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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1908

Page

7

Labor Day Holiday Planned by Seattle Unions

The Labor Council of Seattle plans a holiday celebration at White City with family activities all day, a mortgage burning ceremony for the Labor Temple, speeches by Attorney General John D. Atkinson Judge J W Robinson Charles Miller George F Cottell ex Governor Henry McBride and Mayor John F Miller as master of ceremonies. Proceeds go to the Central Labor Council treasury.

Labor Council of Seattle Ay White City Aporta Labor Temple John D. Atkinson J. W. Robinson Charles Miller George F. Cottell Henry McBride John F. Miller Central Labor Cownell Treasury Frank A. Rust George Listman R. BE. Orchard Richard Jones

Forgery Case Sentences Man to State Reformatory

Forging a check for 48 dollars led to C. H. Grimm being sentenced to one year in the state reformatory at Mo this morning by Judge Frater.

C. H. Grimm State Reformatory Frater Mim

Policemen Ordered to Stop Political Campaigns

Chief Irving Ward announces that officers shall not engage in politics after patrolmen were found distributing campaign literature. Separately, Mrs Leonora M Lake, renowned suffragist, arrives in Seattle to address local women on woman suffrage at 2 30 next Tuesday at 1816 Madison Ave.

Irving Ward Leonora M. Lake Chicago Seattle Fick Madison

Mystery on Atlantic City boardwalk arouses Baltimore society figure

Report follows arrests linked to the boardwalk shooting involving Charles E. Roberts and his companion Mrs W G Williams of Baltimore. Williams, a famed Baltimore beauty, is tied to New York and Boston society circles and frequenting Elkridge kennels and local clubs as sleuths trace movements.

W. G. 8. Williams Baltimore Roberts Unc Mra W & G. Willams Chas. E. Roberts Atlantic City Belle de Elkridge Kennels Society of New York Hostonia

Insurance Agent Faces Grave Charge in Civil Suit

A prominent city insurance agent is to face a civil suit alleging embezzlement of nine insurance premiums from a marine policy. The accused, once with a firm that has offices in a major building, allegedly pocketed the premium from the policy and the firm refuses payment of the claim. The case, described as one of the largest insur ance suits in the city, is set to be filed soon.

Violins and outfits on sale at Kohl department store

One third off regular prices on violins and outfits advertised by C. H. Robe proprietor of Kohl department on Second Avenue Seattle.

Kohl

Medford Dog Collars in Nickel Trim and Leather Styles

Classified ad lists dog collars in Medford with nickel trim russet leather options, leather lining, and prices around 59c to $2.00. Features include studded, ornamented, and belt-type collars in various sizes for terriers to Newfoundlands, with brands and item numbers noted.

Medford Mac Ted Stevens

No Clue to Lake Mystery in Everett Woman Murder

Police pursue every clue in the case of an unidentified woman found dead in woods near a lake. Deputy Sheriff Liner leads the investigation though officials say identification is unlikely and no solid leads exist.

Creese Everett Liner

Formal charge filed in manslaughter case

Owen McCusker and Ralph J. Leavitt were formally charged with manslaughter in Judge Frater's court for the July 1 death of Rosella Sego after a morning appearance. Attorneys requested a week to prepare pleas as the trial is set for October. Public market sells peaches, lamb, cantaloupes, bread, roasted chicken, crab apples, and Italian prunes with assorted prices.

Owen McCusker Ralph J. Leavitt Judge Landon MacCusker Leavitt

Public Works Awards Coal Contract for City Furnaces

The board of public works awarded the city's coal contract for the year starting September 1, 1908. New eastern nut coal priced at 440 per ton to fuel furnaces, with Roslyn lamp coal for steaming engines in the fire department.

Board of Public Works

Welshmen to Held Annual Labor Day Basket Picnic

Welsh residents plan a Labor Day gathering at Woodland Park with a coastwide singing program. Speeches are slated by J H Lehively Rev J M Hughes Prof A Moses and Rev Wm Prosser with J D Jones serving as marshal for the day.

Woodland Park J. HM. Lehively J. M. Hughes A. Moses Wm. Prosser J. D. Jones

Volunteers of America Move to Hall at 118% Second Ave

The Volunteers of America have deserted their tent and moved back into their hall at 118% Second Ave. The hall is newly painted and wallpapered with new carpet, improving its appearance. Meetings will be held every evening. Rev. EH Sutton, post chaplain and secretary, speaks tomorrow at 3 p.m. on The Duty of the Christian Voter on Election Day.

Volunteers of America EH Sutton

Sail and sightseeing voyage from Puget Sound Navy Yard

Take advantage of the cool weather and visit the Puget Sound Navy Yard to view battle ships cruisers and a prison ship along with a training vessel. Boats depart Pier 2 foot of Yesler Way hourly for a round trip ride on the Sound.

Puget Sound Navy Yard Sound Pier 2 Yesler Way Toate Seona

LERISLTIVE CANDIDATE E RAINIER VALLEY

An enthusiastic meeting in Rainier Neagh endorses Jedd P. Puller for representative of the Forty-float legislative district. Dunlap and Rainier Beach Republicans back his bid and volunteers pledge help on election day. Fuller, a Seattle resident since 1899, has 20 years in newspaper work.

Rainier Neagh Jedd P. Puller Vorty-float Puller Dunlap Rainier Beach Preeineta Polly Fuller Rainier Valley Seattle

Horse Show Ends Tonight at Western Fair Grounds

Seattle hosts a two day event at Mast Madison grounds with a featured jumping contest this afternoon between Vancouver and Seattle riders. Ladies from Vancouver will ride four of the five entries. The show is praised as highly successful and next year moves to the New Armory due to space.

Vancouver Seattle Mast Madison Western Fair Association B. C Beattle New Armory

Thief Apprehended After Hotel Burglary in Ballard

In Ballard Patrolman Campbell arrested Ed Vandervier as he exited the Trafton hotel with hotel plunder. Ferguson reported the burglary and officers found razors watches and other items on Vandervier who claimed the name Ed Vandervier but wore a hat stamped J D Moore. The 19 year old waiter faces a hearing before Acting Police Judge Evans.

Ballard Campbell Hatlard Ed. Vanvervier Trafton Hotel Ballard Av Ferguson Ed Vandervier J. D. Moore Vandervier Evans

King Edward Strands on Chantry Island Rocks

Special dispatch reports the Al goma Central steamer King Edward ran aground near Chantry Island off Southampton. The lighthouse keeper heard signals and the life saving crew evacuated 16 passengers. The vessel is a total loss.

Southampton Ont Algoma Central King Edward Chantry Island Fox

Seattle Marine Band Concerts Extended at Woodland Park

Due to popular demand the Seattle Marine Band continues Sunday concerts at Woodland Park through September weather permitting. Tomorrow's program includes Pride selection Bohemian Girl Les Primaveres Mars Holst Dance of the Demons Fly Away Old Dog Tray Two Step Lights page and more with conductor McCoy N Smith.

Seattle Marine Band Woodland Park Park Board Balfe Mills Mr. G. Brown Harion Holst Ascher Mille Beaumarie Carnes Page McCoy N. Smith Conduc

Empress of India to admit Moji and Nagasaki coal port shift

United Press dispatch from Vancouver reports that the Empress of India brings word of a fight between Moji and Nagasaki over coal for the new American Oriental service. The line Osaka Shosen Kaisha plans a June launch with Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul railroad, arranging coal at Moji and omitting Nagasaki as a port of call.

United Press Vancouver B” CC Empress of ‘Dia Moji Nagasaki New American Oriental Service Osaka Shoeen Kaisha Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad Mojt

Judge Grants Eleven Divorces in Superior Court

Judge Frater approved eleven divorces in the superior court this morning. Most petitions cited desertion and failure to support as grounds.

Haas for County Commissioner First District Ad

Paid political advertisement endorsing A F Haas Republican candidate for county commissioner first district. Primaries set for September 8 1998. List of supporters includes Judge C H Hanford CH Mack ROM Thomson L J Colman and others.

A. F. Haas C. H. Hanford CH. Mack Rom. Thomson L. J. Colman Geo. J. Danz H. L. Sizer W. W. Willlama C. A. Phitbrick L. Crawford EK. L. Blaine Griffith Davies Geo. F Meacham John A. Wheley F. W. Weat Austin P. Turweil

May Present Silver Service to Cruiser

Former Governor John H. McCraw, president of the Chamber of Commerce, wired John McDonough that the cruiser Colorado at the navy yard may be ordered to Honolulu direct. The local chamber offers cooperation to present a silver service to the cruiser.

John H. McCraw Chamber of Commerce John McDonough Denver, Colo Colorado Navy Yard Honolulu Allver Crulmer

Aged Pioneer George W Seavey Dies at 85

George W Seavey longtime Seattle contractor and Northwest pioneer died yesterday afternoon at his niece Mrs G A Haines 8204 Seventeenth Ave N E He was 85 and had lived in the city for half a century Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2 PM from Seattle Undertaking Parlors with interment in Lakeview Cemetery Survived by several relatives in the city

George W. Seavey Thin City Tin Mra G. A. Haines Seattle Lakeview Mr. Seavey

Wrecked Craft Not Found After Coast Search

Revenue Cutter Manning returns to port after sweeping Marin and Mendocino coasts seeking a supposed wreck and large pine lumber ashore at Point Arena last Wednesday night but finds nothing conclusive.

United San Engipeo Bop Bove Revenue Cutter Manning Point Arena Marin Mendocino

Endeavorers 10 Rally To Raise Funds For Phonograph

The First Christian church hosts a Christian Endeavorers rally tomorrow to raise money for a phonograph to send to Dr. Royal J. Dye in Bolengi Africa. He will send back native songs, speeches, and translations, with the phonograph also entertaining locals. Cambrian quartet will perform. Rev. Joseph L. Garvin preaches on The Life Lived With God and The Sword of the Trowel as the Agency of Civilization.

First Christian Church Christian Endeavorers Royal J. Dye Bolengi Africa Cambian Joseph L. Garvin Pioneer Fields

Puget Toate Leaves Pier 2 for Hourly Trips

Take advantage of the good weather and ride from Puget Toate Pier 2 at the foot of Yesler Way. Board every hour for a round trip to Se ona.

Barnes V Yakey Fight Over Judge Race in Kit sap County

In Kit sap County a battle between the Corrupt Political Ring backing John B. Yakey and a coalition of farmers wage earners and taxpayers. The Ring accuses Yakey of stealing from a cripple and serving a big corporation while Barnes appeals to voters as the reform candidate opposing the Ring.

Kitsap County Tts John B. Yakey Ring John W. Barnes

Sails Amid the Roaring of Guns

United Press dispatch from Melbourne reports the American battleship fleet leaving for Albany Queensland under gunfire, with the New Jersey delaying to collect mail. The fleet aims to coal at Albany on September 11 for the Manila voyage, a 3400 mile trip taking about six days.

H. Lee Clotworthy United Press Georgia Melbourne Albany King George's Sound Queensland New Jersey America Manila

Cosgrove Winds Up Campaign Tonight

G. Cosgrove Republican gubernatorial candidate winds up King County campaign with two meetings at LO OF hall Mont and Sypher's hall Ballard. North End supporters vow a strong sendoff as other speakers urge his cause. Music in Ballard and announcements expected. Labor Day barbecue promised by Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen.

G. Cosgrove King County LO. O. F. Hall Mont Ballard Sypher

Ice Watches Spark Interest at Local Fair

In a busy display at the fair, observers noted unusual watches and jewelry pieces named after local figures. The event highlighted craftsmanship and drew curious crowds from nearby districts including Cherryville and Albert Hansen venues.

Six King County Judges Endorsement Card

A non partisan judiciary notice urges King County voters to back six judges Wilson R. Gay John S. Jurey Boyd J. Tallman A W Hastie W H White and George H Clementson against the Bar Primary. It warns against John F Main a law lecturer and claims Tallman is harmed by the bar process. It emphasizes trial by jury and attacks corporate influence in Seattle.

King County Seattle Superior Court John F. Main Main Boyd J. Tallman Tallman Bar Morris and Gilliam Wilson R. Gay Superior Court of King John 8. Jurey A. W. Hastie W. H. White Geo. H. Clementson Judiciary Committee

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Qunday Ind

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