen rivers with rescues ongoing from upper story flood shelters amid growing property losses and threats of further damage. In Missouri the worst floods in years prompt authorities to bolster river defenses and halt mining area threats near Badger and Galena with dyke construction and widespread inundation.
A large force in the treasurer s office is accepting 1967 tax payments today the final day before delinquency penalties of 16 percent take effect County Auditor Agnew notes overall payments are smaller than in recent years with few taxpayers present on the last day.
Deputy Game Warden J W Lampoon arrested C H Haack and three other fishermen from South Park for setting nets in the Duwamish near Georgetown more than an hour before the legal time. Haack pleaded guilty and was bound over to superior court on a $250 bond. The survey steamer McArthur arrived in Chattanooga and will be stationed on the Bound for winter.
In Washington state court discussion, Judge Chadwick is among candidates to fill the unexpired term of Justice Root. Gov. Mead, Judge Parker and Judge Gose are also noted contenders with Cosgrove’s preferences shaping potential choices. Details hinge on interim arrangements before January 11.
During Saturdays football clash between Longfellow and Central at Douglass Storrs 614 Spring St one Central player Douglass Storrs suffered a broken arm. Two teammates were forced to leave the game with injuries. All three are back in school today despite the hurt.
Governor Mead arrives in Tacoma and holds a conference with Pierce county legislators on appointing Judge N Parker of Tacoma to succeed Justice Root on the state supreme court. It is believed Parker will be chosen, though final word rests after the talks.
Former assistants George W. Carroll and H. N. Puson accuse the council and Grant of failing to enforce building laws and duties. They claim contractors built illegally after inspector approval and that some builders were denied privileges. One case cites plans approved then halted when nonconforming, causing losses to a contractor. They note resignations after disputes over sick leave.
After a break in at 1411 Tayloray last night, burglaries were aroused by E. R. Pulver of 612 Lee. The thief was found to have fled via the rear, and all movable items were overturned. A hatchet was left behind. loot unknown. Mrs. Johnson has been away since Thanksgiving.
A body believed to be about 60 was found under a Centermint mill by Edward Hodgson who walked to work around 7 am. The deceased showed no signs of violence and a cheap watch was found in his vest pocket. He was taken to Bonne Wateron’s undertaker for identification.
In Port au Prince Hayti nov 10 the advance guard of General Simon's rebel army nears the city while government troops under General Andree retreat in panic. Soldiers abandon posts amid fear and hundreds flee as stores close and residents hide valuables awaiting possible collapse of gov ernment defenses. A rigged ship the AL J. Buller under Captain A J Skins prepares to clear Port with a load of Bohard lumber for South Africa trade.
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