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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1909

Page

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Fifteen Perished As Big Fight Breaks At Conservation Congress

A heated session at the Conservation Congress in Aughterham ended with a vote backing retention of natural waters for the people. Judge Pardee urged safeguarding Western water from private control, while Hanford argued against surrendering West’s resources. The majority report favored continued public ownership and limited private franchises.

Pee United States In Department Aigueriam Jude Hanford Jotier Hanford Pardee Congress Federal

Curtiss Wins Coupe Internationale At Maghip Race

Glen H. Curtiss, the American aviator, won the coupe Internationale at the great aeroplane racing meet in Rheims France. He completed 20 kilometers in seven minutes 57.25 seconds, the best time, beating rival Bierlot of France who logged seven minutes 58 seconds.

Rheims France Glen H. Curtiss Curting Tribunes Bierlot Curties

War on Those Who Are of Le to War on Those Who Are

A garbled report from Jangham notes a local attorney comment on not overstepping laws while addressing the Hutton case involving evasion and supply issues. It mentions a failed attempt to pump out stomach contents and a narrow chance of recovery. Elsewhere a San Diego weather forecast indicates northeast winds tonight and Sunday.

Jangham Hutton

MRE considering Harriman operation amid idle report

Turners New York Aug 28 Meager information indicates the medical board will subject a patient to a rigid physical examination to judge the advisability of an immediate operation. Three noted surgeons are reported to be in waiting to perform the operation at word of necessity.

Turners N.Y Allway

Spokane Lawyer James Hopkins Disbarment Upheld

The Washington Supreme Court upheld the Spokane for court verdict disbarring James Hopkins, a Spokane attorney and notary, for moral turpitude in certifying pension claimants and witnesses appeared when they did not. The ruling found no abuse of discretion in the disbarment.

United Press Olympia James Hopkins Spokane Supreme Court Spokane For Mopking

Death stalks at 24 hour auto race near Brighton Beach

One man dies and several others are injured in a 24 hour auto race near Brighton Beach. Pinkerton detective Patrick Corrigan suffers a leg fracture after being struck by debris from a skidding racer. Other drivers and mechanics are hurt in multiple crashes including Leonard Cole and Laurent Grewa with serious or fatal injuries.

My United Pree Brighton Beach Patrick Corrigan Pinkerton Corrigan Leonard Cole Teorce Acme Stearns Allan

Young Woman Dies By Her Own Hand

Irene B Liebert age 16 of 1814 14th Ave shot herself below the heart while making a bed in her mother's home about 11 am a revolver secreted in the bed. Her condition is serious at Providence hospital. Father claims she was insane while mother says the motive is unknown.

Irene B. Liebert 1814 A. F Iiebert Herselt Mise Liebert Providence Hospital

Young Navy Deserter Accused of Stealing 2000 in Jewelry

Henry Francis Dougherty, 19, mail orderly aboard the Colorado, suspected of taking gold rings, watches, and registered letters totaling about $2,000. He vanished after a hotel sighting, with telegraphic arrest orders issued and federal inspectors pursuing the deserter.

Henry Francis Dougherty Lorderly Colorado Dougherty Navy Pix Doughety

Mrs Rowe Burn Arrested for Quarantine Violation Near Lake Union

Inspector J P F McGee charged Mrs Rowe Burn with breaking quarantine at her Fairvieway home near Lake Union. She was released on promise to appear in court today after claiming she needed to visit her husband on business in Vancouver, B C.

Rowe Burn J. PF. McGee Fairvieway Lake Union Vanccouver K. G

Vancouver arrest links banker to Seattle forgery case

Smith a Seattle area banker and agent, once at 216 Cherry Street, held in Vancouver on grand larceny charges connected to an alleged scheme harming property owners in Seattle. He used the name A Groves, kept a room in a Cordova Street lodging, and possessed a forged outfit with bank cashier lips. Extradition fate undecided as Special Agent Chareh filed papers. Smith reportedly disappeared after vowing to repay or explain loans totaling 6 000 to 10 000 dollars. Ohio chorus to sing at Bethany church tomorrow.

WW. Smith Cherry Cordova St Vancouver Seattle Smith A. Groves Chareh WW. Bmnith Cherry Et Solthie

Survivors of Ohio Story Rise From Vancouver Search

Survivors of the steamer Ohio, about 196 aboard Rupert City reach Vancouver after rescue. The wreck at Spire reef near Seattle area claimed at least seven lives including Purser Stephen, Wireless Operator Eccles, and Quartermaster Anderson. The Kingfisher and Rupert City aided survivors to Swanson bay, with aid from residents and M. J. Heney who funded clothes and provisions.

Ny Weied Press Vancouver H.C Obie Reattle Valder Spire Reef N. W. Mahoney Snow Mate Johansen A Johnson Watebroan Johnson T Cochran Bearcely Kingfisher Swanson Bay Humboldt Juneau Rupert City Swaneon Bay Esty Fredd Stephen Geo Trie Recles Leaat San Peereestri Moore Capt. Moore Dora Alaska Far Ag Mra. Moore Ohio Swanson Pbay M. J. Heney Swansea Hay Ruepert

Wreck Victims Remembered After Ship Sinking At Carter Bay

VANCOUVER B C Aug 28 Fr H Stewart president of Alaska Trust company aboard the ill fated Rupert City. He says eight drowned after the ship struck and beached at Carter Bay. Captain Johnson's coolness saved women. Eccles died after a blow from a bulkhead. Roche offered a life preserver. Passengers aided and relieved crews.

Vancouver B.C Fr H. Stewart Alaska Trust Company Carters Bay Eccles Johnson Roche Tve

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