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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1908

Page

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Sullivan Will Case Marked by Much Scandal

The Sullivan will case in Pierce County is marked by perjury and fraud claims spanning years. Stakeholders include Senator Piles and Miss Carran and Corcoran claimants, with estate assets totaling over $1.0 million, including the Sullivan building valued at $500,000 and multiple parcels. Administered funds show receipts of about $222,540 and disbursements of $152,154 leaving a balance of roughly $40,175.

Regal Piles, Howe & Farrel Hana Edward Cor Iho Ireland Callaghar Corcoran Rallihow Sullivan Bardi Mma Pio Vnlu Martane Ber Freud Hayes Superior Court Miss Carran Ballard

Raisuli Killed in Moroccan Uprising Reported

Paris dispatch reports Raisuli the feared Moroccan bandit Mohammed Rateuli has been killed near Tangier by hired men from the Etkmes tribe. At 46 he was called the scourge of Morocco and had caused trouble for Sultan Mulai Hassan and Sir Harry McLain. Details remain undisclosed.

United Press Paris Raienti Tandt Sultan of Morecca Harry McLain Paria Tangier Rateuli Mohammed Hr Rateuli Morocca

Young Burglar Captured After Prolonged Chase

Frank Colson aged 19 was arrested by Patrolman Risley in Woodland Park after a pursuit. He admitted breaking into two Green Lake homes and stealing a watch from traveling salesman Frank Jeffy, who later identified him. Colson knocked Jeffy down before being chased and captured. A separate suit seeks 81000 damages against Seattle Renton & Southern for hay wagon collision into Lake Washington.

Frank Colson Risley Woodland Park Green Lake Frank Jeffy Jeffy Coleen Colson CC. Wilson Rainier Boulevard Lake Washington Seattle, Renton & Southern

Bank Clearings Balance Report

Daily clearing totals show Portland and nearby banks processing large sums. Figures include overall clearing amount of $1,197,950 and associated balances such as $89,978 and $688,151 for listed entities, with related items like $61,644 and $9,960.60 noted.

Referendum Vote Looms Over License Ordinance Fight

City talks of a referendum if the Asmussen license ordinance passes over the mayoral veto. Ninth ward representative Alexander McKinnon faces recall and a special election in eight days. The whisky ring effort to block the vote falters while supporters rush to gather signatures and timing to trigger a referendum vote.

Clty Asmussen Ninth Ward Alexander McKinnon McKinnon Asimuesen Cave Petone

San Quentin Sentence for California Safe Deposit Official

J Dalyell Brown, manager of the California Safe Deposit Trust, pleaded guilty to embezzling Sacramento Gas and Milectric securities and was sentenced to 18 months at San Quentin. He promised to testify before the grand jury, potentially prompting returns to jail for other defunct-bank officials. Brown claimed no personal gain and said he acted for the bank’s best interests as the judge imposed a light sentence.

United Press San Francisco District Attorney Office J. Dalyell Brown California Safe Deposit & Trust Company Sacramento Gas & Milectric Company San Brown Cook Grand Jury San Quentin

Georgetown poolrooms face closure clash in city hall row

Georgetown debates closing poolrooms as Prosecuting Attorney Mackintosh appeals to Mayor Mueller and suburban council. Five of seven councilors oppose action, while Mueller allies push to keep venues open amid a split city government and ongoing power struggle.

City Council Georgetown Mackintosh I. HM. Ran “Rs Elty Georgetown Council Mueller Wade Georgetown Eclty Ciy Atorney Randolph Sam Randolph Rednight Beatie

Mill owner J. J. Post dies in New York City

J. J. Post, father of actor Guy Bates Post and pioneer Puget Sound mill operator, died in New York City at 1 15 PM local time. He helped found the Stetson Post Lumber Co, a major Puget Sound mill erected in 1875 that endured fires. Post retired from active work years ago and death cause was not stated in a telegram received by Douglas Davies.

J. J. Post Guy Bates Post Puget Bound New York City Douglas Davies Mr. Post Stetson Post Lumber Co Puget Sound Seattle Stetson Post Davies Post

Water Shut Off Notice for April 28 District Areas

Water will be shut off in the district north of Bith Avenue and west of Green Lake. Areas north of West 70th in Ballard old limits will also lose service between 1 a.m. and 5 p.m. Tuesday April 28.

Bith Av. N W. 50Th Green Lake Derty W. 70Th At Ballard

Trestle contract let to American Pile Driving Co for 2% miles

The contract for two percent miles of four track trestle work from the King Street passenger station south along Fifth Avenue has been awarded to the American Pile Driving Co of Everett by the Northern Pacific Great Northern and Union Pacific railroads. The trestle will be used jointly by these three lines.

King Street Fifth Av American Pile Driving Co Everett Northern Pacific Great Northern Union Pacific

Entertainment program changes for fleet visit in Seattle

The fleet stay in Seattle triggers multiple schedule changes for entertainments. A junior officers ball moves to Tuesday, the Damrosch concert occurs Tuesday, and a Monday officers ball replaces a Saturday event. A grand reception for officers is set for Saturday at the Washington hotel. Funds for the entertainment remain short, with calls for citizens to donate via the Chamber of Commerce.

Seattle Harbor New Washington Hotel Washington Hotel France Chamber of Commerce San Francisco Seattle Oakland Beattie Golden Key 8 H Clayton Bremerton Clayton William Renton Northwest

Tired of life 18 year old Alma Harrison dies in San Francisco

Alma Harrison a masseuse aged 18 died from cyanide after drinking poison. Dr Jollan Waller drank from the same bottle in an attempt to aid her and instantly suffered a swelling mouth before fleeing to seek treatment. A letter to sister Zoe expressed fatigue with life.

United Press San Francisco Fife Alma Harrison Jollan Waller Miss Morrison Dr. Waller

Suspect Freed Over Kent Shooting Theories

Deputy Sheriff Matt Starwich and Sheriff Lou C. Smith announced the suspect arrested near Cle Ulm on Sunday morning was released after evidence showed he had no involvement in Marshal Harry Miller’s death on April 19. Several Malian compatriots vouched for his whereabouts at the time.

Matt Starwich Lou C. Smith Cle Ulm Harry Miller Kent

Actors Lose Their Lives in Arkansas Cyclone

In Helena Arkansas twelve members of a traveling theatrical company performing along the Mississippi were killed by a cyclone and hail storm. The steamer captain arrived with news that the actors were swept from the craft and drowned before rescue.

United Press Helena Ark Mississippi

Japanese newspaper editor jailed over bail in licensing case

William Landis George Mandas and T Hayashi were fined 10 dollars and costs for selling salmon without a license. In Judge Carroll s court C H H Yashimura editor publisher of the Asahi Shin Bun remains jailed as friends struggle to raise 2000 dollars bail to free him.

William Landis George Mandas T. Hayashi C. H H. Yashimura Jh Lisher Asahi Shin Bun

Cyclone and Tornado Tolls Across Regions

Bulletin reports a cyclone sweeping the Cormora archipelago in the Mo sambique channel with thousands believed dead. In Mississippi, a late tornado devastates eastern counties, with many dead and towns wrecked. New Orleans records ~475 killed and 1,200 injured or threatened. A Washington seer predicts an Utah earthquake within days and continued cold coast weather until after June.

Paris Cormora Mosambique New Orleans Bellingham Wash Harry McCue Lake Whattom Utah

Minna May Hood Restores Maiden Name After Divorce

Minna May Hood McCraley is granted a divorce from L. F. McCraley in superior court by Judge A. W. Frater and reverts to her maiden name Minna May Hood. The former Mrs McCraley works as a bookkeeper and stenographer for Staff Printing Co. She is described as a southern girl, daughter of L. M. Hood of Moundsville West Virginia.

Minna May McCraley L. F. McCraley A. W. Frater Minna May Hood Nligant Staff Printing Co L. M. Hood Moundsville W. Va

First Christian Church Names New Pastor

The Rev. Joseph L. Garvin of New York City has been unanimously chosen by the congregation as successor to Rev. A. L. Chapman who preached his farewell sermon yesterday. A farewell reception for Rev. and Mrs. Chapman will be held Wednesday night.

Joseph L. Garvin New York City The First Christian Church A. L. Chapman Mrs. Chapman

Welcome to the Fleet in Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara hosts the Atlantic fleet with floral parades and calm concerts after a strenuous southern stay. The naval visitors enjoy restful events, a battle of flowers, and dances at the Hotel Potter and on the boulevard as officers speculate on future Pacific assignments and a possible extended stay.

H. L. Clotworthy Santa Barbara Cal City of Flowers San Diego Los Angeles Howpitchic Pacific San Francisco Tts Southland Navy Daughters of Potter Newport The Atlantic Asiatic Suez Cana Washington

Nurse dies in blaze at home lit by match

Miss M. E. Brainerd, a trained nurse in Los Angeles, died from burns after her clothing caught fire while she tried to smother flames with a blanket. She struck a match to light a gas stove and became enveloped in fumes.

United Press Los Angeles Cal M. E. Brainerd

Also Mentioned on This Page

Senator Piles Farrell Han Cercoran Spe Aetia Prise Wesal Geehail Woul Clive Wotan Mige Marie Correa Carrara Boca Jedee Robinson W. BR. Bell John Sullivan Gore Bullivan Carran Hay Bette I Shiman Attor Prigimore Prigmore Callaghan Mina Carran Pell and Robinson State Supreme Court Anthony Jerich Jurich Nevada Aldae KR. B. Albertson Aka Ee Case Raisuli Portland Clearings Halances A. M’kinnon Asimuseen Hcense Ety Hall Hcense Frisco Bank Bintér Pioneer New York Young Married Mens Club Nevada City William Dunstan Graese Meridian Miss William Pant Weller St Wayside
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