Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Seattle Star in Seattle, Washington

We have 1,702,578 pages in Washington

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 29 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1908

Page

6

Heroic Carpenter Saves Woman From House Fire

Rovced from his slumber to find smoke pouring into his room, R. H. Grant rushed to the second floor and dragged Mrs. McKinnin to safety down the flaming stairs. He handed her to Aol es, who arrived as she was overcome by smoke, and Mrs. McKinnin briefly returned inside to save a picture of her deceased daughter before being restrained. The fire’s cause is unknown and neighbors saved a piano, table, and several pictures while the currency under the pillow was destroyed.

Hhs R. H. Grant John MecKinnin John Sr Denny Way Gertrude Green Portland Wiliam Ray Ray Grant

Hold-up Plot Foiled Near Woodville Tunnel

In Butte Montana on December 4, two masked men were spotted near a tunnel five miles from Woodville as a planned Great Northern train hold-up was thwarted. Deputies guarding the tunnel searched the area after a cache was found and a special train carried Sheriff Henderson and officers to the scene.

Butte Mont U. P Great Northern Woodville Henderson Helena Sheriffs Office Sheriff Henderson Wheeler and Richards Byrne McMahon Jeft Butte

Lakewood anti liquor clash ends in post office scene

Marguerite and Massingham Birmingham, daughters of Mrs F Birmingham, attacked Harry T Hagaman, editor of a local paper, outside a Lakewood New Jersey post office as part of the anti liquor campaign. Hagaman escaped into a store and later was aided by Mason. Mrs Birmingham's beer wagon license was not renewed and the crusaders appeared before Judge Berry in Tom River. The Birmingham daughters attend St Marys academy.

New York U. P Lakewood N. J Marguerite Massingham F. Birmingham Harry T. Hagaman Hagaman Mason Birmingham Hageman Crusaders

Steinheil murder reconstruction pursued in Paris

Magistrate Andre and police plan to reenact the May murder in the Steinheil Rue de Ronson apartment to confront Mme Steinheil with the grisly scene. She has recovered nerve and private funds have failed, while Alexander Wolf remains missing but trackable for arrest.

Paris U. P Andre Mme. Stein Teat Steinbell Rue de Ronsin Mme Steinbeil Steinheil Alexander Wolf Stetenhell Wolf Mme. Steinhell

Explosion Fatal for 62-Year-Old at Mechaca Stable

Lawrence Carroll died at Pa hospital after an explosion at the Mechaca Cab and Carriage Co stable on Howard ay and Stewart st. The blast wrecked the office and damaged nearby homes. Police investigate cause amid conflicting theories of high explosive versus overheated water attachment.

Lawrence Carroll Yeaterday Mechaca Cab & Carriage Co Howard Ay Stewart St J. W. Coleman

Actress Delmar Leaves Chorus After Big Faro Win

Denver dispatch reports Katherine Delmar of the Flower of the Ranch company won a $17,000 fortune at a New Mexico faro game after betting her Christmas money. She then declared retirement from the stage amid a comic clash with the manager over fines.

Denver A. P Ne Delmar Faro New Mexico Katherine Caar Raton N. M Delmar Mixa Delmar

Fine Pearl Handled Opera Glasses Closeout Sale

All Pearl Handled Opera Glasses are discounted to closeout with 1 to 4 off regular prices. Prices start at four dollars fifty cents and up.

Riot trial updates and forthcoming cases emerge

Deputy Marshal Phil North reports progress as the prosecution rests and the defense begins its case late yesterday. Additional defendants face charges for toting or inciting a riot tied to Douzat's trial, with further hearings planned.

Phil North Douzat

Change Monitor Wyoming to Cheyenne at Mare Island

San Francisco December 24 report that the single turret monitor Wyoming has left Mare Island navy yard. On New Year’s Eve the monitor’s name will be formally changed to Cheyenne to reserve Wyoming for a new all big gun battleship now under construction.

San Francisco U. P Wyoming Mare Island Navy Yard Navy Department

Three congressmen short Christmas cash dispute

Washington December 24. Three congressmen face $19 postage for three typewriters sent to the government. Postmaster Barnes insists full postage is due, arguing the machines were mailed as packages heavier than four pounds and were loaned to lawmakers during the session.

Washington UV. P Barnes Congressional Legislative Department Varnes

Sensational robbery at Jaquemine’s jewelry store

In Helena Montana two men in disguise planned a bold heist at Jaquemine's jewelry store. One asked to view four diamonds on a tray valued between four thousand and nineteen thousand dollars then grabbed the tray and fled with a companion waiting outside. The robbers appeared experienced and made a quick escape.

Helena Mont U, P Jaquemine

Plucky Painesville Teacher Defies Booting Out

Miss May Creillin an 18 year old Waite Hill township teacher teaches five weeks without pupils at a one room school her daily routine mocks attendance while earning money for make believe lessons Parents demanded her resignation but the school board backed her and she refused to quit even as some families pulled their children and began a boycott she works at fancy work in spare time for Christmas gifts.

Painesville Ciil Cretlin

Jealous Boy Kills Girl on Street Car in Boston

Maud H. Martley a 17 year old Somerville stenographer was killed by James M. Harmon Jr 19 a former schoolmate and Somerville policeman after a jealous confrontation on a street car. He shot her in the neck then fired again as she fell before dragging her into a grocery store doorway and declaring I have finished her.

Boston AL P Mise Maud H. Martley Somerville James M. Harmon Sergi. Harmon Heston Harmon

Dog saves his master's life in Montana frost

Anaconda Montana December 24. After dinner Alex Glover 72 and a partner George Miles worked on mining property. Their dog awoke Miles by tugging at blankets and led him to find Glover unconscious in the snow. Glover suffered frost bite but owes his life to the faithful dog.

Anaconda Mont U. P Alex Glover Glover George Miles Miles

Navy ranks second among world powers in year book

The United States Navy is ranked second among world powers in the navy year book compiled by P. L. Pullaiter. Germany is third, France has dropped to fourth, and Japan to fifth.

U. & Navy Washington U. P United States Navy P. L. Pullaiter Senate Navy Committee Germany France Japan

Dynamiter Claimed Guilty in Gallagher Home Bombing Case

Hy A. P. Claudianos a Greek immigrant was found guilty by a Oakland jury in the Gallagher home bombing. He received life on the San Quentin sentence after a swift eight minute deliberation. Gallagher, his wife, and friends narrowly escaped injury when the house exploded last spring.

Oakland Hy A. P.claudianos Thia City James L. Gallagher Ruef Claudianes Waste San Quentin Gallagher

Stevens' Assassin Found Guilty in Double-Death Case

In Ban Francico on December 24, jury in Judge Carroll Cook's department convicts Yin Chang Korean shooter of second degree murder for killing Durham White Stevens American diplomat and adviser to the emperor. Stevens died two days after the March shooting.

Ban Francico Fy U. Pie Wan Chang Durham White Stevens Stevens Carroll Cook Department of the Superior Court

Murderess Found Insane in Case of Police Chief Slaying

In Pairbanks on December 4, the grand jury returns no true bill against Hianche Duvall for the murder of Police Chief Al Miller. Duvall has already been adjudged insane in the commissioners court and will join other insane prisoners sent to Mount Tabor Oregon sanitarium.

Pairbanks U. P Hianche Duvall Po Hce al Miller Commissioner’s Court Mount Tabor Ore

Frisco Names New Police Chief After Tragic Loss

Frisco appoints Sergeant Jesse F. Cook as chief of police to succeed the late Chief W. J. Biegg who drowned on November 27. Cook has served over a year as property clerk in the department with brevet rank of captain.

Ban Franciabco U. P Jesse Fi. Cook Board of Police Commissioners W. J. Biegg

City finance committee eyes hospital funding and speakers

The finance committee approved a 6006 appropriation for a new emergency hospital, with 4800 for construction and 1200 for operating room equipment. Health Commissioner Crichton outlined the split as the council considers the proposal. Mayor Jobs F. Miller will give the principal address on New Year’s night at the anniversary celebration of the naval proclamation, with other prominent citizens invited to speak.

Crichton Y. A Jobs F. Miller

Tenders Reach Callao Lima In United States Lighthouse Fleet

United States lighthouse fleet arriving at Callao from Valparaiso on December 16 will proceed to San Francisco tomorrow. In Pittsburgh United Press reports former Firet National Bank clerk Robert W. Tiers was sentenced for embezzlement to serve time in penitentiary. details mention a 1906 incident. An earnest preacher closed a prayer by asking prayers for those dwelling in uninhabited portions of the earth.

Callao Lima U. P United States Lighthouse Fleet Valparaiso San Francisco

Prices Paid to Producers and Market Rates Listed

Market notes show a range of prices for meats produce and livestock. Live weight cattle and beef values appear with per pound figures while vegetables and greens list per unit or per head pricing. The mixed items reflect a general agricultural price summary for buyers and sellers.

Unclear Classified Ad Listing Details

Fragments describe a rental listing and assorted clothing items including trousers and bull cases. Keywords mention Pine Avenue and a Wonders Vale area, but the text is garbled with multiple misspellings and incomplete phrases.

Subscription Delivery Notice and Address Change Request

The notice instructs readers to mail or update their Seattle Star subscriptions with a new address. It mentions a subscription service at Huneet Main 1069 Ind 46 and asks subscribers to call if a delivery is missed, promising prompt reshipment and improved service.

Classified Ad Rates for Situations Wanted Line

Rates for classified advertisements listed as Situations Wanted. The page notes 18 words per line with three lines of space for each ad and mentions telephoned comments and error handling by the Gtar.

Classified Help Wanted and Ads Rates Shown

Help wanted and classified ads listed with pricing at one cent per word and minimum charges. Ballard Agency contact at Mulien 5409 Ballard v. Opp 3 Hall phone Ballard. AIN officer Seventh and between Union and University. nes Main 1060 Ind 441.

Ballard Agency Mulien Ballard @v Ballard Ain Officer

Treacherous time tables and notices flood Seattle notices

Fragments from a Seattle area page mix travel times, birth and death mentions, and classified ads. The readable items include scattered birth notices, a few death references, and numerous buy and exchange offers along with real estate and typewriter/transfer ads. The cluttered items provide a snapshot of everyday notices and commerce.

Pearl Clothing Co stock sale continues at sacrifice

The Pearl Clothing Co announces the year’s largest sale as clothing and men’s furnishings are offered at sacrifice prices through January 1. Shoppers are directed to visit the store at 219 Second Avenue South, corner Main, to save money.

Pearl Clothing Co Second Avenue South Corner Main

Winship Bros Front Cottage for Sale in Colman Dide Area

A listing from Winship Bros advertises a five room cottage on a corner lot with nearby streetcar lines. The propertied described as cool and sightly, located one block from key amenities. Contact details show the seller as Winship Bros at 200 Colman Dide.

Winship Bros Colman

Also Mentioned on This Page

Anti-Liquor Fight Alaska Fairbanks VU. P Joseph Douzat Reid Opera Glass Sale Schuchard Optical Coo Second Ave Miss May Crellin Dynamiter Frisco Epell Pembezzler Pine THE Seattle Star Gtar King Street TD Dean Hrooklyn Pusterworte & Gon Butterworth & Brotegete Moore Hamilton Una Alpha Fiore! Co Tavesti Accabes Temple Upataria Bert J Moody's Thin City Westlake Boulevard Randell Carpentereorgian Hotel Alarber Wat Pike W. A. Holden POA Boane Columbia #1 Tearn Howe Grand Central Frrand Fey Ering Co Hay Colamblast Goede Woodhouse & J Iak Fur, Co Pike Street Nouges Board and Hoom Wantea Tlentiemen Terry Main Beverly Alaska- Yukon -Pacific Wation Commission Ate Aehiton Burke Derry Lew Mann& Lawton Alaska Ng Commission Tockholoderks Hiddes GALE Lerwest Bird Farm Woodlawn Howell Hayes Vaides Furpitare Co Eee Georgetown Seattle Johneon Public Furl Market CO Els Saa Sgr Ck Ene TV Ghirepodint Gee Iamonds Leon Ind Colman Dock Attorneys AT Law Husband Wits Architects Toronto Ene Ee Ee Eee Booth Whittiesey Manford Abvetract Co Mailer Brcek Phone Malm 194 Clairvoyants Adame Fay Elliott, Jon and Mike Adaline Lloyd Conwalt Colonial Motel Retay Moedar Felloge Thomas Howar Lake Union Detective Service Brvice Linger Mgr Kavanagh Lee Osteopathic Physicians National State and County Associationa McNeal Utter Maxey Kirkeville Opticians T N. Clark COD Fame & Brooks Epreece Goeageete Wock Ohnecs Opp Moran Sateroon Supply Co Cherry Et Ee Ee de Patton Skin Gleeneen Arcede Shepherd & Puter Weet Senora Main Trick Binding and Printing Co Fike Piece Scattia Beth Mack Pike St Ghoe Dealers Ono Mig Tate Uhe Sea Pier Bolt Rales Te En Re Fromioe Typewriter Co Vashonsland Rovert Maltby King of Onty Ferry Kirkland Pheice Ee Hee Cong & Crowley Paseo Jeremiah J. Crowley Queen Anne Beattie Watt Weot & Wheeler Colman Hiock A. W Care Star Bremerton Choice Nome sIirra Lake Geneva Robert Malthy Fairhaven Scheverman Block Johnson Mr Bateman Tecome Interurban Esicomen New Yorke City Real Estate Uncle Sam Tlos Bremerton Wetch Yard City Navy Yard City Navy Yard Merton Deve Co American Bank Sastel Breimertos Bomparek Empire Agen M ‘Onan A. Campbell Columbia St Norway Dr. S. S. Hall Co Addreaus Tle Star Hallivan Wash Thiston & County Road Millon Port Orchard Goodfellow & One Batley Orr OO TIS Dearborn Ppleton Investment Corporation, Ltd Qrepnwood Av NAN Sth Ac ‘Curate Bis Is & Snap Talbott Phinney W Evanston &W
Search Courier

Search the Seattle Star Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Seattle Star?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication