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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1908
Page
1
Survivors rescued by the Kayak and Hattie Gage tell of a fierce gale that doomed the Star of Bengal. Captain Farrer and crew describe drifting off Coronation Island as 110 men perished, including nine whites and many Chinese. Graves were dug for victims as rescue efforts continued.
Detroit reports Frank H J former Ohio attorney general arrived to present his charge against Oklahoma Gov Haskell as Bryan and Democratic leaders assess the bribery fund case connected to the 606000 payoff. Monett says courts should decide guilt or innocence. grand jury investigation possible.
Affidavits filed with the United States Civil Service Commission charge Postmaster George M. Stewart with soliciting money from employes for a campaign fund. Commissioner C H Snyder led a two week inquiry. Stewart will appear in Washington to answer charges after meeting the Powermasters convention in Chattanooga. The probe was secret and witnesses were instructed to keep quiet.
A roster of fatalities includes Charles Burns Carl Bore Joseph Griffin Andrew Hanlon Frank Healy Norman Hendrickson Benjamin Johnson Sigurd Nelson Erick Perischke William Peterson Peter Peterson John Peterson Olof Swenson Einon. The names appear in a brief notice marking the casualties.
Wrangell Alaska Sept 23 reports 110 sailors drowned when the cannery bark Star of Ben wrecked on Coronation Island. Twenty seven crew, including Captain Wagner, were rescued and brought to Wrangell amid shock and accusations of cowardice by two tug captains who stood by as the vessel broke apart. The captain denounced the tugs while detailing the hours of exposure and harrowing struggle to save men and Chinese sailors as the ship pounded the rocks and sank.
A. Russell Peabody, attorney of record for Harry Kendall Thaw in the Stanford White killings, died suddenly at his Babylon, New York home. Peabody played a prominent role in both Thaw trials and was especially active in the first trial as an associate of Delmaa.
Bank clearings today total 1 808 166 40 with balances 224 952 84. Tacoma clearings and balances listed. Portland clearings today 676 888 50 485 and balances 1 190 607 187 612.
A city laborer A Cleary aged 65 collapsed and died from heart disease yesterday afternoon while working on the pipeline between Cedar Lake and the pumping plant. He had no known relatives.
President Roosevelt held a conference today with Judge Richard A. Ballinger of Seattle Washington. They talked for some time but the subject of the meeting was not disclosed.
A fire at a house owned by J. W. Howell broke out shortly before noon today. Flames started in a pile of refuse and caused minor damage to the dwelling.
Mr and Mrs J J Barker traveled 1600 miles from Lincoln Nebraska to Seattle to marry on September 2 after a September 1 ceremony in Lincoln. They rode trains and walked about 250 miles sleeping in boxcars and rail yards, disguising the bride in clothing. They are staying with the groom's brother in Green Wood Avenue and may settle in the city.
New Orleans officials announce a conference in Cincinnati next week to finalize the policy racing interests will pursue in New Orleans this winter. Leaders from local circuits travel to discuss rules, schedules, and promotional plans for the upcoming season.
Abe Ruef, hailed as a hero, stopped his car to aid two sisters whose vehicle lost control on Union Street near Octavia. He ordered his chauffeur to block the runaway car, saving the two women and rushing them to a hospital after the collision.
Nat C. Goodwin comedian files for divorce in Reno claiming wife Bessie Hall Goodwin known as Maxine Elliott deserted him for a year. He notes no other intimate relationship and intends to contest the suit. Attorney William I. Jarrett released a sealed complaint and denied sensational allegations.
The mother of Frances Calvert, a T year old who disappeared at Leweht park yesterday, was contacted at the police station last night and the daughter has been restored to her.
President Roosevelt publicly questions Frank Hitchcock's card index plan and pressures a more active campaign. Officials describe tensions within the Republican side as Roosevelt prepares possible stump speeches and Taft supporters anticipate a boosting campaign event schedule.
The Canadian Pacific railway reduces Vancouver round trip fare to 1.26 dollars announced by Puget Sound Navigation. One way fare unchanged. A new triangular service started this morning enabling a round daylight trip to Victoria and back.
Water service will be shut off tomorrow at Hillman City from 8 a m until 5 p m affecting all customers in the area. Authorities urge residents to store water and plan for the interruption.
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