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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1908
Page
3
A National Republican chair announces a hurried East Coast trip to align campaign aims. The brief lists qualifications for a key eastern manager, including New Yorker status and fundraising ability, with references to political figures and regional strategy. A separate obituary notes Rabbi Hasmar R. Shinsk, aged 76.
The Madison Park event promises a bold high carnival hosted by City Buchanan Co and Harvey Buchanan Co with dancing, refreshments, and a tea room. Employees of the firms are invited to attend the gala on Wednesday at the Madison street end, a yearly summer outing noted in paid advertisement.
Alabama miners' strike ends as President Lew and the UMW executive board order a return to work. Miners express general satisfaction with the decision.
A destitution victim, Germain Mathieau, an aged veteran of the French army and former member of the 198th French Infantry, was found dead on straw in a San Francisco lumber yard. He had come to America in 1907 after enlisting from Calais.
Dissatisfaction among Tokyo business circles grows after the cabinet delays the 1912 Tokyo World's exposition to 1917. A mass meeting condemned the postponement and framed a protest to the minister of commerce and agriculture. Graft accusations arose, with calls for economical management to cut costs and aid relief from hard times.
The Presbytery of Puget Sound marks its fiftieth anniversary with a ceremony at the Presbyterian church in Auburn. The opening sermon by Rev. W A Major will cover The Puget Sound Presbytery and the Past. Rev. M A Matthews will speak on The Puget Sound Presbytery and the Future. Reminiscences will be given by Harry Whitworth. The assembly will convene in Auburn on September 16.
50 shares of United Wireless Telegraph offered for sale at four dollars and fifty cents per share. HM Herrin & Co. located at 610 First Ave. action offers a private sale through the broker.
Rev William E B Cummings a young minister who officiated at Bik Rapids Mich was arrested on a now support warrant in Tonia county. His wife’s sister Velma Taylor 20 was found in a boarding house and traveled with them to Tonia. They had lived in Sault Ste Marie two weeks before departure.
Dr. C B Hoye announces for Republican sheriff and appeals to labor unions. He praises labor unity, seeks to limit injunctive power against peaceful union activity, and pledges a fair, protective approach toward organized labor based on his mining and coroner service in Ravensdale and King County.
The Reiff brothers deliver an excellent singing and dancing act while Mr and Mrs Erwin perform a sweet heart sketch. The Runaway Girl will have three more Grand Opera House showings this week. Pollarda promises The Toymaker on Thursday as Hartman’s troupe continues engaging the Kiddies. Pantages headlines with The Three Hewmans and a novelty bicycle race. The Country Choir closes as a strong second on the bill with lively performances yesterday.
The Star theatre delivers seven new acts led by Rube Welch and Kitty Francia in The Flip Mr Flop. Acts include Tops Topsy & Tops, Brooks & Vedder, and Arabian acrobats with a dog act, drawing packed crowds through Sunday. Louise Henry comes Monday at Beattie theatre with A Wife's Secret. The Three Musketeers shines at Lois, Aero at White City performs nightly, and Lapa park features The Martelles bicycle act ending this week.
Rosse Wisconsin today holds state primaries with major senate contenders Francis E. McGovern S. C. Cook and W. H. Patter amid a crowded field. Voters decide in principal centers as campaigns move into the next phase.
Chicago September 1 Senator J M Dison chosen by Chairman Hitchcock to head the speaker bureau for the Republican party. The appointment positions Dison to coordinate speaking engagements and public appearances for party figures.
A fragmented notice suggests a claim about a device or service titled Vibratory Masenge for Meals and Deasty, described as free, with unclear context and several garbled terms. The readable text mentions victims or the harmed, but specifics are absent.
The message offers cordial treatment to every customer regardless of account size and invites calls for any business service the bank can provide. It emphasizes readiness to assist and welcomes customers to seek help for transactions.
A faction within the county ring circulates allegations against M. J. Carrigan and George W. Albin as they seek Republican nominations for county commissioner in the First and Third districts. The drive questions Carrigan’s Port Angles history and cites a 1893 appraisal case, while labeling Albin a party deserter, a claim he calls false.
A. L Halls advertises a large assortment of hunting coats cartridge vests pants belts gun cases and hunting boots available at 1111 First Avenue. Nt
The speaker, a Mercer precinct resident, denies involvement in city politics and refutes rumors that Albin plans to withdraw in the interest of Fullerton. No voice or vote in major affairs is claimed, and the denials emphasize lack of participation and baseless speculation.
A notice offers a free 100 page self cure book to the sick. It invites readers to mail for the manuscript and provides the address 1314 Second Ave Beattie, Wo. The ad stresses drugless treatment and urges quick contact.
Mr. Albin gains support from prominent taxpayers who signed his petition and plans to run as Carrigan’s running mate, with Carrigan’s election appearing practically assured.
In es Square park a despondent Blavonian named A. C. Belikovich, employed by the Moraghan Oyster company, shot himself through the brain with two bullets and died instantly. The incident shocked bystanders as emergency crews responded.
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