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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1908
Page
3
Judge Frater argues immediate juvenile court trials aid reform, urges separate detention facilities, and opposes universal chamber trials. He notes no demoralizing effect from hearings and cites experience from three and a half years, plus opinions from judges Lindsey and Tuthiil.
A list of holiday ideas including kitchen sets lanterns and various toys. The note suggests broad Christmas gift options across categories for shoppers seeking diverse selections this season.
A delicate dress described for young girls features white batiste and lace with two wire flounces on the skirt, the under flounce pleated. Dresden ribbon adorns the shoulders and is tied at the waist in front and back for a refined finish.
United Press report from Yreka California says Superior Judge J S Beard told the grand jury they must indict him for allegedly drawing county funds or indict the accuser, the publisher of the Siskiyou News, pointing to newspaper articles.
In Oakland on December 16 Isabella J Martin was found guilty of dynamiting the home of Superior Judge Ogden last year. The chief witness was her putative son Baby John Martin who testified and confessed on the stand.
Mrs. Sarah Miller 65 drink carbolic acid at 65 Vine with a daughter Mra Crawford and ex husband A Kline in Seattle. Domestic troubles cited as motive though no note found. Poison bought at North Seattle Pharmacy. daughter found mother dead that night.
The Star reports that hundreds skated on the frozen Green Lake southwest arm during late January last winter. James Wilson asked whether skating occurred and received a humorous response about a hat prize.
The Metropolitan Opera launches a prize for a new American opera by an American born composer. The contest opens December 20 and closes September 16 next year.
Greenwich Ohio grimly reports a bank robbery gone fatal as Marshal Wood, shot while defending locals, dies after being struck by gunfire from four assailants while trying to restrain the robbers. A posse forms as the town reels from the ambush. Breweries yield 68,814,092 barrels and a tax tally of 59,807,616 dollars.
Fred Buser, a Los Angeles athlete, courted and wed Ethel Alberteon of Denver after an incident on a Denver streetcar. Buser, son of a prominent LA club woman, traveled east with his bride to return to Los Angeles. The unusual courtship began when insults were exchanged and culminated in marriage.
More than 20 000 acres of vacant lands near Cache National Forest Utah withdrawn for forest purposes will open for settlement February 23 with entry and filing allowed from March 26. Also New York Auto Club expels a member for reckless driving and a New York baseball club may consider removing a baserunner for similar fault.
The Novelty Bankrupt Stock sale began yesterday at 1316 Becond Ave drawing thousands who rushed in for deep discounts across women and children’s clothing. Prices start at 16 to 37 cents on the dollar for coats suits skirts and furs with items like children's coats from 1.00 and women's coats from 1.60. The United Sales and Commission Co. supervises the sale and promises cash conversion in a limited time. Come tomorrow for holiday presents and big bargains.
Tonight at the Y M C A auditorium Fourth and Madison a grand concert raises funds for the Adelpha college library. The late Prof C W Skaretedt of Land Sweden supplies a magnificent books collection and Swedish church choirs will sing with local artists including Prof and Mrs Adelph Edgren assisting.
Mire Sadie Campbell, a trained nurse, aided Mrs. Patrick wife of Chaplain B. R. Patrick aboard the ill fated Aeononite wreck. On a barren island castaways endured two months of privation until a baby was born. Mrs Patrick was Miss Campbell's patient during that ordeal.
The report states Count Boni de something in Paris today rejects alimony, asserting he wants to provide support for his children while prioritizing honor and position. The source text is garbled but centers on a plea or implication about alimony and filial support.
Olympia officials announce that the state railroad and freight rates board will inspect every railway and freight job in Washington next year. The plan follows numerous complaints about current rates across the system.
Emma Goldman and Dr. Ben Trautman were held at Blaine detention station after Canadian officials refused entry to Canada pending Ottawa advised.
Reports from Port Townsend detail that burglars entered a jewelry store late last night but were interrupted before they could recover any loot. Separate items note New York City ticket scalpers facing a new anti piracy ordinance effective January 1, and Salt Lake City eyed as the Grand Army of the Republic meeting site. A bankruptcy petition against Patrick J. Kieran, former Fidelity Funding president, seeks about 3600 dollars in federal court.
Aberdeen December 16 the board approves adding an agriculture course to county school studies while dropping athletics under the superintendent plan.
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