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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1908
Page
7
Brown 16 and Edna Teesdale 15 of Sub were arrested by a detective on a Northern train after they ran away from home. They were held in Police Matron De Hana home awaiting parents. They had attended a dance and fled as boys raised a ladder to their window. They planned to get off at Mukilteo but the train did not stop and they vow to run away again at the first opportunity.
A humorous missive reaches Acting Mayor Gil asking Seattle officials to provide twelve Texas girls with husbands. The city receives long letters from hopeful men, including a baker in Everett, while officials joke about boosting Seattle with Texas charm and publicity for local commerce.
United Press reports a Chelsen electric generating station employe crew strives to restore the Yerkes transportation tube service after a tie up disrupted operations. Officials seek to resume normal movement as engineers work through the day.
In Seattle a pair led by Wood and Reber are promoted as expert publicity advisers. The article argues modern firms hire trained newspapermen to place facts before the public, claiming Northwest cities attract many enterprises seeking effective exposure. The piece highlights the shift from outsourcing to subordinate staff to engaging experienced professionals.
RD Oct 5. Car patrons at Ballard Lines plan a meeting to review a rough draft ordinance regulating seating and fare on the Mit line. City officials and transit committee members aim to draft a bill and seek Public Utilities approval before presenting to the council. Also baseball score 15 13 and Elks social on Thursday with Wilson R. Gay speaking.
Last Saturday an explosion damaged turbine engines causing train delays. Trainmen used lanterns to guide passengers to safety as one person was reported injured.
BAN FRANCISCO October 6 The ice in all bay cities are look nha today for W A Hartett a contractor of Hay Point who had been missing since September 80 He is feared to have met with foul play as he carried several hundred dollars when last seen in the city.
Mrs Logan Accott of 2617 N. T fell in the dark yesterday and broke her shoulder blade while other residents report Mrs Beottle in the same building resting nearby.
Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, began at sundown yesterday and will end at sundown tonight, central to Towteh year observances celebrated by the community.
Schooner Elwell finished a 76 day Pacific crossing from Seattle to Keelung Formosa in typhoon season. La Haima started July 21 with Capt Swain and Capt Carlson betting on the result. La Haima’s finish was not reported.
Water will be shut off tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. affecting blocks on Jackson at Fourth to Seventh Avenues, Fifth Avenue from Jackson to King, and Sixth Avenue from a street to Seattle Boulevard. Consumers are advised to plan accordingly and secure essential water needs.
Winnipeg reports the Canadian Pacific machinists strike has ended with terms from the conciliation board and the Lemieux act. All married men and first class mechanics on strike return to work unconditionally as the executive forwards return orders to system-wide crews.
Elmer Hall and the Winton Motor Carriage Co. sue the Seattle Renton Southern railway for 2500 dollars alleging Hall’s auto was struck at crossing on August 9, leaving the vehicle wrecked and unusable. The suit seeks damages for the loss and injury.
The state conference on charities and corrections opens this evening at the YMCA auditorium. Acting Mayor Miriam Gu will welcome delegates. Gov. Mead is scheduled to address Future Needs of Charitable Institutions. Dr. B. H. Hunt of New York will speak.
Judge A Rice denied Judge W H White path to mandamus forcing County Auditor J P Agnew to place White on the ballot for superior court judge. An appeal to the supreme court will be filed immediately to test the validity of the direct primary law.
Wright aeroplane carries two men Leon Bollee and Wright test pilot LemaNd Proasa Gee 5 aloft today. The flight lasts four minutes and nine seconds with a total aircraft weight of 234 pounds.
A nostalgic reminiscence traces a village craft from boot and shoe scrapers to door mats. It notes the crude value, social ritual, and shifting fashions from carved scrapers to corn husk mats and rubber “Welcome” mats, ending with a wry nod to rain barrels.
Van Tetley of 1096 Sixth Ave N is treated at Providence Hospital after a bullet wound to the right side suffered last night while he was at North Yakima.
The city council finance committee and the public Hilary commission held four joint morning meetings to discuss department estimates. Several items were cut, and another joint session will occur in a few days to review further reductions.
Superintendent L B Youngs of the water and light department returned today from a vacation, bringing back 20 pounds of avoirdupois.
A promotional piece asserts top artists choose Weber pianos for tours. It lists many famous players and urges readers to buy the best, claiming Weber offers the largest stock of grand pianos this side of the Mississippi from Kohler & Chase in Seattle.
The will of Edward W. Clive, deceased, leaves an estate valued at 50900 dollars. Julia A. Clive, his widow, is named executrix.
Burwell Bantz has not registered at the university yet and may be eligible to play if he completes registration today. A delegate traveled to his father’s farm on the San Juan de Fuca Strait to persuade him to join the team.
Advertises multiple styles of women's hosiery with sizes and prices. Includes Rialto Black Cotton and Lisle Hose at 1.25 per box of six pairs, reinforced heel and toe options, medium to heavy weight cotton, silk and gauze Lisle, garter tops, trunk tops, and various fits priced up to 3.25 per box of six pairs.
Misses Rialto fast black hosiery priced at 1.10 per box of six pairs. Misses cotton hose with mace thread and double knee offered in a 1.10 box of six. Misses medium weight lisle hose with spliced heel and toe priced at 1.60 per box of six. Misses mercerized lisle hose with fine finish and spliced heel and toe.
Marcie Clebanck, a bartender, was arrested in the morning for violating the 1 o'clock closing ordinance. L. V. Alec, V. Grosso, F. Wilson and A. Lemans, present in the saloon, were booked as witnesses.
At a Y M C A meeting ministers announced plans to clone theatres on Sunday if the Civic Federation supports the measure. They want state law enforced and coordinated action by allied groups.
Charles Carter, 4021 13th Ave B, reports two men attacked him today. They robbed his pockets and forced his hands with his own handkerchief, according to his mother. No injuries are described.
National Chairman Mack left his home after a Saturday stay and will remain in Chicago for a week. He plans talks with Mr. Bryan on Wednesday. His daughter asks about inviting Dr. Pigfee to the "at home" gathering, noting his absent mindedness might lead to billing mistakes.
United States Senator Albert Beveridge will address the King County Republicans tonight at the armory Terry and Stewart streets Seattle. The visit is part of a tour for the Republican national ticket with a 8 pm meeting and a large turnout planned.
The Washington Equal Suffrage association will secure a booth at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition for the use of the National association and their own. President Emma Smith Devoe and another delegate are authorized to attend the national convention in Buffalo on October 14.
Portland report shows daily clearings of 1 942 994 dollars with balances 100 988 dollars and figures 967 392 and 62 787 noted as part of the day’s tally.
Ground breaking held at Georgetown this morning for the Georgetown Union Christian Church. Estimated cost about $10. Rev. Frank B. E. Herthum, pastor, preached his second anniversary sermon to a large audience last night.
United Press reports Chairman Frank Hitchcock of the Republican National Committee left New York for Chicago after noon to attend several conferences planned for the day after.
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