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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1908

Page

7

Clash Among Brokers Ends in Seattle Stock Exchange Death

A chaotic feud among Seattle brokers erupted as lawsuits and recriminations spilled from the Seattle Exchange and the Alaska Exchange plans. Key figures like Jenkins Kennedy Osborn Evans and McDonald clashed over seats, printing bills, and control, with meetings at the Hotel Washington and promoter offices. The discord left the stock exchange effectively dead for the time being.

Seattle Hearst Creen Jenkins- Kennedy A Stock Exchange York C. Osborn I. E. F. F. Evans B. R. Novak Col. J. L. McDonald Washington Com. Club Seattle Exchange Alaska Alaska Exchange Messrs. Kennedy Mr. Jenkins McRetary Seattle Alaska Jenkins Osborn Moses Big Stock Exchange Evans Et al Cal

Survivors Arrive as Star of Bengal Wreck Survivors Boat

Cottage City and Boldt set to dock this afternoon from Skagway bringing survivors of the wrecked American bark Star of Bengal. Humboldt also arrives with additional survivors and crew members to be reunited with relatives.

Cottage City Skagway Humboldt

City council to oppose hospital move tied to bonds

The council plans to block a proposal to remove the emergency hospital from the municipal building. Finance committee had approved related appropriations. The ordinance would send the issue to voters, with proceeds reportedly intended for a jail and municipal court and emergency hospital.

Missing Mont woman may have money waiting

Mrs. W. C. McKay of Creek Montana is reported to have funds at her disposal in Montana, according to a coin received by the police. Irving Ward of Butte Montana says the money will be released soon. McKay’s mother believes she may be in Seattle.

W. C. McKay Creek Mont Irving Ward Sullivan North Main Butte McKay Seattle

Death by Own Action Seen In Family Dispute

Report from Jacob Behrump's home describes a death by self harm amid a family quarrel. An ambulance doctor and police arrived after a midnight call to General Hospital. Dr. Edmund Teake attended a woman in the house. authorities investigate possible rings and threats during the incident.

Jacob Behrump Se- General Hospital Amanda Glen Humes Edmund Teake

Fall Burning Emphasized to Prevent Forest Fires

Washington Forest Wire reports a circular letter urging fall burning of timber slashings to reduce summer fire risk. The association recommends burning in October and June to cut disaster potential.

Washington Forest Wire

Auto Fails to Kill Its Victim

An automobile owned by Broadway Automobile Co. nearly killed a man identified as Fred, an employee of The Star. He was severely cut and bruised after being dragged by the car until help arrived, with the incident occurring near Seventh ke ot last evening. The license 106% refers to the vehicle used, described as being employed for demon Purpores.

Fred Star Broadway Automobile Co

Foraker Assails Taft as Friend of Trusts

Senator Foraker issues a lengthy reply to charges by Roosevelt Taft and Hearst. He defends his Standard Oil ties as proper and notes Taft’s ties to trust leaders. He cites Middle Bays Toledo visits and a yacht patron as evidence of friendliness to trusts. A second item reports Dunlap named treasurer for the Democratic national committee and campaign fund donors list forthcoming.

Foraker Taft United Press Cincinnati J. B. Poraker Roosevelt Hearst Standard Ol Ohito Standard of Middle Bays Toledo C. T. Lowta Middle Base Richardson Gan Trust Lewis John H. Doyle United States Ohto Chicago Millard F. Dunlap Jacksonville Iic C. N. Haskell Democratic National Committee Dunlap Democratic Campaign Fund

Former Colorado Governor Endorses Democratic Official

Los Angeles dispatch reports former Colorado Governor Alva Adams praising the former treasurer of the Democratic National Committee as capable. He stated he would believe Governor Haskell of Oklahoma innocent of charges unless proven otherwise in the case.

Los Angeles Haskell Oklahoma Hurst Alva Adama Colorado Democratic National Committee

City to slash municipal estimates amid cuts

The city faces about 6.7 million in next year’s municipal estimates. A Chamber of Commerce committee urged rapid trimming and the finance committee plans to remove all general fund support for street and district improvements, likely saving over 1 million. Councilman Jackson warns many budgets will be “toothpick” thin. The finance committee will review lighting department figures this afternoon.

Conermittee Chamber of Commerce Jackson

Plans for New Orphan Boys Home by Mrs Gorman

Mrs Agnes Gorman known as Grandma plans a Dunlap building costing 8900 to 10000. She runs a home at 7316 Seventh Ave for 16 boys for two years and aims to care for babies as well as orphans with dormitories and hospital ward. Architect Charles Haines drew plans. bricks sold at 1 each to raise funds with a two to three week campaign and public subscriptions also sought.

Agnes Gorman Dunlap Gorman Charles Haines

Seattle Clearings and Balances Report

Seattle figures show today’s clearings at 1,231,166.93 with balances of 113,376.98. 940,295.00. and 144,135.00. The report lists totals and current balances across accounts in a concise financial snapshot.

Seattle

Inquiries on Seattle Absentee T W Fosein Reach Consul

Bernard Pelly, British vice consul, reports inquiries about the present whereabouts of T W Fosein who was expected in Seattle around the end of June. The case prompts official checks by the consul’s office.

Foggin Bernard Pelly T. W. Fosein Seattle

Wreck toll at Youngs Point rises to twenty dead

Northern Pacific wreck at Youngs Point yields 20 dead with Samuel Slonowits among the victims. Injured include F Dyer and Susan Cordia among 15 seriously hurt. Charles Johnson perishes, and Frank Silvers narrowly escapes. Investigators blame the freight crew for delaying to steal time as blinding snow complicates rescue efforts.

United Press Hutth Mont Samuel Slonowits Billings Young's Point F. Dyer Mount Carmel Ars Susan Cordia Minthead Mission Benjamin Westbury Charles B. Johnson Denver Nickel Plate Line Johnson Frank T. Silvers Seattle Silvers Limited Anderson Robert Hardin Habcock O. L Barnes Cowlan John Cantebrock George H.L Dymack B. L Gamble H. A Hameton Ja. Hodson Reynold Utah Charles Kempick Anaconda Marchington Samuel T Chico Springs Ryan Oklahoma Stewart Loren A. Dean Slonowita Sam Vickers Figner Coldwater Athabanca Dyer Fletcher Carmel I. Ruzhich Anton Helena Sidney Western Pas Oo

Republicans Get Down To Work In King County

King county Republican precinct committeemen met in Evergreen hall to organize for active campaign work with a county chairman and secretary to be elected. J W Lywona will open headquarters at Brunswick hotel Monday and state campaign work will start. The Danish American Republican club discussed placing all candidates on a single blanket ballot and debated becoming non-partisan during the campaign.

King County Republican Evergreen Hall Silver Building D.C Washington Hall

New Revenue Cutter Snohom iah Fires Trial at Wilmington

The revenue cutter Snohomiah underwent its trial run at Wilmington Delaware on September 14. The event tested speed, stability, and handling amid early sea conditions. Officials reported satisfactory performance and readiness for duty.

Wilmington Del

Salary suit filed against Alaska Fish & Cold Storage

8 % York sought $300 in a superior court action against Alaska Fish & Cold Storage claiming unpaid salary and requesting receivership to manage the company. He alleges the firm’s only revenue is stock sales backed by false and misleading statements.

York Alaska Fish & Cold Storage Company

Well Known Men Open Law Office in Seattle

Charlies Wealey Smith, longtime Seattle resident and chief public librarian, opens a law office at the American Bank building with Frederick W Weily. Smith has 19 years in Seattle and 12 in Wan, Kelly has eight years in the city and is a Columbia Law School graduate.

Charlies Wealey Smith Seattle Wan Lbrarian American Bank Frederick Weily Mr. Kelly Puller &@ Co Columbia Law School Wisconsin University

Snohomish Christened by Miss Swallwell for Puget Sound Service

The Snohomish was christened by Miss Vivian Swallwell of Everett, naming the vessel for service on Puget Sound. Senator and H. Piles presided as the cutter was described as a capable sea-going craft by the board.

Tion Puget Sound Senator & H. Piles Vivian Swallwell Everett

Inquiry Completes On Ship Collision In Seattle Harbor

The inquiry to determine responsibility for the collision between the steamship Chippewa and the steamer Sentinel in Seattle harbor during a dense jam on September 12 has finished. Testimony is completed and a decision is expected the next day.

Chippewa Sentinel Seattle Harbor Walton Eoney

Wreck Crew Paid Off as Ivy Sails Beached

Six crew members of the wrecked schooner Ivy were discharged this morning after the vessel was driven onto Point Harrow Beach. Capt F Lind auctioned the Ivy to Chris Iinkenberg for fifty dollars. Iinkenberg previously killed a seaman while commanding a whaler but was acquitted. The Ferndene trampsailed Victoria bound for Great Britain and returned for machinery repairs after loading wheat at West Seattle. The King George, from San Francisco to Puget Sound, returned to Frisco for fuel.

Ivy Wales Point Harrow F. Linduint Chris Iinkenberg Kiinkenberg Ferndene Victoria Great Britain Seattle United Kingdom San Francisco Puget Sound Frisco

Expo Bonds Are Good Investment for Alaska-Yukon-Pacific

The Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition aims to complete its grounds with a $150,000 bond issue to be sold by early October. The management emphasizes frugal salaries, with officials serving without pay, and compares salaries to those at Portland and Jamestown fairs to show cost efficiency. Seattle bankers endorse the bonds as a safe, dollar-for-dollar return with interest.

Alaska Seattle

Giants Beat Reds In Twin National League Clash

New York defeated Cincinnati in the first game as Mathewson and Bresnahan partnered for the Giants while Ewing and Schiel led the Reds. Giants built a lead in the third, added in the sixth and seventh, and held on. In the second game Ames and Bresnahan pitched for Newark with Cincinnati's Debue and McLean, as New York pushed two runs in the third and Herzog, Breanahan, and Seymour contributed to a 2–0 rally. Attendance figures were not released by management at the National League grounds.

United Press New York Cincinnati Matthewson Hresnaham Giants Ewing Schiel Reds McGraw Newark Ames Bresnahan Debue McLean Tenny Herzog Breanahan Seymour National League Baseball Grounds

New York Beats Cincinnati 3 1 in Second Bulletin Game

Witnesses saw a four ball contest in this city as Cincinnati scored its first run in the fifth. New York tied it in the sixth and then pulled ahead to win 3 to 1 in the second game according to the bulletin.

Cincinnati New York L. Bulletin-Pinal

National and minor league baseball results from New York to Philadelphia

Baseball scores from a day of games include Pittsburgh beating Boston 6 to 0 with Willis Gibson Mattern Lindaman and Bowerman contributing. Chicago Nationals shut out Brooklyn 5 to 0 in the first game with Cubs scoring in fifth seventh and ninth, and 3 to 0 in the second. Philadelphia Nationals beat St Louis 1 to 0 when play ended after five innings due to darkness. Nashville routed Montgomery 20 to 1 in the most one sided game of the season.

Boston Pittsburgh Willis Gibson Mattern Lindaman Bowerman Pirates Brooklyn N. Y Chicago Nationals Cubs Trolley Dodgers Ruelbach Kling Wilhelm and Dunn Philadelphia Philadelphia Nationals St. Louis Nashville Montgomery

Heinous murder shocks South Bellingham

Mrs. J. K. Thomas, missing since July, was found buried in an orchard behind her home. Detected detectives arrested her husband in jail on a murder charge. police relay a Chehalis daughter statement denying knowledge of the mother's whereabouts. Authorities allege repeated assaults and prior cruelty charges against the husband.

Bellingham J. K. Thomas South Bellingham Chehalis Thomas

Wheeler to Represent Government at Trans Mississippi Congress

W R Wheeler assistant secretary of commerce and labor from California was named by President Roosevelt to represent the government at the trans Mississippi congress to be held in San Francisco October 6 to 10. He will replace Assistant Secretary Pierce who cannot attend.

United Press Washington W. R. Wheeler California Commerce and Labor Roosevelt San Francisco Pierce

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