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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1908

Page

7

Decision Upholds Direct Primary Law Across Board

The state supreme court upheld the direct primary law in all provisions. Justice Vollerton notes ballots may vary and the government may determine candidates listed. Republican candidate Charles B. Coon and other officials defend the law as constitutional. Both major parties express satisfaction with the ruling.

Wald Keirman de Hruler Supreme Court Tomn Y. Terry Verton Charles B. Coon Andidate Chaloe Justice Pullerton

Taft Special 18 Wrecked Again After Ohio Train Crash

United Press reports the Taft special wrecked near Cadix Junction in Ohio as two wheels and the left second engine derailed while traveling at modest speed. No injuries cited. officials order Taft special to Taft for repairs and investigation. In Wheeling West Virginia a separate march disruption threats allege non union bands may accompany visiting Taft supporters.

United Press Ohio Cadia Junction Cadix Taft Speciel Wheeling W. Va Charce Linx Ars Santa Bet Pittsburg Taft

Freshmen Elect Seattle Ticket Leads Election Sweep

Freshmen voters backed Seattle ticket in a campus election, gaining a majority to win four offices at the state university. A covert challenge to seize offices failed as the caucus maintained control with C Bowles and Raymond G Hawes among those elected Morgan.

Seattle Fe $i State University C. Bowles Morgan Raymond G. Hawes

Land case likely to reach the Supreme Court

MecGilvra, involved in the case of the Com missioners in Sand Canes, says the appeal will probably go to the Supreme Court. A copy of the opinion was shown, with previews suggesting sustaining the commission. A separate note cites a fish law action where a game warden fined $50 after taking fish with a pike.

S. MecGilvra C. Mecilora Yeu Supreme Court Whitson Breeze Premont Ac8 Conte

Lieut Col Tucker Nearing Death in Deserter Case

Chicago October 14 United Press reports Lieut Col W F Tucker jailed on desertion charges faces imminent death. Detective Hlant says medical certificate from Dr L T Brehens of St Louis cites cirrhosis of the liver and heart weakness making reentry to Chicago dangerous. Police say Tucker likely would have died within 24 hours if moved earlier.

United Press Chicago W. F. Tucker United States John A. Lagan Hlant St. Louis Braul L. T. Brehens Col. Tucker Retecan Blaui of Police Shippy Tucker

Insult Sandwich Diet Sparks Local Fracas

Tierney, a county pauper once at the poor farm, resented a charity breakfast on a trip east. He obtained a ticket and clothes from charity groups, then made and discarded four bread sandwiches. He confronted the mayor’s office to protest the so called diet.

Bet Ru O Tierney Charity Commissioner Charity Organization Society Slattery Clarence Gerald Gerald

New Smelter Demonstration Expected at Weat Seattle

A demonstration of a new smelting process by Gold Creek Mining & Smelting will be held tomorrow afternoon at its Weat Seattle smelter. The event starts at 1 o'clock and aims to show reduced smelting costs and a challenge to the smelting trust. The facility lies about 200 feet south of the ferry landing in Weat Seattle.

Gold Creek Mining & Smelting Company Tta Smelter Weat Seattle

Divorce Granted for Drunkenness in Charlotte Case

In Superior Court this morning Frank M. Sylwester of Charlotte Georgia won a divorce from his wife on the grounds of habitual drunkenness. The couple married in 191 and the wife allegedly drank heavily for 15 years. The court awarded alimony of 100 dollars per month to the wife.

Frank M. Sylwester Charlotte GO

Oil Tank Explodes at Standard Oil Plant Canton Baltimore

A large oil tank beside the boiler house at the Standard Oil plant in Canton, Baltimore County, exploded at 4 pm. Flames rage beyond control and casualties are unconfirmed. Cause of the blast remains undetermined and no injuries are yet verified.

United Press Baltimore Standard Oil Canton

Jefferson Street Refund Authorized by Acting Mayor

Acting Mayor GI signed warrants totaling 5563.21 to property owners who paid for the Jefferson Street grading assessment. The refund depends on each owner's share of the total assessment, with the balance due after work completion. Eligible owners may draw warrants tomorrow.

RE. Jefferson Morrow

Pacific Coast Businessmen Arrive in Tokio for Edict Reception

United Press reports Pacific coast businessmen arriving in Tokyo as the Mikado tests an imperial edict urging friendly relations with America and the Western Hemisphere. The edict aims to elevate Japanese morale and curb a "war of words" affecting international relations. The delegation is welcomed by officials and chambers of commerce, attends tours, a Maple Club dinner, and a luncheon with Baron Komura. Friday and Saturday events include introductions to the emperor and a banquet by Baron Momm de Schwartzenstein.

United Press Tokio Japan America Western Hemisphere Orient Chambers of Commerce Maple Club Baron Komura Nikko Baron Momm de Schwartsenstein

Suffragists Seek Voter Registration at City Hall

Three women led by Mrs Emma Smith De Vor demanded their names be added to the voter roll for the November election at city hall. Chief Clerk Hanna said the law does not recognize their ballot privilege, the group insisting the act was primarily a matter of principle rather than hope for immediate voting.

Emma Smith de Vor Hanna

Bank Guaranty Plan Upheld In Nebraska Speech

In Nebraska Bryan defended the bank guaranty plan amid attacks on Hughes and Taft. He argued that objections raised against bank guarantees echoed early fire insurance concerns and warned that some would misuse insurance incentives. A large crowd greeted him as he toured the state, delivering about thirty speeches by nightfall.

Nebraska Hiryan Bryan Hughes Kearney Neb Taft Gross

Prairie Fire Threatens City and Residents

A prairie fire driven by strong winds sweeps toward the city as volunteers battle flames with wet blankets and available tools. Farmers and thousands of homeseekers join in efforts to save the town amid spreading cornfields.

Dallas &de Ook

Fragmented inquiry about locating Orteman and quilt storage

A reader asks who can provide information on Orteman's whereabouts and forwards it to T. F. Clarke in Pawtucket. The note also questions why a woman keeps extra quilts where a man cannot find them on a cold night.

Omar T. F. Clarke Pawtucket

Unique Exhibit for A Y P Exposition in Honolulu

A miniature paper mache islet in water will depict Hawaii for the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition. The display shows interisland positions, Pearl Harbor improvements, Kilauea crater in action, and pineapple regions. It will be housed in the main Hawaiian building. A Manufacturers' meeting Saturday at Lincoln Hotel will discuss uniting local makers to patronize home industry.

United Preas Honolulu Get Hawaii Alaska Pearl Harbor Kilauea Lincoln

Brotherhood to Mint Heatto Presbyterian Meet

Brotherhood to meet at Heatto Presbyterian church this evening. A simple dinner to be served at 6:16 and the gathering will discuss church matters and plans for the season.

Iner

Lawson's Coup Ruins Bay State Brokers

Wires report that Bay State stock must be delivered by tomorrow causing a surge in price and wrecking numerous brokers. The move by Omas W. Lawson has driven a sharp rise and left many investors facing ruin as short positions squeeze.

Bay State Omas W. Lawson Hay State Lawson

Information Filed Against Official Over Copper Theft

An information filed by the prosecuting attorney's office alleges that Newton took $40.63 worth of copper from the city of Seattle. The case identifies Aries Enten B as the defendant in this charges document.

Chatain Greeny Aries Enten Torney Newton Heattle

Forgery Charge In Superior Court Involving Check

Ab information filed against Pase more for forging the name of Bound Marble iranite Oo on a check for $76. The case references a forgery in the superior court and identifies the accused as Pase more.

Pasemore

City water deemed chemically pure by analysis

City chemist Jacobson reported Cedar river water samples are chemically pure. He noted the bacteriological results are pending after health department sampling near Lincoln Park recovery camps to assess contamination risk. Justice Houins said further tests should confirm safety and planned investigations into Taylor and Marston camps.

Jacobson Cedar River Health Department Lincoln Park Crichton Houins Taylor and Marneston

Rainier Valley Group Hosts Commissioner Candidates Meeting

M J Carrigan and B F Shields invited to Lakeside tonight by Rainier Valley Improvement association to discuss proposed boulevard extension from Rainier Beach to Renton. Event aims to hear candidate views on regional transportation project and local impacts.

M. J. Carrigan B. F. Shields Rainier Valley Imoe Ae Association Lakeside Rainier Heach Renton

Prices Paid to Producers Report Appears Incomplete

Fragmentary OCR text shows references to prices paid to producers and market terms but lacks clear figures or full sentences. Key entities are unclear. no definite events, dates, or organizations are identifiable from the readable portion.

Monarch Stock Sale Opens Saturday in Great Western Clothing Co

The Monarch sale begins Saturday morning at 3817 1319 First Ave between Union and University. Great Western Clothing Co offers sensational prices and promises to sell out quickly to open the holiday season with a new stock. Families can save on warm winter clothing and shoes for adults and children.

Monarch Star Union University Great Western Clothing Co

Many A Y P Buildings Nearing Completion

Government work on A Y P grounds may begin within thirty days as exhibit palaces and main floors of two structures are occupied. Mines and Fisheries buildings near finish, Cascades and Geyser basin due in thirty days, annex to machinery building to be awarded this week, Music Pavilion planned, Nome Circle band stand close to completion, Washington state and California buildings advancing, Forestry estate and Arctic Brotherhood structures under groundbreaks.

A.Y.P Nome Circle Washington State California Estate Forestry Arctic Brotherhood

Bremerton City Election Fields Unopposed Races

Bremerton candidates set for December contest with Paul Seow clerk and EB HM Urban councilman facing no opposition. City Attorney J W Bryante not seeking renomination after republican nomination for state senator. Ward at large George F P Ward backer of Kilean slate and both mayoral hopefuls are F A Harlow and EB Mariette, Republicans.

Bremerton Paul Seow Citizens EB. HM. Urban First Ward J. W. Bryante George FP. Ward Kilean Hoth F. A. Harlow Eb. Mariette

Kent Citizens ticket filed for Kent city offices

Kent October 14 filing shows Citizens ticket candidates for mayor J W Toomey M M Morris W Davies clerk L B Price Zeke Hodges treasurer C E B Guiberson A A Risedorph attorney H B Madison councilman at large F E A Richardson C B West council men Beech Roberts B W Bereiter Isaac P Calhoun T K Crow John Abacherli M R Hardy H F Kelt-

Kent Citizens J. W. Toomey M. M. Morris W. Davies L. B. Price Zeke Hodges C. EB. Guiberson A. A. Risedorph H. B. Madison FE. A. Richardson C. B. West Beech Roberts B. W. Bereiter Isaac P. Calhoun T. K Crow John Abacherli M. R. Hardy H. F. Kelt

Law and Order Ticket Files for Council Election

John Murray G F Pag By Db Tucker C C Hayes on the Law and Order ticket filed for councilman. One candidate to file on that ticket. After the election the town will become a third class city. Seven councilmen are to be elected.

Ner John Murray G. F. Pag Db. Tucker C. C. Hayes Law and Order E. Burney

Son Keeps Father in City Jail in Police Court

In a police court session Judge John B. Gordon postponed a ruling until tomorrow after Guy Barber son of M. T. Barber refused to forgive his father for abusing his mother. The elder Barber remained detained as the case proceeds with Mrs Barber and the son accusing him of the abuse.

Guy Barber M. T. Barber John B. Gordon Barber Gordon

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