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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1909
Page
1
A fragmentary tale follows a boy named Fred from a farmer family in the Midwest to a restless life of travel. He spurns Missouri, roams through Ravensdale and mining towns, driven by wanderlust and uncertain fate, amid tramps and shifting loyalties.
A damaged clipping describes a former manager tied to a fraud operation in California. It notes police investigators and ongoing nationwide searches for a suspect, with limited readable details about locations and actions.
County commissioners order Sheriff Hodge not to receive federal or outside prisoners locally. Federal officers announce they will handle all detention matters in Tacoma, citing administration changes and a move to relieve Seattle jail crowding. Sheriff Hodge says he will not act without official notice, noting earlier jail crowding has eased since reforms.
The Swedish Ladies organization will hold a reception at the Building at the A. Y. P. fair on Heattie day September 6. The unwinding hours will be observed and it is hoped for a record crowd.
Boston doctors debate Wooda Hutchinson M D on summer eating. He argues meat is not needed and bacon breakfast, beans, fruit and milk sustain heat. A sandwich may suffice with whisky, while the free lunch is condemned by some as harmful to appetite.
In Olympia on August 19 Representative Slayden of Pierce county attacked Representative Hubbell of Kittitas county on the house floor. Slayden and supporters fought off Hubbell’s calm defense as others intervened. a motion to postpone the removal bill failed 9 to 1. A chaotic scene followed with members restrained and a Turkish flag image noted.
A disrupted account describes a street accident in which a woman named Mollie White was struck by a vehicle driven by IL M. after crossing a crowded street. The driver offered no immediate aid and urged her to return home, while a doctor later treated her injuries.
Olympia August 19 Representative Palmer of King county resigns from the legislative investigating committee after pressure from peers. Charles Kayser of Kitsap county is named to replace him as the inquiry proceeds, officials claim the action clears the committee to press forward with testimony and findings.
In United Drew London August 19 reports of a reconciliation between the Duke and the Duchess of Marlborough are denied by close friends. They say the differences remain insurmountable and the Duke might wish to reconcile, but the Duchess will not comment.
George Runsell, postmaster, joins city volunteers after rescuing a burning hat from a blaze near Third Avenue and James Street. He calmly seizes the hot hat and stamps out the flames, remarking on the need to respect women's finery during distress.
A large crowd packed the streets for a parade and first show as a bustling crowd blocked street traffic. Despite mass confusion at Fifthay and Republican ground, the circus operated with apparent control and completed its afternoon performances.
Showers are forecast tonight and Friday with cooler temperatures and light winds. Police report that Frank Blooneeck, a child, is held as a witness after arrests of several individuals including Mat thew Kos, Jake Hedsneck, Louis, Joah And Mra Frances Slopneck for operating a blind tiger at Black Diamond and trafficking without a license.
Judge H Cooper's reform stance and pay rules reshape marriage ceremonies while public utilities head Bouillon delivers a sharp rebuke to council for ignoring charter provisions. Dispute centers on Seattle Lighting Co agreement and late payment penalties.
Eleanor G Bb Wolfe sues Ernest L Wolfe for divorce citing infidelity and mistreatment. A restraining order to stay away from her home is granted. They married January 18 1905 and have one child Warren three and a half.
Frederick H. Mills of the New York state prison department denounces the conference as a boastfest and says delegates, including women, know little about reforming convicts. He cites Tacoma signs, urges life imprisonment for defectives, and supports selective medical examination before arraignment.
The coroner investigates the death of Edward Parrine at a Goodrich rubber plant after a joke at his mouth with a rubber hose end attached to an air compressor. Pressure caused internal injuries. Parrine died despite hospital operation. The individuals who played the joke are known.
Hagerstown Indiana August 9 United Press reports Thomas Atkinson of 9 Greenfork built a violin from 3574 toothpicks with all parts except the fingerboard neck pegs strings and keys. Musicians praise its tone and beauty though he will not sell unless someone offers a dollar per toothpick.
A Park Rapids Minn patch reports Judge Miny of Urbana and his daughter Mrs McLean were drowned in Man Trap Lake while fishing. Their bodies were not recovered. The boat overturned when Judge Miny jerked his rod to land a large fish.
Announcement from President Chilberg of the A V P I that the Collins entertainment plan for President Taft in Seattle has been abandoned. A new program is being prepared to allow thousands to see Taft, with hopes he may attend part of a second day as well.
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