Judge Grants Featherstone Daughter Chance at Reform
Pay Featherstone of Everett faced a superior court plea for clemency after pleading guilty to fraudulently buying clothes by posing as a wealthy heiress. The court suspended a prison term of one to fourteen years, with good behavior to apply, as her father promised to take her home.
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Ted Pay Featherstone
Gil
Everett
Whoany
Morris
State
Miss Featherstone
Revelle
Featherstones
Michigan
Seattle
Madison Street Cable Frustrations Prompt Commuter Complaints
Patrons rail against the Madison street cable line for crowding near the power house on a long worn turntable with no waiting room at the transfer point. They say service lags as riders endure weather exposure or long waits for connecting cars, while the line allegedly yields about $150000 annually.
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Boston
Seattle Electric Company
Madison
Det Ay
Madison St
Campaign Committee Selected By Democratic Party
Democratic candidates met yesterday and chose Dr LP Sweeney Burton EB Bennett Shields and J D Folson for the campaign committee. An advisory group includes Bailie William Pigott John Schram Edward Cudthee and Nelson Chilberg. King County Democratic club installs C D Fulton H D Waite J N Witmer P C Leonard and Dr J C Stherrick on the campaign panel. Activities run from the former Metcalfe headquarters in the Bailey building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LP. Sweeney
Burton EB
Bennett
Shields
J. D. Folson
Campurar
Bailie
William Pigott
John Schram
Edward Cudthee
Nelson Chilberg
Campaiy
King County Democratic Club
C. D. Fulton
H. D. Waite
J. N. Witmer
P. C. Leonard
J. C. Stherrick
Metcalfe
Balley Building
Judge asks lawyer to answer charges in Harn divorce case
Judge Tallman of the superior court ordered Charles McAvoy to attend when the isenett matter is reached so he may address accusations by Michael Harn that he neglected and deceived in the default. Attorney J. T. Lacher appeared for Mrs Harn to support dissolving the original verdict. The court did not rule but said the matter would be considered later. The judge noted McAvoy is an officer of the court and should respond to the charges. Lawler denied any involvement with the previous Harn case and rejected claims of deception and fraud named by Mrs Harn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAvoy
Lawler
Harn
Hoard Meeting Considers Sites for Branch Workaries
A Genttic public meeting was held this afternoon to review offers for sites to house the branch Woraries of G. A. C. Rochester. Directors said more sites exist than previously listed and all must be weighed before announcing offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genttic
G. A.C. Rochester
Mem
Court dates set as Ogden seeks damages in Aiki Point case
In a superior court proceeding dated November 11 1967 Ogden seeks damages claiming permanent injuries from the Aiki Point street car incident. K E Dinner of the Delta Kappa fraternity plans a dinner at 6 20 PM at the American Fourth Ave St venue with Pres Penrose of College among those expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogden
Aiki Point
Still
Superior Court
K. E
Delta Kappa Dpity
Penrose
College
Son Arrested for Stealing From Mother in Auburn
George Winstead of Auburn reported the theft of $200 by his son. Police arrested the man last night and he was turned over to the sheriff to await trial. He admits taking $120 but says he later lost the money on Tacoma streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Winstead
Auburn
Tacoma
Aegerter Sues Realty Investors for Accounting
Ad B Aegerter sues the Realty Investors association and secretary A H Sreufe seeking an accounting claiming concealment of the firm books and mismanagement. Aegerter says he is president of the corporation and demands full disclosure. Sam Mort charged with first degree murder in the Nakamura shooting of December 9 1907 was arraigned and given more time to plead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ad. B. Aegerter
Calt
Realty Investors’ Association
A. H. Sreufe
Aegerter
Sreufe
Sam Mort
T. Nakamura
Criminal Department of the Superior Court
Taft Approves Joint Army Navy Board Selections
Secretary Taft, before departing Washington for Kansas City, endorsed a joint army and navy board plan and recommended Manila as the site for the main fortifications in the Philippine islands.
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Taft
Army-Navy Board
Washington
Capital
Kansas City
Army and Navy
Manila
Famous resort to close in Chicago after three years
Tonight at midnight lights go out and doors close on Billy Sutherlands resort in the Alaska block. Monday dismantling begins and the Scandinavian American Bank will move in within weeks. Sutherland reportedly received 70 000 dollars for the lease, with 25 000 spent on furnishings and east wall woodwork shipped in. Since opening three years ago the venue has hosted professionals and served as a club like saloon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy” Sutherland
Alaska
Scandinavian American Bank
Sutherland
Chicago
Thie
Sutherland Place
Eggr
Two Climbs Planned by Mountaineers Club
The Mountaineers club will include climbs of Mt Maker and Mt Shukean in Skagit County in its annual summer outing. If snow clears early the trek may start around July 18 and run two weeks. Ascents will be from the south. Baker reaches 11200 feet and Shukesan 10600 feet.
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Mt. Maker
Mt. Shukean
Skagit County
Mountaineers Club
Mt. Baker
Shukesan
Mission Church Planned in Madrona Park District
Bishop Keater of the Episcopal Church society will organize a mission church in the Madrona Park district. A Sunday school has operated there for some time, led by a women’s guild from St. Mark's parish. Rev. George Purzelie will preach Sunday at the building on 54th Ave and East Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrona Park
Bishop Keater
Episcopal Church Society
Bes
George Purzelie
S4th Av
East Union
Corporate filings reveal Seattle society and firms listed
United Press reports the secretary of state records new corporate filings in Seattle including Slav society Jednota Sokol with officers Berka Petroviteky and Pleanivy. Arctic Building Company listed for 200000 by Garvey Ferree and von Haserocher. American Japanese Christian Colony Company listed with Forbes Barth Inouye Akiyouchi and others. Cascade Shingle Company of Seattle 2400 by Frisbee Fleury and Green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Olym Fei
Corporation
Telecinena Jednota Sokol
Seattle
Society For the Advancement
F. V. Berka
Charles Petroviteky
James Vv. Pleanivy
Arctic Building Company
W. G. Garvey
R. ®. Ferree
B. A. von Haserocher
American Japanese Christian Colony Company
Eaeee
F. l. Forbes
F. Edgar Barth
W. Thomas
Tatsujiro Akiyouchi
Otto Inouye
Cascade Shingle Company
Beattie
O. C. Frisbee
J. A. Fleury
H. W. Green
Fireworks Expected in Senate Over Interstate Commerce
United Press reports in Washington Hinton D C that the Senate may again ignite debate over interstate commerce. Senator LaFollette introduced a bill to bring telegraph and telephone under ICC control, with Representative Carey of Wisconsin introducing a parallel bill in the House. The senator spoke to the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee but met limited support, though he plans to press action and expose senators using telegraph company franks if stalled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Hinton
D. C
Senate
Lafollette
Telegraph and Telephone Companion
Interstate Commerce Commission
House
Carey
Wisconsin
Lavollette
Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce
LaPollette
Telegraph Companion
Sparkman Seeks City Council Seat
J. M. Sparkman, a democratic nominee for councilman from the Mighth ward, settled in Seattle in 1882 and built a career in lumber and real estate. Born near Springfield Missouri in 1850, he married Mary J. Rosa in 1891 and lives on Queen Anne Hill with three children, pledging to push local improvements as the area grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Sparkman
Mighth
Seattle
8. McLean
Sparkman & McLean Company
Sparkman
Springfield
Missouri
Mary J. Rosa
Queen Anne Hill
Primary election law questioned in Fifth ward candidacy
H F Jackson Republican councilman candidate may have disqualified himself after filing personal expense statements with Comptroller Carroll showing 120 dollars paid to two men for services and 26 dollars for poll books. The law forbids certain campaign expenditures including salaries, travel and publication costs. Other filings include Oliver P Oliver mayoral campaign cost 222.26, BK H W Mitchell 25.50, and L M Hart 17.46 with various charges.
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H. F. Jackson
Fifth Ward
Carroll
Jackson
Mr. Jackson
W. A. Maberger
HM. OW. Peters
Ee Ee Ee Thean
Oliver P. Oliver
BK. H W. Mitchell
City Party
L. M. Hart
Ninth Ward
Marriage for One Dollar Opens Office Minister
Rev. J. Harwood Pierce of Oakland and San Francisco opens an office in the Hibernia building near the county clerk marriage license desk. He offers marriage for one dollar, free advice, and will perform weddings and funerals as requested for a fee or no charge for guidance.
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Ban Francisco
J. Harwood Pierce
Oakland
San Francisco
Pierce
Hibernia Buiilding
Requiee Forting
Organ Recital at St Mark's Parish Tomorrow
The regular monthly organ recital at St Mark's Parish Church will be held tomorrow at 4 o'clock. Edwin Trebourn will perform assisted by the church choir of 40 voices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mark's
Edwin Trbourn
Church of 40 Voices
Schwab Plans Secret Europe Trip on Lusitania
Charles M. Schwab former president of United States Steel left New York aboard the Lusitania for a Europe trip the purpose of which was not disclosed and not to be discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles M. Schwab
United States Steel Corporation
Europe
Lusitania
Gates Family Steps Away From Wallet Influence
United Press reports John W. Gates and his son Charles have quit Wallet for good. Charles Gates departed for California for a long stay, and a seat on a change recently sold for $53,000, adding weight to the resignation claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
John W. Gates
Charles
Charles Gates
California
Prince for Frisco Swells Arrival of Indian Prince
San Francisco is abuzz as Nawab Sultan-Ul Malk Bdr, a prince of India, is set to arrive next Friday. Report notes his high rank among potentates and that San Francisco's elite anticipate his visit with interest and style.
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Ox Nefet Press
Ncisco
Fer
San Francisco
Bob Evans
Nawab
Sultan-Ul Malk Bdr
India
Nearsighted Seattle sermon topic at Tabernacle
Rev. W. H. W. Rees will deliver a sermon tomorrow night at the Methodist Tabernacle on a theme titled The 150,000 Near-Sighted People in Seattle That Occuliers Cannot Help highlighting local concerns and religious outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
W. H. W. Rees
The
Methodiet Tabernacle
Reverend Van Horn Leads Evangelical Services in Walla Walla
Rev. Dr. Process J. Van Horn of Plymouth Congregational Church conducts evange cone services in Walla Walla assisted by Fred Butler a noted singer. At the Commercial Club meeting Tuesday afternoon FP White chairman of the freight rate committee of Northwestern interests will discuss the lumber situation and its impact on regional industries.
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Process J. van Horn
Plymouth
The
Commercial Club
FP. White
Northwestember Interests
Humber
Northwest
First Unitarian Society Annual Meeting Notice
The annual meeting of the First Unitarian society will be held at the church on Boylsten Ave and Olive St Monday at 6 30 p m for the election of trustees and other matters Supper will be served at 6 39
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First Unitarian Society
Boylsten Av
Olive St
Wealthy Widow Taken Poison At Hotel York
United Press reports Mrs. M. E. Patrick a wealthy Goldfield widow lies unconscious at Roosevelt hospital after ingesting veronal at the Hotel York last night. Her nurse, Miss Reed, remains with her as doctors investigate the apparent overdose.
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U Nited
New Oak
M. E. Patrick
Roosevelt Hospital
Hotel York
Bank receiver reports assets of 6445 in failure case
Walter B. Whitcomb as receiver for the Exchange Bank of Blaine filed a federal court report showing assets of 6 445 13. The filing relates to the bank’s recent failure and outlines the asset total as of yesterday afternoon.
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Walter B. Whitcomb
Exchange Bank of Blaine
Street Guide to Include Up-To-Date Seattle Street Car Directory
Polk's 1908 Beattie Directory will publish a street guide with a street car directory. A pocket edition and new map will aid navigation. Each car line is numbered to show how to reach a street block, with all lines listed where multiple routes exist. Streets are listed alphabetically with key intersecting streets noted.
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Polk
Seattle
Japanese Tourist Snaps Santa Barbara Coastline
A high type Japanese man aboard the steamer Queen photographed the eastern and western coast near Santa Barbara using an up to date camera. He drew a crowd of several hundred as he took two pictures and then departed, leaving onlookers gossiping about the coastal shots.
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Santa Barbara
Cal
Misa Elsa Swift Taken From Train in Reno Suffering Mastoiditis
Misa Elsa Swift, a young woman removed from a Reno train last night due to mastoiditis, is not related to Swift the Chicago packer. She is the daughter of Charles Swift, a decorator in a Chicago department store.
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Reno
Misa Elsa Swift
Swift
Chicago
Charles Swift
Reverend Hilton to lead St Clements Episcopal Church
Rev T A Hilton former Episcopal preacher at Wenatchee has accepted the pastorate of St Clements Episcopal church and will arrive in Seattle around March 1st to assume duties. Wages reduced 10 percent.
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T. A. Hilton
Wenatchee
St. Clements Protestant Episcopal Church
Seattle
Mareh
Bakersfield
Cal
Santa Fe Railroad
Algert Nansen Diamonds Watches Jewelry
Local listing announces ALGERT NANSEN Diamonds Watches Jewelry with items for sale from FINIT AND CHERRY and partners. Read as an ad brief noting offerings on display and contact details for purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algert Nansen
Fetta T P
Campaign Kickoff Banquet Unites Republicans at Lincoln Hotel
The Republican city campaign opens with a Wednesday night banquet and Lincoln Day toast at the Lincoln hotel under the Young Men's Republican club. John F. Miller, mayoral candidate, will respond. campaign HQ moves to King County Republican club as James A. Wood chairs the committee with D. C. Conover as secretary and Clark M. Nettleton as treasurer.
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Republican City
Lincoln Hotel
Young Men's
Republican Club
John F. Miller
Miller Campaign
Tion
Butler Hotel
King County Republican Club
James A. Wood
D. C. Conover
Clark M. Nettleton
F. W. Baker
Bank Worker Confesses After Finding Gold Loot at Bank Vault
Robert Davis an electric line man, 45, arrested for attempting to sell 1500 dollar gold bars and jewelry found in rubbish at Puget Sound National Bank undergoing repairs. He later confessed he found the stash while rewiring a dismantled vault and claimed the bank had not missed it.
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Robert Davis
Puget Sound National Bank
Davis
Moses Druxman
Lower
Firatavy
Druxman
Xter Horton Quarters
Maynard Building
Real Estate Men Optimistic At Tacoma Dinner
A Seattle Real Estate Dealers Association event at the Hotel Butler followed a smoker at the Alaska club rooms. About 20 Tacoma guests attended as the City of Destiny delegation heard a dozen speeches emphasizing optimism for the Puget Sound real estate market. Speakers included E. H. Miller and J. A. Ree of Tacoma and S. Collyer of Seattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Butler
Seattle Real Estate Dealers’ Association
Tacoma
City of Destiny
Faget Sound
Affinity Pair Marry to Face Federal Trial
Wy Grable of Dearborn Missouri and his bride Marion Grey, once a federal fraud suspect, wed after Grable chose to testify for her as her husband. He had planned to testify against her, but now accompanies her to the federal building as spouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Chicago
Wy. Grable
Dearborn
Marion Grey
Grable
Miss Grey
Federal Building
Man Turns Warrant on Employment Agent After Job Scam
EF Huntington a stationary engineer paid 3 to secure work, walked 40 miles only to find the job gone. He traced to 116 Washington st Seattle office of Irving Johnson, employment agent, demanded return of 3, Johnson refused, Huntington swore out a warrant. Huntington posted 25 bail for trial Tuesday on an employment agents ordinance violation. Huntington sought engineer job at Falls City hemp plant. Johnson allegedly offered another job at lower pay, which Huntington declined before his arrest.
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Washington St
Johnson
Huntington
Falls City
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