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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1908
Page
8
Des Moines Iowa legislators reassemble under last week’s reform act to vote this afternoon on a successor to the late Senator William B Allison. Backers of Governor Cummins face a likely deadlock as only a minority of Republicans remains united enough to block an election if they stick together.
Governor Mead ended his campaign stop in Mount Vernon as part of his statewide tour. Details on the closure and next steps were not disclosed in the available text.
The governor received renomination last evening in an address to an appreciative audience. He focused his remarks on the local option issue and gave a review of his administration.
Portland leader H. Lewis, noted pioneer merchant, died last night at Good Samaritan Hospital after a brief illness following an operation. He was widely known in local business circles and had long guided Portland trade.
A Milan clerical paper reports the Duke of Abruzzi plans to travel to the United States to arrange marriage with Miss Katherine Elkine daughter of Senator Stephen B Elk ine of West Virginia. The ceremony may occur January 29, the duke's birthday.
W. H. Freese, a city pioneer, died at Everett hospital after being accidentally shot by friend Charles Reeves Sunday night. Reeves fired several shots from a revolver. a bullet struck Freese in the hip and he died in about 18 hours. No arrests will be made.
Rich mother Egbet V. Strong, famed for diamonds, is said to be childless but has a daughter of twenty who has lived away since infancy as a heritage of hate. The piece portrays strong family conflict over a long separation.
Babylon, L. L. Sept 8. Marion Goodale Strong, a 20 year old daughter living with R. J. Hunt in Trumanburg, seeks a mother she cannot reach. Mrs. Strong, heiress of Peconic, L. I., harbors a lifelong hatred of her child and previously forced Marion away despite repeated attempts by her husband to reunite them.
Thousands attend the Western Washington fair with United States Senator Samuel H. Piles praising a gambling free format. The second day drew over 5,000 attendees despite bad weather as racing featured a 2:15 trot for $1,000 and a 2:35 pace for $500 among other events.
At the Connecticut Republican state convention candidates for state offices a representative at large in Congress and seven presidential electors will be nominated. Gubernatorial contenders include Woodruff Lake and Lilley with Lilley seen as leading. Walton and Tileen contend for congress at large amid GOP opposition.
In Des Moines the senate race results show Cummins 44 votes, Porter a Democrat 41, and Republicans 28 remaining in the tally. The house carried the motion on party lines amid a tense contest.
Labor groups give Wilson R. Gay strong backing in the race for the superior court. A letter from the Workingmen's Republican club dated September 4 1908 states unanimous endorsement and pledge of undivided support at primaries and the general election.
In Angeles California 16 passengers reported missing from the launch OK were found in their homes in Los Angeles and Pasadena after drifting for 18 hours. Rescue boats searched for the QK, later locating the vessel coming into port under her own power. engines had broken down and were repaired.
Winnipeg reports machinists of the Canadian Pacific are seriously considering the offer to return to their old positions. Negotiations open on disputed crections and the strike appears near end if talks proceed without major disruption.
Seattle clearings totaled 1,657,296.32 with balances 210,227.23. Tacoma clearings and balances not fully shown. Portland figures appear as 1,407,190 for clearings and 8,381 for balances, with incomplete context.
E H Harriman attended an informal reception today at the Fairmont hotel hosted by the Manufacturers and Producers Association of California. The event drew over 1000 businessmen from San Francisco and interior cities.
A legislative setback in Des Moines saw the senate defeat a primary law modeled on the Oregon vote by 33 to 14. The issue centers on ballot access rules and party primary processes amid a broader reform push.
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