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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1908

Page

5

Livestock Groups Endorse Ole Hanson Anti Gambling Bid

Washington livestock organizations join voices against racing betting and pool selling. Resolutions from the Washington Pure Bred Livestock Breeders Association and the Washington State Dairymen's Association condemn track gambling as harmful to morals and endorse Ole Hanson's anti gambling bill. The Hanson bill, drafted by Higgins, Hail and Halverstadt, defines betting and pool activities and imposes penalties with immediate effect.

Washington Washington Pure Bred Livestock Breeders’ Association Washington State Dairymen’s Association Reas Ole Hanson Dairymen’s Association Hanson Higgins, Hail and Halverstadt Telethen Dowk Maning

Burglar Works Under Nose of Police

A burglar entered the residence of Mrs. Clara Wabranahek at 1814 Broadway last night while a uniformed officer stood nearby. The intruder flashed a lantern, but the elderly resident called for help and the thief escaped before Officer Zimmerman reached the back entrance. The victim could not describe the assailant.

Clara Wabranahek Broadway Zimmerman

Bandits Dynamite Oregon Express Near Portland

Four robbers held up Oregon Railroad & Navigation train No 1 nine miles east of Portland. They detonated the express car with nitroglycerine but found little value inside. Messenger Huff opened a small safe containing only a few items and about $3 of his own money was taken. The robbers fled into the darkness, leaving the strong box untouched. A separate report notes a skeletal remains found near Hillman City with no identification.

Portland Ore Oregon Railroad & Navigation Dunn D. H. Huff Express Huff

Escape Attempt at City Jail Alleges Austrian Prisoner

John Blake an Austrian held on the charge of fighting and accused by John Cosmer of two murders near Madison It nearly escaped last night. He picked the lock of his cell door and crawled to the north corridor before being found perched on the window sill trying to dig through the bars by jailer John Corbett shortly after 8 o clock.

John Blake John Cosmer Madison Blake Jaitor John Corbett

Lost Dog Point No Point Returns With New Collar

Donald MacRae forms Lost Dog Owners Union with Jack Slattery as incorporator. The terrier Point No Point, 14 months old, wandered for three days from MacRae's home in Markae. Point returned home with a new collar and chain, prompting MacRae to joke about earning a house and lot if he strays again.

Donald MacRae MarKae Cela Point MacRae Mac

Manager Sued Over Lumber Plant Misconduct

Hervey Lindsley of Lindstey Lumber Co. sues J. McGlauflin, former manager, in superior court for 1102.20 damages claiming he misused funds and mismanaged accounts after being left in charge abroad. Lindsley says McGlauflin borrowed 4000 dollars, some used to build his house, and failed to keep accurate records.

J. McGlauffin Hervey Lindsley Lindstey Lumber Co McGlauflin Lindsley

Arrested salesman for car robbery

Antone Cloya a jewelry salesman was arrested by Captain of Detectives Charles Tennant and Special Agent Ed Walsh of the Great Northern railroad as one of the men who fenced loot from freight cars. George H Walker who was jailed weeks ago gave evidence leading to Cloye capture. Cloye admits guilt and, in exchange for turning state's evidence, Walker may avoid a penitentiary term.

Antone Cloya Charles Tennant Ed Walsh Great Northern Railroad George H. Walker Cloye Walker

Grafters Face Bars of Cell in Capitol Conspiracy Case

Harrisburg Pa Dee 18 The sentence imposes a 500 dollar fine and two years in prison on William Snyder former state auditor General William L Matthews former treasurer John H Bander a contractor James M Shumaker former superintendent of grounds and Dee 18 for participation in a conspiracy connected with the building of the Pennsylvania state capitol They were placed in custody awaiting a writ of supersedeas.

Harris RG Pa. Dee Wm. P. Snyder William L. Matthews John H. Banderaon Philadelphia James M. Shumaker Pennsylvania State Capitol

Portland at Valdez Arrival Report

A wireless message from United Wireless states the Portland will reach Valdez at 6 o clock this afternoon.

Portland Valdez United Wireless Company

Insane man at ND hospitalized after hammer attack

December incident at 2076 West 0th Street ends with John Uhibrieh in custody wearing a straitjacket. Nurse McGrath and neighbors subdued him after he lunged with a hammer. his wife and two young sons fled to safety as police took him to city hospital.

John Uhbrieh Ham McGrath Uhib Del Uhibrieh Pelle George Francia Uhibrich Mies McGrath

Dead Men’s Money Brings Bad Luck

In Saint Joseph Missouri area, Harry Goodwin receives a Denver inheritance of 2600 dollars from his grandfather Goodwin Ste dishwasher. He rejects the money saying he wants nothing to do with dead men’s wealth. He recalls a previous 1400 dollar inheritance from his father four years earlier, which led to drinking and a broken engagement and hospitalization.

United Press Joseph Harry Goodwin Denver Goodwin Ste

Ballard Notices and Local Incidents in Brief

Delirium tremens fear causes disturbance as 8 Livingston is arrested by officers Simondson and Fowles. Tremont bar proprietor Laula Anderson fined 76 dollars for liquor without a license. Capt. James W. Coombs longtime Ballard resident dies at 1761 West 58th Street. Council discusses paving demands on W 69th Street and Ballard Avenue double tracking from 20th Ave N. W. to Market Street. Entertainment planned by Lieut Cushing group for December 19, 1908. A jail disturbance leads to a police arrest of an artist.

Star Ballard Livingston Simondson Fowles N. W Anderson Laula Anderson Tremont James W. Coombs Lafe Blanche John W. Frank J. B John Okah Coombe Armeatrong W. 69Th Salmon Bay Cushing Hal Roosevelt

Damages Sought Over Alleged Careless Medical Treatment

Rachel Hoffman sues in superior court claiming Dr. Frank J. Filx caused $6,000 in damages by carelessness in treating a bruise on her left knee. She alleges Antiphlegiatine and other medicines were misused, drawing fluids and impairing the rib healing process.

Frank J. Filx Lea Rachel Hoffman

Steamer Collision Sinks Lindholmen Eight Drowned

United Press reports a collision in the British Channel between the Swedish steamer Lindholmen and the German steamer Muller. Eight were drowned and two injured as Lindholmen sank after a brief impact in heavy seas. Survivors reached port half dead from exposure. Muller towed for repairs. Lindholmen was en route from Cardiff to Sweden.

United Press Awediah Lindholmen Frederick Britteh Hfe Muller Sweden Cardiff

Murder mystery in Santa Clara linked to New York fatality

Emma Rabello of Santa Clara, missing for months, is believed dead in a New York lodging house last Saturday. Her mother Mia Rabello seeks answers while NYPD investigates a Santa Clara connection via a man claiming the surname Botello and Emma’s supposed marriage to a "good man."

United Press Banjo Cal Dee Mia Anna Rabello Santa Clara New York City New York Botello Habelio Erma Mrs. Rabello Chas. M. Yates Emma Rabello

Classified Rates and Help Wanted Advertisements

Rates for classified ads list charges for Situations Wanted and Help Wanted notices. Shows that insertions cost per line, with discounts for cash payments and a minimum word count. Indicates contact info for Allard Agency at Ballard Avenue and Seventh Avenue offices.

Notices from Seattle area historical newspaper

A collage of terse notices and listings. Includes public notices about stockholder meetings for Savings & Trust Co and other local firms. Also ads for flowers, funeral services, auctions, real estate, insurance, and various classified items.

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