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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1909

Page

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Convicted Drift of Divorce Pattern Tangles Avs Husband

In a chaotic report the husband Graham allegedly tricked his wife into divorce by feigning a desire to remarry. The tale quotes a giddy claim of a bluff to wed another, with scattered references to a 1907 marriage and estranged family tensions. The fragmentary text leaves unclear dates and outcomes.

Graham Teoing Laura T. Harvarday N. Tien Grahaw Nome Ajecha Ivorce

Tragic End to Circus Acrobat's Romantic Romance

Louis Falcon, a Ringling Brothers acrobat engaged to Marie, died of cancer on the eve of their planned marriage. He fell ill after a cold in Vancouver and Seattle, while Marie remained hopeful until physicians revealed his terminal illness. The circus continues as Marie mourns and Falcon's body heads to Cuba.

Louis Falcon Paicon Pacheco Ringling Brothers Cirews Marie Paleon Falcon Vancouver B.C Seattle Wales Erate Ieee Non Mn Cuba Polly Asbow

Willard Flights in Hempstead as Curtias Timers Report Record Pace

Ironically Willard doubts the authenticity of records while observers from Hempstead Fialas log three Curtias flights. Timers report an acceleration beyond prior records with the light craft flying in a tight loop between Menpttend and City. A brief canvas split ends the final flight, and the machine is quickly repaired.

United Press York Willard Hempstead Fialas Ima Curtias Willard Ae Thie Mea Club Cano Black Ménpttend Olty

Fire near Coeur d Alene Reservation Threatens Area

By United Press. Aug 20. A major fire three miles wide approaches the Coeur d Alene reservation endangering lives and property. The blaze, driven by wind, spreads toward Manila area and along the Oregon Railway line, with authorities estimating extensive damage and safety concerns for nearby residents.

United Prem NE Everett Harkarcld E. H Couer a'Alene Young Oregon Railway and Company Talene Idaho Manila Coeur d'Alene Danwer Serius Comhmann

Murder Suspect Sought After Iowa City Incident

Police search for a suspect named Doyle in connection with a murder reported yesterday at a location described as Mintiuck Dey. A witness recalled a man seen removing a watch from Bee Doyle, with a possible link to a theft during the same incident.

Mont Joneph Connee Mintiuck Dey

Chamber Seeks Longer Stay for Pacific Fleet

At the Chamber of Commerce request Senator Pilea telegraphed Secretary of the Navy George Von L. Meyer urging the Pacific fleet in the harbor be allowed to remain until the Japanese commissioners arrive. The chamber believes the stay would enhance the welcome and impressiveness of the occasion.

Chamber For Commerce Pilea Secretary of the Navy George von L. Meyer Chamber

Carmen May Strike Looms For Chicago Street Railway

United Press reports Chicago street railway workers reject a wage offer and a strike appears likely as police readiness rises for possible clashes. Annapolis shake up linked to the Sutton inquiry is announced with Cmdr Doyen to be relieved, signaling a broader post inquiry housecleaning.

United Press Chicago Street Railway Annapolis Washington Charlew A. Doyen Marine Barracks Liedt. Sutton Oregon Thin Sutton

Local Cupid Handicap Lifted In Washington State

Olympia August 20 marriage licenses may be issued for two dollars the lowest price in Washington as the Ghent bill removing residency restrictions awaits governor approval. The measure passed both houses allowing most applicants to marry without a physician’s examination and pledges Washington auditors and preachers equal treatment across the state. Enthusiastic supporters hail the reform as expanding Cupid's rights while opponents note only certain criminal or insane individuals are barred.

Olympia Washington Dan Cupid Ghent Prac Victoria

Weather forecast for fair tonight in yi and wooler

Fair conditions prevail tonight with moderate west winds. Temperatures are expected to remain mild across the region.

Yi & Wooler

Tacoma men favored in launch discrimination claim

W L Gazzam of Kitap Transportation James Beary of Whidby and Roy Lillies launch operator accuse Seattle authorities of bias favoring Tacoma launch owners. After arrests of Huston Donahue and others, they demand fair treatment and plan to approach the Chamber of Commerce for a remedy.

Tacoma Seattle Elliott Bay W. L. Gazzam Kitap Transportation Company James D. Baary Roy Lillies Ward Miller W. H. Huston Alreste G Donahue Gazeam Beary Hulen Oden Peliera Madinon Elliott Chamber of Commerce Biliott Hoeton Swift

Bank and Dexter Horton Seek Tax Reduction

The First National Bank and the Dexter Morton company, via the Trustee company, appeared before the Board of Equalization this morning requesting a tax reduction. The Dexter-Horton company pays taxes on a valuation of $657, and the First National Bank on $168,559. The board took the complaint under advisement.

First National Bank Dexter Morton Company Trustee Company Dexter-Horton Company Mirst National Bank

Pay Streak Day Parade Lights Lake Union Exposition

Massive crowds flocked to the Pay Streak celebration at Mina Columbia’s landing on Lake Union. The big day featured a water carnival, fiddlers contest, balloon races, parachute jumps, an electric ballet, and fireworks as festivities span afternoon and evening with dancing and international acts.

Mina Columbia Royal Fleet Lake Union Weluch Hiver

Five Die in Death Curve Auto Crash Near Tide Flats

Four Vancouver society women and one driver perished when a heavy Winton car plunged 16 feet from the Fourth Avenue bridge into Kilit bay after dark. Mrs Grothe, Miss Cowan and driver Ira Parry were recovered. Mrs Colvin, Miss Pant fy, and Miss Hiscox remained missing. two survivors were rescued.

J. Colvin M. M. Grothe Agnes Cowan Marguerite Paul Tra Pariy Itomobile Hedy Mile May Paul Catherine Hiscox Vancouver B.C Winton Andover St Kiliot Bay de Giese Canadian Pacific Railway Colvin & Hiarris Shoe Company M. J. Cowan B. C Mixn Mra Grothe Cowan Parry Colvin Pant Fy May Paul Andoverst Doddie Bennett Seattle H. J. Magee

Inquest Planned After Auto Crash At Death Curve

Coroner Snyder announced an inquest to determine blame for last night's automobile accident. Citizens blame the city for lacking a large arc light at the dangerous Death Curve despite prior council actions and an emergency ordinance to light trestles. Councilman Conway warned of fatalities if lights were not installed.

Snyder Bennett Bridge James Conway Board of Public Works

Helena Gifford scandal timeline unsettles Boston socialites

Ban Francisco reports Helena Cas, possibly Mrs Elias Gifford, a Boston broker's ex wife and social figure, causing a stir with a daring town debut. The event featured a tailored outfit and a chaperoned run in with police, drawing local chatter and fanfare.

Ban Francisco Cal Helena Cas Elias 8 Gifford Boston New York San Francisco

Detective fined for attempted extortion linked to hotel

Fred Phillips of Phillips United States Detective agency was fined 160.50 by Judge Brown for attempted extortion involving Mrs. Edward Sanders who said she would pay the hotel bill and his fee to be released. Sanders was later found in Glencoe and brought to Beattie. A later blast destroyed two military magazines injuring four soldiers and destroying buildings.

Fred Phillips Phillips United States Detective Agency Brown Edward Sanders Phillips Oanagement Savoy Hotel Tocate Mra Sanders Glencoe Beattie Phillipe

Queen of Fakers Brought Back to Seattle

Mrs Brown dubbed Queen of Fakers was returned to Seattle from San Francisco by C A Peyton of the prosecuting attorney's office. She is accused of victimizing street car companies and railroads nationwide with blood sponges and clever ruses, fooling crews until Great Northern agents intercepted her.

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