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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1908
Page
5
Roosevelt declares that Taft’s deeds must judge him and attacks Bryan and Governor Haskell. He accuses Haskell of unfitness and defends his own stance on trusts, tariffs, and currency, arguing that radical measures would fail and harm the nation.
Fires burn along the northern California coast near Eureka threatening homes and forcing evacuations. Local crews battle the blazes as wind shifts complicate containment efforts. Authorities urge residents to stay alert and follow evacuation orders.
A brief note identifies the Broadway figure known as Maxim as consistently an actor throughout a long career. No further details are provided in the fragment.
City bankers and investors eagerly back the Alaska-Yukon Pacific Exposition finance committee as it seeks 960000 in first mortgage gold bonds. Will H. Parry chairs, George Boole co-chairs. Seattle Commercial Club endorses the issue and aids in sale. Deadline set for October 2. funds fund expanded exhibit space and solvency.
Miss Helen Tremper hosted a Kappa Kappa Gamma gathering at her parents home with pink asters roses and candlelight. Luncheons dinners and teas followed at Rainier Club and other venues as members and guests celebrated numerous weddings and club events with family and friends.
Government fire investigator Pullman said Minnesota losses will total about 10 million dollars. He has not yet issued a report on fires in other areas.
In Fairbanks Alaska Charles McDonald a Gold Stream miner was trapped at the bottom of a burning shaft when a gas vein ignited. His body was scorched yet he endured extreme pain and mental strain until Mahoney his partner rescued him and brought him to town for hospital care.
Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, said he will obey a court order and answer questions in the Buck store and range case now before a referee in Washington. The case concerns placing Rack company products on the unfair list and is viewed as a major labor leadership matter.
Progress on the Broockville-Puyallup branch of the Puget Sound Electric railway promises full completion by year’s start. Residents of Puyallup, Bumner, and nearby towns gain rapid Seattle connections with hourly two car trains. A 200 foot span bridge awaits completion while track from Sumner to Puyallup already lies.
An old granite pall containing $96 was dug up yesterday afternoon by laborers on the new boulevard into the A P exposition grounds. It was taken to Sookan station. Unless claimed, the money will be divided among the men who found it.
Lincoln resident John W. Baker lauds Hot Springs Institute treatment for nervous weakness and staggering. He reports improvement from the first dose at the new building on Third Avenue and Cherry Street. The institute attracts patients from across the state due to witnessed cures.
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