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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1908
Page
1
The Hodge campaign gains momentum with labor organizers and volunteers rallying at the White City event. He greets supporters, receives ovations, and plans a whirlwind finish with volunteers staffing precincts before polls open.
Mrs. Thomas B. Warren, sister-in-law of Edward J. Nally, vice president of Postal Telegraph, shot herself in her home bathroom after prolonged despondency from nervous prostration. She died minutes later.
Police guarded a New York court as Alexander Berkman and Emma Goldman faced arraignment for disturbing the peace at a meeting of unemployed workers. Red flags, incendiary speeches, and a planned disruption were reported as authorities restrained the crowd.
In San Francisco the consensus is that Attell and Moran will not settle their dispute until a decisive finish bout. Their draw yesterday mirrors New Year’s day outcome and leaves prizefighting circles disappointed.
United Press dispatch from Pekin reports floods sweeping rice crops in river regions causing famine. Authorities warn of shortages and farmers scramble to protect remaining harvest as waters rise and spread harm across multiple districts.
A voter guidance card lists candidates for sheriff and county offices. Sheriff Robert T. Hodge listed third. other offices include County Auditor Otto A. Case, County Treasurer Ben C. Levy or George F. Russell, Prosecuting Attorney George F. Vanderveer, County Assessor Thomas A. Parish, Superintendent of Schools four candidates, County Engineer two candidates James R. Morrison or L. White, County Coroner eight names, County Commissioners two districts with candidates, and Superior Bench eight names for both parties.
New York surgeon Mary Crawford, the city’s only female physician, endured a desperate struggle as a madman attempted to choke her while she escorted him to the hospital. A policeman and ambulance driver assisted, sparing her life as her coat tore and her face was scratched.
An alleged assailant fired at President Roosevelt while he rode on Cove Road near Sagamore Hill. John Coughlin, arrested later at Sagamore Hill, claimed to be a Boston detective and was charged with carrying concealed weapons. Authorities pursue further details as Major Wadsworth and Secret Service assess the incident.
A fast running buggy driven by Elmer Crandall struck Mrs. Maurice W. Thompson as she stepped from a Mt Baker car at Main and Second. She suffered a fractured collar bone and severe bruises and was taken to General hospital. Crandall was arrested and claimed intoxication while campaigning for Sheriff Charles H. Phillips. Witness A le Jaffe and others described dangerous driving and a hurried escape attempt before arrest.
A seven story Water Street factory was destroyed by a fire suspected arson. Four men died while working overtime and nearly twenty workers were rescued from the fifth floor by ladders after the sixth floor collapsed. Two firefighters were slightly injured amid the blaze with the financial loss estimated at 160000 dollars.
A blaze at the Hotel Belmont in Denver trapped about 100 guests. Two men died and a dozen were seriously injured as guests fled by stairs and windows, some leaping from upper floors in the early hours.
Dr. Caleb Whitehead, prominent Alaska banker and railroad manager, was killed when an observatory car derailed near Iron Creek during a Seward Peninsula railway trip. He died in hospital after rescue. others were seriously injured. He led Alaska Banking and Safe Deposit Co. and owned mining interests. his death shocks Nome and district.
Fires rage near Hibbing Minnesota threatening the city as winds rekindle flames. Snowball suburb wiped off the map while residents flee with nothing. Rebuilding Chisholm starts as refugees seek rain with no signs of relief.
Eugene W. Chafin prohibition candidate for president arrived in Medford on his way to California. He spoke to a large crowd at the depot urging Democrats to vote for him. The item includes a Puck cartoon caption about a waiter and a hen under oath.
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