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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1909

Page

7

Embassying Col Dick Kerens Stirs Taft Cabinet Row

St Louis December 18 Richard C Kerens longtime Missouri magnate and Catholic layman is set for a diplomatic post as ambassador to the Austrian court. His wealth from coal mines railroads and development funds taft’s choice signals cabinet tensions with Charles Nagel who critics say spoke unprinted words. Kerens known for affable nature and strong church ties is also urged by supporters to back an Irish cardinal.

ST. Louis Richard C. Kerens Francis Joseph Howdy Collok Kerena Red Brush Missoula Kerens California Hart Development Taft Col. Dick Charles Nagel Commerce and Labor West Ireland

Straw Vote Results Show Taft Administration Sentiment

A detailed straw vote reveals mixed support for Taft and fellow Republicans on tariff policy and Aldrich Cannon, with notable divisions among Democrats and independents. Regional patterns show insurgent alignment against Cannon and Aldrich, while congress questions reflect varied local endorsements.

Aldrich Buccress Aldrich and Cannon Atlantic Pacific Coast Central West Taft Aioe Cannon Cannoniam Washington Poindexter Humphrey California Reeer Hayes Oregon Hawley Ellis

Woman Tries To End Life After Family Dispute

Mrs. May Lewis, wife of a ship steward aboard the Jefferson, attempted suicide by swallowing strychnine after a dispute with her brother J Kenealy. She is hospitalized and likely to recover. Kenealy gave the names Emmett Kennedy and May Pollard, and both are in custody as conditions are reviewed.

J. Kenealy May Lewis Jefferson City Hoswpital Kenealy Emmett Kennedy May Pollard

Real Estate Classifieds Prompt from The Star

Classified real estate column invites readers to explore home buying options and listings in The Star. It highlights properties, pricing hints, and market timing within a local Amarillo style classifieds frame.

Train wreck near Cleveland claims five lives

Five dead and more than twenty injured in a westbound Lake Shore No. 1 crash with a switch engine at the foot of EB 26th Street Cleveland Ohio. Engineers H L Adams and HH Burns among the dead. Sw langs and passengers from Buffalo Watertown Lackawanna and Pullman lines listed among the seriously injured.

Lake Shore Cleveland United Press Ohio H. L. Adams Collingwood HH. G. Burns John A. Swalbes George Frank Edward Radcher

Jury Acquits Mad Johnson in Fraud Case

Mrs Maud Myrtle Johnson was acquitted of defrauding Seattle Electric Co after four months in jail. Deputy Sheriff arrested her again for violating parole from Uma Alla county Oregon. Attorney William Holzheimer says she faces extradition and that the case is pursued by the corporations.

Maud Myrtle Johnson Seattle Electric Co Makely Pendleton Oregon Superior Court Uma Alla County Ashe William A. Holzheimer Mra. Johnson the Electric Co

Notice to Subscribers on Expiring Subscriptions

A damaged notice explains subscription expiration dates and address label changes. It requests readers ensure delivery by a set evening time and to contact the office if a copy is missed, noting payment and renewal terms and a yearly fee.

Ereula Sunert Mathetsina

Classified notices and ads from early newspaper page

A cluttered page fragment includes lost and found notes, matrimonial introductions, wanted positions, rental listings, real estate offers, and shop or service ads. Entries mention Box 261 Heattia, 106 td av, and Madison area rentals. references to watches, curtains laundering, and a Virginia ad. real estate offerings near Green Lake and county roads. multiple housing and business rental listings and classified notices amid miscellaneous lines.

Homesteads and Land Offers in Local Valley Market

Classified listings from La to see and nearby towns advertise five acre homesteads and twenty acre Yakima fruit land sites with terms, prices, and access details. Includes waterfront and peninsula land for $900 per acre to $1,100 with sales emphasis on easy reach of towns, streetcar proximity, and phased payment plans. Also notes attractive Seattle Everett area lots and a North Broadway home on favorable terms.

Nttle Tacoma Beattie Buye & Choice Jobert Malthy Alaska

Magnolias and Homes in Colman Ride Area For Sale

Auction and real estate notes show bungalow and house listings near Colman Ride with framed details on pricing and terms. Properties include a seven room home near Gilman, a four room house with bath and pantry, and land parcels on Colman Bidg with water access. Various vendors advertise doors and building supplies as well as land scrip and farm lands.

Fragmentary notice page with stray ads and addresses

A garbled OCR fragment shows scattered addresses and phrases like 2100 Western av Main STORAGE and 2689 Main. It includes partial phone listings, names, and fragments of notices or ads without clear context or complete items. The readable elements point to classified style entries from a historical page.

Sauer Kraut War on in Michigan

Michigan cabbage growers warn Virginia production threatens the industry in Saginaw. Local commission men say Virginia has expanded rapidly, cutting Eastern demand and depressing prices from about $20 to $5.75 per ton as Michigan and Wisconsin shipments lag. They fear Virginia’s entry will have a lasting impact on Michigan cabbage.

Saginaw Mich Dee Michigan Virginia Wisconsin

Five Sugar Trust Employes Guilty

Five sugar trust employees were found guilty of criminal conspiracy to refine government sugar imports. Judge Martin postponed sentencing to January 4, with motions for new trials possible. Defendants face up to two years in prison and $6,000 fines per count. four checkers were released on $2,500 bonds each, while Oliver Spitzer’s bond was raised to $10,000.

New York Sugar Trust Martin Checkers John R. Coyle Thomas Kehoe Edward A. Boyle Patrick J. Hennessy Oliver Spitzer

Edna May Nelson May Get Off Easy

Edna May Nelson, known for seeking local color for magazine pieces, allegedly defrauded Seattle department stores of several hundred dollars in merchandise. The Stone-Fisher Co. has been repaid and may drop the cane. Her attorney urged reducing grand into petit larceny and a small fine, with a guilty plea likely if granted.

Edna May Nelson Seattle Stone-Fisher Co Miss Nelson B. W. Wood

Postal Clerk Found Dead in Bath Tub

Allen BE Kay discovered his roommate Fred EB Madgeburg a 47 year old postal employee dead in a bath tub at a lodging house 500 Fairview av. Authorities rule death as heart failure. Madgeburg is survived by no spouse.

Allen BE. Kay Fairview Av Fred EB Madgeburg Post Office

Beautiful Big Lot Near Marine View With Clear Ground

Lot cleared for building two blocks from Head Harbor and a car and store nearby. Good neighbors and spring water on street. Lot TOR10 nd 605167 pricing and monthly payments offered by Mr Byrnes at Lowman Drive. Sunday afternoon visit from Fauntleroy car.

Marine View Mr. Byrnes Lowman Drive Fauntleroy

Fragmentary note shows Mrs Gilliam testimony context

A partial transcript fragment cites Mrs Gilliam speaking about a family matter and potential care decisions. The text is incomplete, preserving names and phrases but lacking full sentences or defined actions.

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