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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1908

Page

3

Murderer sought in Ringenwald case in Seattle district

Detectives search Seattle for Victor Beskett alias Victor as a possible killer in the Ringenwald murder. The victim Joseph Ringenwald was found dead at the Gym saloon after a fight alleged to be premeditated. Beskett, a well dressed bartender, is described as wealthy with an estimated fortune near $100,000 and may hide his whereabouts.

Seattle Victor Iron District Joseph Ringen Tennant Beskett Tee Man pReakett Ringenwald Ier Rinteald Proprie Place Saturn Bes

Rich Man Adopts A Young Woman

Chicago social circles were shocked when Alice W. Page 28 was adopted by John H. Converse of Philadelphia banker and Baldwin locomotive works manager. Page nursed Mrs Page before her death and Mrs Page urged the adoption. Mina Page now Alice W Converse travels in Europe with her foster sister Mary Converse.

United Press Chicago Alice W. Page John H. Converse Philadelphia Baldwin Locomotive Works Page Mary Converse

Italian Shooter Sought After Santa Rosa Dance Hall Shooting

Police and a posse hunt for a lone Italian after a late night shooting at Tatini's hotel dance hall. Two Italians and an American were wounded as the suspect fled into a pursuing mob. Authorities description and motive not disclosed.

United Press Santa Rosa Cal Tatini

Proper seating for pupils urged by health expert

Dr George N McLaughlin in the health and sanitation bulletin advises adjustable desks and correct seating. He says the shoe sole must touch the floor and pupils should sit erect with even hips and a slight backward lean, with back rest angled, and regular remeasurement for growing children.

Bulletin Department of Health and Sanitation George N. McLaughlin MecLaughlin

California pioneer Julius Simoneau dies in Monterey

Julius Simoneau a patron and friend of author Robert Louis Stevenson and a notable figure in California pioneer history dies after a long illness at his Monterey home. The end came late yesterday following Stevenson’s 19th century visit to California and the famous friendship that developed between them.

Monterey Cal Aug Mo Julius Simoneau Robert Loula Stevenson California Thin City Stevenson

Opening of Orpheum and other Seattle amusements

The Orpheum debuts with 10 piece orchestra and a bill led by Hand and Henton and the Pollards. Pantages presents Idols at Lois Theatre with Swami and Ann Reed in leading roles. Beattie acts and Carmen at Betzte stage receive praise. Star Theatre features Frederick V. Bowers in College ys with two nightly shows. Pantages plants new acts including Anthan armless wonder and trained monkeys. White City hosts Merry Widow Ballet Girls delay. lipino midgets perform outdoors. Luna Park promises strong week ahead.

Orpheum Theatre Orpheum Hand and Henton Grain’ Prodigies Melville and Stetson Badle Sherman Zeno Jordan and Clifford and Burke Wilbur Mack Orpheum Moving Pictures Seattle Polnce Lois Theatre Pantages Charles Eugene Bank Tacoma Swami T. Daniel Frawley Aileen May Ann Reed Mr. Devlan Kevin Frederick V. Bowers Star Theatre Aerial Dogs Mosarto Eddie Roesch Pantages Theatre Anthan Milo Louise White City Madison Park Brother

West Seattle Resort Promises Superior Entertainment

A West Seattle resort promises guests excellent entertainment with a lineup of shows and amenities. Local officials tout the property as a destination for visitors and residents seeking quality leisure options.

West Seattle

Lake Union finds missing boy Frank Chase dead

The body of Frank Chase, who vanished from his mother Eleanor Chase in Seattle August 16, was recovered from Lake Union near Western Mills yesterday morning. Parents had separated before the disappearance but aided the search. remains cremated at Mt Pleasant cemetery this morning.

Little Frank Chase Eleanor Chase Ninth Av. N Lake Union Western Mills Mt. Pleasant Cemetery

Turkish Officials Arrest Sparks Turmoil in Constantinople

In Constantinople, amid arrests of multiple old regime officers, Grand Visitor Kiamil Pasha struggles to stop mobs from seizing prisoners. Leading accused include Rami Pasha former minister of marine Medeuh Pasha former interior minister Reschia Pasha former prefect Raghib Pasha former court chamberlain Tahasin Pasha former palace secretary Sheikh Abdul Huda former palace astrologer.

United Press Constantinople Plovdiv Kiamil Pasha Rami Pasha Medeuh Pasha Reschia Pasha Tahasin Pasha Raghib Pasha Sheikh Abdul- Huda

Great Fire Ravages Stamboul Quarter in Constantinople

A blaze swept the Stamboul quarter of Constantinople yesterday afternoon aided by a strong wind. The fire burned for six hours, destroying about 1,500 houses and shops in the area.

United Press Constantinople

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