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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1909
Page
7
A man named James A. Frace was killed in Regents Park in a morning attack. The assailants dragged him from his home, left cartridge stains and blood at the scene, and fled. Police investigate the 28 year old victim’s death and motive remains unclear.
A fire broke out early morning at Union Street between Fourth Avenues as guests slept. Firefighters arrived quickly, hotel guests evacuated amid shouting and smoke. The blaze caused extensive damage to a wood pile and hotel surroundings. authorities estimated the damage amount.
A Seattle construction head, tied to Sititee, is dead in a dispute involving a Missoula race. The affair centers on a famed figure Mr Parrill, noted for top national status and large contracts. Details are unclear due to fragmented text.
An unclear report notes a figure named Gurer arriving in the city to prepare for a port entry trip to the region of Tring. The text is fragmentary with missing context and dates.
Three young men Abe Manefield and two suspects are detained awaiting investigation after a woman disappeared near Jefferson in King County. Hemphrey Ch P Apprehension of suspects follows a report to local authorities as the community awaits further details.
In Muskogee Oklahoma on April 10 Judge Maraball sustained a motion to quash indictments charging land frauds in the Indian territory against Gov. J N Haskell and other Muskogee residents. Haskell and codefendants were discharged and a special grand jury session will review the evidence. It is likely Haskell will not be indicted again. The case concerns townsite grants made in 1900.
U S district attorney Oscar Lawlor reports receiving multiple death threats since taking his post in the Department of Justice. He previously pursued three suspects tied to a plotted overthrow of President Ding and the group calling itself Mexican Patriots.
H M Ramey filed a suit this morning against former Sheriff Smith and the American Bonding and Trust Company. The case concerns Smith seizing a plane Ramey bought from George W Trumbull and his wife after Kohler Chase Company secured a judgment for nonpayment. Ramey seeks $276 against Smith and his bondman.
The King County Men of Michigan plan a week long fair to raise funds for the Michigan building at the A Y P fair. It opens Monday in the Waldorf basement at Seventh and Pike with attractions such as Hagenseck's Menagerie and a baby show. The A Y P. board has set the building cost at $6,000, and an additional $2,000 is needed to complete the structure.
Police Judge John B. Gordon declares spieling a nuisance under city law. Charles Rose, a theater agent on Seconday near Madison Street, was jailed Saturday night attempting to lure crowds at 19 cents a throw and fined $10. Rose appeals the judgment.
William McCarthy charged detectives Peterson and McClurg with assault and false arrest after a Loop saloon incident. Officers testified McCarthy refused to leave when ordered. McCarthy says he was beaten without provocation. Judge Gordon took the case under advisement.
Bert Pulver files for divorce from Bertha Pulver in Beattie after a turbulent marriage begun in 1904. He alleges his wife displayed a razor in her satchel and once seized an axe and threatened his life, creating an unsafe home environment.
A delegation from Chicago women met President Taft in Washington to press provisions of the Payne tariff bill raising duties on gloves and hosiery. In Vancouver a guard escape was staged by Private Bar ber and Private Matell of the First Infantry, sparking a manhunt. In San Francisco most rail office raid cases were continued to April 20, except Luther Brown’s, set for April 17. Providence witnessed a 20 mile race won in 3 22 by Maloney and Ives, the noted French runner, after Dorande and others.
A Pierce Arrow bearing number 2749 was stolen near Seneca and Seventh. Havaugh chased the thief but the car was driven away as he reached the running vehicle. Police note Havaugh suspects the incident may be a hoax and the auto remains missing. May 23 Great Northern announces a new Beattie to Kansas City train schedule with details to follow.
From the boys' nine to the champions will find everything that goes with the game at the right prices at A. L. Hall's, 1111 First Avenue.
A witness describes neglect at the county poor farm with unclean cells, lack of baths, minimal food, no medical visits, and a man forced to endure cold baths. Details include sick inmates, paralyzed residents, scarce meat, and one bath lacking hot water after a tap removal. Donations from Bon Marche and others are acknowledged as aid.
The Payne tariff bill, approved by the House last night, is formally presented to the Senate and referred to the finance committee. Senate action begins with Browning delivering the message, Aldrich urging reference, and high praise for House clerks who swiftly moved the measure forward.
Chief Ward states that two captains, six sergeants and at least seventy patrolmen are required to properly police the exposition grounds. He includes a reserve force from the exposition police under C W Wappenstein to guard the exhibits.
James M Kerwood and Miss Helen A Vail were quietly married at 923 James Street on Sunday afternoon April 4 with Rev J T Van Horn officiating. They will reside at 2419 West Sith until April 24 before leaving for Alaska to manage Kerwood’s mining interests.
The Unitarian Recreation club presents the second entertainment next Monday evening at o clock in the church assembly rooms at Boylston av and Olive st. The program includes an old folks concert pantomimes recitations dances Mise Maud Hamell performs a dramatic reading and the amateur pickaninnies perform their sand dance. Evening ends with cards dancing and refreshments.
Mrs Ange line Taylor Myers known as Grandma died at age 100 after sewing her burial robes sixty seven years earlier. She was born August 8 1808 and married Thomas J. Myers in 1828 at Perrington New York. Funeral services are planned for tomorrow in Issaquah. She leaves many relatives.
Classified brief directs readers to page six for room rental listings. Short notice emphasizes available rentals and location hints.
Mr. Herbert M. Gleason of Beaston will lecture to The Mountainers on Monday evening April 12 at the M M A hall. He has explored western ranges with camera and lantern slides of mountain scenery and Alpine flora. Mrs. Gleason accompanies him and details the flower tints. The talk includes Mountaineering in the High Sierras and Mountain Flora of California.
The Sorosis club will hold its next meeting on April 12 at the home of Mrs Pickford, 1714 16th Ave. Miss Blackmar will read a paper on Architecture Sculpture and Painting of Modern Times. Mrs Gardner will lead the discussion of current events.
United Press reports that actress Helena Modjeska left a substantial fortune. Personal property and jewels valued around 20 000 dollars form part of an estate believed to total about 120 000 dollars, stemming from an estimated one million dollars she earned on stage.
Hundreds have taken advantage of the sale but stock remains largely unsold with three carloads of wallpaper awaiting buyers. Federal Paint and Wall Paper Co plans big news next week at 1314 Miret Ave.
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