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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1907

Page

8

Seattle Whisky Ring and Walters Superintendent Clash

City hall debates reveal a conspiracy aiming to retain A. L. Walters as street superintendent to align with a gang seeking control of liquor licenses on Westlake Avenue. Officials say Walters’ retention masks broader aims to influence zoning, licenses, and ultimately the liquor trade in the north end, tied to Mayor Moore’s foes and gang members. The gang reportedly targets key saloon licenses, with others ousted from positions to protect interests, signaling a wider scheme uncovered over the past year.

Seattle Olympia Moore A. L. Walters Walters Rae Westlake Av Star North End Pike At Williams Federal Nebson J. W. Godwin Godwin

White Woman Seeks Divorce From Colored Husband in Oregon

Mrs Edith Cromwell, a white woman, files for divorce from Dr Paul Cromwell a Black husband after nine years of marriage. She cites cruelty and intermarriage stigma and requests alimony of 60 dollars monthly plus suit fees.

Star Portland Ore Edith Cromwell Cromwell Paul Cromwell Seahearr

Come to Red Mill Hear Song Hits at Edison Victor Co

Come to the Red Mill to hear popular song hits performed by the Edison and Victor Talking Machines D and Johnston Co, the largest dealers at 963 Second Central.

Edison Victor D. &. Johnston Co

Police Visit Chinese Premises in Gambling Crackdown

Leuia Kay of Map Hop & Co filed charges with the civil service commission against Officers Thomas Nash and GQ Osborn for entering a Chinese premises January 27 without a warrant. Chief Wappenstein says officers act under orders to curb gambling and opium use by whites, noting boxes of lottery tickets found in dives.

Tleuia Kay Map Hop & Co Civil Service Commission Thomas Nash BR. Osborn Wappenstein

DIES PREPARING FOR PRIESTHOOD

John J. Gilligan a member of the Jewish order died at Beattie college yesterday. A native of Dublin Ireland he was to be ordained as a priest at Buster Interment will be at Spokane where the body was taken that night. The Brownsville Affair. Fort Bill Okla Feb 16 Shackled and guarded Corporal Knowles colored appears before a general court martial charged with attempting to murder Capt Edgar B Macklin at Fort Reno on the night of December 21.

John J. Gilligan Beattie College Dublin Ireland Buster Spokane Brownsville Fort 8Ill Okla Corporal Knowles Edgar B. Macklin Fort Reno

Protests Sent Over Eight-Hour Day Bill by Cannerymen

Bellingham February 15 reports will send protest to Olympia against a state legislature bill proposing an eight hour day for all women workers. New York February 15 reports the annual YMCA membership rising by 146000 and expenses by 2000 from the headquarters release.

Bellingham Olympia New York

German Savings Building and Loan Association Encourages Membership

A brief urging readers to join the German Savings Building and Loan Association. It promises member involvement in decisions and competent handling by experienced businessmen. Secretary Chas. Oaner invites inquiries at 416 Balley Building.

German Savings, Building and Loan Association Chas. Oaner Balley Bldg

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