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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1909
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR describes a murder case with mentions of Mary Furehnner Elizabeth Futhart Dona Gliman and Carrie Middlewetter. The text references custody, a body found near a cistern and an arrest following testimony, with rewards connected to the crime.
General Booth of the Salvation Army prepares for a US tour likely before winter crossing to Winnipeg then San Francisco, Cleveland, Washington and New York among other cities. Russia rejects Salvation Army entry per government sources in St Petersburg.
Immediate action urged for a piano cooperative club offering brand new, fully warranted pianos at drastic discounts. Members pay low down payments and weekly installments with rapid delivery from D. & Johnston Co. Various makes like Artur Hobart and Story & Clark offered, prices promoted as under $250 to $500 range. Clubs claim large member turnout and near-term completions.
M. Robert Guggenheim says President Taft will back the cross continental race with strong support. Taft’s enthusiasm is tied to promoting outdoor sports and the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific event signals. Guggenheim notes June 1 key moment when a telegraph signal triggers the start and Mayor McClellan will unveil the 26 entrants.
Herman Ridder treasurer of the Democratic National Committee offered 5,000 and immunity to Broughton Brandenburg to seek truth about posthumous Cleveland letters Ne accused of forging. The offer allegedly made through PF Dc Lewis in Dayton Ohio on October 25, 1908 while Brandenburg was free on bail.
Blanche Bates plans a June vacation trip in a touring car described as a home like unit with hotel comforts. The car will feature electric cooking facilities, a coffee maker, and electric fans for cooling as part of its modern equipment.
The article describes portable tents and electric equipment for various uses. It notes rumors of advanced items such as electric curling irons, heaters, and lights, plus a possible radio wireless phone. It also mentions a Los Angeles arrest over jewel theft connected to O R B Arnold and Mrs Rows, linked to Patterson Toss.
Authorities today cannot locate Mrs. Lillian Rows, the alleged missing person in a case under investigation. Police urge anyone with information to contact the city desk.
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