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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1908
Page
5
The article details Joe Cannon's rise to wealth through banking ventures, land deals, and utilities franshises. It notes his net worth, assets in Illinois Indiana and Nebraska, and a 30 year career in Congress starting with a $25,000 fortune.
Puget Sound navy yard to build two 450 horsepower water tube boilers for the power plant. Bonds of 4 million dollars sold by King County to an English syndicate. Taft leads in Spokane wagers with margins up to 16 000 votes. Olympia brewery demolished for new structures. Oat crop in La Conner district up significantly. Mill and school fund receipts noted in state treasurer’s report. Chief Peter, Makah leader, drowned near San Juan de Fuca. Cruiser Charleston at Puget Sound navy yard prepares for Asiatic voyage. Reed’s successor named by Gov. Mead. Juries convict George Kionts of attempted murder in Tacoma.
An unusual sight in Seattle was Enigmarelle the mechanical figure driving coach and four through the city. The route started at Star theatre and went up Seconday to Pike and down First Street with thousands watching. The act has been staged in London and Varta without accident. The Moore theatre week features A Knight for a Day and The Royal Chef at Grand. Miss Mery Malatesta impresses as prima donna.
The program runs through the rest of the week with a matinee this afternoon. Next week's showing will be at Luna Park Natatorium from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
San Francisco dispatch reports Henry T. Bowman, Chinese millionaire, will return to China without further contest of deportation. Bowman had announced yesterday he would press the case at Washington, but his attorneys now state he will leave the United States rather than continue fighting.
A drama of southern feuds and the singing of Helen Bertram headlining the Orpheum. Lois shows The Reese of the Rancho, a romantic California tale with scenic beauty. May and Frawley lead, while Pantages presents Hardeen the milk can man. The Tom Jack Trio and the Swickards offer high class musical comedy. The Claneman draws crowd at Moore.
The Clanaman, seen here for the first time, has a multi year success record across the east. Many requests for seats have been received by mail and telephone. The sale of seats opens tomorrow.
United Press reports on September 30 in San Francisco that Japanese lumber merchants in Manchuria sell railroad ties cheaper than American lumbermen, a factor expected to cost Taft several thousand votes in the region.
Congressman Duncan McKinlay says several thousand workers in Mendocino County’s lumber region have lost jobs as Japan seizes control of the tie market during a campaign trip through the northern county.
The Seattle Snohomish and Ver Ett railroad secured a franchise in King County to build an electric line from Beattie to Snohomish. The agreement bans a third rail and requires completion within five years. Company officials say construction will begin immediately.
A bystander steadies a fallen skater, urging calm and patience while rescuer steps in to assist. The quiet scene captures a moment of urgent help and composure on the ice.
Westbound September and October fares from St. Louis to Seattle 38 dollars Kansas City and Omaha 30 dollars all others 35 50 from St. Louis 38 00 from Chicago to Seattle lower rates for deposits and other details available at Union Ticket Office 608 First Ave KE EB Ellis General Assistant.
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