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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1908

Page

7

Woman Sells Liquor in Violation of Law

A Sunday incident reports a woman running a New Ene restaurant and bakery at 218 av open through the night. Officer Weallcott found patrons drinking from coffee cups, a warrant issued. later released on bond. Police note prior notoriety and surveillance.

Star Special Service Weallcott Misa Mary Rigele Waear Ene Consid Woldcott Witt Bulidi Ballard W. 66Th

Mysterious Case Of Beautiful Girl In Los Angeles

A fat young girl known as Iola Dale in Los Angeles was rescued by her family friends and declared she would return to Philadelphia if forgiveness was granted. Detective William Ing discovered her family and induced payment of a $25 vagrancy fine in court. A richly dressed woman accompanied her and paid the fine after she promised to go back to Philadelphia immediately following arrest at the Imperial cafe.

Los Angeles Cal U. P Philadelphia M Dale Imperial Cafe

Gotterill Opposed to General Bond Issue in Star Comment

The Star argues Gotterill opposes a $513,000 general bonds plan, criticizing city officials and urging restraint on debt. It contends bonds favor private gain, warns of misused funds, and questions the necessity of a broad citywide issue while noting a cited $459,000 graft concern and suggesting careful selection of projects.

Seattle Counell Repu

Former Councilman Martin Convicted in Graft Case

Pittsburg report states W A Martin of this city was convicted of graft in his official capacity and sentenced to three years in the penitentiary. Voters league members allege Martin continued to receive graft shares from the exposed city council and claim Councilman Keimn boasted of a ten thousand dollar bribe refusal.

Grafter Pittsburg U. BP W. A. Martin Voters’ League Martin Kiemn

Hobson Called Cheap by Methodist Leader in Asia

Richard Pearson Hobson was labeled cheap by Bishop M. Harris head of the Methodist church in the Orient in a speech to the Methodist Ministerial Association. Harris spent 36 years in Japan and Korea and criticized Hobson for seeking fame and agitating for a larger American navy.

Richard Pearson Hobson Merrimac M. ©. Harris Methodist Church In Orient Methodist Ministerial Association Harris Japan Korea Bishop Harris Chambers of Commerce

Bank Clearings Reported Across Cities

Seattle Tacoma and Portland report daily clearings with totals and balances. Seattle clears 1,586,408.30 with 220,844.12 balance. Tacoma shows 912,749.69 with 69,763.00. Portland lists 95,431 in clearings and balances.

Seattle Portland

Tuberculosis bill approved by legislature discussion

Dr J A Ghent seeks a state sanitarium with an appropriation from 160000 to 124000 to care and prevent tuberculosis. The measure won endorsement from the Methodist Ministerial association as Washington's death rate from the disease is noted.

J. A. Ghent Ghent New Fourth Washington

Drowned Man Believed Found in Lake Washington Skiff

A homemade skiff with a mast and eagle on Lake Washington near Juanita was found by John Rock. The craft contained a four man’s felt hat and a pocket knife. The body of its occupant is believed drowned after the day’s storm at Cham Point.

Cham Point Juanita Lake Washington John Rock

Kress on Inspection Tour in West

A. H. Kress, superintending engineer for the Pacific Coast company, arrived in Seattle this morning from San Francisco on an inspection tour. He will review projects and facilities during his visit.

Czar’s Secret Journal Exposed at St Petersburg

Access to Nicholas I’s library reveals the czar’s private reads and the so called Czars Journal. Sections include 10 to 15 folio volumes yearly with 500 to 600 pages each and notes by interior ministers and court officials detailing when he read it and his remarks. Marginal notes by Lieut. Gen. Von Hesse and revisions by Goremykin and Baron Jukull complete the reproduced journal.

ST. Petersburg U. P Russia Nicholas UI Selors Nicholas I Ceara Revolutionary Red Cross

Mitchell Contempt Sentence Questioned by Former Editor

Indianapolis dispatch reports 8 M Sexton former Mine Workers Journal editor says John Mitchell never saw the offending article and claims he was unaware of the contempt ruling. Sexton also argues the Mitchell trial before the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia violated law requiring trial where the offense occurred.

Indianapolis U. P John Mitchell United Mine Workers M. Sexton Mine Workers’ Journal Sexton Mitchell Supreme Court of the District of Columbia

Hi Herrin & Co Share Offer Details

600 shares at 20 cents per share indicate a small stock offering linked to Hi M Herrin and Company at 6 Scheuermann. Limited readable data suggests a financial notice or advertisement from a historic ledger or newspaper listing.

Hi. M. Herrin & Co Scheuer. Mann. Eee

Petitions Against Gambling Ready for Distribution Citywide

The Anti Race Track Gambling league prepares state petitions for signatures to present to the legislature. People may obtain petitions by cash or address Ole Hanson, 609 New York block. Yesterday petitions circulated in city churches and were widely signed.

Ole Hanson New York Block

Christmas Stocking Stolen From Elevator Cage

In Los Angeles on December 2, elevator boy Louis Walters reports a mysterious theft from his Chamber of Commerce building car. A stocking labeled Merry Christmas held steady change all day, then vanished on the final trip when Walters briefly stepped away. The missing stocking prompted an investigation.

Los Angeles Cal U. P Louis Walters Walters Chamber of Commerce

Salmon cargo bound for Philadelphia from Pier 10

Firekine M. Phelps has gathered a salmon cargo at Pier 10 and will wait tonight or tomorrow morning for Bellingham to add freight destined for Philadelphia. Estimates place the global costs of birth, marriage, and burial at 222 million, 3.5 billion, and 75 dollars respectively.

Firekine M. Phelps Pier 10 Bellingham Philadelphia

Religious pictures to be closed out at auction

A splendid assortment of religious pictures is being closed out by the Federal Paint and Wall Paper Co located at 1314 First Ave. The sale offers items originally priced at 260 to 360 dollars.

Federal Paint & Wall Paper Co

Dual identities and a strange medical mystery unfold

A doctor masquerades as a patient named William Kellogg and a Dr Masar loses memory after a sequence of identity swaps. The case involves Dr Wooley and Dr Nicholson, with Masar regaining self after a few days and noting he will rest to figure himself out. In a separate incident, police pursue a prowler only to find a large cat at the basement door.

William Kellogg Lews Dr. Masar Manar Kellogg Mavor Mawar Masar Miek Gunnison Wooley Maser Angelus Mise Meas Dr. Wooley Donald A. Nicholson Nicholson The Star Av. N Frank Bryant Sam Falkenburn Capitol Hill Bryant Falkenburg Bryaft Falkenberg

John O Shea Sentenced After Christmas Release

John Patrick O Shea finished a 63 day chain gang sentence on Christmas Eve and, after drinking heavily, was jailed again within 12 hours. He appeared in police court and pleaded for leniency but was denied. Judge Gordon ordered 90 days on Profanity Hill.

John Patrick O'Shea John Gordon

Canine Adopts Soldier Boys at Fort Lawton

Members of Company B at Fort Lawton report a dog that has adopted the unit and refuses to leave the camp. The dog answers to Brownlie and wears a tag reading 604 Lithay. A steamer Triverton arrived today in San Pedro with cargo from Tacoma.

Co. Bs Fort Lawton Triverton San Pedro Tacoma

Plea for Prisoner as Policeman Secures Liberty

Patrolman Mark Hubbard interceded when George Wheeler, a giant steamboat worker, threatened to cut a man with a razor at Colman pier. Wheeler, found drunk and boasting of harming Hub, was disarmed and jailed after a police judge admonished him and allowed bail.

George Wheeler Mark Hubbard Pocourt Wheeler Hubbard Colman Hub Abbard Gorthia Pris

Changes in Finch Trial Opens Rebuttal in Portland Killing

In Portland Oregon the Finch murder trial heard rebuttal testimony as the state showed a notarial seal used to authenticate a document was found inside a closed pigeonhole in attorney Halph Fisher’s desk after the shooting. The defense failed to impeach stenographer Verna Burkhart who witnessed Fisher’s death.

Portland Ore U. P James A. Finch Halph Fisher Pinch Fisher Verna Burkhart Pinher

Man Arrested After Threatening Daughter Over Company

Conrad Schilliuff living near the Country club north of Hazard was arrested last night and jailed awaiting formal charges. The sheriff remains in the county jail. The Chamber of Commerce will not hold its regular weekly meeting tomorrow due to the holidays.

The Elks’ Club Conrad Scchiliiff Country Club Hazard Sehiliriff Chamber of Commerce

Canadian Pacific Cuts City to St. 11 Draw Rate

Canadian Pacific announces a rate cut from 46 to 42 for standard drawing between this city and St. 1 1. The reduction takes effect at the start of the year and marks an initial step in revising A. P. travel rates.

Canadian Pacific Iit St. 1

Spain Wine Prices Rally After Strong Vintage

Dealers report prices for Spanish wines steady to higher after a robust vintage. Market notes point to growing demand from collectors and restaurants, with enthusiasts seeking value in midrange bottlings and limited releases.

Frederick & Nelson Semi Annual Furniture Sale

Frederick and Nelson promotes a semi-annual sale with living room and storage items. Highlights include a loose-cushion mahogany rocker at 9.75 with back panels and leather upholstery, a mahogany music cabinet at 13.50 with five sliding shelves, a roll front, and precise dimensions, and a mahogany rocker at 7.25 noted for high back and leather seat.

Frederick & Nelson

Iron Bed Special in Brass Spindle Design

Vintage ad describes a full size iron bed finished in Vernis Martin with continuous posts and top bars, brass spindles, ornamental chilis at both ends, seven uprights per end connected by cross bars. Special price listed at $6.25.

Aid for Inventor's Son in Presenada Murder Case

Theodore Johnston of this city hastens to Presenada by order of the state department. William B Morse, son of the inventor of telegraph, is held on a murder charge of a Mexican.

San Dingo Cal Dee Theodore Johnston Presenada William B. Morse

Austria Rules the World Motto Credited to Frederick III

The Latin proverb initialed as A ETO U or Austria Est Imperati Orbi Universi is attributed to Emperor Frederick III. The phrase proclaims Austrian supremacy and appears in historical references to his reign.

Frederick III

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