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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1909

Page

6

Notable Men Come for Big Congress on Conservation

National prominence figures will gather at the auditorium on the fair grounds next Thursday for a ten day National Conservation congress under the Washington Conservation association. Gifford Pinchot and Dr. McGee will address sessions discussing soil water minerals and transportation resources. The event aims to educate and unite diverse sectors about conserving interdependent resources, with emphasis on water as essential to life and food production.

United States Metlee Agriculture Department National Conservation Congress Washington Conservation Association Gifford Pinchot McGee Congress Northwest Mellee

Judge White Promises Sharp Talk on Soldier Welfare

Judge White, fresh from Olympia where he aided veterans, will address Stevens post at Orting next Saturday evening. He plans to expose building inefficiencies and alleged dealings by King county politicians, naming individuals he claims harmed veterans and friends of veterans. He promises a red hot speech and a report likely to draw attention.

Judge White Olympia Stevens’ Post Jome Orting King County

Weir Aims to Legalize Disgusting Traffic in Legislature

James A. Weir, longtime King County legislator and saloon owner, pushes an amendment to allow women of all descriptions to frequent cafes and alleged restaurants in Seattle. The move, amid past notices of vice, marks his sole legislative triumph cited over six terms in the house.

James A. Weir Royal Arch and Tower House Clyi~ta Weir King County Wetr Permia Blue Pole Beattie Obampia

Indians Enjoy Joy Wagon Ride At Warm Springs

Aug 4 Albany dispatch reports Warm Springs Indians thrilled by a 30 mile bus ride to a new county joy wagon. After three arrests for deer poaching, a deputy duo chased culprits. fines paid, natives spread the word. The vehicle has since made eight mountain runs, packing as many passengers as possible. Fire chiefs from the Pacific Coast meet September 7 to 9 as Marty Bringhuret gains council access.

United Breen Albany Warm Springs Ihe Mountains Pacific Coast Marty Bringhuret

Markets fragment shows niche price listings and items

Fragmentary market notes list varied prices for dairy items, meats, and poultry. OCR errors obscure details, but references to butter milk eggs live stock and fish appear. The piece resembles a local commerce column with terse price notes rather than a full market report.

Burial stopped by undertaker at city cemetery

Funeral cortege for Charles Crary reached the Goshen cemetery where undertaker Cob Mtiver his attorneys and several policemen prevented lowering the coffin. They say Crary had a contract with Silver to have his body cremated in Chicago. The body will be held in a vault until the court decides the dispute.

United Pressey Goshen Ind Charles Crary Cob Mtiver Bette Chicago

Verney and Crary Contracts Dispute Over Mental Capacity

Verney alleges Crary was not mentally competent when the Milver contract was formed. The claim seeks to void or modify the agreement amid questions of capacity and consent.

Verny Crary Agelo Milver

Missouri River Rates Injunction Sparks Western Jobber Victory

The circuit court issued a permanent injunction restraining the Interstate Commerce Commission from enforcing Atlantic seaboard to Missouri River rate tariffs. The decision marks a notable win for western jobbers, affecting key distributing hubs in St. Louis Chicago Denver and Kansas City and reshaping competition along the Missouri River region.

Ste Uilied Pree Waghington Circuit Court Interstate Commerce Commission Atlantic Sea Board Missouri River St. Louis Chicago Denver Kansas City

Convict Roberts Armed With Gun and Pepper Captured Near Oswego

Portland dispatch reports Henry K. B. Roberts escaped from the Oregon State Penitentiary at Salem armed with a revolver and red pepper. He fled to elude pursuers until recaptured near Oswego after using pepper spray to blind bloodhounds. Roberts allegedly planned to use pepper to delay his pursuit and boasted he would have killed his pursuers if not caught unaware.

Portland Henry KB. Roberts Oregon Atete Salem Hkobert Chey Roberty Oswego

Hawaiian Princess Arrives Seattlesport?

The steamer Makyra carrying Hawaiian Princess Kuwansoa and other passengers docked in Seattle via Victoria, arriving from Australia earlier than scheduled. The princess, widow of the prince of the same name, is slated to depart for Vancouver and then Seattle tonight.

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Cushing 61 Dies. Body to Be Cremated in L A

Captain William Cushing senior captain in the revenue cutter service on the Pacific coast died here last night and will be cremated in Los Angeles today. He came from Port Townsend Washington in June and had served at many key stations. In 1874 he was 61 and survived by his widow.

Long Bach Cal Ange William Cushing Revenue Clitter Service Pacific Coast Los Angeles Cushing Port Townsend Waeh

Dunlop council faces possible Wah tax levy

The Morenve Crittanton Home at Dunlop sent a communication asking the council for a monthly 100 grant. The request was referred to the Finance committee chaired by Councilman Sawyer, amid mood over a Wah tax levy, with likely no action taken.

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Four to One Insurance Policy Security Pattern

The North Western Mutual Fire Association offers a four to one security pattern where on hand assets equal or exceed the sums promised by all active policies. The policy guarantees are tied to an eight year term with most of the dues held outside the city fire districts. The article notes broad public confidence in the security offered and cites outside district holdings.

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