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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1909
Page
5
Five masked gunmen robbed a gambling room stealing all money from tables and pockets. They ordered bets and searched patrons with hands up, then fled. a crowd pursued but capture seems unlikely. Victims and city residents describe the bold, silent heist as one of the era’s most daring.
Ken net H. Martin of Rossland BC, a wealthy hotel owner and politician, was removed from a Great Northern train in Bellingham and died at St Josephs hospital after memory loss and apparent dementia. Pasadena notices Vice President Fairbanks to sail May 16 for a year covering Hawaii Japan China the Philippines Australia and Africa.
Frank Smith was struck with a gas pipe outside the Inland saloon in broad daylight and robbed of $6 cash and a valuable watch while unconscious on the sidewalk. In Kingman Kansas a ten year old boy and a farmer’s son was attacked by prairie wolves, one killed and another badly bitten.
Friends of former Governor J Frank Hanley announce his candidacy for the United States Senate against incumbent Albert J Beveridge with a formal announcement planned for April 8 in La Porte.
James L. Dinamore and F. O. Probasco plunged their auto down a 50 foot embankment into the Miami River to avoid a girl in the path. The high water and swift current offered danger, yet both men escaped injury.
The Oakland College of Physicians and Guided by the institution was granted possession of the body of Manuel Albert Morse, an electrician who died of a peculiar heart disease. Morse had indicated before death that his remains should aid science.
The notice states another sale this spring on the westbound OregonKR Navigation line with routes from Chicago to St Louis Omaha Kansas City St Paul Missouri river points. Fare examples include 33.2 dollars from Chicago and 26.60 to listed western points. Tickets available at Union Ticket Office No 608 First Avon EB Ellie. Geni Act.
A blaze swept the Union Lumber Company plant one mile from Lacey yesterday afternoon destroying the mill bunkhouses and large stock of lumber. Loss estimated at 90,000 dollars, mostly uninsured. About 150 workers lost their jobs.
Pending repairs to the cluster lighting system are postponed until after May 1 under Superintendent Youngs of the Hehe ing department who plans a full outline of light extensions. He argues it is unfair to tax Weet Beattie residents for maintaining old lights on Capitol sin if the petition stalls. Each cluster maintenance costs Ho a month, and nearby residents may bear the cost as the town desires a modern lighting setup.
LosaNthela Spent a Percy L. Donebrake son of the late financier Maj George H. Bonebrake was arrested today on charges of cattle rustling. He is accused of stealing about 100 head of cattle in Tulare county and regional authorities say the total involved may reach 700 head.
Dr J H M Dowling, a young New York physician, disappeared from Motel Stratford Tuesday night. His elderly wife believes foul play may be involved. he was carrying $2,000 when last seen. Local investigations continue as authorities search for clues.
After a morning rest Edward Payson Weston resumed his trek this afternoon with Bellevue as the objective. He had already covered 562 miles upon reaching Mansfield.
In Louisville Kentucky transfer books of the Southern Pacific railroad company open today to record exchanges of bonds at 190 for new 100 stock certificates. One hundred million dollars in new stock was voted.
The Buffalo Club hosts a Thursday evening dance at Leecht Park pavilion featuring the latest dance music by a fine orchestra.
The fragment lists various animals and foods such as turkey and poultry parts, ranch related terms, and scattered prices like 4.20 and 16.60. It reads as a damaged market or grocery notice with odd spellings and broken phrases.
The note recommends a cough mixture blending glycerine, virgin oil of pine, and whisky with specific quantities and dosing. It claims to break a cold within twenty four hours and cure any curable cough, urging pure virgin oil of pine as a key ingredient.
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