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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1908
Page
1
The Seattle council weighs cutting spending to reduce a projected seventeen million dollars in new costs from street improvements and assessments. Officials warn of rising taxes, higher property assessments, and rapid city growth. A swift, decisive plan is needed to avoid crippling finances and wards bearing the burden.
Roosevelt writes to Bryan defending his administration against trust praise and campaign finance claims. He asserts antitrust enforcement and indictments under the prior and current administrations and criticizes Bryan’s stance as pandering to special interests. The letter cites Judge Priest and notes corporate political giving, contrasting it with his own funds and promises a fair deal.
Gov C N Haskell arrived to a large crowd and bitterly attacked Theodore Roosevelt calling him a crook. He announced daily chapters on Roosevelt and vowed lawsuits against Oklahomans and William Randolph Hearst while defending his own resignation from the Democratic National Committee.
Staff correspondent Jacob Waldeck surveys the Cannon district as the contest around Joseph heats up. He reports side notes and opinions from both supporters and critics, promising two feature stories in The Star tomorrow.
William Rockefeller leads a five car party including Percy Rockefeller and A J Barling along the Tacoma Eastern Railway holdings near Mount Rainier. The Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul line, newly in control of Tacoma & Eastern, seeks development of coal lands and other property.
Paragraph describes a Seattle group of business men returning from a Chamber of Commerce tour of the Pacific Northwest. The trip cost about 36 dollars and renewed interest in the Alaska Yukon Pacific fair. It is viewed as a precursor to closer trade with the Eastern regions and improved freight terms. Portland is mentioned as a claimant to some territory. Local jobbers will study the freight aspect and launch trade campaigns into disputed areas.
A sealed verdict awarded damages of 15000 to the plaintiff after a Ballard bridge washout incident on November 23. The plaintiff, crossing the bridge per instruction, was struck by a fast car near the center, resulting in the loss of her left leg. Cotten Rosema and Judge Humphries represented the plaintiff.
Court session recounted shocking testimony about relations with Dr Austin. An 18 year old girl left the room as the fixed gaze and revolting details were described. Mrs Rice repeated her testimony while society women remained in their seats. Defense began presenting evidence without overturning key points.
The Canadian Pacific labor dispute tightens as strike leaders threaten a nationwide shutdown before midnight. The Brotherhoods of Locomotive Firemen, Engineers and Conductors vow to walk out, tying up the railway system amid stalled negotiations. President Roosevelt names Joseph Stewart as second postmaster general, replacing James T. McCleary.
In a Lincore report from September 28, Roberto Rivera of Oklahoma faces charges that prompted his resignation as treasurer of the Democratic National Committee. Owen argues the president can spread accusations if he accepts as truth statements from people who seek to mislead him.
Five minutes after EB RB Tiven died at Interbay on Saturday night, Thomas Diven learned of the death and hurried from St Paul. He telegraphed to come east, reached at 11 30, death recorded at 11 25. The survivor is a wife and one child. Seattle property valued at $60 000. Tuberculosis listed as cause.
In superior court this morning guardian ad litem for Mrs. Nuhman filed suit to annul the marriage of 16 year old Heatrice Nuhman to Henry Nuhman. The complaint says the union, in Tacoma on September 19, was voidable due to her youth and the groom’s false age claim.
A daring burglar climbed a water pipe to enter King Bros clothing at 719 Second Ave and stole 972.95 in cash and goods worth about 200. Police note the audacious method and ongoing hunt. A separate surge of check forgeries emerges as another suspect targets Hemphill's Grocery and Hotel Diller stationery.
Mrs. J. Storta and her two children, abandoned by their husband who vanished after leaving a farm near Orillia, seek any kind of employment in Seattle. They stay at the Hotel Western after receiving meals from Standard Oyster House staff, who help cover a room as the police search for the missing husband.
Guthrie reports Gov. Traskell rejected rumors he was asked to resign. He called the report absolutely untrue and said it would be impossible to oust him, pledging to serve out his term.
United Press report notes the New York World editorials criticizing William Jennings Bryan. The editorial argues Bryan claimed Roosevelt policies and shifted blame to wealth holders as Roosevelt’s denunciations helped trigger a panic, leaving Bryan portraying Roosevelt as a good democrat in part of his stance.
William H. Taft addressed a large St Cloud crowd on labor and party attitudes toward workers. He argued Republicans are as friendly to labor as Democrats and urged strong bar support. Taft’s voice recovered and he spoke in a relaxed, conversational tone this morning.
Former Senator Pettigrew says a Republican national committee member offered $10 000 four years ago to speak for Tom Watson. He made the charge after a Bryan conference and vowed to name the official if the party denies the offer. Bryan addressed farmers here praising Watson and criticizing Roosevelt before heading to Rock Island Iowa.
United Press reports Chicago dated September 24 that William Randolph Hearst, en route to Denver to join independent candidate Thomas L. Hisgen, promised disclosure of letters like those already published about Foraker Haskell and other politicians. He said the letters concern the Standard Oil matter and would corroborate charges against members of both parties when released at the proper time.
Governor Charles N. Haskell filed individual suits against the Oklahoma Capitol, the Republican Party organ, Dennis Flynn, Bird McGuire, and former Chief Justice John H. Burford. He seeks to recover 195063.18 dollars plus 7 percent interest for sums allegedly unlawfully received from the territorial government between 1891 and 1897. The petitions do not specify why these defendants are named.
The Democratic headquarters issued a statement alleging a Hearst Roosevelt alliance to defeat the Democratic Party. It claims Hearst made charges and the President endorsed them, without proper investigation into their truth.
Former Ohio Attorney General Frank B. Monnett arrived in Chicago and said he would stump for Bryan. He praised Taft as honest but urged action against trusts, and stated he would not speak unless Haskell stepped down as national committee treasurer. He supports Bryan and aims for a vigorous campaign.
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