County Jury Probes County Offices and Corruption Claims
Testimony outlines alleged police involvement with women in a disorderly house and a pattern of payments to officers. The Lake County ferry and county road funds are also under scrutiny as the grand jury considers corruption in county offices and aims to conclude next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Okita
Yesterway
Moore
Okita
Subjees
County Commission
Ath Road and Bridge Fund
Wife Seeks Home for Children After Long Abuse in Divorce
Mrs. Anne Westring testified in a judge’s court that years of humiliation and blows forced her to file for divorce. She said she remained for her two daughters and earned a home, while detailing episodes of illness, work in a laundry, and moments of violence by her husband. Other divorce actions were noted, with references to prior marriages and alimony disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Westring
Judge ‘S Court
Miy
Antime
Boston Graft-Removal Charter Reform Promoted by Doctor Chase
Boston's reform advocate Dr Harvey Chase touts a new charter designed to abolish graft. It shifts power to a mayor with strong oversight, requires public department heads, limits council size, and uses a recall threat every two years. A five member finance commission and a state appointment oversee finances while police remain state officials. The City Record will publish all mayoral actions and council meetings go public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chase
Boston
Civil Service Board
Hoston
City Record
Aigna
United States
Massachusetts
Sad case of 75-year-old man sued by strong wife
Chicago dispatch reports a divorce plea by Thomas Wrigley, president of the Thomas Wrigley Machinery Co., alleging his wife a 34-year-old, taller and stronger woman who used chairs, Indian clubs and a flat iron in a string of alleged assaults since their 1908 marriage. He seeks separation after repeated blows, slaps, and threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Husky
Ay United Pree
Chicago
Thomas Wrigley
Thomas Wrigley Machinery Company
Wrigley
Marital Decrees Reported In Local Court
The record notes several divorce and separation actions granted this morning. John K. Schoening divorced from Jeaste May Schoening. William W. Smith separated from Sabina Smith. George W. Popp from Clare W. Popp. Gertrude Dumas from William Dumas. Elsie Bralsted from Peter D. Braisted. Charlotte A. Collar from Henry O. Collar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
John K. Schoening
Jeaste May Schoening
William W. Smith
Sabina Smith
George W. Popp
Clare W Popp
Gertrude Dumas
William Dumas
Elsie Bralsted
Peter D. Braisted
Charlotte A. Collar
Henry O. Collar
Prosecutor Highlights Confessions in Leavitt Kidnap Case
Prosecuting Attorney Vanderveer expects signed confessions from Holzheimer and Peyton, admitting a $500 hold up of Leavitt in Los Angeles. Kenneth Mackintosh’s telegram confirms the payments to stop habeas corpus contest. Vanderveer plans a grand jury presentation and may summon Los Angeles witnesses to detail the holdup.
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Vanderveer
Los Angeles
Holzheimer
Peyton
Leavitt
Kenneth Mackintosh
Iam
Mackintosh
Conference committee meeting of Fed erated Improvement clubs
A meeting of the conference committee of the Federated Improvement clubs will be held at the Commercial Club room on Monday December 20 at 430 p m.
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Federated Improvement Clubs
Commercial Club
Rooma
Discover Southern Pacific Resorts in Summer Comfort
Enjoy outdoor life and sports in year round sun with splendid accommodations. The Southern Pacific offers three trains daily including the Shasta Limited. Explore illustrated booklets and rates at the Union Office 60% First Ave, San Francisco.
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Vorta
Southern Pacific Company
Shasta Limited
Union. Fekes
H & Bilis
Leopold's ex-affinity io in hiding
Baroness Vaughan quietly left Brussels for Paris to consult lawyers over the will contest alleged by King Leopold's three daughters. Uncertain if she will attend the funeral with authorities denying orders for her departure. Prince Albert may reverse Leopold era Congo policies and dismiss misruling officials. The remainder advertises Cooperative Dental Parlors pricing and services with a fifteen year guarantee.
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Brussels
Vaughan
Brusesia
Paris
Leopold
Prince Albert
Albert
Congo
Mrs Pantages to Distribute Xmas Goodies to Seattle Children
Mrs Alexander Pantages hosts a Christmas event at Lots theatre next Friday at 2 pm for every poor child whose parents cannot provide gifts. Santa Clare will preside with gifts for all, including candy and popcorn, with music by Pietro Marino and the Lois troupe providing sketches and entertainment. Admission is free and children may attend with or without parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Alexander Pantages
Lots Theatre
Santa Clare
Ayer’s Sherry Pectoral Promoted for Cough Relief
A short ad urges keeping Ayer's Sherry Pectoral at home to combat a coming cough. It claims a doctor’s medicine ready to use when a cold hits, noting it has been sold for seventy years.
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Rom
Ayer
Talks on Teeth by the Regal Dentists
The Regal Dentists present a clinic on restorative dentistry noting many cases end badly but some patients with preserved teeth can be rebuilt. They claim their method yields perfect results and anticipate widespread acclaim through unsolicited testimonials. Regal Dental Offices situate at N W Cor rdav and Union Street opposite the Post Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regal Dental Offices
N. W
Baby girl up for adoption at city hospital
A two day old baby girl weighing eight pounds is being offered for adoption. The mother, a young married woman with hardship, asks for a loving couple to take the infant and provide a good home, no names or fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itemilee
Farmer Folka
Oregon
City Hospital
Time Hangs Heavy On Hands Of The Police Reporter
Seattle records show violence limited to a few incidents while the Coroner notes eight murders and suicides in the first 18 days of December 1908. He cites personal crisis reports for the current month and reflects on anticipated crime at the exposition. Coroner Snyder notes no large murder wave materialized and comments on public mood.
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Seattlee
Snyder
Beattie
Ramsey
The Dentist That Has Made Good
Edwin J. Brown declares a dental reform crusade against the Combine Dentists. He touts high quality gold crowns and porcelain inlays at half price, backed by multiple Seattle suppliers and testimonials from veterans. Brown promises a series of legislative letters to expose the state dental law as a monopoly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co-Operative Dental
John Brown
Mgr
Ave
Columbia
State
Combine
Brown
K. J. Brown
EB. Arnold & Co
M. F. Patterson & Co
Northwestern Dental Supply Co
Goldsmith Bros. Smelting & Refining Co
Seattle
Bake Oven Heals Alaska Man Says Rheumatism Cure
H B Kirman of Skagway Alaska credits Loughney Loughney bake oven with curing a severe rheumatic attack last February. He lauds the treatment as the greatest boon to rheumatic sufferers and notes lasting results. Address details for Kirman and the clinics are given with hours and free consultation.
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H. B. Kirman
Skagway
Alaska
Loughney & Loughney
Kirmac
Broadway and
Fifthay
People’s Savings Bank
Pike and
Seconday
Sermon Without Words At Trinity Episcopal Church
A silent service will be held at Trinity Episcopal Church on Eighth Avenue and James Street after noon tomorrow. It is the regular monthly service for the deaf community with no spoken words during the sermon.
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Trinity Episcopal Church
James
Home of Wireless Institute in Post-Intelligencer Building
The International Institute of Wireless Telegraphy, Inc. offers practical wireless telegraphy instruction not tied to naval schools. Students learn by hands on work under expert instructors at the 26 Post-Intelligencer Building, open to the public in America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Institute of Wireless Telegraphy, Inc
Naval Electrical Schools
Navy
Practical
Wireless Telegraph Institute
America
Post-Intelligencer
Irondale Steel Plant Urged as Coast Needs Public Utility
The Pacific coast advocates immediate start of the StrondaI e steel plant citing delays in Eastern delivery. Seattle and Puget Sound cities have paid high freight for iron and steel while abundant local raw materials lie unused. The Western Sterl Corporation urges timely construction to end dependence on the Far East and to serve regional capitalists.
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Irondale Steel
Pittsburg
Irondale
Post-Intelligencer
Cobb
Pacific Coast
Strondale
Seattle
San Francisco
Tacoma
Vancouver
Western Steel Corporation
Puget Sound
Far East
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Hoquiam
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Paddock
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W. G. Shepherd
Masa
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California
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Regal Dentists
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Humphreys Homeo. Medicine Co
Ultam
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Snyder Ay
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Orting
Wash
Edward J. Brown
Gus Riatenbatt
Gus Ristenbaut
BE. J. Brown
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Marion
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