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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1909

Page

6

Holzheimer Faces Bar Probe Over $1000 Extradition Case

Frank H Holzheimer deputy prosecuting attorney will answer charges before the Seattle Bar association grievance committee regarding a $1000 extortion involving fugitive Ralph L Leavitt. Claude B Peyton will testify and confess to a graft link, with corroboration from William Zimmerman and a Los Angeles DA confessional copy.

Seattle Bar Association Frank H. Holsheimer Ralph L. Leavitt Los Angeles Holsheimer California Claude B. Peyton Vanderveer Bar Committee Leavitt Peyton Holzheimer William Zimmerman Will E. B. Herald John C. Higgins Committee of the Bar Association The Superior Court

Celtic Fire Out at Sea Shuts Passengers From News

A six day shipboard fire aboard the White Star liner Celtic burned in the hold amid cotton bales. Discovered four days after leaving New York, authorities sealed hatches and kept passengers in the dark as the blaze continued, hindered by lack of air.

United Pres Liverpool White Star Celtic New York Lhag

Reflections of a Bachelor on Religion and Self

A short, witty meditation notes that religion is more argument than opinion and hinges on self interest. It contrasts a man’s focus on personal piety with a woman’s habit of prayer and neglect of balancing finances.

Police fire fight ends with arrest after bartender shot

Fred Lex known as Woodenshoe Dutch was arrested by Patrolman McKnmbbt after shooting Frank W. Smith in a Great Northern saloon. Smith wounded but not seriously. Lex fled firing at Crandall, Mullen, and McKnight before capture. Another pursuit ended with Arthur Mallahan surrendering after two shots in the air.

Fred Lex Woodenshoe Lex Smith Crandall Mullen McKnight Arthur Mallahan Tacoma J. P Smith Mallahan

What’s Vanderbilt Up To In Cheyenne

Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt will travel via Omaha to Cheyenne for a mysterious second trip within a week. He arrived in Omaha in a private car and was escorted through to reach Cheyenne for Christmas Day. Vanderbilt stayed three hours in Cheyenne and then departed, stating the public has no right to know his plans.

Omaha Union Pacific Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt Cheyenne Vanderbilt

Switchmen Return to Work In Montana and Minnesota

Butter Montana December reports that switchmen formerly with Northern Pacific will return to duties tomorrow, signaling a broken strike in the region as Great Northern switchmen resume work and freight flows normalize. Minneapolis December notes Minnesota awaiting H. S. Perham’s Washington mission, with trainman officials to present demands to the Interstate Commerce Commission.

Mont Northern Pacific St. Paul Great Northern Minneapolis Minnesota Perham Washington Interstate Commerce Commission

Pepper Thrower Identified as Ex Convict Kunisch

Richard Kunisch, an ex convict, was identified as the pepper thrower who blinded Mrs. Daniel Fuhrman and stole nearly $500 on December 20. He had been sentenced to five years at Walla Walla prison on February 24, 1905, released September 1, 1908, and is now jailed to face highway robbery charges.

R. D. Mardy Daniel Fuhrman Richard Kuniehh Kunisch Walla Walla Kuniseh Daniel Fuirman Meyers

Five Die in Metropolitan Electric Boiler Explosion

Five men were reported killed in a boiler explosion at the Metropolitan Electric company plant in Reading Pennsylvania. Early listed victims include James Conry and Frank Cole of Waterbury Connecticut, Clifford Martin of Tom River Pennsylvania, Eler Dengter of Mount Penn Pennsylvania, and Martin Lynch of Phoenixville Pennsylvania.

Fy United Reading Pan Metropolitan Electric Company Weat James Conry Waterbury Conn Frank Cole Clifford Martin Tome River Eler Dengter Mount Penn Martin Lynch Phoenixville

Tolstoi Improves After Illness in Moscow

Bulletin from Tolstoy’s bedside reports improved condition after a high fever last Sunday night. Doctors from St. Petersburg attending the Russian author say his state is satisfactory and recovery is expected.

Moscow Leo Tolstol St. Petersburg

Dog Actor Bites Hero as Suspender Buttons Fly

In Brooklyn at the Bijou Theatre Corse Payton’s company staged Lena Rivers when a dog rushed the stage biting Frances Neilson in the calf and tearing two suspender buttons from Daniel Hamilton. The audience grew uneasy but Payton flashed a smile and order was restored as Dr. Love treated the actress.

Hero Ualted Pree New York Bijou Brooklyn Corse Payton Lena Rivers Daniel Hamilton Frances Neilson Miss Neilson Mr. Hamilton Mr. Payton Misa Neilson Dr. Love Neilson Seth

Star Carriers Seize Majestic Theatre in playful raid

Five hundred star carriers and branch boys from The Star marched on the Majestic Theatre yesterday afternoon forcing surrender of the management. They occupied the balcony and enjoyed a matinee, then paraded to The Star office in a three block line with banners pledging loyalty and celebrating Star Boys Day at the Majestic. The scene was a noisy, jovial display as the carriers filled the theatre.

Star Majestic Theatre Star Office Sullivan Considine Playhouse Lit

What the Law Allows Women of Washington

The article outlines legal rights and limits for women in Washington. It notes that false pretenses for marriage do not void unions, that women can sue or be joined in actions to protect interests, and that widows may sue saloon keepers for liquor-caused harm. It details voting and office rights, equal professional access, and notary commissions, ending with an advertisement for furnished rooms at The Virginia.

Washington

Ohio University President and Student Ejectment Incident

In Athens Ohio on December 26 President Elite and his secretary tried to eject Frank Horton a Fairfield county student after a dispute over a society hall location. Horton tripped Elite fracturing his ankle and Horton was expelled.

Celted Press Athens, C Elite Ohio University Frank O. Horton Fairfield County Eilis Horton

Victor Quick ae Hack Saw Ad Highlights Value

An advertisement promotes a $1.00 Victor Quick adjustable hack saw with a nickel plated frame and blade. It claims versatility for tubing, pipes, rails, wood, and bone, noting durability and long life with the Victor name. Window display touts 26 best buys in Mealtie.

Victor Quick Ae Mealtie

Notice of Stockholders Meeting of Union Savings & Trust Co

The annual meeting of the stockholders of Union Savings & Trust Company of Beattie Washington will be held at the company office on the northwest corner of Beacon and Cherry in Seattle King County Washington on Wednesday January 10 1910 at the hour of 1 oclock in the afternoon for the purpose of electing directors and for any other business that may properly come before the meeting. N A Bolner Cashier Beattie Washington December 28

Tockhold Avings & Trust Couny of Beattie Corporation N. A. Bolner Beatile Washington

Funeral Directors and Lost and Found Advertisements

A dense classified page mix of funeral directors, job ads, household tasks, and lost and found notices. Listings include Butterworth & Bom, Johnson and Hamilton undertakers, a mail-scale of employment posts, sewing and office work, and various rental and real estate items amid broad classified prompts.

Notice to Sunshiners on Subscription and Address Label Changes

The notice explains subscription renewal and address label changes for The Star. If the paper is not received on time, readers should contact the main office at Main 144 to request a replacement copy. Readers missing issues are asked to call promptly so subscriptions and deliveries can be corrected.

Mall Suns Advan

Fragmented listing details Acreage and financing terms

The notice describes a 1.606 acre tract with a free interest offer and unusual financing terms. It mentions a sale process, monthly payments, a trial period, and a buyer’s caveat with conditions. The text includes references to a sale, price per acre, and potential buyer benefits tied to a booklet and flexible arrangements.

Eateneien Caer

Five Acre Poultry Farms with Down Payment Offer

Real estate ad promotes five acre poultry tracts near a town and railroad with $800 down and $16 monthly payments. Highlights include wood, water and fruit potential, proximity to markets Tecoma Fortland, and demand for poultry farming. Also lists existing houses and lots for sale in the City Real Estate section.

Hoodeport WM. Walker Involee United States Tecoma Fortland

Real estate and home loans notice mixture in Greenwood area ad

An assorted notice lists land lots near Phinney Avenue and Cherry Street with prices and financing terms. It mentions developers Jobehn KH Thomas & Co Inc and other builders offering mortgage options, window and door sales, and a mill with fixed price policy.

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