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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1908

Page

3

Californians Inspect Exposition Grounds Progress

Wilkins secretary of the Chamber of Commerce and Filcher former California state board official toured the California building at the exposition. They praised progress as between 0 and 60 percent complete and noted prior California representation at Jamestown and St Louis. In eight days 4 921 admissions at 10 cents each raised funds for policing the grounds.

Ing California Wiggins Pilcher St. Louis Exposition Grounds

Hurts Order to Protect Property in Divorce Case

In a superior court action Wilhelmine Pischer seeks a divorce from August Pischer. She alleges domestic abuse including an incident where he allegedly broke her nose. A protective order restrains interference with property valued at $7,000 and is returnable in October.

Wilhelmine August Pischer Funda 4 University State Bank Bueband

Students Receive Passes to Exposition

A note from the University of Washington states that students will receive passes for admittance to the exposition. As classes near May closing, access to the campus grounds is restricted by a wire fence surrounding the ox grounds, affecting students and varsity boat crews crossing to the enclosure.

University of Washington Uatil

Seattle Chamber Honors A. M. Springer Death

The Seattle Chamber of Commerce passed resolutions expressing sympathy for the family of A. M. Springer who died yesterday. He is described as a substantial citizen loyal to the community and his loss noted amid a business outing to the Empire.

Seattle Combas A. M. Springer Empire

Gladiator Fire Threatens Workers in Ontario

A Gladiator blaze in Strug Ontario endangered three workers and two United inspectors who narrowly escaped with their lives as flames consumed the shipyard or facility.

United Press Strurg Ont United

Jewelry, Tibet and Chignny Omics Reastentes

Unclear OCR reads fragments about jewelry and Tibet objects. No coherent events or names form a complete news item. The readable bits suggest a cultural or trade note but lack identifiable persons, places, or dates to anchor a summary.

Si.eery Hansen Tebes Tibet Chignny Omics

Fire Sparks on Dredge Wreck. Watchman Blamed

A watchman dropped a lantern on refuse igniting a fire on a dredge. Laborers and inspectors, sleeping at the time, barely escaped with time to flee. Personal effects were lost and the estimated damage is 100000 dollars.

Strike settlement possible tonight in western railroad clash

Winn Rae Man Sept 29 report that C P R strike may end before midnight after delegates traveled to Montreal to meet Thos Shaughnessy. Compromise could restore status quo if negotiations succeed, with terms satisfying both western strikers and railroad interests.

United Press Winn Rae Man Montreal Thos. Shaughnessy

May Hire Expert on City Affairs for Seattle Chamber

The Seattle Chamber of Commerce plans to replace committee investigations with an eastern expert from the Bureau of Municipal Research. The expert would study local conditions, report to the chamber, and help make informed municipal recommendations. The $3,000 budget would fund this hire if approved.

Chamber of Commerce Special Taxation Committee Chamber Bureau of Municipal Research of New York Seattle

Rich coal seam found at Deep Bay Vancouver Island

Victoria B C Sept 19 a rich find of good coal with a seam eight feet in width has been located as a result of boring at Deep Bay Vancouver Island about three miles south of Union Bay by the Wellington Valley company of KR Donemuir's son.

Victoria B. C Deep Bay Vancouver Island Union Bay Wellington Volliery Company KR. Donemuir Sone

Missing Youth Kendall Sought In Kent Area

Deputy Sheriff William Rodgers led a search in Kent for Rodney Kendall 19 who vanished after a Saturday night dance with Misa Lena Cummings of O'Brien. His horse and buggy were left at his home and relatives drag creeks seeking his body amid fears of self harm or foul play.

William Rodgers Kent Rodney Kendall Kendall Misa Lena Cummings O'brien

Forged Action Ends Five Year Chase for Athens Pastor

Emmett G. Ewing, once an Athens Ohio public school teacher and church pastor, is being returned from Vancouver British Columbia to face forgery charges. Deputy Sheriff Lowry took him to the city jail as an evening train departed. Ewing was captured August 26 in Vancouver. Sheriff Webster of Athens traveled to secure custody but died of a train hemorrhage at North Bend.

Emmett G. Ewing Athens Ohio Vancouver B. C Ewing F. 8. Lowry H. M. Webster Wenr North Bend Webster

Is Just Like His Daddy Kermit Roosevelt Refuses to Shoot

Capt. Seth Bullock, U.S. marshal of South Dakota and friend of the president, says Kermit Roosevelt is a devoted hunter who once declined to shoot a dangerous wild buffalo bull. Bullock recounted western tales of the president and his son aboard the Taft train and praised Kermit as a fine shot who chose not to kill when faced with the last wild buffalo bull.

United Press Mellette Kermit Roosevelt Seth Bullock United States Sooth Dakota Capt. Bullock Kermaft West Kermit

Prairie chicken hunting trip returns with big bag

Pat Sullivan of the American cafe came back from Wallace Nebraska where he stayed four weeks with W H Cowgill. They spent much time hunting prairie chickens and Sullivan reports a total harvest of 260 birds.

Pat Sullivan American Cafe Wallace Neb W. H. Cowgill Sullivan Cowgill

Tag Day Office Moves to Hotel Savoy

Tag headquarters shift to Hotel Savoy under Mrs W E Humphrey who trains staff and handles all orders. Mrs Grey placed orders totaling 166000 tags after an initial 100000 and 75,000 requests, with expectations of doubling. Ballard and West Seattle request 10000 each while suburbs also seek more tags.

Hotel Savoy W. E. Humphrey

Baseball Results From Sept 29 Games Across Leagues

In Cleveland the Americana lost to the Naps 6 to 4 with Fin ter and Egan behind the plate for the Athletics and Berger on the mound for the Naps. The New York Giants beat Philadelphia 6 to 2 in a morning National League game. In Pittsburgh a hatchet game saw the Pirates shut out the Cardinals 7 to 0, improving their National League standing.

Cleveland Ohio Cleveland Americana Finter Egan Athletics Berger Emis Naps New York Philadelphia Nationals Giants Philadia McQuillen Deoin Mathewson Bresnahan Pittsburg St. Louis Pittbburg

Chicago Beats Americans In Opening 6 to 1 Win

In Chicago the home team defeated the Americans by six runs to one in the first game of today's doubleheader, showcasing early offense and solid pitching to secure the early lead.

Chicago

Cabinet Talks Standard Oil Case and Fleet Plans

The cabinet considers a 29 million dollar fine against Standard Oil and reversal in the case. Other topics include whether the Atlantic fleet upon return goes to Hampton Roads or New York harbor and the general political situation. A push exists to give the fleet a grand welcome in New York.

Standard Oil Company Hampton Roads New York Harbor New York

Green Lake property owners plan general taxation for boulevard

A fees meeting will be held by Green Lake residents to discuss improving Green Lake boulevard. A meeting was conducted last night at McAllister and Hawkins office 207 East 65th Street. Property owners advocate funding the project through general taxation.

Green Lake Green Lake Boulevard McAllister & Hawkins 65Th St

State News Poachers Arrested at Bellwana

Poachers have been arrested at Bellwana and will be prosecuted for illegal possession of Chinese pheasants. The case highlights ongoing wildlife enforcement challenges in the region.

Bellwana

Washingtonian magazine debuts at University of Washington

The Washingtonian, a new monthly at the University of Washington, appears with Joseph Harrison as editor in chief and Virgil Baker as business manager. Edward Dalby Howard Taylor and Charlie contribute. The aim is to develop students literary talent and provide quality college literature for the student body, following faculty encouragement from President T F Kane and Prof Padelford and Prof Mert Thorpe.

the Washingtonian Unitaty of Washington Joseph Harrison Virgil Baker Businese Edward Dalby Howard Taylor Charlies Publica Tog T. F. Kane Padelford Mert Thorpe

Jerome Gets Busy In The Campaign

District Attorney Jerome announced he will summon all involved with the New York Times publication of the Cleveland letter endorsing Taft. He will conduct a full investigation in response to the Times appeal for an official airing of the issue. The letter claimed a message from the late Democratic leader. In Cincinnati officials of the Big Four rail road released a statement saying John W. Kern was employed to handle Indianapolis affairs, explaining the vice presidential candidate’s pass over the road’s lines.

United Press NEW RK Jerome New York Times Cleveland Taft Times Democracy Cincinnati Ohio Big Four Railroad John W. Kern Indianapolis

Col Stewart Ready for Trial in Fort Grant Exile Case

Col William F. Stewart known as the American Dreyfus faces a War Department retiring board. He will try to present evidence that exile at Fort Grant Ariz weakened his heart. Brother Charles Stewart a San Francisco attorney says records of his examination will be produced to support the claim.

Washington William F. Stewart Dreyfus War Department Fort Grant Ariz Charles Stewart San Francisco Col. Stewart

Republicans Seek Campaign Funds In Whatcom County Meeting

The Whatcom County Republican Central Committee will discuss raising funds to cover depleted treasury and pay campaign expenses at a Saturday morning meeting in Bellingham. The article notes the party needs money urgently for operations.

United Press Bellingham Whatcom County Republican Central Committee

French blue spring suit with braided soutache details

A dainty spring suit described in French blue menscaline features a shaped skirt with numerous tucks from waist to a low yoke. The tight fitting coat has triple circular skirts, a white cloth vest, and reverses and cuffs braided in deep blue soutache with large tassels below the waist.

Missing man report on W H Kinkaid at 1628 Boren Ave

Police traced W H Kinkaid, living at 1628 Boren Avenue, after he disappeared near Cadhaere a rr ReKro. Friends fear foul play as he was last seen with $200 cash on him and reported missing yesterday.

W.H. Kinkaid Boren Av Cadhaere

San Francisco Quarantine Raised for Vessels From Port

San Francisco merchants celebrate as government raises quarantine on all vessels from the port. Washington announced yesterday that ships from San Francisco no longer require inspection unless illness is detected.

United Press San Francisco Washington

Laurier Returns to Ottawa Amid Expected Cabinet Move

Ottawa reports Sir Wilfrid Laurier arrived and it is expected Charles Murphy KC will be sworn in as secretary of state. The entry signals a reshuffle in the Canadian cabinet with Laurier back in the capital on September 29.

Ottawa Wilfrid Laurier Charlies Murphy K. C

Sings at Benefit at First Presbyterian Church

Fred Butler will be heard in concert at the First Presbyterian church next Tuesday evening with receipts donated in advance to the town and assessed property owners.

Fred Butler Flist Presbyterian Church Th. Co & Town

Engine Cuts Off Man's Foot on Alaska Junk Wagon Rail

A Great Northern switch engine backing up on the tracks near Eagle 1 struck a wagon belonging to the Alaska Junk Co. driven by Moses Coerbach, demolishing the wagon and injuring a horse that had to be shot. The injured man was taken to Pacific hospital, while another man jump to escape.

Eagle #1 Great Northern Alaska Junk O Moses Coerbach Pacific Hospital

Wisconsin Supreme Court Declares Eight-Hour Law Unconstitutional

The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled the railroad telegraphers eight-hour law unconstitutional, stating the state statute conflicts with the federal constitution by infringing Congress's power to regulate interstate commerce. The decision cites the 1907 legislature action as the basis for the challenged law.

United Press Madisox Wis Supreme Court of Wisconsin Congress

Automaton Re-Enacts City Drive Amid Crowd

Knlemarelle the automaton featured at the Star theatre drove through principal business streets at noon in a horse drawn carriage. Thousands watched as Enigmarelle appeared to be a real robot, slipping inside the rig and driving about without attendance.

Knlemarelle Star Theatre Etreeta Slim

Sheltering a Forsaken Woman Receives Local Aid

Mrs J Storts deserted by her husband and penniless is given shelter by Mrs L Sergeant at 13th Ave and Madison St in Robinson. She will stay until she finds light work to support herself and two children. The distressed mother invites charitable assistance and public aid to ease her plight.

J. Storts L. Sergeant Robinson 13Th Av Madison St Sergeant

Taft Explanations Sought Over Gas Company Antitrust Suit

Attorney H H Johnson of Cleveland states he will file suit on behalf of Margaret K Smith a decal stockholder against a gas company combination linking Cincinnati and Cleveland firms alleging antitrust violations. He asks Taft whether pending Standard Oil cases would be prosecuted if filed.

Cleveland H. H. Johnson Cincinnati Johnson Margaret K. Smith Taft Standard Ol Company Aries Rate

A Blunt Docket: Bad Man Not Easily Floorable

Quip suggests persistence tames a bad man while a good man remains resilient. The line implies reputational blows are harder to land than moral excuses.

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