Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Seattle Star in Seattle, Washington

We have 1,702,578 pages in Washington

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1908

Page

5

Discoverers report rich gold quartz ledge in Alaska

A United Press dispatch from KS Alaska describes a newly found gold quartz ledge in the region. Billy Taylor reportedly struck broad white quartz with visible gold, with an 18 foot width and growing rich as reports reach crvek. Incendiary attempts and a stampede are mentioned amid ongoing extraction on Garden island. Goss, a noted figure, plans to move to Hot to pursue mining ventures.

United Press Alaska Billy Taylor

Kuropatkin Reveals Russian Shortcomings In War Analysis

Gen Alexei Kuropatkin discusses Japan's rise and Russia's missteps in the Russo Japanese War. He cites underestimation of Japan, flawed statistics, weak moral strength, and failures in leadership and training, noting Japanese counterforc es and superior NCOs and soldier education.

McClure Star Te Kuropatkin

Speeding Auto Strikes Boy on 16th Avenue

A 10 year old boy, Verral Ner, son of Thomas Ner of 14th Avenue, was hit at 16th Avenue and Harrison Street injuring a foot. Neighbors complained autos travel at excessive speed on 16th and 7th Avenues. William Metater leads residents calling police to station a stop watch squad to curb reckless driving.

16Th Av Harrison Verral Ner Thomas Iner William J. Metater

The Kuropatkin Dispatches on Russia and Japan

Geo Kennan notes Kuropatkin’s description of Japan’s first blow as desperate but not treacherous. The czar ordered Admiral Alexeieff to strike without notice if Japan attacked, or even without a landing if they moved north of Korea, signaling Russia’s planned prewar aggression.

Japan Russia Port Arthur Manchuria Yinkow Korea Geo. Kennan Kuropatkin McClure Gen. Kuropatkin Alexeieff Cear

Way Presents Plan to Handle Garbage

Councilman Way introduces a bill for a municipal garbage collection and incineration system. City would be split into five districts each with an incinerator and fixed collection charge. The measure, linked to Councilman Murphy’s earlier bill, goes to Health and Sanitation and Finance committees and a Friday morning meeting.

Way Murphy

University of Washington Faculty Slams So Called Chief Comic

The University of Washington faculty writes promoters of the defunct The Chief to explain why the student humor paper failed. They cite lack of humor standards and insufficient scholarship as major faults while noting The Wave holds the university press monopoly. Also reports Madrid floods in Malga province with collapsed houses and drownings.

University of Washington St. Weah Frank Csn Madrid Malga

School Day Special at Crown Clothing Co

Prices on boys clothing advertised with discounts on suits from 3.00 to 1.50 4.00 to 2.00 and 5.00 to 2.50 at Crown Clothing Co 1121 Firat Ave with emphasis on value and limited selection for school days.

Crown Clothing CO Firat Ave

Equitable Building Loan Trust Offers 6 Percent Certificates

The note describes a 6 per cent coupon certificate from The Equitable Building Loan & Investment Association at 1317 Secondary. It claims safety and reliability, noting the investment has fourteen years of successful operation and limited amount available.

Equitable Building, Loan & Investment Association

Hanlon Moran Title Bout Referee to be Picked Tonight

With the Hanlon Moran fight a day over a week away the referee will be chosen tonight by Eddie Hanlon and trainer Frank McDonald. Charlie Harvey submitted two candidates Goldie Smith of Oakland and Hilly Roehe of San Francisco. Hanlon must decide which is acceptable. Moran is viewed as logical favorite though local fans may bet on Hanlon.

Ey United Press Shan Ancibco Hanlon Moran Eddie Hanlon Frank McDonald Los Angeles Charlie Harvey Owen Moran Eoldie Smith Oakland Hilly Roehe Hanlon Harvey Moran Anton

Sullivan Estate in Court Again

In a new phase of the Sullivan will case Judge Hanford will decide who pays the costs of Marie Carrau’s attorneys. W F Hays has garnished rentals of the Palace of Sweets Morey Merriman Co and H F Bennett & Co to recover 3200. Danworth & Howe for the estate deny May’s action. The successful heirs’ lawyers earned about a half million dollars while Hays gained little.

Sullivan Hanford Costa Marie Carrall W. F. Hays Palace of Sweets Morey Merriman Co H. F. Bennett & Co Sullivan Building Danworth & Howe May

Man claims harsh police treatment after concealed weapon arrest

A Swanson of 2438 W 62nd St Ballard says police, employed by Washington Timber & Lumber Co at Bray's Point, halted him at 4 AM with a gun and marched him to fall as a suspicious character after a concealed weapon charge. He is a Ballard property owner with a family. He carried the revolver for protection against late night trouble.

A. Swanson 62Nd St. Ballard Washington Timber & Lumber Co Bray's Point Swanson Ballard

Hardware Store Safety Razors and Prices Ad

Local ad lists assorted safety razors and accessories with prices from $1.00 to $3.00. Items include Witch Safety Razor at $1.58, Safety Razor box offers $3.90, Penn Razors $1.40 to $1.60, Spinning Razor $2.06, magnetic razer $1.00, and Nutshell Safety Razor. Ends with note of window for other razors priced up to $7. Ends March 29.

Tte Sehimkat Heeor Iltette Oulette Raertor Zinn

Also Mentioned on This Page

Tanana Sushima Garden Island Goss Hot Bellows United Wireless Fain & Co Meek Trunk & Bag CO First Ave NEW Nippon Coats Empire Nippon Westberg & Child McClure Co Gen Alexei Kuropatkin Kamchatka Adabash War Office Tokyo Ronsta Abe Gen, Terauchi Hest Ade Nevel MUS UNION Arrow Alsoe” & Realty American Henk Building State Bank Seattle Corner Yesler Pioneer Square Blank Pine Virginia Sta Cherry St Spain National Land Inv Tno Moran GO Seattle Croghan Razor Croghan Swivel Strop F. M. Spinning Ite Morris Studenta Standardsgif Imniture Co Lobe Hr Geral Tacoma Uneeda Biscuit National Biscuit Company J. W. Bullock Renton Coal Northwest Trust & Safe Deposit Company Seattle, Wash Shorrock J.P Martman Alexander Myers SMITH Kit Prssden Bonnvine & Treasurre Cashire Bekins Moving and Storage Co Commer Third Ave Washington Street Iad
Search Courier

Search the Seattle Star Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Seattle Star?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication