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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1908
Page
8
In Franklin Louisiana on October 3 a 1-year bride shot her husband five times as he sat at his desk. The groom died. the bride Jessie Routerie is jailed. The couple wed last Wednesday amid claims the father forced the marriage at gunpoint.
L C Gilman Great Northern attorney denounces John H McGraws statements on the Lake Washington canal opposition. Gilman accuses McGraw of backing the canal agitation for personal gain and warns the governor would bankrupt the city and county. He urges focusing on costs and needed infrastructure rather than name calling.
Birmingham October 3 bulletin reports three men killed and six believed lost in a Tennessee Company mine blast at Blossburg. Miners trapped, rescue teams labor amid wreckage, prisoners within the mine complicate efforts, full extent of damage unknown.
Jena Ovens obtained a divorce from W. J. Ovens in Deckman's court yesterday on cruelty and desertion. The decree awarded the wife the home in Dean's addition, furnishings, and alimony of 100 dollars monthly for the family. The couple, married 18 years, have three children. Ferries depart Seattle hourly.
Kenosha Wis Oct 3 George Q O Fields a prominent Manistee Mich businessman was fatally killed near Kenosha when his high power automobile traveling about 40 miles per hour collided with an electric train on the Chicago and Milwaukee Electric railway.
Seattle reports clearings for the day totaling 1,624,336.26 with balances of 166,510.66. A second entry shows clearings of 1,123,174.00 and balances of 213,986.00.
Captain Laflin of the transport Burnside says tug captains Hattie Gage and Kyak likely cut tow lines because they could do nothing else after Star of Bengal wrecked on Coronation Island shores. Burnside departed Seattle July 26 and has since cable laying along Alaska coast. one man drowned on shore leave at Cordova.
Eugene Gilson lost his wife Myrtle Giisen to divorce in Judge Wrater's court. Myrtle Giisen was granted a divorce with $200 alimony on grounds of drunkenness and non support. The husband sent his money to his mother described as well to do in Puyallup and gave none to his wife.
The first pictures from New Zealand show the fleet aboard the United States battleships. Reporter H. Lee Clotworthy aboard the U S S Georgia or similar vessel files dispatches as UPI special correspondent, detailing a world tour portion.
A. D. Anderson, farmer from Btone's Landing, jailed after denouncing county officers as grafters and vowing to hunt game at will. He allegedly offered a $2 bribe to W. H. Simme and declared he would not contribute to the license fee while criticizing law enforcement.
An information was filed in Judge Gorden's court by the prosecuting attorney's office this morning against C. C erg a First av taxi dermist charging him with substituting an inferior skin for an elk skin valued at $1 000.
A wireless from the steamship Hertha to United Wireless reports a fierce southeaster off the stormy Katella coast with ships all taking shelter as they ride the gale.
KM Corntiwarth, heir to a Larne foundry property, was arrested yesterday by Patrolman Campbell on a warrant charging him with presenting a bank check without sufficient funds to cover it.
Mrs. Mary B. Hart, education art and women’s work special agent for Alaska at the A Y P exposition, arrived from Copper River to arrange exhibits. She says Alaska women are misunderstood and that the show will feature arts and crafts with auxiliaries organized at Cordova Katalla Walidea and Seward. She spoke to school children who will contribute plant and berry samples.
The steamer Bandon bound for San Francisco struck a sand bar while exiting the Tillamook channel and ran aground near the city. Captain Reese reportedly took a wrong course and failed to notice the error until contact. The crew abandoned ship as waves drove the vessel ashore and began breaking apart on the surf.
If Dugdale's grounds can be secured for a week from Sunday the picked Northwest league team will play the Vancouver champions here. Two games are plan ned in Vancouver next week. The lineup includes Spencer at catcher Hurley at first Hennett at second Bresino at short Cartwright at third Householder Lynch Clynes in the outfield and pitchers Hark nese Carson and Thompson.
Takaten a Japanese tattor filed a bankruptcy petition in U S court this morning. Debts are listed at a nominal amount with assets not specified in the fragment.
Cross eyes straightened with proper treatment and correction. All work guaranteed. Office at 264-206 Teeple Bank Bldg. Phone Main 6450. Consultation free.
Edward W lgan was killed and Miss Josephine Warner fatally injured when a car struck them as they returned from a theater in New York. The driver fled the scene after the collision, failing to aid the victims or check their condition.
The state supreme court ruled against Kether James Morgan in a suit to establish squatters' title to the Black Diamond coal mines at Hack Diamond, now operated by the Pacific Coast Co. The decision was issued in Olympia on October 3.
Charley Swain, centerfielder for Butte, wed this morning and sailed with Mrs Swain on a voyage organized by teammates. The wedding and departure drew a festive sendoff at the pier as news spread among the crew.
Joe Heniempt leads Webster team to Everett to contest the ama eur championship of the sete. The lineup is strong and players feel confident of victory. The winner will challenge Chehalla.
An additional story will be added to the plans for a permanent orthopaedic hospital. The proposal calls for a four story building with accommodations for 60 children and related facilities.
Agreements between railroads and the board of public works provide an overhead crossing on Holgate from Colorado to Whatcom. The 24 foot wide bridge will be on the street’s side, with trains on Colorado using the structure. The city will build approaches, and the railroad will cover maintenance costs.
Judge Wm. H. White of Redmond obtains a writ of mandate to force Agnew, the County Auditor, to place White on the ballot as an Independent candidate. White, defeated in the primary, had 206 electors petitioning for his filing. the auditor refused to accept it. Pending court appearance set for October 5.
Officers were elected today by the Scandinavian branch of the Independent Order of Good Templers in session at Woodmen of the World hall. Names listed include Hametad Ballard G. C. T Andr Olsen North Star Seattle G. C Pearl Bynnings Norge Tacoma Ga Vv. T Anna Sandgren Hoquiam G. 8 J. W John A. Hioom North Star Seattle G. Bee G. Nywaard Baltic Seattle G. T W. Peterson Hoquiam G. . C G. Dahl Baltic Seattle G. EK. 8 Halvor Kristiansen Norge Tacoma A. G. Bee.
Directed by Judge J. T. Ronald a large delegation of property owners including several suburban councilmen met with the city council finance committee this morning to protest against eliminating general fund appropriations for local improvements in the 1909 tax levy.
Members of the Gilman Park MBR church hosted a Peet on Wednesday for Rev. Fleeher who just arrived from Olympia to assume the pastorate. The program was rendered and followed by refreshments.
On Monday next the third Washington State Conference of Charities and Corrections will convene at the YMCA hall for a three days session. Hon. H. H. Hunt LL D secretary of the National Children's Home society in Chicago will be the principal speaker.
United Press reports from London that about 8,000 bodies have already been recovered from the Deccan region in India. Officials say the work has only begun and at least 30,000 more may be found in the flooded district.
A brief note on Luna Park Natatorium promoting salt water baths as a remedy for rheumatism, highlighting the facility's offerings and potential health benefits for visitors seeking relief.
Chief Sanitary Inspector Stevens reports Washington Fish Company dumping fish heads and offal into the sound violating a city ordinance. Blood stained waters and floating offal observed beneath the establishment. Other dealers suspected of pollution with evidence being gathered for prosecutions.
A ladle spilling tons of molten metal at the Grand Trunk company shops triggered a fire that burned more than twenty workers, killing one man instantly and injuring others. The incident occurred today as the molten metal engulfed the facility and workers fled the blaze.
The National Irrigation Congress selected Spokane Washington as the next meeting location at its current session in Albuquerque New Mexico. The congress adjourned until a later hour after the decision.
Despairing of Cedar River supply a South Park delegation asks the board of public works for permission to lay water mains to connect with Georgetown Water Co. pipes. City water promised after Beattie annexation has not arrived and no Cedar River mains are planned.
Three carpenters were hurled from the third story to the street when scaffolding on a Jackson Street building collapsed today. The men are expected to recover.
Game Warden Rief arrested Roy Sowers this morning, alleged leader of a gang of fish pirates who reside in two dugout caves along the Lake Washington canal below Fremont. He is accused of repeatedly breaking fish laws.
The One Branch Mission, closed for two months, will reopen tomorrow at 3 PM with pastors from local churches in attendance. The event highlights renewed community outreach and shared worship opportunities.
Lina Park Natatorium operates from 10 a m to 10 p m with hours posted for daily use.
Oct 3 in San Francisco reports the Inter State Commerce Commission versus Southern Pacific lumber rate dispute will be appealed to the U S Supreme Court after circuit judges failed to reach a unanimous ruling. The case questions the ICC power to fix railroad rates and judge reasonableness, with enforcement actions possible if the new rate takes effect Oct 15.
The state board of equalization reports county assessments average 43.08 percent of actual value for lower tax levies. Counties show varied returns from Adams 29.51 to Yakima 44.75, with Thurston 4.85 and Whatcom 41.32 among others, yielding an overall average of 42.08.
George Sorkis reported to police that two men beat him on Seneca between Fourth and Pitth avenues shortly after 1 30 am. He says a gun butt was used and his coat torn. A Savoy hotel night clerk noted Sorkis had past trouble with a young woman and two Greeks were seen nearby.
Germans observe the anniversary of the first German landing in Germantown Pennsylvania. The celebration ends tonight with speeches at Turner Hall on Eighth Avenue and Stewart Street. A Loewe and A Toellher are among the speakers.
Winners named by committee with ACL as judges. Dr. C. B Reynolds and Prof. Wm. Twenty-first Ave received silver cups for appearing lawns. Prizes included two $25 awards and one $15 award to recipients on Thomas M and Twelfth Ave, with Mrs. TT Be on Twelfth Ave noted.
Fragmentary report notes an international tuberculosis congress in Rome Italy with brief remarks by President Roosevelt praising scientific progress and the fight against tuberculosis, calling it a great public health effort.
A fireman named Kotoff suffered severe injuries in a night incident near Wayside. J. J. Spoettewood, described as a source of trouble, was also involved and taken to the city jail for detention as authorities assess the injuries and incident details.
The Agricultural held a Dutch Supper last night noting J Gordon as Moore Engineer among attendees. The meeting featured discussions with firms Behack Huntingt Graham Myers Fehack Lawton and Renfro of the Times in attendance at the Keller event.
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