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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1909

Page

3

Mullen and Murphy Halt Seattle Electric Route Plan

In Seattle a council clash stalled a boulevard favoring the Seattle Electric Co. Councilmen Mullen and Murphy denounced the ordinance as a crime and a gift to the company. The measure returned to committee amid a sharp partisan split. A San Francisco jury for Patrick Calhoun’s case was also seated today.

Mullen Seattle Electric Company Eays Sparkman Mulleen Murphy Peope Cooporation San Francisco Patrick Calhoun Talen

Blue Wagon Service Promises Convenience for Housewife

Advertisement notes delay and reserve dates for carpet cleaning and vacuum services. It highlights phone contact at 1149 for rates and scheduling with Blue Wagon Office, Indiana. Meeters are employed to assist, aiming to save annoyance for housewives by simplifying service.

Washington briefs on Justice nominees and immigration report

Washington reports detail charges against Thomas R. K. Lyons Alaska official and a looming judiciary committee review. In Mercer Pennsylvania armed guards guard a jail over a kidnap plot. Mexico Torreon troops patrol after deadly weekend riots. Secretary Nagle to brief Taft on Pacific immigration issues and Chinese and Japanese labor concerns.

Washington Thomas RK Lyons Alaska Department of Justice Cheorke M. Nowell Poston Judiciary Committee Senate Mercer the Hoyles Billie Whitla el Paseo Tex Torreon Mexico Nagle Pacific Taft

Bridegroom RAN AWAY at altar in Ta coma district

Alvin R. Lehmann of Tacoma deserted his fiancée Miss Louise Christian at the altar on Sunday April 4. A letter received by Dr. K J Moody reveals Lehmann is in Sacramento and broke, asking for money owed him with no explanation of his conduct.

Alvin R. Lehmann Tacoma Louise Christian K. J. Moody Lehmann Sacramento

Carrie Hil Sues For Divorce From Charles C HI

Mrs. Carrie Hil filed for divorce in superior court claiming threats to take her life and abusive conduct by Charles C HI. The report notes the headline tone of a domestic dispute with alleged intimidation and hostile language in the action.

Carrie Hil Charles C. HI

Not Arrested At Hotel In Juvenile Case

Irene Dahl a 14 year old girl was arrested near her home on Youler Way and placed in Juvenile Matron Mrs Kelly's care. Blanche Betta Hekestrand was arrested at the Newport hotel with three young men and remains in county jail. Cases against the young men not yet set. Dahl to be returned to her mother.

Irene Dahl Youler Way Caill Mra. Kelly Blanche Betta Hekestrand Newport Dahl

Loraine Chapter to Host Final Ball of the Season

The Loraine chapter of the K A will hold its final ball of the season on Thursday evening April 16 at Little's Hall. The event is a masquerade affair with a Bread Line Dinner theme. Other brief items note an earthquake banquet at Hotel Kennedy and a court case over lime water damages in Seattle.

Loraine Little's Lewis Hume W. Rh. Gay J. Pukao Milwaukee Railroad Seattle Flest Kennedy H. B Kennedy Navy Yard Morans A. W. Frater Beap Lake Sanitarium KR. B Ruperter J. T. Ronald Laumith

One More Life Taken by Deadly Gas Meter Concluded

Coroner Snyder says the gas meter vending system is failing and demands remedial legislation after a death. He blames the mechanical collection of money for killing innocent people and calls city officials to act. Miss England has a sister Sadie England at 673 Yestery Way. body taken to Butterworth & Sons Undertaking. No funeral arrangements yet.

Snyder Miss England Sadie England Yester Way Butterworth & Sons

Wheat futures rise to new price records in May July and September

Opening at 1.28 for May wheat and 1.16 for July and 1.00 for September, futures established new high marks but weakened before noon and closed weak. Flour prices also advanced, with Winnipeg reports of a 10 cent per bag gain and 20 cent per barrel.

Emcade Winnipeg Man

Frank White Dies at Port of St Paul as Freight Agent

Frank White, a contract freight agent for the Pacific Coast Bteam Ship Co., collapsed and died in St. Paul. Immediate medical aid was unsuccessful, and authorities began inquiries into the death. White was known for his work with freight operations along the coast and had recently been active in coordinating shipments for the company.

Frank White Pacific Coast Bteamship Co St. Paul

Death of Mr White Amid Family Funeral Procession

Yesterday afternoon death occurred from heart failure as advised last night by BE. Bb. Sergiey. Mr White died suddenly while accompanying his mother’s remains to Hitaots with his sister Florence nearby.

BE. Bb. Sergiey Mr. White Florence Hitaots

Bank Clearings Across Seattle Tacoma Portland Report

Seattle clearings total 2 123 061 23 with balances 176 698 32 Tacoma clearings 720 947 balances 48 781 Portland clearings 1 454 587 balances 166 162 Reports note each city’s cash flow and available balances today.

Seattle Tacoma Portland

Humboldt Leaves Tomorrow For Bhagway And Porcupine

The Humboldt sails tomorrow night with cannery workers and other settlers bound north to open the country. Among the passengers is Jack Dalton a famed northern pathfinder heading for the Porcupine.

Porta Jack Dalton

Palace Market Ad Signals Fresh Meats for Sunday Dinner

An old advertisement from The Palace Market promises fresh meats for Sunday dinners. The brief note emphasizes quality and market freshness, aiming to attract customers with a simple, period voice.

Yakima

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