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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1909
Page
8
The arrest of D Corvhief and Mastar Garbur, laborer and suspect, follows police reports of time checks altered then cashed. They were taken into custody by Patrolman Mt Landon near Fourth Avenue after leaving a suspicious paycheck altered from $4.60 by P J McHugh.
This morning Corchief was charged with forgery in the first degree and remanded to jail in default of $1,000 bond. Police report several Seattle contractors have been victimized by altered checks, and officers believe the arrest will discourage the scam.
Mise Lida B Akers visiting nephew P H Vanaene of the Vanasse Landio was pickpocketed in a Second AY 10 cent store yesterday afternoon. The thief took a tree containing about $6 in silver returning to Kanane City via the Union Pacific from Portland. The railroad ticket taken by the thief was found later and is at police headquarters.
Contempt proceedings in Indian County court against President Chilberg of the A Y P fair and concessions director Mattox may be dropped. Attorneys for fair officials said no papers had been served and that the offense was not intentional.
United Press reports Portland dispatch that James J. Hill secured a major victory over Harriman in the fight for rights of way in Deschutes canyon. Justice Robert A. Nean enjoined Harriman interests from occupancy, recognizing the Oregon Trunk Railroad and Hill interests as rightful claimants. Carey and Kerr Mill's attorneys had argued the case.
The funeral of Mrs. W. S. Harrington wife of the veteran presiding elder of the Methodist church in Seattle will be held from the First Methodist church at 4 90 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Addresses will be delivered by Rev. John Poster Rev. W. HM. W. Rees and Rev. F. S. Bourns lifelong friends of Rev. W. S. Harrington. Interment will be in Lakeview cemetery.
Train excursion offer titled Chicago Excursions priced at 72 dollars and 50 cents with seasonal return limits set through October and November. Rail connections include Oregon Railroad and Navigation Co. via Salt Lake and Denver. reservations and tickets available at Union Ticket Office, 601 First Avenue.
Jory Dellinger sought a post benement, Shaw pressed Interior files, and Henan barred access marking a first in forestry service history for a department denying public documents. Secretary Hallinger claimed Pinchot tries to run the interior, while a hearing was postponed. Glavin met Taft, Wickersham reconsiders, and October 16 set for Seattle Alaska coal canoe hearing amid Interior fraud prosecutions and land withdrawals.
A flurry of figures outlines Seattle Day plans with 76 000 to 150 000 expected attendees and 60 000 to 160 000 potential ticket holders. The piece notes lodge members urged to wear badges and anticipates high turnout, while committees organize commemoration and public participation.
A heated session reveals senators split over a Sullivan estate probe. Accusations fly about delays, secrecy, and a Palmer-led obstruction, while calls for a full public investigation intensify as the public demands accountability. In other news, meat dealer James Houry reports driver Bilodean absconded with 68 dollars, believed to have fled to Tacoma.
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