Riplinger 13 Found Not Guilty on First Charge
The Riplinger 13 Trial ends with a not guilty verdict on the first charge. Listed jurors and names include Clarence Manford of Lowman Hanford stationers and other residents such as Charles Eastman timberman, William Wilson butcher, Henry Benton farmer, William Kranee retired saloonkeeper, Don McKenzie gravel dealer, Jacobson Rainier laundry proprietor, Cranney transfer operator, E J Bower grocer, R Campbell farmer, Northwest Co. and George Rogers nurseryman among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Manford
Lowman & Hanford
Summit
Charles E. Eastman
East Harrison
William M. Wilson
Bothell
Henry Benton
Cherry Valley
William Kranee
Don McKenzie
Washington St
A. Jacobson
Rainier
T. H. Cranney
Transfer and Express
Thomas St
E. J. Bower
Sixth Av
Northwest
Co. R. Campbell
Bellevue
George &. Rogers
Starlake
Michael Lawrence
Columbia City
Riplinger Acquitted in Embezzlement Trial After Week of Testimony
Former city comptroller John Riplinger was found not guilty of embezzling a check from Barret and Goetz as a holdout guarantee. The verdict followed a weeklong trial with a unanimous jury decision after dinner break, though eight other embezzlement informations remain to be tried next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Riplinger
Stil Wae
Barret & Goetz
Riplinger
John B. Yakey
Charlies E. Eastman
Iptinger
Adence
Thes Cer
Vanderveer
Herman Goets
New England Northwestern Investment Company
Thomas J. Peterson
Thomas Peterson
Hane Pedersen
Ritchey M. Kinnear
Frank H. Paul
The
National of Commerce
City Comptroller's Office
Independent Asphalt Paving Company
Stop To Loan Shark Harassment By Employer Support
A North city reader recounts how a City Loan company pressured an employee over a $50 loan. The Star notes a $50 loan grew to $80 in six months, threats and intimidation, and an employer backed by the writer helped settle by offering $56 plus $5 interest, leading to the note’s destruction. National Grocery Co President J C Lang urges employers to back employees in dealings with loan sharks to reduce the practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
City Loan Company
Washington
Sper
Ike
National Grocery CO
J.C. Lang
Hayes Son of President Begins Public Career at $1500 Salary
Birchard A. Hayes, eldest son of Rutherford B. Hayes, takes office as Toledo assistant solicitor at year start with a $1600 annual salary. He followed his own path, studying at Cornell and Harvard, visiting the White House but avoiding the father’s famous circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayes
Toledo
Birchard A. Hayes
Rutherford B. Hayes
Tatant
Cincinnati
Congress
Cornell
Harvard Law School
White House
Smith Remanded in Seattle Extradition Case
Smith, former Seattle private banker, jailed for a week after a bond jump of 1250 dollars. He faced similar charges in Winnipeg, was acquitted, then rearrested at Seattle authorities’ request. Sergt Dolphin of Seattle Police sent the telegram to the prosecuting attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finnigan
W. W. Smith
Seattle
Sergt. Dolphin
Smith
Winnipeg
Serg
Charles Dolphin
Extradition Delay Links Winnipeg Complaint to Jail Stay
A Winnipeg man filed a specific complaint against Smith. Smith remains jailed awaiting extradition completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Smith
Had Seven Wives But No Children
Charles Hill a 76 year old riverman from Ashland had seven marriages and no children. His runaway wife Luly Hil 46 returned with him after eloping with Bob Frisby who is jailed for forgery. Hill married first at 16. wife No 6 died of grief. An uncle in Virginia has been married nine times. No children were fathered by any spouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portmoute
Charles Hill
Riverman
Ashland
Luly Hil
Bob Frisby
Parkersburg
W. Va
Hill
Virginia
Wit
Dog causes fire that destroys Kansas City home
United Press report from Kansas City states a bulldog named Negro, left alone in a house, overturned a lamp and started a fire that burned out owner J. M. Stowe's residence completely. The three story building, valued at $2,000, was destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
J. M. Stowe
Storm Delays Shipping From Cape to Alaska Coast
The storm offshore from San Francisco to upper Alaska delays harbor traffic and fuels rumors of ships sunk. The Yucatan, 169 passengers, arrived 4 hours late after rough seas. Meteor from Juneau waited nine days for a gale. No President steamer disaster occurred. rumor proven false.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Alaska
Yucatan
M. J. Heney
Beattie and Pullbanks
James Wickereham
Washington
A. O'Neil
N. Gray
Unna
William Thompson
Juneau
Ketchikan
Switchmen Strike Endurance Cited As Talks Drift
Union organizer T. W. Madden reports uniform stand across affected cities with no deserters amid a prolonged walkout. Chicago rumor of Erdman act arbitration denied, delegates press Chamber of Commerce to urge railroad talks to speed delayed Christmas shipments. Church attendance continues as strikers blame railroad hiring of inexperienced labor and limited waterfront work today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ater
T. W. Madden
Washington
Chicago
Union
Transportation Bureau
Chamber of Commerce
First Presbyterian Church
Matthews
Vanderveer Replies on Holzheimer Case
District Attorney Fred Vanderveer released a statement saying Holzheimer remains employed as deputy prosecutor. He cited press reports from Los Angeles about attempts to dismiss a writ of habeas corpus in the Leavitt case, notes Holzheimer denied wrongdoing, and vows action if reports prove true while keeping Holzheimer in office for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanderveer
Holsheimer
Los Angeles
Holzheimer
California
Fia
Nte
Leavitt
Sam
Dlamias
Washington County Assessors Meet Set in Spokane
Thalleback, secretary of the Washington County Assessors Association, announces a meeting to be held in Spokane on January 10, 1910. The notice includes disjointed phrases likely OCR errors but indicates organizational gathering details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. UK. Thalleback
Washington County Assessors Association
Spokane
Street Car Collision Leaves Conductor Injured Near Jefferson
G. Pragier, a street car conductor, sustained a broken nose and probable skull fracture after being struck by a northbound street car at Tavan Jefferson. He was transported to City Hospital by an express wagon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Pragier
Akull
Pastiake
Tavan Jefferson
Thiu
City Hospital
Expresa
Morris B Sachs Accused In Suit Filed Today
A. G. W. Kimball sues Morrie B. Sachs for 6617.60 alleging misappropriation while Sachs acted as Kimball’s attorney. Kimball claims Sachs collected funds tied to a jet damage claim in Seattle and refused payment. Sachs says it is an accounting matter easily explained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris B. Saghs I
A. G. W. Kimball
Morrie B. Bache
Sachs
Sache
Kimball
Ron
Seattle
Maynard
Legal Notice in Washington Case Against William James Cook
A legal notice from Washington state cites plaintiff Marion Cook against William James Cook. The document directs the defendant to appear within 60 days of publication to answer the complaint filed with the court clerk, warning of default judgment if not answered. It lists the attorney for the plaintiff as Pieintit? with an address at 619-016 New York Block, Tacoma, Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Marion
William James
State of Washington
Lammons
James Coe
New Yorke
Divorce Petition and Birth Notices From Local Gazette
A court action seeks a divorce on grounds of cruel and domestic treatment. The document lists parties and filing details with attorney information. A birth notice indicates Mayee Teike, wife of A Mares Teas, born December 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayee Teike
Death Notices and Community Directory Highlights
Death notices for Lindley 14, December 11 and Seeman 6, December 6 appear alongside a community directory listing. The item references local directors, addresses on Kilbourne and Moore streets, and a public notice of events with photo opportunities and a reminder to submit portraits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agg Lintier
M Lindley
Otty Hird
Aitvé
Beta Ee
Payettom Leraene
Seeman
Bee Ohneen
C Jennsen
Beth and Kilbourne Stine Ae
Healers and Classifieds Fill Early Seattle Pages
A fragment shows osteopathy and home remedies offered in Seattle with a doctor and midwife listing, plus a dense Classifieds section. Advertisements seek workers, sales agents, and housing with many names, addresses, phone numbers, and job types across diverse services.
Homesteads Offer 168 Acres of Valley Land
A fragmented ad promises homesteads with 168 acres of rich level valley land. It touts low prices, mentions a Galion Gant per gallon, and offers a free catalogue by mail. The message emphasizes a single price and profit to the buyer, inviting readers to request details.
See the Proper TY Acres Cheaper Close-In Land
We offer parcels from 9280 to 680 per acre with easy terms. Only 10 percent cash and 10 dollars per month. These tracts are advertised as cheapest near market and expected to rise in value.
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Ripliner
Omuth
Dolphin
United Press
Romer
San Fran
Cisco
Fredericks
A. &. Mall
Firat Av
Moore
Johneon
Hamilton
Unm
Penney Wai Waeral Birectore
Baiversly
Lee An
Soreene Mangais
Piamony
Mre NP
Charbere
N. Charbderg
Finnerkiss van
Vette Stieatin
Wishee
Uin
Stemen
London Jewelry Co
Guye
Dannah Churchel
Holt
Ortheopathy Phyasician
Aleors
People's Bank
Second
Pike
Pete Peer
Rulte
Corner Third
Nd University
En Sonal
Beattie
Vendome Hotel
Howell
Ares
Midway Mill
Dale
Wold Rim
Warhington
Effeveon
Iith Av
Sonnet
Morrison
Witte
Angore
Ballerd
Jackeon T
Ftvertising
the Star Barinees
Deen
Olive
Cally Phoke
Mae
Wade “Tates
Ote Hs
Mwohaede
Dreeemaker
Tay
Si Fatas
Eit
Celletting
Iset
Pat Denny
Ehip
Loate Lee
To & m
Stevens, Foerth
Ehert
Perest
City Nursery
Eelery
Beaver
Annes
Ana Soner
Poetg
T-44
Perttion
Anne
Greenlake
Interlake
Highland Drive
Denter
Madison
Woodhouse
Pratt Furn Co
Pike At
Federal
Broadway
Rte
Elec
Olympic
Mt Ol Epee
Bath
Taylor
Ion
Linnes
Dieoa
Kruse
Sale
City Real Estate
Ballard Homes
Eney
al Ron
Jonan Stewart, Inc
Vernon
Wallard
Ballard
Near Ear
Main
Bell &O
Globe Ri Ind
Sineyeet
Laren
Bor
Takime Valley
Rose
Ana
Mre
Arcasie
Ely Water
N. E
Green Lake
de Nh
Facile Brock
Bonee
Furniened
le & Bargain
Tracery Store
Weetlake Sone
Obi Chen
Ras Mar
Sprout
Gichen Renee Barge Cloee
Sete
Uoon
Moat Woot
PF. DIXON &@ CO
Marton
Ind
Hiten
Pearson
Wallingford Av
Miewett and
Grand Cantral Ta Corner
Miry
Cloert
Tith
Oure
Oo B Williams
Seattlan Wa
Snoqualimie Station
South
Hanson
Mt. Baker
J. G. Ve. Toocer
KR. KR
Cc Black
Bice Pry
Gleenenaas
Adams
Great Western Fuel CO
Call Union Fuel Co
Queen Anne
Ens & Garrett
Prie St
Eide Street
Emall Expense
A. W. Schmale
Martin
Baet
Fremont Furniture CO
Valdes Furn
G Kepler
Leanne ' Ling
Asstractere
Torneve
Law
Cniem Bieck
BANKE
Anadiaz
Com. Mead
Usain
Lee
Frea
Opticians
J W. Raemonds
National
Atare and
N Maxey Rr
Northern
Bidg
Ghaad Drek
Pierce
Adame & Brooks
Mien
Colman
Berneys
Pattrns
Beattie Petters
Dr .M Brown
da Ton Arcade
Nousenold Tod
Adame
Movi
Maine Union Peater
Tailors
Mm Y - Nelson
Naitard
West & Wheeler
Colman Bleck
University
Lake Washington
Seattle Homes Rekerr CO
Cherry @t
Investiante
Marion Uidg
Trama
Winsitip
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