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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1908

Page

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Bomb on Porch Blasts Home. Family Survives Devastation

A dynamite blast wrecked the front porch of Ivan P. Lee at 2006 Nye Avenue, nearly destroying the house and injuring none of the Lee family. Neighbors heard the explosion. police and detectives investigated, noting a long fuse and a large charge likely aimed at the sleeping household. Lee testified he faced no prior trouble, and authorities pursued leads about possible revenge by unknown assailants.

Lee Frank J. Wallace York Station Orly Collee Wala Walge Renton Jackson St Ivan P. Lee Jemi Ivan T. Lee Nye Place

Gompers Final Appeal in Labor Federation Edition

The federation paper urges laboring men to vote Democratic, sent to Central Labor bodies nationwide. It defends political freedoms and rebuts Roosevelt, labeling Taft as unfriendly to labor in a special labor newspaper feature.

Federation of Labor United States Gomypera Roosevelt Rodsevelt Gompers Taft

German journalist Kniepel aims for rare summit

Hans Otto Kniepel, touring for a German news syndicate, visits Seattle then heads to Constance to attempt climbing one of the Samoan region’s highest peaks. He has scaled many of the world’s steepest mountains.

Hans Otto Kniepel Seattle Constance Thie Kniepel

Wreaths for the Living Contest Leads with Hi Gill in Front

Hi Gill holds a lead in the Wreaths for the Living contest with 978 votes, while B C Macy rises to second place with 914 and Frank McDermott drops to third. Ballots must be in to The Star office by noon tomorrow to count, with final standings included.

Hi Gill B.C. Macy Post Office Frank McDermot Star Office Hi! Oil Frank McDermott A. L. Cohen William Sutherland C. D. Hillman John Cort W. P. Trimble John L. Wilson Marion B. Baxter W. H. Moore Jacob Furth James P. Agnew Dr. M. A. Matthews John H. Miller Baward Clayson John Slattery A. J. Blethen Bob Heckitt F. M. Spinning Charlies Lynch

Hodge Captures Spotlight at Ballard Rally in Ballard

A large Ballard crowd cheers as republican candidate Hodge speaks at Junction Hall. He defends his record and salary plan, reads a critical letter, and endorses former Sheriff Cudihee while praising his opponent and urging votes for sheriff.

Modge Junction Hall Ballard bin Hortige M. J. Carrigan Firet Jean Ro Hodge

Kidnaper Pursued as Sheriff Seeks Escapee

A 20 man posse hunts a Skagit County log cutter kidnapped by a man described as Ba lish. The fugitive was pressed near Mount Vernon and shot at during a pursuit, with Deputy Branstad wounded and in Everett Hospital. The sheriff’s office asserts proof of guilt and warns of a possible pitched battle if captured.

Bellingham Balish Skagit County Harmon Ony English Mount Vernon Stephenson Mason and Dunham Sheriff's Office Branstad Sylvana Fred Bratoat Everett Hurd Sylvann Celock Sherif Mt. Vernon Poreurt Alt Bef Gylvana

Hearst Reads More Letters at Cooper Union Address

William R Hearst delivered a speech at Cooper Union denouncing both major parties and reading letters from John D Archbold of Standard Oil to Senator Sewell and from M D King and John T Maxwell. Hearst highlighted alleged pro labor opposition from Republicans and Democrats, citing letters praising anti labor union stances and opposing the eight hour bill.

Ey United Press New York William H. Hearst Cooper Union Independence Y John Drchbold Standard of Comany William J. Sewell New Jersey Hearst J. J. Gardner House Committee On Labor M. D. King National Democratic Committee D. M. Parry Manufacturers' Association John T. Maxwell Parry Manufacturers’ Association Maxwell One Reading Abor

Man Bitten by Dog in Georgetown Visit

James McMillan, 83, of 617 James St., was bitten last night when the dog at I. T. Godfrey’s Georgetown home leaped at him in darkness. His hand sustained serious lacerations as he protected his throat and he was transported to Seattle for medical care.

James McMillan James St I. T. Godfrey Georgetown Seattle

Wappenstein named chief of police at exposition grounds

Directors appoint Wappenstein to police the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition grounds in Seattle. Opponents led by Mayor Miller and Vanderveer sought to block the selection, but officials say the private exposition will hire officers to keep thieves out and control crime on the grounds. Wappenstein vows to work with Seattle police and King County sheriff to maintain order.

Pxane Detac Hodge Beattie Cc. W. Wappenstein Wappenst Mackintosh Miller Ary Wappenstein Battle Mackintosh Mf Seattle Miller King County Moore

Girl Allegedly Held In Fremont House of the Good Shepherd

Judge grants writ of habeas corpus to John Sands for Anna Sands alleging illegal confinement in the House of the Good Shepherd Fremont. The girl aged between 17 and 18 was sent there after juvenile court proceedings last January for two years, and the defense argues lack of jurisdiction over sentence beyond majority. Returgable order issued November 7.

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