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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1908
Page
1
Governor Haskell builds leverage over railroads and Standard Oil to force settlements. A vivid account describes using state power to pressure firms, depicting a scheme where construction firms and railroads are intertwined, receiverships used to squeeze creditors, and the governor’s approach praised as a safer path to settlement.
Beatrice Nebraska reports Taft tour gains momentum with renewed ovations and strong crowds. Roosevelt faces a letter from Adam Dison Warner known as Silver Dick alleging a pooling pact and land deals tied to Santa Fe and Southern Pacific. Warner cites timber and land exchanges and Harriman donations as context for a Denver to Los Angeles political moment.
In Bellingham Judge Kellogg granted divorce to Anna Christina Fits, 80, from her 70 year old husband after his feeble testimony. The case noted the husband’s illness and limited support despite the marriage.
One of the heaviest rainfalls in the region drenched Bellingham last night causing street flooding and hillside damage. The storm marked the first major rain since late August in the area.
Water will be shut off on Jackson street from Ninth Avenue to 12th Avenue and on Beacon Hill and the district between 14th Avenue 8th and Beacon Avenue 8th to Dakota. The outage is set for Friday from 9 am to 5 pm.
A bottle found on Wood Island near Kodiak Alaska after drifting thousands of miles carried a note from August Hackmeier of San Francisco. The message offered a gallon of whisky to the finder who returned the bottle to its owner. Hackmeier's mother confirms the bottle was launched about four years ago during a fishing trip.
A wealthy Japanese man was nearly killed by two Japanese hatchet men believed hired by a smuggling gang. Police say the men were trying to help illegal Japanese crossings at the northern border. Two arrests have been made.
Douglas Young filed a complaint in Superior Court seeking recovery of possession of his automobile from Seattle Automobile Company. He claims the car was withheld since September 26 and seeks $1,000 in damages for the alleged detention.
Charles B. Coon, assisted by an attorney in Olympia, will sue the state election board to certify the Republican nomination of EB W. Hayne for lieutenant governor. Coon argues the second choice provision of the primary law is invalid and challenges county canvasses showing discrepancies in totals between first and second choices, except in Mason County.
The finance committee aims to cap the 1909 city levy at 16 mills, fixing about $4,987,000 in tax receipts with $357,000 to cover the general fund deficit. Water, lighting, and library departments have overdrawn and borrowed from the general fund, while property valuation rises to about $26,000,000. The municipal deficit stands at $240,000 but may near $400,000 by year end, with total levy expected around 41 or 32 mills.
Nevada Supreme Court refused a re hearing on a contempt charge against T. G. Lockhart president of the Florence Goldfield company. He must pay $118,000 to the Hameralda district court or face jail as claimed by the Florence Mining company.
Prof A G Douthitt head of the YMCA announces a physical culture class for local preachers starting Monday. A conference meets each Monday at 10 am, with gymnasium training preceding it.
In Bellingham on October 1 Captain Callahan remains convinced the wife was murdered with a knife rather than shot. J K Thomas, police captain, describes a ten inch knife fashioned from an old file as the likely murder weapon.
In Washington on October 1 the Republican National Committee chairman Frank Hitchcock was summoned into conference with President Roosevelt. The visit has stirred political circles with speculation that the president will rebuke Hitchcock for alleged mismanagement. A confirmation is possible, with talks likely in a few days.
Joseph Kipling, a Port Blakeley mill salesman, in a somnambulistic state, walked from a second story window and fell fifteen feet fracturing both wrists. His roommate woke him as he stepped out. Kipling claims kinship to Rudyard Kipling.
Wm. J. Bryan marks the twenty fourth anniversary at his Fairview country home in Lincoln. He receives no visitors, tends to correspondence, and will begin another tour Monday through Indiana, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska. The Commoner editor is in good health after his eastbound trip.
A warrant was issued today by the prosecutor's office for Thomas Kruger alias Thomas Russell. He is charged with forging John H. Wallace's signature on a $26 National Bank of Commerce check and convincing Joe Primavera to cash it.
In a superior court answer the Seattle-Tacoma Short Line and secretary Bradbury deny insolvency. They state wages are Bradbury's responsibility, claim debts do not exceed 200 dollars, and that financing arrangements will be completed within 20 days after September 12.
James B. Wood of Nome arrives in Seattle to protect his injured wife amid a blackmail plot and an attempted assassination at Hagle Harbor. He declares he will use an automatic revolver on any assailants who come within reach. He plans to secure his wife and then pursue those responsible, hoping for answers to the threat and the $5,000 extortion demand.
The university and A Y P grounds will be canvassed for Tag day with 806 to 1,000 workers including Catholic group volunteers under Father O'Brien. Special street cars will transport university girls to Tag day headquarters, with West Seattle and Ballard regions forming teams and two large orders reported.
Patrolman J E Smith feared a prowler on Washington street but found the police box sparked by crossed wires. Electricity surged through the box at 8 30 this morning causing surprise and a quick retreat before he resumed his report. The incident shows a city box being charged with electricity during the morning shift.
Chairman Terhune announced preparations for a Monday night rally in the armory to hear Senator Beveridge. He will be escorted in by Senator Piles and many of the 800 Republican vice presidents. Secretary Manning completed a list of prominent city Republicans to attend. The armory will be decorated for the campaign and used as the Republican meeting place with the largest phonograph, Taft speeches, and band music planned.
The steamer Tees reports the disappearance of a launch carrying three Klaskino miners and Mr. and Mrs. Shaw. Last seen August 26 after they left for Klaskino, awaiting passage on the Tees returning September 7. A Klaskino prospector found a launch top on a nearby beach.
In Denver on October 1 William R Hearst renewed his critique of Haskell and Foraker. He read letters linking them to Standard Oil and cited an affidavit retracted by its signer to bolster the claim of their ties to the Citheens Alliance of Muskogee.
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