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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1908
Page
1
Steamship Utopia fires on sound and runs ashore as unrest surrounds the English cabinet. Rioting suffragettes clash with police. seven hundred protesters clash near Parliament, with many arrested and prisoners rescued amid a day of forceful demonstrations.
Dispatches from Constantinople Salonica and Monastir report Bulgaria stoking disorder in Macedonia to justify annexation. Bulgaria officers allegedly supply weapons to bands. Turkey and Ferdinand hover on war brink. Reports tie in to broader Western powers and a Panama canal cash dispute in New York World coverage.
A storm warning cites southeastern winds shifting to the southwest as a factor in tonight's victory. Forecasters urge caution while teams prepare for changing conditions impacting play and strategy.
A report from Aye notes the Castilla balloon contesting the cup fell into the North on October 14. The crew struggled for hours before a boat rescued them, ending a perilous voyage at sea.
At Dreamland rink last night the audience packed the big auditorium to hear Thomas L. Hisgen, the Independence party hopeful, while cheers for Bryan erupted when H. W. Knickerbocker spoke. Speakers outlined anti trust themes and attacked the Standard Oil crowd, with Hisgen praised as plain spoken and honest by supporters.
Abraham Herger a tailor sued the Dr. Taylor Company of 625 Wiretav for unlicensed practice and for medicines that made him infinitely worse after seeking treatment in Carroll’s court. He alleges doctors are not real specialists but deceitful. He seeks damages for confinement to bed.
Pearl Ressness three year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Refeness died after a bonfire accident. She was found by her mother attempting to smother the flames and the dress had burned away leaving her severely burned. She died several hours later from the injuries.
Following the sale of the steamer Bentinel to Merchants' Transportation Co of Tacoma, Kiteap Transportation Co plans to construct several steamers to row from Beattie to inland Sound routes. The new boats will be faster and cost about 45 dollars, likely built by the Portland firm that built Kitcap for the same company.
Chicago defeats Detroit 2 to 0 to clinch the 1908 baseball world championship. Overall and Donovan duel in a pitching battle as Chicago's timely hitting and aggressive baserunning persist from June rise to secure season title.
Detroit October 14. Henry Berry and Cal Ewing meet Frank Chance and Batting Nelson to discuss a seven game series between the Chicago Cubs and the Pacific Coast league Los Angeles team. Berry and Ewing offer 15000 to win a seven game set with chance and Nelson pooling to cover. Each side to post 5000 forfeit money as a sign of good faith.
Dense smoke and a fierce blaze swept the galley to the women’s cabin on the steamer Utopia at 4 40 this morning. Crew and Captain Drisko battled the flames while passengers, mostly women, fled to the deck and were mustered. Two dogs perished in a basket. damage is estimated at 2500 dollars. The vessel, a 426 ton wooden ship formerly in Alaska trade, resumed its run after landing at Pier 2. The crew’s prompt action and coolness prevented panic. no serious injuries beyond burns to the captain and chief engineer.
Mrs Myrtle Clare fatally shot John Lambert a Los Angeles street car conductor and then killed herself. Both were married with Clare suing his wife for divorce. Lambert died, Clare died en route to hospital. Authorities cite jealousy over Lambert leaving Mrs Clare.
Seattle clearings total 1 819 578.96 with balances 169 376.08. Portland clearings today 1 999 482.00 and balances 105 117.00.
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