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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1908
Page
3
Ida Calene and Jayton of Spokane were burned to death in a Bly Idaho hotel fire that swept through the block early. The blaze destroyed the Goeur d Alene Oil company building and a rooming house. Insurance values run about ten thousand dollars.
A terse United Press dispatch from Taft headquarters notes possible Roosevelt campaigning before the fall campaign, while officials deny a firm commitment. The unnamed source hints at an “unless” trigger, prompting speculation among Heutenants about political timing and strategy.
A fragment discusses attorney advice and petty litigation in the city. It references Lt. Willet and mentions fee collection for consultations, noting opinions that favored a fee and the possibility of a canvass or inquiry into professional conduct.
The call service commission will accept applications for examinations to fill a number of positions. Exams begin on October 2.
A committee will meet at the Cham Commerce building at 1 30 tomorrow to invest and report on questions about docks and the extension plans.
A man named Gus Swanson of Pacific Shipping Co. was jailed after an incident involving a doctor. Swanson struck the doctor with a cane during a confrontation outside the courthouse yesterday, and faces related charges.
A. F Pluker, a real estate broker, was arrested yesterday on a complaint by JH Metraw. He is accused of making damaging statements in letters written to several persons.
Several hundred property owners attended the street committee session this morning and delivered a large protest against the proposed 12th avenue parade. The delegation was led by L. Willette and George Francis Rowe. Action on the improvement was postponed until members could personally inspect the thoroughfare.
Washington Hotel Keepers Association formed to oppose the local option measure. T. B. Davis of Maine refuses membership saying concerted fundraising was requested. F. F. Sweeney of the Savoy hotel denies the fundraising claim and says the group is for mutual protection of hotelkeepers.
The Manufacturers' association of Seattle announces a meeting on September 19 at the Hotel Lincoln where a dinner will be served.
Lieutenant Selfridge and Orville Wright were badly injured when their Wright aeroplane crashed at Fort Myer after four minutes in the air. The cause appeared to be a propeller mishap and spectators witnessed the wreck. Both men were quickly cared for, injuries not yet known.
The Carle towed out with a loaded car roof from Tacoma while City of Pueblo heads to Seattle with 190 passengers. Governor sails for France as Kowman Hner Assan completes West Coast cargo for Hamburg. Norwegian steamer Koarik Tosen chartered to carry coal to Bremerhaven at $4.60 rate. Mackinaw departure from Nome moved to next Saturday with schedule advanced from Sept 20 to Sept.
The state board of control awarded contracts for supplies to Seattle firms after lowest-bid evaluation. Recipients include Freeh and All Meats for pork lard and tallow, Frye Bruhn Co Armour Co for butter paints, Hatfield Bernard Seattle Hardware Schwabacher A Hambach Whiton Vulcan Garlock H M Newhall of San Francisco for 2600 bales of new crop bag factory needs for the penitentiary.
Peter Stenberg formerly of Greenwood Wisconsin was found dead in a room at the Hotel Norman 89 West Yealer Way. Death attributed to natural causes. He had been at the hotel since August 8 and been unable to work. A letter to his brother stated he was almost penniless and planned to go to the county hospital. He was about 52 years old with brothers in Ellensburg and Carbon Canada.
Patrolman P. F. Haakins of the Seattle police reports his revolver was robbed from his hip pocket while riding a crowded street car along Capitol Hill. He filed a formal report, noting the theft could have been easy for a thief to seize the weapon.
The official canvass lists district by district votes for legislative seats J Matilla 1019 Allen Clark 1040 H Tonkin 1346 and many others. It also shows judges of the supreme and superior courts sheriff clerk auditor treasurer and other county offices with totals for candidates across districts.
The record lists votes for Democratic candidates including Representative Charles H. Miller with 1 944, Jimmie Durkin 174 218, and Lieutenant Governor A C Edwards 776. Other offices show Otis Johnson for Secretary of State, Albert Bohooley for Public Lands at 1 249, Kildridge Wheeler Superintendent at 1 952, and Edwin F P Masterson Insurance Commissioner 1 814, with Cotterill leading for United States senator at 1 158 and Godman at 297.
Fortieth district J B Seavey Sr Bridges 4 EB HM Brad ley 4 Forty first district Daniel Parks 522 George M Jacobs 139 Christie B Goahert 174 Forty second district August Nutin 226 HL F Huntley 6 George N Hodgdon 267 Forty third district Harry T Traynor 65 Frank B Wilson 47 Forty fourth district D K Howard 63 Forty fifth district Frank A Rust 109 Jamen Beott Beker 104 Forty sixth district Lester E Kirkpatrick 125 Forty seventh district c Lyons 362 A A Booth 261 Sheriff J H Williams 1838 Clerk Johnny Terry 1776 Auditor Isaac P Calhoun 1772 Treasurer John E Ostrom 1737 Prosecuting attorney C R A Haw wine 1744 Assessor Timothy Ryan 1729 abhoose W W Talbot 18 Margaret W Bayne 846 and N Daugherty 1716 Coroner George N McLoughlin 4 Commissioner for First district BK F Shielde 1705 Commissioner for Third district W Hannan 1699 Justice of the peace Beatle precinct Jo Murphy Lops Constable Seattle precinct W a beware 1017
Taft and Bryan will speak from the same platform in Johnston Co Recital Hall at Third Ave and University. The event features both presidential candidates discussing the urgent issues using Talking Machines to reproduce each word. Admission is free and seating is limited, with debate at 8 o’clock.
Tokyo reports Japan watches a New York newsman and Chinese associates as they seek a treaty with China to curb Japanese interests in the Pacific. Spies in Hongkong relay word that the American and English editor of the Chinese Mail push the agreement.
A severe Oklahoma storm at McAlester killed one person and seriously injured ten others. The storm damaged 12 residences and featured an electrical display described as among the strongest ever seen in the area.
Plume and Italian prunes sold at Bellevue for a cent per pound with buyers picking fruit themselves and paying four cents per pound to the owner after filling their loads. Growers struggle to obtain prices that cover picking costs. Bellevue is reachable by boat from Leacht Park.
Plans formed at the Commercial club to establish a Seattle Alaska stock exchange for mining stocks. The exchange would recognize only legitimate enterprises to curb wild cat schemes. Further action is scheduled for tomorrow night.
Stockholders of the A Y P E will hold an informal meeting on the grounds Saturday at 2 o clock. President J B Chitberg United States Senator Piles Thomas Burke and Professor E Meany will speak. Band music will be provided.
William E. Lynn displayed a giant shark in San Francisco, weighing 770 pounds and measuring nearly eight feet, after catching it with a bamboo pole and line late yesterday.
The Washington State Hotel Keepers association announces its officers led by president BF Sweeney, vice president W.8. Norman, treasurer E. H. Barker, and secretary C. R. Williams.
Tomorrow and the next day at 29th Ave and Jefferson St Buffalo Bill’s Wild West will stage a two day engagement. William F Cody known as Buffalo Bill appears at all performances with recreations of Indian battles a emigrant train attack and a train hold up plus a feature on Ranch life. Spectacular horsemanship and diverse equestrian feats are promised as in past tours.
An official order from President Roosevelt establishes a 70,000 acre bird preserve along the California Oregon border. The reserve covers all islands in lower Klamath lake and swamp lands in the lake district unsuitable for farming.
Shortly after the Yucatan sailed yesterday for Valdez a boy aboard fell down the after hatchway breaking two ribs. He was carried ashore at Port Townsend to the Marine hospital. Two stowaways were found and also put ashore at Port Townsend.
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