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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1908
Page
3
A 15-year-old girl told police she would rather die than live at home after alleging her father repeatedly threatened to shoot her. Taken to Police Matron Margaret De Han's home, she sobbed and refused comfort, insisting she would jump into the bay if sent back. Canadian authorities ordered she be held until an officer can be sent to retrieve her.
Social notes detail multiple weddings in Renton and nearby areas with ceremonies conducted by Rev M A Matthews. Notable unions include John Albert Celceck and Misa Mr Bb Seore, both of Renton Concert, and Montgomery Corely with Grace Maude Corey in October. The piece also mentions Ruth Cree’s coming-out reception at the Rainier Club and other social gatherings with local names.
The Seattle federation and affiliated clubs hosted a reception for Mrs. H. W. Allen of Spokane, with Rev. W. W. Richelietter officiating at the wedding of Mrs. Allen’s guest. Attendants included Miss Margaret Bretton and Mr. P. M. Cook. Washington Hive 944 and other groups planned events, dinners, and lectures at the University Club and Federation Club House, with notices of upcoming exhibits and a free lecture by Rev. Bradford Leavitt at the Boyleston Unitarian Church.
Socialist candidate Eugene V. Debs spoke at two East Side mass meetings in New York and traveled to Brooklyn despite illness. Supported by two assistants, he must rest to continue the Red Special tour planned to run until the eve of the election.
Prominent piano sale advertises savings of 75 to 200 dollars on brand new makes from Kimballs and Story & Clark and others. It touts overstocked stock from East slump, featuring varied woods and finishes, with weekly payments and money back guarantees. The ad notes carload purchases and urges immediate inspection at Johnston Co. Bidg Third and University.
In GA, HL Gill and attorney Edward Hawkins appeared for men arrested Monday night for gambling violations at Tom Clark's resort located at Third and Pike. Asa Porter claimed a diamond stud and 900 lb cash were stolen in a crap game. Hutell and Mouton were discharged after testimony. Porter vowed to recover valuables or seek vengeance.
Tacoma October 14 George W Driver a coal expert who has lived in Tacoma twenty five years dropped dead last night from a hemorrhage of the brain. Since coming to Tacoma he prospered and at his death owned rich coal properties besides being well off in city property.
In Bellingham on October 14, 16-year-old Sylvia Ann Hathcock married 21-year-old Ray Eugene Marshal. Justice of the Peace Featherkile expressed a preference to return them to school, and the couple resides in Park, Whatcom.
Fred Hopkins, described as an absinthe fiend, fired three shots at Kittie Lemar, owner of the Golden Eagle hotel in Dawbon, wounding her in the arms and leg. After the attack he shot himself in the head, dying instantly.
WINNIPEG October 14 A large section of Suger Alberta was wiped out by fire destroying the Grand Union hotel twenty stores four other hotels Merchants' bank and post office Leslie Miller sleeping in a store was killed The total loss is estimated at 260 600 dollars
The Harmon Bay Improvement clinic group discussed building a comfort station near Ballard. A petition to request council funding to cover the structure’s cost is likely to be submitted.
GORE Ar Oct Norris and Rowe's circus halted here today as trainmen and drivers struck overnight demanding six weeks of unpaid wages. Management says high license fees blocked full payroll.
President Roosevelt and his party will depart Washington on the night of November 2 for Oyster Bay where the president will vote on November 3. It is understood Theodore Roosevelt Jr aged 21 will accompany his father to the polls.
The nude body of Stephen Ilanjanieh, a Montenegran rancher, was found in a deserted cabin west of Butte. He had bird shot wounds and severe injuries indicating he had been dead some time. No clue to the perpetrator has been discovered.
The corporations committee yesterday moved to reenter plans for extending a branch line from Columbia City and to favor revoking franchises granted by the suburban council before annexation. The franchise covers five routes.
J B Frost of the state tax commission urged constitutional reform to give legislature more freedom and push toward uniform taxation. He proposed total sources of state and county revenue with corporations taxed by the state and local companies exempt from state taxation. He backed the Pennsylvania plan for taxing intangible property, noting Washington would gain about 2.4 million annually if applied here at four tenths of one percent.
United Press reports William T. Bull esteemed surgeon afflicted by inflammatory rheumatism at his New York home. Doctors say no hopeful recovery in sight as the physician battles a critical condition and complications.
Seattle registration books show 42 5965 registered voters as of last night. Clerks added 1350 qualified voters on the final day and a heavy rush required police to maintain orderly lines.
The board of public works yesterday refused to buy a second hand automobile for police use. A motion to authorize another police runabout was also tabled, delaying addition of a new vehicle.
The steamwheeler State of Ashington bound for Hood Canal broke a tier rope near West Point and was delayed for a short period before continuing its voyage.
John R. Bigin, the Republican candidate for Congress in this district, announced his withdrawal due to lack of support from party managers. This leaves incumbent Democrat James L. Slayden as the main opponent seeking re-election.
Hellingham records show 5 066 names on the city poll books at midnight last night. The list includes 4 324 names from four years ago, a rise of 736 since the last presidential campaign.
Spokane reports seventeen thousand names on the registration books for the November 3 election. Local officials note registration momentum and encourage eligible residents to confirm their status and vote.
Bremerton, Wash is recorded at a population of 6,100 by census takers. Also noted are boxing details: Jimmy Britt trains for a bout with Johnny Summers in London this November, set for 16 rounds at 135 pounds.
Seattle timber cruiser FE H Meiklejohn missing since Monday after a misunderstanding with partner R D Brown about meeting at Arlington. He was found yesterday at Matson s camp by Brown, ending the wander with a safe location and return.
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