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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1908
Page
7
Enrollment totals about 25,000 as schools reopen. Whitworth Flairview and an eight room Interlake addition mark new facilities. Lawton district waits for completion with portable classrooms. Fauntleroy pupils use a portable building after previously attending West Seattle.
A bustling baby show at Luna Park drew families of all sizes despite threatened weather. Judges awarded prizes to several youngsters across age groups with winners including Freddie Forcier Ruth Mildred Murphy Wolfgang Heth and Walter Johnson among others. The event continues with future days planned for Japanese and Chinese babies.
A July storm drove the schooner Northerner bound for St Michael and two barges, Julia B and Camelia A, to disaster. Waves swept coal from decks and the Camelia A began sinking, requiring pumps and jetty work to stay afloat. At Cordova the coastwise Baldy reported fierce gales near Katalla, with a passenger and several horses washed overboard. the drowned man’s name was not learned.
A longshoreman escaped severe injury aboard a steamer at Pier 4 this morning when a mad steer charged. Crew restrained the animal with a rope as it fought and twisted its head, pulling a man toward a fence before two men forced it back. The steer, frothing and dangerous, nearly toppled the prostrate worker but his coat was torn only by the animal’s rampage. A white marine hat with blue satin lining and grenadier feather stood nearby.
In this brief excerpt a recipe outlines batter with one and a quarter cups of flour two deaspoonful baking powder half cup corn starch one cup sugar warm butter creamed together add half cup sweet milk three ogee and flour and bake quickly.
Water will be shut off to Morrow in Hillman City from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. for maintenance work. Local residents are advised to store enough water for daily needs and to expect possible service interruptions in surrounding blocks.
Police investigate a possible murder link after a body found near Juanita on the east shore of Lake Washington is believed to be the missing wife of B F Morris a hotel cook. Morris reports a Seattle carman suspected of threatening her and asks authorities to look into the case.
A long running conflict between independents and the theatrical trust flares again as The Devil a realistic drama will be staged at the Lois and the Third Avenue theatres in Seattle next week. Both houses advertise the same week claiming rights to produce the play.
A Spokane man named H Kemper, described as Bohemian, says he was arrested and kept in jail for four months on a burglary charge without a hearing. He appeals to the German consul here for relief and is directed to seek aid from the Austria-Hungarian consul in San Francisco.
A F Haas is the Republican candidate for County Commissioner First District. Primaries were held September 8 1908. The notice lists numerous supporters including Judge H Hanford C H Black Rh H Thomson L J Colman Gee J Dang H L Slaer W W Wiam e C A Philbrick B Crawford EB L Blaine Griffith Davies Geo F Meacham John A Whaley W West and Austin P Burwell.
Alice Roosevelt Longworth and Congressman Nicholas Longworth woke in night robes as fire engulfed their Washington home stables. With only one water plug available, firefighters contained the blaze, incurring an estimated $25,000 in stable losses while the family watched from the street. The president's daughter and her husband aided firemen, and Alice ordered responders despite not realizing her relation.
Post office handled more mail last week than during Christmas week due to campaign literature. Officials state the surge caused stamp receipts in August to total $62,000, about $8,000 above August 1907, with no congestion as materials were distributed in first and second class.
The steamship President arrived from San Francisco with 169 first class and 71 second class passengers. Freighter Falcon completed a Nome to port voyage in nine days 12 hours. W. F. Babcock expected to depart Dutch Harbor for Port Townsend on September 5. Engiehorn arrived Cork with wheat from Tacoma. Nome liner Senator passed Cape Platters and heads to port tonight. Nederlanda left Diamond Point quarantine for Tacoma to discharge ore. Cecil arrived Comox to coal then proceed to Tacoma for lumber and freight finishing at Eagle with piles.
United States worker Valentine Marttz aged to the Southern Pacific shops suffered fatal burns when a blaze destroyed his residence in Sacramento today. His exact age and details of the incident remain unclear.
Eugene Chafin spoke at the Majestic theatre in Chico California before a large crowd as part of his presidential campaign rally on September 8. The event highlighted his bid on the prohibition ticket and drew local supporters and media attention.
George H Kierated, previously arrested in Portland and returned to face a $260 theft charge from a Seattle insurance office, is wanted in Omaha and Newark New Jersey for forgery. After local prosecution he may be turned over to the other cities authorities.
Ed Nolan, 34, listed as a logger, was arrested by Seattle police on charges of swindling passengers on steamers between Seattle and Vancouver BC. Authorities report numerous complaints accusing Nolan of robbing travelers with a card game scheme. He admits gambling.
Captain Schage, former master of the Saratoga, takes command of the new freighter Falcon after completing her maiden trip. His suspension period ended August 22. Captain O Burreson, who commanded the Falcon to Nome, will serve as first officer.
James McKay aged 20 has been missing from the residence of his parents Mr and Mrs P McKay for five months. The McKays earnestly request any trace of his whereabouts.
First Sergeant of Company A, 22nd United States Infantry, to marry Annie Gertig of Carbonado. He likely saved her life two years ago at American Lake during maneuvers when he pulled her from in front of a charging mounted troop column.
Attendance exceeded 2000 as the Seattle Electric Company event raised about 1000 dollars at Leedhs Park last night. The Welsh picnic program was suspended due to a split crowd heading to Woodland Park and the Welsh church. In Globe Arizona a foreman Manuel Garcia died after drinking Florida water when whisky could not be obtained.
William H Taft spoke at the soldiers home in Sandusky this morning addressing non political subjects. He drew a large audience at the opera house with enthusiastic reception and handshakes from veterans. Congressman Keifer and former Governor Myron T Herrick preceded him as Aggressive Foraker leaders were not invited.
In Omaha an inquest into the death of Dr. Fred Rustin reveals evidence suggesting murder. Dr. Rustin, a prominent young physician tied to leading city families, was found dying at his home doorway. Mrs Rustin testified he claimed a man named De Langford shot him, though testimony questions selfinflicted wounds.
Hat Nelson and Joe Gane prepare for a 45 round heatweight title bout in San Francisco. Nelson is the favorite at 10 to 6 as they train ahead of the match scheduled for tomorrow. Gane plans limited gym work this afternoon and vows to win back the title.
The city council will hold a special meeting this evening at an unspecified time. Several matters of importance will be discussed but the session will be brief due to it being primary election day.
Jeffe r City Missouri hosts state party conventions with 215 delegates from recent primaries. Delegates prepare platforms due by six pm tomorrow as Cowherd and Hadley clash for the governorship and the Stone Folk contest for the senate gains intensity.
Fire believed caused by flying sparks destroyed the Renton Mill Co. shingle plant in Renton. Discovered about midnight, volunteers saved the dry kiln. Loss estimated at 8,000 with full insurance. The mill was owned by Bonds Foster Lumber Co. of the city.
Originating from an unknown source a fire at 2 o clock this morning gutted the Carson Lumber company shingle plant at Belfast Skagit county. The dry kilns were saved. Loss estimated at $10,000. The incident occurred at the Belfast plant of Carson Lumber.
The Dix, arriving from Manila Saturday night, will bert at Puget Sound Navy Yard around Sept 22 for cleaning and painting while anchored in Seattle. After setting sail for the Philippines about Oct 3, she will transport mules and horses along with lumber oats and hay.
The Treasury today reports receipts of 2,521,599 dollars against expenditures of 2,020,000 dollars.
Democratic leaders decided to invoke the corrupt practices act to curb Republican money in doubtful states. A Bryan Gompers alliance was arranged with Gompers to campaign openly for the Democratic ticket and distribute pro-Democratic literature in labor circles. John W. Kern played an active role as Bryan prepares to speak at Peoria tomorrow on state and nation concerns.
The Meadows overnight card lists five furlong maidens for two year olds in race one and selling races for horses aged two and up in races two and three. The fourth race features The Clyde Handicap for three year olds and up over one mile with a large (500) value purse, while the seventh race closes the program with a one mile selling for older horses.
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