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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1909

Page

7

Real hero of Moray trestle accident disputed

J P Bullock dock checker is hailed as the rescuer by witnesses at the Moray trestle incident though Patterson is credited with the rescue. Bullock reportedly saved three horses after Paterson was said to dive in and later helped secure a boat rope to bring one horse ashore.

Jack Patterson Moray Heroleef Toby Greathern J. P. Bullock Patterson County Humane Association Bullock Pat Seattle Electric Company Nhe-car W. Rey At

Gold Dust Keeps Baby Toys Clean and Sterile

A brief note on using Gold Dust to clean and sterilize a baby's playthings. It emphasizes keeping items sweet and clean as a child often puts objects in the mouth, urging frequent cleansing with hot water and Gold Dust to protect the child’s health.

Shot Carmack at Gun's Point

Nashvillie Tenn Feb 22 By U P Tinder cross examination today Robin Cooper repeated his account of shooting Senator E Carmack. Cooper testified he shot while facing a revolver held by Carmack and denied shooting him when he was down. The case involves Cooper Colonel Durneannes and John D Sharpe in a joint murder inquiry.

Nashvilliae Tenn U. P Robin Cooper E. Carmack Cooper Durneannes Eee John D. Sharpe

Soccer League Preview Sees Vancouver Battle for Second Place

In a final regular season clash Vancouver vies with Lady for second place as the league advances toward its annual meeting. A plan to change the playing season is to be announced at the gathering.

Ladyemith B.C Ecitle Vancouver Lady

Scion of Washington Poor Drug Mixer

The fragment recalls Geo. Washington as a bachelor with no brothers and links the line to Vernon Washington of Centerview Virginia, son of a Geo Washington who held a cashier post in a San Francisco customs office, joined the Confederate army in 1861, and hints at possible divorce dynamics.

Geo. Washington Vernon Washington Centerview San Francisco Napoleon Martha

Piano Exchange and Bargain Department Sale Announcement

Tuesday morning the Piano Exchange and Bargain Department will place on sale a selection of slightly used pianos. Shrewd buyers who know the Exchange value quick action and secure choice. Be here early to catch the snaps.

Tony Washington the King-For-Now of Missouri

Thornton Augustin Washington, known as Tony, dreams of kingship and honors but remains a humble Missouri druggist in Garden City Cass County. He traces a family line to early American history, recalling the Washington bloodline and a stubborn pride in heritage. He jokes that if the nation ever names a Washington king he’d fit the role, yet he lives simply and helps neighbors with daily tasks.

Thornton T. Augustin Thornton Il Thornton Augustin Thornton Augustus Rex Cass County Tony Washington Missouril Garden City Miscouri Sombart Tony Washington Elizabeth Marion Thornton Augustin Washington Missouri

Baby Proves Alibi After Home Theft Suspect Cradle Find

Detectives searched the Meal home at 1718 Washington Street after a theft of silverware. A large abundance of silver was found hidden in the baby’s cradle, but the infant’s alibi is supported by his tired-looking demeanor and his mother’s corroboration.

Peter Meal Washington Et

Thief in Church Apprehended by Temple Baptist Janitor

Len MacKenzie living at 624 10th av N was caught by the Temple Baptist church janitor at 15th av N and Thomas Ave N while rifling hats left in the vestibule during services. Detectives Peter son and McClurg took him to the station. MacKenzie has prior trouble with Capitol Hill youths tied to robberies and is under suspended sentence in Judge Prater's court.

Len MacKenzie 10Th Av. N Temple Baptist Church Thomas Donke Peterson and McClurg MecKensie Capitol Hill

Hundreds Frozen Kiev and Southwest Russia Tracks Blocked

A week of severe snowstorms blankets Kiev and European Russia. The South Western railway corridor remains blocked for 200 miles. A dispatch from Odessa reports over 100 deaths in the recent blizzard across the region.

Kiev European Russia U. P

Dreamland Tonight Offers Special Dance Night

Dreamland hosts a special dance tonight with gifts for ladies and gentlemen. Admission includes two dance tickets and a tree gift for women.

Dreamland

Greeks and Whites in Riot at South Omaha

South Omaha Neb. riot leaves around 50 wounded with six in serious condition after mass meeting speeches incite attacks on Greeks. Police quelled rioting by Saturday morning. one Greek was killed and a police officer injured amid arson and looting. Authorities prepared for potential outbreaks as Greeks planned a mass meeting to march in retaliation, but cooler heads prevailed.

South Omaia Neb Web Board of Five Omaha

Big Polite Tonight At Leacht Pavilion Police Provide Amusements

Acting Mayor Hi Gili opens the festivities as Beattie’s guardians of the peace patrol the Leacht pavilion area tonight. Detectives Tennant Powers Keane lead the night watch while officers enjoy music, dancing, and merriment amid a city patrol of late hours for the returning force.

Knights of the Black Mask Beattie Guardians of the Peace Cnim Eve Goneaia Tee Charles Tennant Capetain Mike Powers Chaurf Dan Keane Hi Gili Washington

Death souls trail through Seattle area households

Within hours after the death of Mrs. Mary B Settle in Seattle, Chas Robinson a 76 year old stepson of Mrs Battle also died at the family residence. He is survived by the widow and three children G L Robinson Bremerton J E Robinson Marysville and Mrs B L Price Port Blakely. Funeral plans remain undecided though services are expected at the First Presbyterian Church with Rev M A Matthews officiating. Robinson belonged to the Masonic and A O U W orders and the services will likely be under those organizations.

Mary B Settle Chas Robinson Battle Seattle Queen Annecy Mr. Robinson Mra Martha A G. L. Robinson Bremerton J. E. Robinson Maryeville

Knights of Columbus Install Bremerton Chapter

About 150 local members and 100 Tacoma lodge members in chartered boats reached Bremerton Navy Yard at 11 am. They established a new Bremerton chapter and initiated 57 new members. A banquet for visitors followed a day of ceremonies and feasts hosted by Bremerton ladies.

Knights of Columbus Order Tacoma Bremerton Navy Yard Ladies of

Ships sail and new steamer Kennedy eyed for Seattle run

The schooner Andrew is due in Beattle after loading lumber for South American ports and carrying coffee on a ballast voyage. The Viner Hermanthus arrives March 12 from South America with 4 000 baby fotes and cargo to San Francisco. Kennedy, port district operator, reports a new steel hull steamer FH B Kennedy on Seattle Bremerton service, arriving late March for trials and an April 1 debut. the vessel is 190 feet long with 1600 passenger capacity.

Viner Hermanthus South America Soreing San Francisco Kennedy Port Orchard Ham Portland FH. B. Kennedy Seattle

Illustrated Orthodontia Lectures by Dr EB H Stanley

Dr EB H Stanley offers illustrated orthodontia lectures at his home 322 North Test Street each Friday evening through March. The sessions cover basic orthodontic concepts and dental alignment techniques.

EB. H. Stanley North Tist St

Marathon Race Report From Washington State Fair Grounds

Chandler of Vancouver led during five miles of the 34 mile 380 yard race with Cool from Wash State college second. Heattie's first marathon finished around 2:20 pm amid a drifting crowd. Burne arrived late and protested for not awaiting the starter.

Chandler Vancouver Cool Wash Washington State Fair Grounds Cooll

Four Children Slain in Wisconsin Farmer Tragedy

Hans Sveum a wealthy Wisconsin farmer released from an insanity hospital killed his four children and 23 head of stock then wounded himself. He burned hay in a barn after jumping from a loft with a noose as neighbors found him alive. he died later from his injuries.

Eleva Wis Fev U. P Hans Sveum Armer Hieself-Inie Injuries. Com Veum

Love Turns to Murder in Los Angeles Tragedy

A man driven by love for an affair attacked his estranged wife near a taxidermist shop on Fourth Street. He shot her, wounded bystander Roth Reynolds, then killed himself. Mrs. Odessa Norrin, aka Karen Mitchell, was hospitalized with a possible recovery.

Mitchell Fourth St Roth Reynolds Knoblock

Sermon Links Christian Life to Liver Health

Rev. A. Norman Ward of the First Methodist Protestant church urged that a Christian life hinges on physical well being and cited liver health as essential. He warned that pessimism stems from bodily neglect and urged using medicine to keep the body in good working order for a well balanced life.

A. Norman Ward First Methodist Protestant Church Pilla Ward

South School to Move Classes During Regrade Work

During the Jackson street regrade, the South School building will be abandoned next week by order of the board of education. Temporary quarters will be set up for morning and afternoon classes. Dies Today. Mrs. Odesima Scott wife of B Scott an instructor at Mercer Island parental school died this noon of pneumonia at the Darwin home in this city. She was 30 and also an instructor at the parental school. Funeral arrangements not yet made.

Jackson St. Re Board of Education Odesima Scott B. Scott Mercer Island Darwin Scott

Unidentified Navajo Chief Fatally Stabs Two in Cincinnati

In Union Station Cincinnati an unidentified Navajo Indian ran amuck wounding and killing several people. He fatally stabbed Mrs Anna Devord of Huntington West Virginia and Max in Cincinnati, with two others wounded Severities and exact identities are unclear from the report.

Cincinnati U. P Union Mra Anna Devord Huntington W. Va Max Joseph Ww. Gorton Bridge

Hospital Patients Starving in Caracar Crisis

In Caracar Venezuela authorities suppress news of a hospital crisis amid a patient starvation scandal. Officials allegedly fail to supply food and medicine as about 300 inmates suffer while physicians and nurses strike and distribution channels break down.

Caracar UU. F I T

Local Briefs and Society Notes Highlight Alaska and Olympia Matters

Alaskan Marshal James H. Shoup resigns effective June 1 and resignation is accepted. J C McBride shifts to A Y P exposition candidacy. Roy A Noyes elopes with Eva Miller and eloping witnesses surprise him at Port Orchard. AV H Gorham travels to Olympia to address steamship and navigation committee with protest against compulsory pilot bill. Indiana society meets at 8 pm at the Chamber of Commerce to discuss pushing for representation at the A Y P exposition.

James H. Shoup United States Alaska J. C. McBride A.Y.P. Exposition Roy A. Noyes Kitsap County Ely J. J. Yakey Eva Miller Seattle Port Orchard Bella AV. H. Gorham Olympia Indiana Society Chamber of Commercce

Clark to Fight Powder Trust in Bay Area Plant Plan

San Francisco February 22. A U P backed effort led by Senator William A Clark of Montana seeks to start a powder manufacturing plant with capital of 3 million dollars in a bay county region. John Bermingham of Dupont Mours Powder, J A Gor of a local mercantile firm, and ex state official Charles M Belshaw are named as associates. The project aims to compete with the powder trust in the Antioch region.

San Francisco U. P William A. Clark Montana Bay Counties Powder Trust John Bermingham Duponmours Powder Company J. A.gor Charlies M. Belshaw Antioch

Murdered Woman Buried Yesterday After Fatal Home Shooting

Neva Colville and Bennett Colville followed her to Pleasant cemetery for the burial of Mrs. Mra Colville who was shot in her home at 131 secondary N. last Thursday by Frank Bennett the former lover and father of J Bennett. The Rev Robert Cairns of Temple Baptist church officiated and the body was lowered as the soloist sang Nearer My God to Thee. Bennett killed himself and his body remains at Butterworth's awaiting disposition as relatives in California are notified.

Neva Colville Bennett Mra Colville Frank Bennett J Bennett Butterworth Pleasant Cemetery Robert Cairns Temple Baptist Church

Three Senators Plan Fireworks Over Japanese Question

In Sacramento a trio of senators Camin Sanford and Anthony prepare aggressive speeches this week to counter Japanese criticism. The debate mirrors a larger fight in the upper chamber, with strong oratorical ammo promised for the confrontation while the assembly largely buries the issue.

Bacramento Cal U. B Camin Sanford Anthony Ari Tisiischaislessinen

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