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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1909

Page

5

Unclear Bank Auction Notice with Furniture and Securities

A garbled OCR item appears to describe a financial institution's balance sheet and a furniture auction or collateral sale. It mentions cash reserves, real estate, securities, undivided profits, and deposits with banks, with signatures of officers and directors. Readable names include Beattie and Beattie, and references to King County and State of Washington.

Washington County of King R. F. Shuey

Eight States Swept by Storms

A sweeping storm system devastated eight states with total destruction reported yet death toll unknown. In Gadde Gap a man and two children were killed and several people reportedly speared.

Gadde Gap

Washington Antunement Company to resume theatre building

The board of public works authorized Washington Antunment Company to proceed with the wooden theatre at Fourth WV and Beneon streets after a stoppage by the building department last Wednesday. The architect will adjust plans to add two inclined minwage features and new doors for extra safety, aiming to ensure a safe structure.

Board of Public Works Washington Antunement Company Beneon St

Miss Steele Dominates Teen of the May Festival Queen Contest

Vote tallies show Helen Steele leading the Teen of the May Festival pageant with 17298 votes. Other contenders include Loula Lewis 125, Leah Miller 900, Mary Schober 632, Bomma Schmite 200, and Gladys Fisher 192 in a results update from the morning count.

Mtea Helen Steele Weten Steele Loula Lewis Leah Miller San Mary Schober Bomma Schmite Gladys Fisher

Gingerbread Man Mania Thrills Star Carrier Crowd

A 325 strong Star newspaper carrier crowd fills the Grand Theatre to see The Gingerbread Man. Stars like Fred Rice and Maurice Holden perform while the crowd cheers and members of The Star carriers mingle with the cast and staff after the show.

Gingerbread Man Star Office Grand Theatre Guy Reid Fred Rice George Eng Pogier Carrick Major Machavalias Podge Maurice Holden

Europeans killed as Moroccan tribesmen raid Mequines posts

Reports from Tangiar Morocco say tribesmen plunder the British and German posts at Mequines on the Seba river near Fes. Advices from Mogadar indicate several Europeans were killed in that city and the uprising may spread. Also notes concert ticket details and Mischa Kiman's upcoming performance with the Symphony Orchestra.

Tangiar Morocco Mequines Seba River Fes Mogadar

Elman Concert Box Office Opens for Seattle Violinist

The Moore Theatre box office announces mail orders are now being accepted for the Mischa Elman concert Wednesday evening. The renowned Russian violinist will perform as soloist with the Seattle orchestra.

Moore Theatre Mischa Elman Seattle

Nelson Breaks With Barbers Union Over Part-Time Pay

H H Nelson, owner at Third Ave and Union, faces union action after employing a worker for only three quarters of a day to dodge the full weekly $180 guarantee. Secretary H Miller of the Barbers Union called out the shop last night.

H. H. Nelson Third Av Union At H. Miller Nelson Woale

Baird Receives Threatening Letter Over Peterson Case

Northern Pacific special agent Charles L. Baird, who shot Carl Peterson during a looting incident at 708 Columbia St on March 18, reports a new threatening letter. Peterson, wounded and later recovering, awaits trial in the county jail with no trial date set. The letters threaten Baird and warn of possible consequences if Peterson is not convicted.

Charles L. Baird Northern Pacific Special Carl Peterson Columbia St Baird Peterson

Seattle milk adulteration verdict in lengthy case

A verdict of guilty was returned yesterday in the city of Seattle versus A. Z. Erickson for adulterating milk sold. The case has dragged in court over a year with much comment. Erickson was defended by Humphries Cole and has fought stubbornly. Sentencing is set for Saturday morning.

Seattle A. Z. Erickson Erickson Humphries & Cole

Grocery stores blamed for traffic trouble near sharp road curve

A grocery store area near a sharp curve on a main road causes frequent accidents including a recent facial injury from a runaway streetcar crash. The city condemned a street section, with about $90,000 set for compensation, but Judge Albertson rejected the assessment. Commissioner Goodhue argued the property value was overstated, noting the store’s lot valued at $2,700.

Peattle Electric Company Albertson FP. W. Goodhue

Public Works Considers Tent City Permits

The board of health and fire department approved a permit request for erecting 26 tents at Northiehe and Ith Aves. A resident urged denial, but City Engineer Thomson said permits must be issued when no fire or sanitation risks exist and other applicants will be granted similar permits.

Bay Kavano Adele Archer Jack Horner Shea Bum Optica Biuart DB. Milne Northiehe Av Ibth Av Onttary Board of Health Aretal Youngs Maloney Crent Thomson

Tariff Bill Features Agreed By Senate Panel

The Senate finance committee, after consulting with President Taft and Attorney General Wickersham, approved the tariff bill’s maximum and minimum rates. The plan sets minimum rates as in the Aldrich bill and adds a 26 percent ad valorem duty, plus 6 cents per pound on coffee and 10 cents per pound on tea, with exceptions left to the president. A proclamation can apply maximum rates to nations or regions that discriminate against U.S. exports, and terminate when discrimination ends.

Washington Aldrich Senate Finance Committee Taft Wickersham United States

Steamships bring cargo and passengers to Seattle port

The City of Puebla arrives from San Francisco then Seattle. The Rainier also sails in from San Francisco with powder and cement. Nevadan loads for Salina Cruz from down sound ports. Pacific Coast steamer leaves for San Francisco carrying passengers and general merchandise. A. G. Leandagate to load for northern ports after Aberdeen repair. Cottage City sails tonight with freight and passengers. Santa Clara due today from Bremerton. Junior reported at Juan de Fuca Strait en route to fuel oil and then to Tyee in Alaska.

Puebla Seattle San Francisco Rainier Ie Nevadan Salina Crus Down Sound Pacific Coast Bteamship Co General Mertcandine Bteamer A. G. Leandagate Aberdeen Cottage City Teaner Santa Clara Bragway Tatoo Tugee Junior Strait of Juan de Fuca Adhe San Francis Tyee Alaska

Forged Check Suspect Arrested in Port Madison Case

Hert Olsen, wanted for a bogus check in Ballard, was arrested by Deputy Sheriffs Zimm erman and Malone after police found a forged check on him. He has a prior forgery sentence from Walla Walla in 1902 and a past Port Madison arrest for rolling a man, bail posted by his father, which he later skipped. Olsen hails from a respected Port Madison family. authorities note him as a black sheep awaiting reform.

Hert Olsen Ballard Zimmerman Malone Olsen Walla Walla Port Madison Wntll

Garbage dump nuisance prompts relocation plan near rail lines

The present dump is declared a nuisance and adjacent to railroad lines and First Avenue streetcar routes. Smoke and odor have been disturbing residents, while the new location is said to obviate the problem. Rev. W. F. Meminger of the Christian and Missionary Alliance will hold meetings at the Allange Tabernacle on Main Street between 12th and 14th Avenues, starting yesterday afternoon and continuing through next week.

First Av W. F. Meminger Christian and Missionary Alliance Allange Tabernacle 14Th Ave Mainst

Pleasure Cruise Leaves Beattie For Alaska Steamship Tour

A large party boarded the steamship Admiral Bamp recently brought from the Atlantic by Alaska Steamship Company. The vessel departed Beattie at noon for a cruise intended as a friendly outing for company officials and friends.

Admiral Bampwon Atlantic Eosat Alaska Steamship Company Beattie

Poolroom Mah Convicted in Superior Court

A jury found Steve Barrett guilty in the Superior Court after appeals of pool selling in district court. Prosecutors cited the gambling operation from dope to racing forms and tickets, while defense argued no business beyond gambling existed.

Steve Barrett Delirier

Emotional plea borders on doubt in bank fraud trial

In the 8th circuit court, former Mirat National Bank assistant cashier R. F. Parkhurst faces charges of falsifying bank books to cover a $60,000 shortage. Attorney Bevington led a defense plea urging the jury to doubt guilt, noting the risk of convicting on weak evidence as spectators, including several women, watched. The government team followed with arguments, and a verdict was expected later today.

R. F. Parkhurst Mirat National Bank Bevington Elmer E. Todd U. S Chas. T. Hutson J. L. Pinch Thomas F. Bevington

Coast millers buy flour sold to Orient in odd trade

Portland April 30 Four Pacific coast millers sold flour to Orient at a loss to grinding costs yet will resell to American buyers and ship back to the East. The profit to the Oriental trader is about 1.50 a barrel and the process marks a rare back-and-forth of flour trades. Willamette valley mills raised quotations 20 cents a barrel in the last 48 hours while larger mills expect higher prices later but hold current quotas.

Portland Ore Pacific Emalier Willamette Valley

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