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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1908

Page

3

Bank Employee Arrested For Bank Theft In Vancouver

United Press reports an employee named Stephens was arrested in Bellingham after arriving from Seattle. He allegedly stole $80 from the Canadian Bank of Commerce in Vancouver and was taken to city jail before being moved north by Canadian detectives. He had departed Vancouver October 1 and claimed to have been in Seattle since.

United Press Ham Bellingham Stephens Canadian of Commerce Vancouver Schuyster Seattle William McLeod

Winds Warm Bryan Tour With Political Fire

In Springfield on October 19 Bryan charged Republicans plan to buy the election for Taft and cited Treasurer Sheldon of the Republican National Committee in Washington for seeking corporate funds. He noted New York state law bars corporate campaign contributions and highlighted the Chicago platform’s silence on campaign finance disclosure.

Taft Springfield Bryan Sheldon Republican National Committee Washington National Republican Fund New York Ryan Chicago

Government exhibits for fair on fisheries and navigation

Government displays highlight methods of fisheries including salmon trout, with live exhibits and demonstrations. The Coast Guard and a bureau from the Department of Commerce participate to showcase enlargements of ports and navigation aids alongside related publications.

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Fragmentary OCR text provides little coherent facts or names. The readable items resemble a damaged notice or excerpt with scattered words such as lime, hill, and terms like Motermar. No clear event, person, or organization can be established from the fragment.

Franklin High Boys Walk to Everett and Back on Foot

Six Franklin high school boys led by instructor George W. Hrets walked from Seattle to Everett and returned on foot, sleeping outside Saturday night. They carried blankets and food and used Seattle car lines for parts of the trip. Participants were Robert Plendereith Darrel Eglin Cornelius Cooper Edwin Holm Henry Vetter and George Vetter.

Franklin High School George W. Hrets Seattle Everett Robert Plendereith Darrel Eglin Cornelius Cooper Edwin Holm Henry Vetter George Vetter

Labor Leaders Deny Reports Of Opposition

Samuel Gompers of the AFL reports that several labor leaders quoted as opposing his policy wrote to him denying such interviews. The letters were received by Paul Scharrenberg of the Coast Seamen's Journal in San Francisco on October 19.

United Press San Francisco Samuel Gompers The A. F. of L Paul Scharrenberg Coast Seaman's Journal

Servians Call Meeting to Protest Annexation Move

A San Francisco report notes a Servian meeting tonight to enlist native sympathy for opposing Austria’s annexation of Hungary and Herzegovina and, if needed, to raise an army to defend the fatherland against Emperor Franz Josef.

United Proas Francisco Howita Hersegovina Austria Franz Josef

Indignant Rider Complains of Seattle Electric Service

M Hammerstough, Gus Brown Co. clothing manager, says a Saturday ride from Flint and Madison to 24th Avenue Union took one and a half hours. He and his son rode at 1 pm and reached 1426 24th Ave at 2 40 after detours via Melrose and Fourth Avenue. He notes women and two children aboard amid delays.

Seattle Electric Company M. Hammerstough Gus Brown Co Flint Madison Union Hammerstough Louis Madison St 24Th Av Melrose Fourth Av

Loan Clerk in Morse Trial Testifies on Stock Transfers

US prosecutor calls Od Dee Prank Pringle a loan clerk at Bank of North America to testify about alleged stock transfers involving Charlies W. Morse the ice king and Alfred H. Curtis bank president tied to Morse. Pringle could reveal details on securities movements.

United Press New York Pringle Bank of North America Charlies W. Morse Ice King Alfred H. Curtis Morse

Accident on Utopia Declared Unavoidable

Inspectors Whitney and Turner report the fire aboard the steamer Ute between this port and Belt Local was an unavoidable accident. No one is to blame for the incident and the captain and crew are commended. Utopia is rapidly being repaired at her docks and should resume service late this week.

Belt Whitney Turner Mont Ine Worthy Utopia

Meare Outlines Transportation Bureau Scope

W A Meare of the Chamber of Commerce transportation bureau explained its scope and need during the Manufacturers Association event Saturday evening, detailing the bureau's role in improving local transport.

W. A. Meare Transportation Bureau of the Chamber of Commerce

Llanthony Abbey Superior Dies After Wagering Illness

Father Lanates monastic superior Joseph Liecwet erline of Llanthony Abbey AbergaVenny Wales died yesterday after a wasting illness. Born in 1877, his death marks the loss of a longtime monk and religious leader.

United Press London Joseph Liecweterline Lanates Llanthony Abbey Abergavenny Wales

Heroic Woman Saves Husband From Blaze in Stable Fire

In Vallejo California on October 10 a man named Hogle died from burns after rescuing horses from a burning stable. His wife, badly burned herself, plunged into the flames to drag him to safety. Firemen hesitated as the flames raged and the horse kicked the husband unconscious.

United Press Vallejo Cal Herbard Hogle Burne Lsin Philadelphia Drewing Company Bogle Rogle

Russian Battleships Hasten Toward Turkish Waters

Cronstadt October 19. The battleships Czarevitch and Slava and the cruiser Hogatyr waited for Turkish waters. The squadron was sent toward the Near East to be near possible action between Turkey and Bulgaria, though a specific destination was not announced.

United Press Cronstadt Czrarevitch Slava Hogatyr Veesels Near East Turkey Bulgaria

Revised Assessment for County Roads Levy

County commissioners announced the revised assessment figures for the county road levy this year. District No 1 totals 12,018,234, No 2 16,063,973, No 3 5,550,282, No 4 9,292,424, and No 6 61,886,412.

The Rivals and The Flaming Arrow At Seattle Theatres

Review of The Rivals at the Grand praises Joseph and William Jefferson in Sir Lucius O Trogier and Bob Acres while noting a disappointing overall show. Lincoln J Carter's The Flaming Arrow in Seattle wins praise for production, scenery, and Indian casting, with Nedra Lanscombe’s dance attraction closing early for lack of appeal.

Wedard Brinsley Sheridan Joseph William Jefferson Jeffersons Joseph Jefferson Lucius O'Trigger Illiam Winter Jefferson Bob Acres Lincoln J. Carter Carter Seattle Beattie Theatre

Social session at Columbia College of Monte au

All Ofticans are invited to an informal social session and card party at Columbia College of Monte au corner of Broadway and Pine on Wednesday Oct 21 at 8 o clock p m.

Ofticans Columbia College of Monteau Broadway and Pineote

Knosther Co to Move Dry Goods Store in Ballard

Knosther & Co Inc, long running dry goods retailer in Ballard, plans a relocation tonight to the old Baillar area quarters at Second Ave and Ames where operations will resume.

Has. Knosther & Co, Inc Ballard Egin Baillarea Ames Vaney Madras

Skating Gear Prices Listed Amid Scribbled OCR

Fragmentary OCR shows roller skate pricing and steel ball wheels with unclear amounts. Mentions The Roller Skates on Int. Ave and shop items with prices 81.25 and 82.50. Source text is garbled and partial.

Auto racer Hamill Stricker's brush with death at speed trial

New York news reports Hamill Stricker driver of a 12 horsepower Mercedes racer in Vanderbilt cup trials endured a near fatal spill. His car left the track at 20 miles per hour ripping 60 feet of fence and striking two trees before overturning. Stricker held on until the fence stopped the machine then was pitched about 30 feet into grass and escaped injury. Arthur Murry

New York Hamill Stricker Stricker

Where Is Arcadia Located

Arcadia lies 22 miles north of Spokane along the Apokene Faille. The area features soil suited to winter apples and abundant water from gravity. Shipping facilities are described as second to none in the region. Prospective buyers can remain in their current positions while orchards are developed, with tract sizes from two and a half acres and favorable cash down and monthly terms.

Spokane Monditch

Medical shorthand notes on nerve and organ diseases in 19th century text

Fragmentary list of diseases affecting nerves blood skin heart lungs stomach kidneys liver and other conditions. Mentions Cor Third Ave and Cherry St with no clear attribution or dates.

Fatal Accident In Industrial Plant Cited In Brief

A machinist was trapped under a toppled machine and died from injuries. The incident occurred at the plant and authorities reported the worker will likely be confirmed dead.

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