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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1908

Page

3

Extradition Efforts For Riplinger Negotiated From Seattle

Russell describes efforts spanning New York Washington and Guatemala to extradite Riplinger from Spanish Honduras. He details offers of $4,000 for delivery in United States or Belize plus expenses, the lack of a treaty, and assurances from officials while noting slow progress and public criticism. He emphasizes actions taken without pay and his readiness to assist further the search and recovery of funds.

Honduras Pinkertons Secretary of State New York City Mr. Daugherty Mr. Kiplinger United States Riplinger British Honduras Mexico Washington, D.C Root Mr. Riplinger Spanish Honduras Riptinger Washington New York Angel Ugarte Seattle Lee Christmas Guatemala City Guatemala C. A Relige Ri Hager Belize Minkertog National Detective Agency Sea Beattle Meattle Deposidt Ono Russell

Christmas Dental Guff Offer for Crowns and Bridges

An old styled dental advertisement urges immediate dental work before Christmas. It touts crowns and bridge work to restore natural appearance, lists gold crown prices around five dollars and up, gold bridge work at higher rates, assorted fillings, and tooth extractions as services offered by the office.

City Officials Scored by Grand Jury in Omaha Report

The Omaha grand jury reports to the court that Mayor James C. Dahlman and other city officials act without regard to duties, serve the people poorly, and lack understanding of their responsibilities. Dahlman has long been a Democratic leader and adviser to William Jennings Bryan, dating from 1904.

Omaha Grand Jury James C. Dahlman Dahlman National Democratic Campaign Committee Wm. J. Bryan

Osborn Sued for 14.75 Commission in Frantic Finance Claim

G F Livesly sues stock broker C Osborn in Justice Carrall's court for 14.75 alleging he delivered corporate stock and agreed to pay 18.75 commission, with Livesly saying Osborn wrongfully and frantically withheld the fee.

C. Osborn G. F. Livesly Carrall Livesly Osborn Livealy Orhorn

Bank Clearings Totals and Discrepancies

A financial report lists clearings of 1 641 657 48, 208 075 50, 740 797 00, 60 142 00 and 1 049 269 114 207. The figures appear as a summary of bank clearing values with multiple amounts, indicating a compilation of daily totals.

Auditor's office reports fees collected in county

The county auditor's office released a schedule of fees collected totaling 6770.15 with chief deputy EBC Brier presenting the figures. The breakdown includes recoming fees 5237.95 certified copies 44 tagtions 107.60 hunters licenses 169 searching records 2796 liquoricenses 10 and scaling cases 7.50 charriage t connes 644.

Ebc Brier

Mead Names Chadwick for Unexpired Supreme Term

Gov. Mead appoints 8. J. Chadwick to fill the unexpired term of Milo A. Root. Chadwick has not yet accepted and Whitman county attorneys urge decline to spare local courts. If he accepts, he serves Root's term until January 11 and then joins the supreme bench by election. Root’s successor for two years to be named by Cosgrove.

Star Gov. Mead J. Chadwick Supreme Milo A. Root Chadwick Whitman County Chad Wick Justice Root H Root Cosgrove

EA Tradition Turned Town

An executive faces criticism as the town’s long standing tradition is questioned amid claims of a raw deal. Community leaders call for accountability and a review of decision making affecting residents.

Raw Deal Cited Over Elliott Archer Release Request

State of Washington cited as harboring thieves while Governor Mead refused to sign requisition papers for Elliott Archer, under indictment for forgery totaling $80,000. Sergeant Walter Godfrey of Newark lamented the governor’s actions as a raw deal, with King County Prosecutor Kenneth Mackintosh criticizing the refusal.

Washington Walter Godfrey Newark N. J Albert B. Mead Elliot A. Archer Archer Kenneth Mackintosh King County

Governor Mead Refuses Extradition of Archer in Forgeries Case

Alienated by legal wrangling over Elliot Archer who faked a Cape Captain Archer alias and forged $80,000 in 1902. Archer was arrested in Seattle November 20 at Beattie Tacoma Power Co. plant after Newark indictments and a Newark deputy’s telegrams. Mead declined to sign extradition papers, releasing Archer, while officials lament the decision and vow to pursue justice in New Jersey.

Albert BE. Mead C. Archie Carter Walter Godfrey Newark Seattle Archer Iis Mead Arlington Hotel Godfrey John D Mackintosh Norwood Wrockett Beattle Tacoma Power Co Archer Atkinson Brockett New Jersey Seattle Tacoma Power Co

We Will Cheerfully Extend a Liberal Credit

We offer guaranteed painless dental work using modern electrical devices. Exams are free. Our office stays open evenings and Sundays for convenient appointments.

Oeyara

Paris Court Postpones Steinhaell Murder Trial

Paris officials report the examination of Mme Adolph Steinhaell, accused in the murder of her husband, the artist, and her mother Mme Japy, delayed by Judge Andrew until tomorrow morning.

Paris Mme Adolph Steinhell Mme. Japy Andrew

Gould Might Try Another Member of Trio

The fragment suggests a mention of Gould considering another member of the De Sagan De Cas tellane trio, with a reference to a No. 3.

Anes Gould de Sagan-De Castellane

Retail catalog for women and children apparel and cosmetics

A retail page lists women misses and children's apparel and a broad array of cosmetics and toiletries. Items include Spanish Castile soap 10¢, Roger & Gallet powders and perfumes, Woodbury's soap, Calex Tooth Powder 17¢, Magda Cold Cream 44c, rubifoam 17c, atomizers 75c, and assorted scents. Also offered are brushes, needles, scissors, corset supports, hair accessories, hose supporters, and other notions displayed with price points.

Woodbury Roger & Gallet Hudnut Marcel Lydia

Pajamas and Kimonos Winter Outing Flannel Attire

Winter sleeping garments for women feature outing flannel pajamas with stripes and small plaids in pink blue or gray at 1.75 dollars and heavy grade jamas at 1.00 dollars. Short kimonos in kimono flannel ette show dark blue grounds with small designs and Swastika pattern trim.

Children's Winter Garments Displayed With Varied Styles

An extensive display on the second floor offers winter children's wear including Outing Flannel Gowns Kimonos Bath Robes and Bearcloth Sets. Items range from 50c to $8.50 with sizes from 1 to 14 years and holiday gift packaging described.

Trimmed Fur Turbans Open New Winter Millinery Line

The ad promotes winter headgear with fur turbans priced at 10, 12, and 15 dollars and describes simple trimmings like feathers and velvet bows. It highlights novelty trimmings for home milliners with Indian Head Feathers at 1.95 dollars and various wings and feathers priced from 50 cents to 95 cents, on the second floor.

Basement Salesroom Domestic Values

Outing Flannel and Flannelette 27 inch widths in light medium dark colors checks and stripes special 10c a yard Soft Finished Bleached Muslin 36 inch width special 7c a yard Cotton Plaids blue with black red with black 33 inch width for children's dresses special 15 a yard Herimet Crochet Bedspreads full double size special 62c each Short lengths of Flannelettes Percales Ginghams Crash Towellings and Table Linens in various lengths and qualities

Blanket Samples to Clear Out in Booth Clearance

All cotton, mixed wool and all wool blankets offered as samples. Colors include white gray and plaids. Slightly soiled from use. Greatly reduced in price to clear inventory.

Muslin Curtains and Tapestry Couch Covers on Sale

Dainty muslin curtains plain hemstitched and corded in six patterns with lace edges. Special value 1.95 per pair. Heavy tapestry couch covers 60 inches wide two and a half yards long in Oriental Kashgar pattern. Special value 2.95 each.

Water Color Window Shades and Oil Opaque Shades Offered

Water Color Window Shades, 36 inches by 7 feet, with roller, 30c. Machine Made Oil Opaque Window Shades, mounted on Stewart Hartshorn Self Acting Roller, 38 inches by 7 feet, 45c. Local sale listing.

Stewart Hartshorn

Practical House Furnishings Specials

A basement sale offers toast ers toasting four slices and heating pots, blue and white enamel wash basins in two sizes, nickel plated coffee pots with ebony handles, and hardwood tower arms with cherry stain in the basement salesroom.

Hardwood Towers

Dead Man Faked Yale Degree In Mysterious Death

San Francisco report details Harry Boas a young electrician who died from a suspected poison dose. He claimed Yale affiliation and plotted as a graduate to boost business, filling his room with college pennants and photos though his family says he never attended Yale or finished beyond high school. The piece notes a shift in bacterial knowledge over 15 years.

WAX Varnes Press San Francisco Harry Boas Yale Boas San Jose

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