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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1909

Page

6

Pledge Is 4 The Quo Habit in Tacoma

United Press reports a Tacoma case where a restrained husband sought a peace bond after abusing his wife. The magistrate pressed for genuine reform, and the man agreed to abstain from drink, pledging to pursue harmony for his children. A judge warned willpower and honor determine success, not mere abstinence. Also note a Millenium prayer gathering in Hallina, County Fermanagh, with over two thousand participants.

United Press Tacoma E Freon Carpenter Bia Alan Arnison Nid Peterson Ives Hallina County Fermanagh

Navy board may apply big coat of whitewash

Marbled and conflicting testimony at second court of inquiry shows the truth about Suttons death is being held back. The Navy Department promises a full report to Washington but witnesses describe a rushed inquest and a court that failed to probe the brawl in which Sutton was killed. Relatives press for a public, thorough inquiry.

Navy Board Second Court OF Inquiry Annapolis United States Navy Tueut Sutton Portland Naval Court Washington Navy Department Invest E Sutton Pares Corps Swhitewadh Dimmelt Hogend Caprit de Corpa Marine Corps Edward 8. Willing Button Col Chas. A. Doyen Ure Bat Leonard Liewis Adams Edward P. Roetker Roetker Adame Roelker Willing Seret de Hart Utley Suttonlay Subton Rose Sutton Parker A Rand

Not Pinching Reptiles Stirs County Court Verdict

In a peculiar case, Justice Fred Brown ruled that reptiles like snakes and a Gila monster are not pinchable theft targets, a conclusion debated as lawmakers and officials highlight outdated law texts. George Horner faced county jail after taking snakes from Nile Wedeen, with the court noting the strange legal stance.

Tate Huey Fred Brown Soesterday Gwoda George Horner Nile Wedeen Justice Court

Bids Opened for Lighting Extensions in City

Dida were opened yesterday by the board of public works for lighting extensions to the amount of 445000. These funds will be distributed across nine districts outlined by City Engineer. A plan to authorize one point two million dollars for a county highway system passed, with a four to one vote. Highways will be built under the supervision of BW. Beripps, A. Spaulding and John D. Spreckels in San Diego County.

Board of Public Works

Postmaster Jobs Offered Amid Language Skills Reminder

Washington DC August 4 The post office department announces openings for assistant postmasters in Washington with salaries from 1100 to 1600 dollars yearly. Listings include translators for many languages and other civil service roles at West Point and various cities. The notice highlights promotions effective July 1 and outlines required light mathematical and technical background for engineering and educational positions.

Patent Office Civil Service Try & Aval Observatory Ansistant Military Academy West Point Washington Post Office Department Bellingham North Yakima Vancouver Cen- Hlere S & Chance Tralia Chehalls Colfax Ellensburg Wenatehee Hremerton

Old bell is hushed in Berkshire village of Lee

The 57 year old town clock in Lee Berkshire was silenced after complaints by summer visitors. The Congregational church standing committee ordered clock winding halted for the time being due to its loud tolling disturbing sleep. James E. B. Secord, the clock keeper, was directed not to wind it again.

United Prec Lee Conn

Excursion Date Change and Route Details

Excursion dates updated moving departure to September 6 with a round trip to Chicago and return. Earlier dates of August 11 and 12 shifted to Missouri River points. Fares listed include 60 to Chicago 72.50 to St. Louis 67.60 to New York 108.60 with return by October 31. Route via Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company with Salt Lake and Denver connections if needed. Tickets and reservations at Union Ticket Office 008 First Ave EB. B. Ellis Gent Agent.

Chicago Missouri River Pointa St. Louis New York Oregon RR. & Nav. Co Salt Lake Denver Union Ticket Office EB. B. Ellis

Ole Hanson Gifts Queen Land in Concessionaire Day Plan

Ole Hanson will present a half acre land allotment near Mumiit Adres and Hear Meyden bay to the queen at Concessionaires Day. Mr. Hannon and Harry M. Mew Garvie oversee the plan, with a newspaper vote naming the queen and granting the free lot and day honors.

Meyden Bauer Bay Acrom Washington A.P Ole Hansen Hannon Hie Harry M Garvie Agim M Gitta Emilar Hanson

Parson speeds in auto 10 mile tie knot

In Dayton Ohio on a summer night W A Hale drove 12 miles by automobile to marry Harry L Kibler of Cleveland and Mise Kila Brown formerly of Dayton. Hale, a visiting minister, made the fast trip to perform the wedding before returning to the countryside.

Parson Dayton W. A. Hale Harry L. Kibler Cleveland Mise Kila Brown Rey. Hale

Commission Hears Report Of Crusers

A special meeting of the State Capitol Lande completion heard M D Mewal chief cruiser report on timber in Clallam and Jefferson counties. The report notes 4 timber on 27,000 acres of state land in those counties. Cruisers expect to finish lifting timber in about two months and values will be fixed then.

State Capitol Lande Washington Annex M.D. Mewal Clallam Jefferson Moflool

Governors Leave for Their Homes

Governor Harien K Hughes of New York left Seattle this morning for Vancouver. He will return to the Rast on the Canadian Pacific railway. He was accompanied to Vancouver by Governor Hay of Washington. Governor Jolene of Minnesota will depart for St. Paul this evening.

Harien K Hughes New York Seattie Vancouver Canadian Pacific Railway Hay Washington Joleen Mnceota St. Paul

Osteopathy and Optician Offer Treatment Services

A. Holt, osteopath and optician, advertises therapy options including electricity vibration hot air bath and Grugions methods with free consultation rooms. Optical fittings available and general health treatments listed at one dollar each. Location details obscure.

A. Holt Osteopath Optician Peoples Henk Didg Beyond End Pike Malo

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