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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1908

Page

7

SREAT SPEAKERS SLATED FOR SPEAKERLESS DEBATE

A Johnston Building Seattle event hosts a speakerless debate featuring two prominent figures facing the issues of the era. Bryan and Taft will not be present in person but their ideas on railroad regulation labor, injunctions, trusts, foreign dependencies, and other campaign topics will be expressed through a televised or wireless format. The meeting allows the chairman to mute either speaker at will, adding a dramatic control element to the proceedings.

Johnston Co Johnston Bryan William Howard Taft Comin Hyde Park

Tragedy Report From Maland Details Train-Death

A mystery surrounds the death of a man struck by a freight train near a steel bridge in Maland. Police search for identifying details as a sister recalls a dream warning and a mysterious message from an unknown source.

Maland Ore T Thompson

Seattle Day Set For State Fair Trip

A special Seattle day at the state fair is planned with travel from Seattle to North Yakima on October 2 or 3. The Northern Pacific offers round trip fare and a special morning train, plus a one way fare and a larger vogue over the week.

Seattle North Yakima Northern Pacific

War Dept awards Dix repair contract

The War Department awards the Heffernan firm a contract to repair the fire main and boiler room of the transport Dix at a cost of 3934 dollars. Work to be completed in eight days.

War Department Heffernan &Nke

Colby Her Honour Mrs Colby Entertained Tomorrow

Mrs Colby of Salem is to be entertained by Brigadier Roy Andersen tomorrow in a social event noted for local residents and civic circles.

Colby Roy Andersen Win. Colby Salem Maas

Referendum on National District Telegraph Franchise

Petitions circulate for a referendum vote on granting the National District Telegraph Company a private watch and telegraph service franchise. The franchise was approved by the city council over Mayor Miller's veto and amid fire department officials' opposition.

National District Telegraph Company Miller Fire Department

Democrats Toast Bryan at Seattle Banquet Tonight

At a 7 p m banquet at the Commercial Clubrooms Seattle Democrats will officially nominate William Jennings Bryan for president. Dudley G Wooten serves as toastmaster with speakers including G A G Rochester W A Holzheimer E F Masterson John Pattison Col Alden J Blethen and George F Cotterill addressing topics from Our City to The Election of United States Senators by Direct Vote of the People.

Seattle Vicinity Wiliam Jennings Pryan Dudley G. Wooten G. A. G. Rochester King County W. A. Holzheimer Insurance E. F. Masterson Our State John Pattison Charles Miller William Jennings Bryan Col Alden J. Blethen United States George F. Cotterill

Mob Beats Yankee At Juarez Over Hat Doffing

Ernest Fichner, an American sampler at the El Paso Semester, was beaten by a mob in Juarez for not removing his hat during the Mexican national air. Four leaders of the mob are under arrest.

el, Paso Tex Ernest Fichner el Paso Juarez National Air of Mexico

Brotherhood of St Andrew Service at Salvation Army Barracks

The Brotherhood of St Andrew will hold a service at the Salvation Army barracks tomorrow night at 7:15 o'clock, to be followed by a song program.

Brotherhood of St. Andrew Salvation Army

Social Notes Highlights From Local Luncheons and Weddings

Social notes chronicle luncheons honoring debutante Miss Charlotte Whittlesey of L Alliance Francaise, and multiple weddings including George Mueller and Grace Genevieve Jones, plus John Youmans Messenger and Lilian Hale. Also listed are club meetings, receptions, and upcoming dances at Christensen's hall and local venues with details on hosts and officiants.

L'Alliance Francaise L' Alliance Francaise Chriatenen Blebola France Touraine Perry Hotel Mueller-Jones Noel B. Whitley George Mueller Grace Genevieve Jones N. Y M. M. Major Awateting Minscoy Mies Clark Mueller Auburn Wash Bee Volleringens Bas Butte Grine- Horton Ward Grine Minneapoli Grace Caroline Horton Trinity Pariah Church J. H. Gowen D. D Dickinson Barker Ernest Dickinson Hilda Heatrice Barker H. H. Gowen Trinity Church Knickerbocker Club Christensen’s

Handy Sharon mounting offered by Schuchard Optical Co

Eyeglasses that do not stay in place can be fixed with the Handy Sharon mounting. Schuchard Optical Co located at 1207 Second Ave offers this repair to improve fit and comfort for wearers.

Schuchard Optical Co

Taft reception falls flat at Puget Sound conference

About 200 preachers gathered in Tacoma as Rev G S Smythe urged support for Taft. Only four clapped. most stared as Smythe spoke of the next president. The moment ended without disruption or further comment.

United Press Tacoma Puget Sound Wm. H. Taft G. 8 Smythe Board of Foreign Missions Taft Dr. Smythe

Retired Colonel Newbold Dies Aboard Train

F K Newbold a retired colonel of U B A died today on a Southern Pacific train en route to Washington after slipping into heart trouble between Blue Coe and Summit. The Humboldt arrived at midnight as crowds gathered for a state fair day activity at the fair grounds. Attendance was seen reaching 23,000 by day end, a new record.

Cal F. K. Newbold Southern Pacific Blue Coe Summit Washington Lontey State ” Fair Grounds

Steamer Mamboldt Grounds After Wheel Rope Break

The steamer Mamboldt under Captain 4 Haughman grounded at 6 p.m. in Wrangell following the failure of a wheel rope, as reported in local dispatches. The incident halted sailing while crews assessed damage and prepared for refloating operations.

Mamboldt Haughman Wrangell

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