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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1908
Page
1
A masked robber shot a cook at Develi cafe in an early morning hold up then fled with cash. The wounded employee Keit was taken to a physician for treatment as police review suspects and compare first and second choice election tallies across county results.
Early returns from 24 counties show Senator Ankeny decisively repudiated by a two to one margin. Jones leads with 58 860 votes to Ankeny 23 174 and Snell 5 614, with Ankeny winning only three counties King Clallam and Walla Walla.
Robert T. Hodge expresses deep thanks to The Star for support in his sheriff campaign. He credits the paper with helping secure victory and vows to work tirelessly if elected next November, acknowledging his former role as deputy and praising the county voters and readers.
Carrigan wins a partial count in the First district with 69 votes to Beckingham 4 274 as the full totals show Carrigan ahead by 95 votes in the reported precincts Ruthid wins the Third district by a strong plurality.
A touring car and a Kentucky stable hack collided near the mattress factory embankment injuring the hack driver with internal injuries. The car's driver was moderately hurt and H T Traynor escaped with minor injuries. the incident halted near the 30 foot wide driveway as vehicles spilled in a tangled heap.
Transcontinental CPR trains are rerouted today through the St Paul League due to forest fires along the north shore. The railway says the circuitous route is necessary and traffic is demoralized.
Bob Hodge gains a decisive two to one edge over James P. Agnew for county sheriff as the long dominant ring suffers a sweeping defeat. Early tallies show Hodge carrying Cedar River valley and Auburn with strong city support, while Agnew loses key wards including Third and Eighth. Parish secures Republican nod for county attorney with two to one margin over Jennings. coroner and commissioner races show widespread anti ring sentiment with multiple incumbents ousted or threatened.
Seattle and Lawton Oklahoma seek the next convention of second and third class postmasters as the annual national meeting opens in Indianapolis.
Ram Collozzi a 20 year old Italian laborer was arrested by City Detective Bam Corbett charged with criminally assaulting a two year old girl. The complaint was filed by the baby's mother and the case is described as strong with the suspect expected to receive the maximum penalty. The child from a well known family near the Colonial Mill on the waterfront is in critical condition.
The second day of enrollment totals 14212, up 766 from Tuesday. High schools show the largest gains as Superintendent Cooper reports no overcrowding but notes substantial class shifting was needed.
In the Washington Supreme Court challenge to the cigarette sale ban, 17 Seattle shopkeepers arrested months ago for disposing of cigarettes have had their cases postponed by Judge Gordon for an indefinite period. The hearings, slated for this morning in police court, were continued.
William J Bryan used a fiery speech to strike at Speaker Cannon before about 90 000 in Olney Mis criticizing his wealth his stance against direct election of senators tariff policy and campaign finance openness He questioned Cannon's riches and demanded disclosure of his wealth and how it was earned while predicting Cannon would regain the speakership if Republicans win.
Olson Ma after discharging cement at Pier 12 will steam to Grays Harbor to load return cargo for Frisco. Portland to arrive from Tacoma at 3 o clock and depart for Southwestern Alaska tonight. Dolphin sails to Skagway with 55 passengers mostly Alaska widows en route to join husbands for winter. Tampico from Nome sails with concentrates for the Tacoma Smelter.
A dirt wagon owned by S. L. Gilbert driven by W. L. Gilbert crashed down Marion street striking Lichenstein's jewelry store. Mrs. A. C. Larish of Everett suffered internal injuries and was rushed to Wayside Emergency hospital. Damaged window glass and over $500 in losses reported.
Dr. J. C. Snyder leads for county coroner with a sliver margin over Dr. Wiltcie and Dr. Sparling in a tight race. Up to date tallies show Snyder 4 579 Wiltsie 4 568 Sparling 4 200 with two country precincts and seven city precincts yet to report. City precincts may swing nomination toward Wiltcie if their votes favor him.
Mrs Madeline Ing accused of murdering her husband at their Alalla home on May 24 will be arraigned in Port Orchard on a first degree murder charge. She has been in the county jail since arrest. Authorities say she struck him with an axe and burned the body in the yard. DES MOINES Sept 10 A senatorial joint session ballot shows Cummins 65 Porter 46 with no break in the deadlock.
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