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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1909

Page

12

Warship Named After Heroic Ensign

A new destroyer near completion will bear the Celtic name Monaghan honoring Ensign John Monaghan killed in action on April 1, 1899. Secretary von Meyer in 1909 formalized the name, linking a humble sailor to a proud ship and a tradition of sacrifice.

Atlantic Pacific Jack Monaghan Philadelphia von Meyer Navy Monaghan Commonwealthe John R. Monaghan Samoa

Officers sue for raids on Interstate Company offices

Sheriff O Rourke and County Attorney Walker face four suits for damages totaling 40000 dollars and an injunction to stop interfering with Interstate Company betting operations at horse races. The suits allege raids violated the ground rules and orders related to betting activity.

Vetted Press Interstate Company O'Rourke Walker

BG Sale of State Lands

Land Commissioner F W Ross reports a large force has assessed improvements on land offered for sale. The upcoming sale date is set for April 16 with many applications already received.

F. W. Ross

Wealth Of Crawford Left To Children In Will

The will of Crawford leaves ten thousand nine hundred sixty nine dollars to his wife Elizabeth. The residue is placed in trust with his brother to pay income to his two sons and two daughters until they turn 26, then principal split equally among them. The will is filed with the surrogate.

Will Crawford Noveltat Italy Craw Elizabeth Crawford

Costs the price of wheat bread rises and loaf sizes fall

The report notes ongoing increases in wheat bread costs and shrinking loaf sizes as bakers raise prices following Joe Patten's bull market in wheat. It suggests no end in sight and cites a city council law enacted two days earlier.

Lowing Joe Patten

Fire roars through Boldfield business district

Flames swept a crowded Boldfield business area as a large fire damaged multiple storefronts. Firefighters contained most of the blaze by late evening, estimating losses near $100. No serious injuries reported as onlookers watched from a safe distance.

Villa Pastors Resigning at Free Methodist Conference

This evening the conference at Ross will take up the task of reassigning pastors from the Free Methodist churches.

Suicide at Fort Steilacoom Hospital The second this week

J A Graham aged 44 a patient admitted from Snohomish county March 16 hanged himself to the head post of his bed and strangled to death at the Western Washington hospital for the insane Fort Steilacoom Tacoma April 16 United Press reports another patient death by his own hand this week at the state institution

Tacoma Western Washington Hospital For the Insane Fort Steilacoom J. A. Graham Snohomish County

Chehalis National Bank Authorized to Open in Chehalis

The Chehalis National Bank of Chehalis Washington is authorized to begin business with a capital of 66000 dollars. D. W. Noble serves as president, W. Bowig as vice president, and Arthur A. Cary as cashier.

Washington Chehalis National Bank Chehalia Wash D. W. Noble W. Bowig Arthur A. Cary Cnadler

Postmaster Appointed in Redmond King County

Peter A. Anderson is named regular postmaster and Carlson and a rural carrier are appointed for No. 1 route at Redmond in King County. Announcement lists Arthur and Burr as related officials.

Washington Peter A. Anderson Carlson Redmond Barring King County Arthur &, Burr

Market Prices For Meats and Poultry Across Regions

Prices for poultry meats and feed are listed with variations by grade and weight. Live weight beef and veal quotes appear alongside feed costs and processing notes, reflecting regional valuation and market conditions.

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Will Remember Their Mothers on Mothers Day at YMCA

The YMCA plans a Mothers Day program with a white carnation at the May 9 observance. Beattie’s ministers may deliver sermons on home ties and memory. Ann Allen, YMCA secretary, is contacting city businesses for support to ensure the project succeeds.

Y. M Ann Allen

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