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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1908
Page
8
W A Stone of Hopwood Pennsylvania, a 40 year old mining magnate and father of five, offers to support his wife Lola and their family if she returns. He hires detectives to find Lola and Emery Martin after Lola left with another man, denying rumors he will give his fortune to the search.
The narrative portrays Emery Martin a well known meat dealer in the village described as witty sociable and the life of gatherings. He served in the Philippines and married a small churchgoing wife seen as his equal. Their past church festival role as Uncle Sam and Columbia is noted as a notable local anecdote.
A note from W A Stone asks his wife to reconcile. He states he will grant a divorce if she prefers, and asks she be happy with the man of her choice. The letter ends with his signature.
A church club pamphlet recounts Mrs. Martin's grasp of a horoscope from "Professor Leo" and a 1907 extended reading claiming a "natural affinity" born Taurus April 20 to May 20. Her husband, Cancer born, prompts her to question forgiveness and love while considering a Christian name Tehama Van.
Tehama Van, a nine year old at the Sacramento orphanage, is described by teachers as unusually bright and potential for higher schooling. His name origin involves a dropped infant found near Tehama County and forwarded to the home, with no known parentage.
Irvine Kentucky Dee 26 After twice reporting jurors could not agree the Beach Hargis murder trial was sent back to the jury room by Judge James Hargis The case is one of the most sensational Breathitt County mountain murders with Beach Hargis firing on his father during a quarrel over money.
New Orleans reports Representative Robert C. Davey of Louisiana's Second district died today of apoplexy in Washington. He had served continuously since the 53rd Congress, except for one term when he declined the nomination.
A report from Washington states Brigadier General Funston has recommended moving the Army Musketry School from thePresidio of Monterey California to a more central location in the Midwest with Fort Sill Oklahoma as a leading option. The War Department is considering reestablishing the school at Fort Sill.
Charlies W. Spaulding, a pioneer news writer, died at age 79 in Kansas City on December 2, 1966. California’s os trich feather yield is valued at $100000 annually.
In Bowling Green Kentucky a letter from Robert G Ingersoll to James McKennie surfaces with quainter praise and a jug of old liquor. Sam Brafford, a popular patrolman, is lined up for a plain clothes detective post after January 1, backed by ten years on police forces in Perry Oklahoma and Seattle. Brafford, a telegraph operator by trade, has earned praise for bravery and service.
Insurance and police investigate a burglary at Koenig and Collins cloak and suit house. About $3 000 worth of goods taken by a thief familiar with the stock. Also note Chief Jesse B H Cook begins his term after oath before the police commissioners. An alchemist’s accidental porcelain discovery noted.
Sunday notice for THOMPSON'S CAPE and BAKERY on Second Ave and Marion St. inviting customers to visit and enjoy offerings at the cony place with emphasis on weekly specials and meals.
Ra Venna Ohio coach and hearse maker Uncle Henry Riddel built a fleet but declines electric craft. His wife recently got an electric runabout and enjoys it but power failure left them miles from home. He proclaims no electricity for me and favors a horse for travel despite the novelty.
Pioneers of Seattle say yesterday's unusually stormy weather repeats Christmas Day 1891 with terrific winds affecting the sound. Vessels near the Great Northern docks blown ashore while in Bellingham the Danish ship Jupiter tears from moorings and crashes into the Kynance, causing further damage to a barge and wharf logs.
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