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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1908
Page
1
A rugged deputy confronts a robbery suspect described as a restless vagrant named Boyle. He eluded capture at a jewelry store, then was chased to Ballard station where officers subdued him. The man boasted of prior crimes and faced charges after a tense pursuit. Receipts total 1.69 and 2240 in reports.
New York reviews Mile Mischief at the Lyric starring Miss Glaser. The musical comedy features rapid costume changes and playful romance, with Glaser impersonating a soldier and evading discovery until a military arrest in the final act.
On October 16 in Omaha Nebraska Governor Haskell of Oklahoma filed a $600000 damages suit against William R Hearst. A deputy sheriff forced entry into Hearst stateroom after Hearst refused to answer. Mrs Hearst screamed and Hearst appeared to take the papers. The case stems from alleged statements and a defamatory article in Hearst newspapers. The hearing is set for November 16 with Haskell campaigning for Bryan.
October 14 Vancouver report notes the Dominion government facing pressure over移ow to make Honduras a refuge for the growing Hindu population in Canada. The piece outlines political tensions and government stance on humanitarian migration.
Sheriff candidate T Hodge, a Republican, received a large ovation at a nighttime rally. He pledged to reveal true costs of feeding prisoners and align the county treasurer with book costs. A separate note reports 12 year old Hugh Rhinehart Chilberg buying A Y P exposition bonds and local subscriptions totaling over $107000 yesterday with more pledges to come.
Report from London states King Peter of Bervia abdicated and fled to Servia. Verification failed as the national assembly and cabinet deny knowledge of his whereabouts. His unpopularity rose after he refused to declare war on Austria Hungary over Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The Vashon fair drew record crowds as Beattie visitors were greeted by a Vashon Commercial Club committee. Tacoma Day marks the fair’s final day with ongoing success and strong turnout.
Local officials of the Canadian Pacific and Nippon Yusen Kaisha act on advice from British Columbia that an international rate war has begun. The dispute pits Pacific Mall Steamship and American lines against Toyo Kisen Kaisha and may spread to the city.
The San Francisco Teamsters union voted to accept a verbal agreement with the draymen's association ending the strike risk. The meeting last night settled the issue, with the outcome reported today in the city.
Portland Ore Oct 16 Rich Mong Yeardon Hobson congressman from Alabama will visit Oregon October 21 to tour the state in support of the Bryan campaign.
Broadway High will face Bellingham Normal School tomorrow at Dugdale's park, replacing the canceled Centralia game due to a prior contract with Puyallup. Broadway seeks a tougher challenge from the eleven of Bellingham Normal.
A massive fill for the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line near North Bend Snoqualmie canyon is 282 feet deep and 1,000 feet long. The project, larger than the Alaska building, requires three quarters of a million cubic yards of earth. Hydraulic work should finish in a week and steam shovel work in about 60 days.
J J Witegerald chief engineer of the Yukon river steamer Julia H returns from the North and leaves the vessel at Chena for winter. On the up trip the Julia B leaked in a storm and lost coal overboard. With coal nearly exhausted five days from St Michaels the crew used improvised sails and tarpaulins. At Stevens pass Wood was secured and the voyage completed by steam. Battling Johnson set for 26 rounds with Jim Miynn in Bakersfield tonight.
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Herald rules that prohibition socialist and socialist labor county ticket nominees must pay filing fees by next Tuesday at 11 p m to be listed on the November ballot. Auditor Agnew says ballot copy goes to printer Tuesday night with all fees due. Football tomorrow features Yale versus Army at West Point and Penn versus Brown.
Tacoma dispatch reports Samuel Cosgrove, Republican nominee for governor, says he will appoint supporters who stood by him to public office if elected. The note highlights named friends and political backing in the wait for a victory.
Seattle, Tacoma and Portland report clearings for today. Seattle clearings total 1 542 246 94 with balances 213 393 44. Tacoma clearings 761 302 00 with balances 40 479 00. Portland clearings 1 149 194 00 with balances 86 986 00.
A man about 66 years old was found dead in the tool house of Standard Furniture after an apparent incident last night. Authorities reported no clear cause and the victim’s pockets contained $2. The search for a second unidentified man continues as investigators review potential links to whisky and nearby events.
J Harvey Dennis, a claim agent, was injured at a city lighting plant while showing Attorney James Bradford how Finch Haggard buried it two years ago. In Seattle General Hospital Lyons cares for him as doctors assess his recovery prospects.
Detroit dispatch reports Metz and Millersburg destroyed by forest fires sweeping four counties in the eastern lower peninsula. A train carrying 200 refugees from Metz was trapped and likely perished. Metz and Millersburg are reported wiped out with many dead and missing. Relief trains failed to reach the survivors amid engulfing flames.
Police Patrolman John Wickman is promoted to city detective by Police Chief Irving Ward after 12 years of faithful service. He will oversee the pawnbrokers beat and reside at Seconday W. and Harrison St. Wickman’s appointment is endorsed by officers. Detective Bam G. Corbett moves to juvenile cases.
A levy of 17 mills within the old area and 15 mills in the new municipal district will fund the 1909 budget. The committee projects gross revenue of 1,344,887 with 3,077,900 to be raised, and 2,737,222 going to the general fund. A 17 and 16 mill alternative would raise 3,268,212, while 16 and 14 would fall short by over 400. The Chamber of Commerce committee meets with the finance panel this afternoon.
Large fleet arrivals near Yokohama are delayed while harbor preparations and formal welcome ceremonies proceed. Navigation checks and docking slots are coordinated with Japanese authorities ahead of projected docking of new battleships.
A wireless bulletin from Tokyo states that the American fleet nears Yokohama and will be met by a Japanese escort. The arrival is anticipated for Saturday morning.
Wireless despatches from Jese warships say the fleet lies off Japan’s southeastern coast and proceeds slowly. Vice Admiral Minoru Saito and the Japanese navy minister extend a warm welcome by wireless. Admiral Sperry's message notes slow progress due to rough weather and possible Yokohama arrival by October 18.
Yokohama hosts a grand naval pageant as nearly the entire Japanese fleet maneuvers in preparation. Admiral Ito calls the visit among modern Japan’s great events while thousands gather for receptions on Sunday and American day on Monday with luncheons and dinners at the embassy. The stay includes emperor audiences and theater access, with free streets and open theatres for the sailors.
Officers will receive free hotel accommodation and carriages. The fleet will be ferried to recreation places and every man will receive a silver commemorative medal for the visit.
The steamer Pennsylvania which waited for Valdes this morning carried 16 horses for the stage route between Val and Fairbanka during the winter. Snow and ice cut off all railroad communication. stage coaches operate with stout horses as traffic is too heavy for dog teams.
Steamship inspectors begin inquiry into the Humbeldt wreck to determine responsibility for the accident. The board has opened investigations and will review evidence and statements from involved parties.
Expressman A. W. Barkley claims wholesale coal firms discriminate against small dealers by posting a 60 cent per ton rebate for members of the Coal Dealers association. He notes higher admission rates exclude newcomers, squeezing small haulers like himself from fair competition.
William Allen of 189 Wall St was struck by an auto owned by Ira Parry at First and Vine at 10 this morning. He was alighting from an inbound car when the vehicle followed too closely and knocked him down. Injuries not serious, taken to Pacific hospital. police deem the accident unavoidable.
The action against Jane Doe Smith for beating Elizabeth Bratine with a rolling pin at Crage Apartments on October 10 was dismissed by Judge R. RB in George's court this morning as defendant’s attorney Allan Brandt settled the costs. Winds Death In Med Hawk Oakland Cal Oct 16 Police search for body of a known youth believed drowned in mud near the bay in West Oakland.
In Obj. Oct, the strike led by Juan Strike and AN' YAN P. KR ends today as workers win $1.50 extra per thousand cigarets after employers concede. The floral cigarese dispute resolves with gains for the men.
The blaze in northwestern Michigan has swept four counties with heavy loss of life and extensive property damage. Officials report multiple fatalities and widespread evacuation as fires threaten cities and rural areas alike.
Reported offer of 1000 dollars by Superintendent Hell of Wrangell cannery to recover body from wreck Star of Bengal. Two men went to the scene but could not assist due to heavy surf. body of Norman Hawkins, brother in law of Hell, visible at low tide.
A coalition of architects builders and contractors plans to urge Mayor Miller to appoint the chartered appeal board. The group forms a joint committee including Joseph Cote chairman C W Saunders L Mendell from the Builders Exchange A Watrous J D Hull K W Bowen and J J Franklin A B White and Cawsey from the Master Builders to press for action.
Civil War veteran W. Chamberlain collapsed and died at work in the Port Orchard navy yard yesterday. Cause stated as heart failure. death noted among veterans and workers.
Tacoma October 16 a subsidy of 500 dollars a month is sought from local merchants to sustain the current steamer service between Tacoma and Bremer ton.
A night blaze swept Sheboygan region destroying Metz and Bolten while Pu laski is threatened. Wires are down and communication cut off, hindering casualty details. Officials expect property losses to run into the millions amid sparse reports.
Forest fires sweep the Keweenaw peninsula threatening Calumet and surrounding towns as timber tracts burn near Lake Superior. In Sault Ste. Marie, flames force into the city. a dynamite warehouse plan is foiled and hundreds fight to save the city and ships along the river.
John W. Cover and C. F. Oliver announce formation of a new company to order a gas day machinery and boiler equipped passenger and freight steamship to operate on the Shushima and Yenta rivers from Cook's Inlet with associates.
A miner named John Burland was away when a room worker at the Villaré house Railroaday allegedly stole a gold watch a pair of field glasses and a suitcase of toilet articles valued at 150. C A Anstey reported a break in at 222 Columbia Street.
October 16 Snohomish. Chamber of Commerce to meet at city council chambers. Business leaders invited to back a freight boat up the Snohomish River. If supported, a Seattle to Snohomish boat will be added by the steamship company.
George & Duthie, an upholstery shop owner in Fresno, attempted suicide by hanging with baling rope. In the struggle he beat his heels on the floor, attracting attention. He was found unconscious and placed in the jail’s insane ward.
The cornerstone of the new federal building in Tacoma will soon be laid with arrangements underway for proper services.
Storte Campaign Fireworks in Spokant as Cushman opens the local Republican gathering on October 16. The meeting discussed party issues and possible campaign themes among attendees.
In Centralia on October 16 a missing child believed abducted from actor Whit Brandon was found sleeping behind the door of the hotel where the suspect was last seen. Police conducted a 12 hour search before locating the child.
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