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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1908
Page
3
A list of Democratic and Republican filings and pledged candidates for various districts and offices in Seattle and surrounding areas. Includes names for state and county positions such as representatives, prosecuting attorney, county clerk, sheriff, treasurer, auditor, engineer, and superintendent of schools, with precinct and district designations.
West Seattle reports long cement sidewalks laid and street cars running to Alki Point. A new public wharf north of the ferry landing has been erected as over 50 craft moor at the harbor. The Maid of Orleans from India carries cod from Alaska. codfish drying operations occupy deck space. A miscreant damaged meters, with a $25 reward posted for capture. Shingles are loaded for ferry loading and a California avenue business block nears completion with a sub post office moving in.
In Hillsboro Texas on September 5 Cook Watson shot a young man named Carl Horse and Ethel Edsall a Southwestern Telephone operator then killed himself. Both men died instantly and Edsall is believed injured.
Renowned vaudeville performer Carrol Johnson collapsed on stage in Seattle during a performance. Doctors report the affliction is not total and he is expected to recover, with prognosis improving though vision may be affected.
The P. F. Fay Co Inc announces sales of beautific homes and cottages with payments similar to rent. Listings describe builders Mehihorn Building location and terms for prospective buyers.
Paid advertisement presents a candidate seeking the Republican nomination for governor. The notice respectfully requests votes and influence from readers.
Room workers describe lodging houses as easy targets as thieves roam Seattle at night. Reports include John Miller robbed after sleeping in a nose lodging house and Ralph Brinnon losing clothing worth 35 dollars. A silver purse with a gold piece, two ten dollar checks, and keys to a safe deposit box were taken from a Batley building office. An unnamed man betrayed by a benefactor lost 2 dollars and a valuable watch at 422 Washington.
Duke Ferdinand Mont Ponsier, cousin to the king of Spain and claimant to the French throne, arrived aboard the Mongolia and cashed $11,000 for shopping in San Francisco. He and his wife toured the city by car, plan to visit Del Monte, then head to Vancouver after a stop in Mexico for a hunting visit with English hosts.
Des Moines reports forty eight stand-patters who bolted the Republican caucus and nominated Governor A. A. Cummins for the senate held a caucus to oppose his election. They threaten to divide their votes if forced to vote, risking a deadlock next Wednesday.
James Dunphy and Edith M. Dunphy were legally separated by Judge Thomas Graham after six suits. Edith Dunphy received a divorce and was awarded alimony of 60000 dollars and counsel fees of 750 dollars.
A booklet titled Night Primer explains the 10 percent raise over current rates. It is available at New York Central Railroad local offices. Liberal Printing plans weekly local songs with Sullivan Considine. next week’s song is She Lives in Great Beatle, with words by Earl Krogman and music by Prof. Adolph nm.
The fall term of the Edgren School of Music at 18288 Ninth Ave opened this week with a large attendance. Faculty and new students greeted the influx as classes began across piano, violin, and voice programs.
Seattle and Spokane will face off in a doubleheader tomorrow afternoon with the first game at 2 o'clock and the second five minutes after, followed by Labor Day morning and afternoon games also with Spokane.
Judge John B. Gordon returns from a month in the snow capped Olympics after pursuing a bear. He declined details but reports he killed a large black bear during a chase. The skin will become a rug for a main room at his home. Family, attorney Frank A. Nobile and Rev H. B. Lingenfelter accompanied him, camping about 30 miles up the Dungeness river.
Seattle merchants jointly decide to close stores on Labor Day as stated by H C Kennedy president of the Retail Clerks association. The Northern Pacific railroad informs the board of public works it is ready to begin overhead bridge work on Holgate street between Colorado and Whatcom avenues, the first of several structures under railroad terminal franchises.
Rawhide Nevada reports steady arrival of trains wagons and autos carrying food for victims of yesterday's blaze. The burned district remains quiet with plant guards in place and no looting. A relief committee of 50 prominent mining men coordinates distribution of all food supplies.
Wrights aeroplane stayed aloft 19 minutes 48 seconds in a first flight near the military course at Le Mans France. A second night flight ended when the aircraft was damaged after 3 minutes 30 seconds. Wilbur Wright, American, matched Farman’s record for duration.
A. Puren known as the condensed milk thief was sentenced to six months in the state prison this morning by Judge Frater. Puren was arrested on the charge of breaking into a freight car and stealing condensed milk.
The state A Y P commissioners meet in Burke building offices this afternoon and will seek bids and prepare for an immediate start on the State building at the exposition. Governor Mead's financial aid by raising state warrants to par value enables the fast move.
Samuel Gompers, head of the American Federation of Labor, met with Democratic leaders in Chicago to plan a nationwide appeal to the labor vote. The discussion focused on coordinating efforts for rallying workers in support of the party.
A report says two engineers two firemen and an unknown man were killed in a collision between a Northern Pacific passenger train and a freight train. The crash occurred about 25 miles east of Trout Creek Montana. A relief train with physicians and medical supplies was sent to the scene.
News from Vancouver reports the Myo Maru trial for alleged poaching near Commanderovski islands. The six condemned to be shot were reprieved awaiting release at Nicolalefsky. The steamer Empress of India carried word that two ill crewmen were denied medicine and one man died. Russian guards were accused of harsh treatment.
Thel m tress body of E. A. Munson was found hanging from the rafters of an outhouse behind his store at 5446 E. H Street in Tacoma. Relatives offer no motive but note recent heavy drinking and business troubles may have driven the act.
The report of mobbing of British sailors in Shanghai paired with a 500 cabin arrival prompts alarm in Vancouver. One hundred special constables are sworn in at noon and authorities vow to severely repress any disturbance during a scheduled Exclusion League meeting tonight.
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