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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1908
Page
8
United Press reports the Western Pacific board voted a bond issue of 26.0 million dollars to rush construction. Initially 12.5 million in bonds will be sold, believed enough to complete and equip the road as of September.
Philadelphia on September 1 John Wanamaker predicted Taft would win by a large popular vote margin. He tied his forecast to rushing his statutory building to completion to be ready for the prosperity he expects after Taft’s election.
Oakland police seek Theresa Neussela, 16, after she vanished from her home weeks ago. Albert Neussela, her husband, calls for help and neighbors recall a quarrel the day before she disappeared amid a watchful police investigation.
New York Sept 10 Helen Maloney daughter of multimillionaire standard oil man was freed from her marriage to Arthur H. Osborne by a Supreme Court judge who permanented an earlier interlocutory decree of annulment She now plans to marry Samuel Clarkson, the Englishman she eloped with to London last winter.
Stockholders of the Denver and Rio Grande railway and subsidiaries authorized a 150 million bond issue to buy franchises and properties in Colorado and Utah controlled by the Gould interests. The issue is secured by a mortgage on all property. Part of the funds will enable Gould to finish the Western Pacific railroad in California.
Repairs to the liner Anubis, which ran on the rocks near San Miguel Island off California on July 20 in heavy fog, will be opened Wednesday next. The project, one of the largest in sound shipping history, is estimated at 76000 dollars to restore the vessel. Over 100 plates from the hull will be removed for the work. The Anubis lies at Ban.
The International Order of Good Templars district No 18 met at Ballard in the Fraternal Brotherhood hall on Labor Day with morning and afternoon sessions well attended. The district reported good work and flourishing lodges as they prepare to meet again with Seattle lodge No 6 in a quarter.
F M Coulter superintendent of the city employment bureau and secretary of the local Modern Brotherhood lodge vanished Wednesday morning leaving wife and five children. Lodge members seek police help and question his lodge account. He is also a member of the United Spanish American War veterans.
August Belmont reports European confidence in American securities has strengthened after a period of weakness. He notes that American securities have been steadily improving abroad and that this renewed global interest lifts markets at home.
IP United Press reports Kid Royal, famed horse thief, was captured in Belgrade Montana after a pursuit from Manhattan. He reportedly escaped three sheriffs, fed officers in Montana a lively chase of over 200 miles, and denied being Royal as he attempted to flee.
In London Mrs. John Ward, daughter of Ambassador Whitelaw Heid, was staying at Worpleadon. A rope ladder entry preceded a forced door and laid out jewels, with only a gold purse worth 600 dollars missing from her room.
Indianapolis report states Governor Hanly billed $25 for an address to graduates at the Manual Training High School in June. The speech titled Dream That Came True reportedly drew attention to the event.
Wesley L. Jones, nominee for senator, leaves North Yakima for a hunting trip after his primary win becomes known. He departed town promptly following the victory news reflecting a cautious campaign mood.
Reports from St Petersburg state that over 1,000 people were arrested for violating ban on formal Tolstoi birthday celebrations. Most infractions involved mere cheering or displaying images of the count to mark his 86th anniversary.
United Press reports Chicago firm A Booth and Co, well known in fish and oyster trade, placed in receivership. Details outline creditors and next legal steps as proceedings proceed.
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