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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1908
Page
6
R A Cohoe a Grant county benchman ordered a coffin with his Christmas meal at the Can yer City hotel. He swallowed strychnine after eating and died on a side street despite aid.
Toledo report says Harvey Hazel, now 17, killed his mother with a hammer after a tutor call misnaming him Hazel led to years of truancy and bad influences. He was found guilty and sentenced to life in the Ohio Penitentiary with possible pardon or parole.
Otto Willweder proprietor of the Saratoga Hall was found dead in his office from escaping gas. Frank Carlson a concrete worker died in his room near a heater when a disconnected pipe allowed gas to escape.
In Ellicott City a floor gave way during the trial of William H. Atwood on an assault charge against Mrs. R. Hill. More than 56 people were injured, with the judge, Mrs. Hill, and the defendant among the gravely hurt.
Five year old Mary Gross, daughter of Calvin Gross of South Lebanon township, was burned to death when a celluloid comb she held over a lamp ignited, setting her clothing on fire. The mother found the charred child upon returning from the barn.
Modern fire fighting demonstrations will run throughout the AsY.P. exposition. The park sits at Ward St and Eastlakeny corner, not inside fair grounds. D. C. Boyd won the contract for eight acre park buildings and will start construction immediately. The park features fire displays side shows and concessions and will operate from opening to October 31 next year.
A 10 round girls bout for a $100 purse featured 16 year old Alexina Caron and Clara Frennier at the Winchendon Men’s Club Worcester mass. Caron led in the ninth round after a fourth round quit attempt by Frennier. Both fighters were bloodied and police investigate the match details. Additional ship movements noted include the Norwegian steamer Blea departing Vancouver for Mauritius and Eli M Phelps sailing to Bellingham.
Loughney & Loughney relocate to 221 222 224 294 225 People's Bank Building at Second and Pike Seattle. The duo advertise super heated air therapy and bake oven cures for ailments, offering free consultations with hours 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays and 9 to 12 Sundays.
The will of the late Claus Spreckels was filed in San Francisco. Claus A. and Rudolph Spreckels named executors and trustees, income to widow Anna Christian Spreckles for life, then divided among heirs. Remaining share to Emma Morris of England, with sons John D. and Adolph C. provided for. estate valued around 60 million dollars. Also notes Seattle Commercial club adds over 70 new members and steamship reports.
Herbert T. Granger was appointed yesterday by Mayor Miller to fill the civil service commission vacancy caused by the resignation. He has practiced law eight years in the city and was a former tiring attorney in Des Moines. A Republican, he has been active in the recent campaign.
President J G Brown and Secretary Donald McRae of the International Shingleweavers union depart tomorrow for the Olympia convention set for January 4 5 and 6 with over 100 delegates expected from lumber states. Treasury figures show receipts 1329149 dollars and disbursements 1970000 dollars for today.
The Star presents rates for classified ads including Situations Wanted and Help Wanted. Charges: one cent per word with minimum. extra space billed by lines. seven insertions for the price of six when paid in cash. Classifieds must be filed before noon. Ballard Agency contact and office locations listed.
Do not rely on newspaper time tables for train departures or arrivals. For accurate times call King Street Station information bureau at Sunset Main 2740 or independent 111.
A garbled notice discusses weekly and monthly subscription rates, delivery timing, and address labels. It mentions prepaid balances, renewal reminders, and contact procedures if a delivery is missed. The passage references building bids and a construction commission in Seattle with dates and fees.
Classified fragment lists vendors and products. Gale misc items include door frames window paned units and fancy windows with price quotes. Also advertised are hair goods hats and bicycles with auction and sale notes and coal orders.
F M Davison of 112 Denny street, driver for Golden Wear, was probably fatally injured when his wagon was struck at the intersection of Bixth Street and 41st Avenue Northwest. He emerged from the wreck with a broken hip and serious internal injuries and was taken to the Prence hospital.
Denver story reports Byron Allenton real name Dury was shot dead at a rooming house on Curtin Street by FR Burdette Bell who later surrendered. Mrs Bell allegedly aided his escape. couple married in Cincinnati in 1908.
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