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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1909
Page
3
The Roosevelt party touches Mombasa as Theodore Roosevelt plans a stopover and discussions with explorer Selous surface amid unrest in Kenya’s northern province. A monsoon storm near Nairobi disrupts travel while authorities bolster security for forthcoming appointments in the protectorate.
Photographs of the principals in the Washington Indiana suit that has stirred nationwide interest. Miss Clark, crippled daughter of a prominent family, seeks court orders forcing videos to reveal a claimed common law marriage contract made in a St Louis hotel. Davidson denies the marriage, he resigns from the church, and Miss Clark publishes letters signed "Mrs. BEBE. Davia" from a Cincinnati hotel as "Elmer."
John Manning attorney for Dana P Sleeth and M H Voorhees Portland Daily News editor and manager says he hopes to obtain a continuance of criminal libel charges until Francis J Heney can join the defense Manning notes Heney wishes to participate if he can wrap up the Calhoun trial in time Judge Gatenbein had already moved the libel cases from April to May and said no further continuances would be granted for Heney's absence.
The article reports a misunderstanding over a letter of apology from Pennsylvania's governor to Secretary of State Knox relating to two Chinese merchants in Pit Kin. The incident threatened to become an international issue as tensions arose from threats against Chinese nationals.
The police magistrate handed down a one year prison term without fine for opium sale. Counsel quit the case after learning the client had lied. Chinese witnesses identify Fong Chong as over 70 and long operator of an opium joint.
Fred Miller, a tailor from Olympia who had arrived in Ketchikan three weeks ago, was found dead early this morning floating near the dock by the Ketchikan machine works. An inquest ruled death an accidental drowning.
A $600,000 pottery glazing and iron chinaware plant is planned on roughly 20 acres north of the Renton coal mines. Frank Thomas and Merts Bros of Chicago bought land from C D Hinman, with 160 workers to start ground work and hundreds more when the factory opens. The site hosts coal seams and clay beds, with ties to Liverpool Ohio pottery interests and proximity to rail lines.
A dispatch from Constantinople reports the new ministry under Tewfik Pasha has iron control and troops ready to quell any disturbances. Discontent grows with Tewfik likely to be short in office, and censorship tightens as the government aims to identify opponents.
Dinah, a colored vaudeville performer, drops a stocking in a King County courthouse corridor. Two big bloodhounds, under Sheriff Hodge, scent the trail and chase her through the building, dragging a frightened trust y after them. Dinah climbs a tree to escape as authorities calm the scene.
Southern lumber mill operators announce the imminent closing of about a thousand mills in Florida Louisiana Mississippi and Texas. A millmen conference decided on drastic action to curb prices and lay off hundreds of skilled workers. The report notes widespread plant shutdowns as a result of the mood in the industry.
The Raven prescription service links doctor skills in prescribing with pharmacists expertise in compounding. Raven Drug Co offers this integrated approach from 1416 Becond Ave, showcasing efficient pharmaceutical care.
An old classified notice states a $1,000 farm was sold for 85 cents with improvements listed and terms possible. It mentions contact details for more information and boosts the newspaper’s classified ads as a money maker for advertisers.
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