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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1908

Page

7

Bandit Pittrich Faces Murder Trial Over Kent Killing

The case centers on fANDIT PITTRICH charged with first degree murder in the death of former Kent night watchman Harry Miller during an April 9 shooting in Kent. Co-defendants Mike Alagich and John Lundy are charged similarly and to be tried separately. Prosecutors say Pittrich and companions pursued by authorities after the Homewood incident.

Tle King Miller Kent Sheriff's Office of Kings

Pursuit Through Cascades Ends in Capture After Battle

Deput Sheriff Matt Starwich and justice of the peace J C Storey of Ravenodale effected the capture after another pitched battle in which Storey was wounded during the effort to reach liberty in the Cascade mountains.

Cascade Mountains Matt Starwich J. C. Storey Ravenadale Storey

Mead to Appeal to U S Supreme Court Over Oregon Initiative

Gov Mead announces an appeal to the United States Supreme Court to decide the validity of Oregon’s initiative fight lane affecting Columbia River fishermen. A temporary injunction may be sought to halt the obnoxious law until constitutional questions are resolved. Also noted is S E Larner of England winning a 16 mile walking race at the Olympiad in a record 76 minutes 57.25 seconds.

Portland Ore Supreme Court of the United States Oregon Washington Columbia Gov. Mead Atom Chamberlain E. Larner England Olympiad Mde

Roosevelt backs Hughes for renomination in New York

President Roosevelt states he favors Governor Hughes for renomination and denies dictating convention results. The Oyster Bay influence supports Hughes despite opposition from Timothy L. Woodruff and others in the Republican machine. Delegates and leaders debate the path to the convention with Root as a potential rival candidate.

United Press XN. Y Charles B. Hughes Republc Root Congress Oyster Bay Roosevelt Ry Root Hughes Sagamore Hill

Baillargeon Opens New Seattle Store in Fine Four-Story Building

J A Baillargeon Co opens its new four floor store at Second and Spring in Seattle, replacing the old southeast corner site. The modern fixtures and expansive space promise a major Pacific coast retail destination as hundreds visit in rain today. A week of reception events will invite the public to tour the establishment.

J. A. Baillargeon & Co Second Avenue James Street Second and Spring Baillargeon Pacific Coast House of Haillargeon Seattle

Taft brands Bryan a perpetual campaigner in Ohio

In Cincinnati Taft attacks Bryan over twelve years of campaigns. He accuses Bryan of shifting positions to attract votes, cites railroad regulation views, Roosevelt policy ties, and proposes government ownership debates. Taft hopes Republican victory will vindicate Roosevelt era policies.

Taft Bryan Philippines Evans Ruan Roosevelt Parker Gorman Willison Labor

Nobleman Pays Seattle Visit

Ferdinand, Duc de Montpensier, son of Comte de Paria, arrived in Seattle for a round the world trip and is en route to New York. On reaching Spain in the fall he will command the cruiser Reinnante. Accompanying him are Comte de Hernia, J. Foret, and A. Wentsel, his secretary.

Ferdinand Duc de Montpensier Comte de Paria Seattle New York Spain Reinnante Comte de Hernia J. Foret A. Wentsel Hia

Fog whistle misleads captain to run vessel ashore

Captain G H Ewart aboard the freighter Winnebago, while in port near Edix Hook lighthouse, mistook a new fog signal for Race Rock. He altered course toward the signal and ran the ship onto a sandy beach about a mile from the lighthouse.

Edix Hook G. H. Ewart

Salvation Army Junior Band To Play At Barracks Service

The Salvation Army Junior band of Vancouver Washington will furnish music for services tomorrow at the Fifth and Ashington barracks. Seventeen boys aged 4 to 15 wear attractive uniforms and will parade to Pioneer Square led by Adjutant McCann before the service.

Salvation Army Vancouver Wash Fifth Ashington McCann Pioneer Square

Church Raises 5000 for Building Fund at Corner Tie

The First Methodist church collected five thousand dollars yesterday for its building fund. The donation was received at the church located at the corner of Fourth Avenue and Marion Street.

First Methodist Church Cormer Fourth Av Marion St

Sermon Preached as Basement Room Held Services

In a basement space used while the auditorium is completed, Rev. Dr. Rees preached morning and evening. The makeshift area hosted services during renovation.

Dr. Rees

Missionary Rev De Forest Visits City Enroute to Sendai

After a year furlough Rev J H De Forest a leading American Board missionary sails toward Sendai Japan and visits with Rev Dr Everett Lincoln Smith here. The reply of Dr Smith remains to be seen.

J. H. de Forest Ameican Board Sendai Japan Everett Lincoln Smith

De Forest Prediction On War With Japan Widely Published

Richard Pearson Hobson’s forecast of war with Japan appeared in De Forest and drew comment across newspapers nationwide. The column generated debate about American policy and potential military action in the Pacific.

de Forest Richard Pearson Hobson Japan

Aid Coming In For Injured Youth Russell Morrison

Russell Morrison seeks financial help to travel to Los Angeles after losing a foot in a Spokane train accident. Donations of any size are welcomed at The Star office and will be forwarded to him as he is cared for by relatives and friends in Seattle Edmonds. Subscriptions received include Mrs Mather Levy and Mrs Jeaac Cooper.

Russell Morrison Star Los Angeles Young Morrison Spokane Seattle Edmonds Morrison Mather Levy Jeaac Cooper

New Branch Store Opens Opposite Post Office On Third Ave

Local merchants announce the new branch store opposite the New Post Office on Third Avenue. The shop will carry sheet music, books, and Player Pianos with a large stock of slightly damaged items from a recent fire offered at reduced prices.

Third Ave

Mayor Miller Receives Delegate Credentials for LAMC

Secretary Slattery forwarded necessary credentials to Mayor Miller to represent Seattle as a delegate to the League of American Municipalities in Kansas City on September 30. The mayor has already departed.

Slattery Miller Seattle League of American Municipalities Kansas City

Steamer City of Seattle Grounds at Camp Point

Dense fog hinders the steamer City of Seattle traveling from Skagway to Seattle. It ran aground at Camp Point, Vancouver Island, at 8 am. After 26 minutes it freed itself and proceeded to Beantle arriving at 5 am yesterday. The ship will be drydocked for examination and Cottage City will take over the run tonight.

City of Seattle Skagway Seattle Camp Point Johnson Straits Vancouver Island Beanttle Cottage City

May Condemn Site for Signal Station

Attorney General Bonaparte orders condemnation to secure the Hattery Point fog signal station on the ocean side of Tatoosh. Congress funded this project in 1908 and 1913, and the site is required for safe navigation after the Valencia disaster near the point.

Bonaparte United States Elmer B. Todd Hattery Point Tatoosh Congress Valencia

Chamber of Commerce Meeting Slated for Tomorrow Afternoon

At the regular meeting at 1 30 tomorrow afternoon the Chamber of Commerce will hear committee reports on transportation harbor improvements and steamships.

Chamber of Commerce

Firemen Narrow Escape After Cable Car Collision

Three members of Hose Company No. 1 barely escaped death when the hose wagon collided with a Madison Street cable car at the corner of Seventay after a false alarm from a young girl. The accident occurred due to no bell at the corner, causing the apparatus to cross the tracks. one horse was badly injured and riders William Boyle, R. 8 Tiechler, and Joseph Cok were thrown to the ground.

Hose Company No. 1 Madison St Seventhay Columbia St Pike William Boyle Tiechler Joseph Cok

Dems Will Dine At Commercial Club Banquet

Local Democrats will gather at the Commercial club Thursday at 7 PM for a banquet. Dudley G. Wooten will preside. George Cotterill will discuss direct election of senators and John Patterson the Democratic nominee for governor will speak.

Commercial Club Dudley G. Wooten George Cotterill John Patterson

Fugitive Harry Clark Arrested After Portland Forgery Case

Fugitive Harry Clark wanted in Portland for forgery was captured in Edmonton after being taken from Seattle by Portland Detective Tom Kay of the Portland force. He faces accusations of forging several checks including a $300 item.

Harry Clark Portland Seattle Tom Kay Fortland Clark Edmonton Alberta

Campaign to Eradicate Tuberculosisbegins Health Official

Health Commissioner Crichton will launch a publicity campaign against consumption tuberculosis. He plans to use street car transfers with placards outlining simple rules to curb the disease and printed guidance on early treatment, prevention, and responsible conduct to avoid spreading TB.

Crichton

Citizens decry market peddlers selling rotten fruit

August H Springer of its av reports buying peaches at the public market with a rotten underlayer, mildew and mold evident in samples. Another buyer found two dressed chickens sold as fresh were unfit for eating after a night on ice. Numerous other incidents indicate peddlers are harming market business by selling unfit food.

August H. Springer Springer Star Office

Owens sails for England to claim $1,600,000 estate

William Owens, a Seattle resident, left for England to take possession of an estate valued at $1.6 million recently willed to him and his brother Henry Owens, who is in Prince Rupert and will follow in two weeks. Owens boards the President for San Francisco and will transfer to the Campania from New York before returning to Seattle with his wife to settle permanently on Capitol Hill.

William Owens England Henry Owens Prince Rupert Owens San Francisco Campania New York Seattle Capitol Hiuil

Acting Mayor Hiram Gill Takes City Chair for 20 Days

Hiram Gill, president of the city council, will serve as acting mayor for the next twenty days while Mayor Miller and his family visit relatives in the east. The mayor pro tem checked at city hall and found Miller’s secretary Jack Slattery already on duty.

Hiiram C. Gill

Fragmented OCR list of weights and numbers in Hammond items

A garbled OCR fragment lists numerous Hammond items with weights and codes such as No 1 Hammond weighs 64 and No 32 Tee No. a4 B. The text shows inconsistent symbols and missing context, indicating a damaged catalog or ledger snippet.

Vlite Hammond

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