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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1908

Page

8

Claims Share in Great Estate Worth Millions

Descendants of General Israel Putnam contend for a Bank of England estate worth 7.5 million dollars. Eleven claimants, mainly in Wisconsin and Kentucky, seek shares near 700 thousand each. Mrs H P Wickham of Seattle proves descent via an aunt, while Miss Clara Putnam’s proofs were burned in a fire and she died.

Bank of England Israel Putnam H. P. Wickham Gene Itham Clara Putnam Fie Wisconsin Kentucky Helen Stewart Oskosh Wis Wickham Seattle Putnam Star Horace Daniel Greene Hoston

Amusements at Moore theatre feature real romance in 45 Minutes From Broadway

Crowded Moore theatre opening night showcases Scott Welsh as Kid Bures and Frances Gordon as Plain Mary in a romantic subplot that mirrors real romance as Welsh and Gordon announce their honeymoon. The cast promises further success for this season’s Cohan lineup. Also listed: other showings and matinees across Seattle venues. Mitchell may be asked to Panama for a labor conditions report after White House talks on Panama affairs.

Broadway Moore Theatre Cohan Scott Welsh Kid Bures Frances Gordon Plain Mary Welsh Red Feather Parsifal Seattle Kerry Gow Leis Theatre Jones the Lyric Harry Montague Barney Foster Barbeque Living Pictures New Bus Seattle Sym Orchestra Moores Pamily Theatre the College Giia Bill Vaudevflle Star Motion Pictures Mitchell Panama Washington, D. C John Mitchell United Mine Orders Roosevelt White House

Brewery Fire Destroys North Pacific Plant Section

A blaze at the North Pacific brewery in Astoria Oregon began in the engine and boiler house around 1 am and virtually ruined that section of the plant before crews contained it. The loss is estimated at about 10000 dollars.

Astoria Ore North Pacific

Policemen Offer Women Chance at Hand in Ball Night

Proposals for marriage deals are invited as the policemen ball at Lesch Park continues. Unmarried women are told the husbands chosen by bachelors may include a rich endowment. Prizes range from garden hose to a fox terrier and pneumatic automobile ties, with about 6000 tickets sold.

Lesch Park Wappenstein Puyallup Sullivan Laubacher Willard Powers Clark Tennant Drew

Hotel Butler theft suspect held after guest’s missing trip

R. C. Chapman was arrested last night on suspicion of petty theft at the Hotel Butler. A guest, W. 8. Val Nostrand, reported a stolen trip Sunday night, leading to Chapman's capture.

R. C. Chapman Val Nostrand Chapman

New stock on the way to Theodore Wilts and Co

A shipment is arriving for Theodore Wilts and Co at 1008 Firat as stock updates are announced. The notice signals new inventory reaching the business.

Atock Theodore Wilts & Co

Comptroller reports national banks condition call issued

The comptroller of the currency issued a call for the report of the condition of national banks at the close of business February 14.

United Press Chicago Comptroller of the Currency Today

Akashi Tug Accident Kills Three Officers near Ariyaki

In Nagasaki prefecture on February 20 the Japanese cruiser Akashi, engaged in towing at Ariyaki, saw a bollard fail. Three non commissioned officers were killed and two officers were wounded as the tug returned to port.

Tokio Akashi Ariyaki Nagasaki Prefecture Ure

Six Stowaways Arrested After Tosa Maru Arrival

Six men were found stowaways in the hold of the Tosa Maru which arrived from Japan. They boarded with the help of a deck hand and were arrested. The ship carried 506 passengers with 178 in steerage and a cargo of 3,000 tons.

Victoria Japan

Fall of a laborer from a trestle bridge injures Waetlake area

J P Brown, a laborer of 1456 Sixthay, fell twenty feet from the resrade treatie at Waetlake and Mercer last night and was taken to Pacific hospital with severe bruises. Births listed include Albert daughter and Harold son. other registrations note multiple names and dates in February 1926.

J. P. Brown Waetlake Mercer Pacific Hospital

Baseball Suite Sale For Boys And Men

Special on baseball gear with bate and balls for boys and men. Call to view and get prices. Hal llth let ave eee.

Sullivan and Donardine to Build New Thirday Theatre

Sullivan and Donardine begin construction of a new three story theatre on the southwest corner of Thirday and Madison in a few days. The structure will cost $50,000 and may later host a statue and museum on the property. The Orpheum shows will be staged there with a storefront area at the front.

Bequests and Remarks in Briefs from Portland to Empire

Brief items note Mre and Mise Montgomery of Portland presented to Emperor William. Harvard University to receive a $200000 bequest from the late Mrs Amy Sheldon. Turkey not seeking trouble with Hossa. frontier troops seen as a scheme to deploy soldiers. Government plans to break peace by cleansing and healing Soap Lake Soap.

Mre Mise Montgomery Portland Ore Emperor William Harvard University Amy Sheldon Turkey Hossa

Brooks and Company Noted at 1311 Second Avenue

Fragmentary note mentions N. Brooks and Co at 1311 Second Avenue. No further context or details provided.

BN. N. Brooks, “ & Co

Burglars Flees After Woman's Scream At Drug Store

A frightened intrusion at R. M. Breparmer's drug store in George town ended when Mrs. Harvey, a resident nearby, screamed loud enough to frighten away the burglars. The incident disrupted late night activity, with responders reportedly securing the scene.

R. M. Breparmer Georgetown

Cronk Plexes Creek in Record Bursting Prowess

A chaotic game report highlights Cronk's 3 point performance and Creek's 42 percent shooting as key feats. The piece mentions Selid Punch and Meddier’s Push center court actions, with unclear sequence but notes a decisive Team Puech display and a high scoring moment at Center Poreh.

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