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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1908

Page

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Seattle arrest uncovers Russian fugitive linked to murder

Carlson, a fugitive wanted in Russia for prison breaking, was arrested in Seattle after allegations he assaulted Kate Negeloff, a 14 year old girl. He previously escaped custody, fled to Vancouver, and has ties to the Malakoff grocery business.

Seattle Carlson Russia Corbett Dewce Isoner Jal America Kate Negeloff Novelty Skirt Manufacturing Company Seconday Negeloff Vincent Malakoff

Market inspector Cheadle blamed for farmer unrest in Seattle

Farmers and drivers accuse market inspector Cheadle of graft and rigged stalls at Seattle market. They say he demands payments for good locations and special favors, conducts drawings ahead of time, and charges hidden “water rent” and bribes, reducing farmers to peddlers and undermining market fairness.

Cheadie Asto South Park Justice of the Peace ER. A Adie Redmond Iites Bse Cheadle Wilde Cheadle Av. Commission Seattle

Heroine of San Diego Saves Boy From Drowning

Alice Whaley aged 15 rescues seven year old Bruce McKenzie at Ocean Beach by towing him to shore while holding him with a braid of her hair. The incident occurred as the child drifted beyond his depth during a bath.

United Press San Diego Cal Bruce McKenzie Alice Whaley Ocean Beach

No Hours of Rest for "Bob" Hodge Campaign Surge

A historical notice portrays Hodge as nonstop campaigning for sheriff in King County. It describes his whirlwind pushes through Seattle and factional labor spaces like the Millworkers and Bricklayers unions. The piece emphasizes his infectious energy, ample funds, and rapid growth of the Hodge movement.

Bob” Hodge Ob” Hodge Repub King County Hodge Seattle Heb

Sale s man mourns loss of jewelry

A salesman Cloise mourns missing jewelry after a staged fight at a saloon. Detectives Barbee and Kennedy report a companion remains at large. A pocketbook with two diamond earrings and other valuables vanished from Cloise’s coat. Hardy is jailed on related charges.

Barbee Kennedy Cloise Hardy Saleeman Y. Hardy

European trip returns for Ostrander and Furubote

HH F Ostrander of Jebsen and Ostrander returns from a business trip to Germany and Europe. Konrad Furubote of the Norse Oriental Trading Company of Tacoma accompanied him and commented on the same depressed shipping market as the Pacific coast. The Norse Oriental Trading Company has continued dealings with Jebsen and Ostrander.

HH. F. Ostrander Jebsen & Ostrander Germany European Ostrander Konrad Furubote Norse-Oriental Trading Company Tacoma Purubote Europe Pacific Norse Oriental Trading Company Jeteen & Ostranieee

Wolf company sues Northwestern Dairy for ice machine bill

The Fred W. Wolf company filed a suit in the expe rior court this morning seeking 5750 dollars from Northwestern Dairy for an ice making machine it installed and alleges has not been paid for.

Fred W. Wolf Company Northwestern Dairy Company Wolf Company

Olympic Athletes Return to the United States

On the Maurennia voyage to New York from France the passenger list includes Senator Hale of Maine a monetary commission member and Ethel Barrymore along with nine Olympic athletes who will attend a reception tomorrow. The commission plans to report findings to Congress later and has no public findings yet.

New York Maurennia Senator Hale Maine Monetary Commission Congress France Ethel Barrymere

Cosgrove Asked to Speak at Civic Republican Meeting

At the North End Civic Republican club in Fremont last evening the group voted to invite G Cosgrove, gubernatorial candidate, to address the next meeting. The session drew a good crowd with several candidates speaking including John C. Dickson, W T Christensen, Wm McMasters, and Judge George.

North End Civic Republican Club Fremont G. Cosgrove John C. Dickson W. T. Christensen Wm. McMasters George Justice of the Peace

Gov Eugene Semple Dies in San Diego

Eugene F. Semple former governor of Washington died in San Diego California at age 78 after about four months illness. He moved from Portland to Berkeley in 1899 and served as Washington territorial governor appointed by President Cleveland. He led the Seattle and Lake Washington Waterway Co and lived at the Lincoln hotel during his stay. Born Bogota June 12 1840 his father James Semple was U S minister to the Republic of Colombia.

United Press San Diego Cal Eugene F. Semple Washington Flness Semple Berattle Portland Waskington Territory Cleveland Oregon Ington Seattle & Lake Washington Waterway Company Alaska Mr. Semple Lincoln Bogota New Granada South America James Semple United States Boots America

Bryan Speaks on the Guarantee Law

Topeka Aug. 2 William J Ryan addressed a large Kansas audience on the guaranty of bank deposits. He asserted the plan protects depositors and forces banks to security while enabling banks to properly conduct business citing banking laws as proof of success.

United Press Tope Kan William J.ryan Institutiona

City Clearings and Balances Reported for Three Banks

Seattle reports clearings of 1 100 435.20 with a balance of 129 816.24. Tacoma records clearings of 668 775 with a balance of 60. Portland shows clearings of 15 782.00 and a balance of 71 948.00.

Seattle Tacoma Portland

Oppose Saloon at Interbay Brewery Petition Meets Mayor

A large number of Interbay and Magnolia Bluff residents signed a petition to Mayor Miller protesting the maintenance of a bar and retail liquor sales at the Clanaven Brewing Interbay brewery. Delegations cited a referendum pledge against suburban saloons and demanded a full investigation supported by photographs and evidence.

Interbay Magnolia Bluff Miller Clanaven Brewing Association Nquor

Fight in lobby of St Francis Hotel shocks guests

Two men named Jones and Bonnaw clashed in the St Francis Hotel lobby as guests looked on. The brawl lasted several minutes before officers or staff separated them and took them to their rooms. Both men were noted figures in Nevada and New York respectively.

ST. Francis Hotel United Preas Ncisco ABC St. Francis Beth Jones Nevada Bonnav New York

Doctor Files Personal Injury Suit Against Realty Co

Dr DB Dunlap, a local physician, filed a damages suit yesterday afternoon alleging wrongful ejection from the Kitei Building by Realty Co and 25 ocew. The complaint claims the building's actions harmed the physician during treatment and seeks compensation for injuries and losses.

Quack and Charlatan Attacked and Reputation Shattered

A figure described as a quack and a charlatan declares that his reputation has been shattered by the attacks made against him.

Fraser River sockeye pack tops 1907 by sixteen thousand

Vancouver report dated August 28 1908 states the salmon fishing season is closed with Fraser River sockeye pack estimated at 430000 for 1908 up from 314006 in 1907 a gain of 16000 units.

Vancouver B. C Fraser River

Flood Toll and Relief Rise in Augusta After Deluge

Reports from Augusta describe receding waters and relief being organized for destitute residents. Fifteen known dead, mostly Black, with bodies recovered and property damage across the southeast tallied at about 750000. The scene remains chaotic as more victims are expected.

United Press Atlanta Augusta Savannah

Hains and Jenkins Bound Over to Grand Jury

Capt. Peter C. Hains and T. Jenkins, charged with the murder of Wm. B. Annis, were hand-cuffed and brought before Magistrate Gilroy in Long Island City police court. They were bound over to the grand jury without bail. Gov. Hughes orders a special grand jury to convene around September 21 and to appoint a special judge to try the cases.

United Press New York Peter C. Hains T. Jenkinsins Wm. B. Annis Fore Gilroy Longleland

Fair Manicure Stays In Jail

Judge Boyd J. Tallman refused to issue a writ of habeas corpus for Mine May or May West after finding she is a fugitive and a warrant exists. Miss Monahan, a manicure, was arrested on a telegraphic California forgery warrant. Sheriff Sibley of Stockton had requisition papers for her return from Washington. Arthur West alias Templeton was captured in Springfield Illinois as an alleged accomplice and will be moved to Stockton.

Boyd J. Tallman Mine Mayoe May West P. D. Hughes Miss Monahan California Sibley Stockton Cal State of Washington Arthur West Templeton Springfield West

Taft Goes for Week's Outing at Middlebass Island

Taft to leave this evening at 6 20 for a week's outing at Middlebass Island near Put-in Bay Lake Erie. Mrs Taft, their son and Taft's secretary accompany him to Cincinnati. Upon return he will stay several weeks at the Linton hotel headquarters. Homestead guests presented Taft family with silver loving cups as farewell.

Cincinnati Taft United Press Hop Springs Middlebass Island Putin Bay Lake Wire Linton Hotel Homestead Hotel Mr. Taft Mrs. Taft Charlie Taft

Belated freighter Aeon still missing after 63 days

No news from the freighter Aeon 63 days out from San Francisco to Sydney. Cable inquiries to ports yield no sighting. If no word next week a search boat will be dispatched. Reinsurance rate up to 40 percent. Local shipping men suspect an accident in the engine room.

Porta Aeon San Francisco Sydney Unieas Anacel i

Morton denies Times article on Chester Thompson persecutions

Miss Marian Morton issues a statement denying the Seattle Times article of August 26 alleging persecutions by Chester Thompson. She says no such conversation occurred and questions the source of her photograph used in the paper.

Will H. Thompson Seattle Times Chester Thompson Times Marian Morton South G. St Tacoma Wash Marion Morton Avewer Miss Morton Chester

Chester Thompson Seeks Fresh Start Amid Seattle Press Scrutiny

Maurice Thompson argues the Seattle Times' coverage has barred Chester from relocating to Tampa and starting anew. He says family plans to move him out of Washington when finances and opportunities allow, while denying damaging reports about Chester.

Thompson Tampa Pia Maurice Thompson

Woman Takes Carbolic Acid in Amherst Hotel Death

Charlotte Annie Johnson a 24 year old waitress killed herself by drinking carbolic acid after writing a letter to a man whose identity she kept secret. The note was removed from her room before the coroner's arrival and delivered to the unnamed recipient. Her brother C L Johnson declined to reveal the man's identity, and a love affair is suspected as the motive.

Charlotte Annie Johnson Amherst C. L. Johnson Summit Av. N

Dr Leroy Chadwick Declares Bankruptcy in New York

New York Aug 28 Dr Leroy Chadwick husband of Cassie L Chadwick who died in the Ohio penitentiary after her fraud case has filed a bankruptcy petition His personal debts he values at 1750 while debts from endorsing notes and checks for his wife total about 659000 He says he has only 150 to pay these debts with.

United Press New York Leroy Chadwick Cassiell Ohio Penitentiary

Ballad of a Ledger: Eh Ball Letters on Holiness Funds

A fragmented note references Eh Ball writing letters about money spent on holy purposes. The text hints at a personal effort to repay or reclaim funds related to religious or vow commitments.

A. Eh. Ball

Shreeder Granted Divorce From George Shreed This Morning

Lillian M. Shreeder received a divorce from George M. Shreed this morning in open court with Judge Meyd Tallman presiding over the cruelty grounds.

Lillian M. Shreeder George M. Shreed Meyd Tallman Oruelty

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