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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1909

Page

6

City Responds Nobly to Italy Aid Plea

Relief fund nears $2,000 as Italian aid drives surge in contributions from Consul Ghigtione and local institutions. Churches and Red Cross raise funds. the Grand and Seattle theatres help push totals. Italian American groups and banks pool resources for victims.

City Italy Grand Seattle Eagles Ee Ghigtione Allan Dale Dale Temple de Hirsch Rabbi Samuel Louis Schoenfeld Bonham Galland Isaae Cooper Sarmuel Frauenthal William Lewis St. Mark's Red Cross Preventhal Bree Major. & Chase W. W. Sawyer W. H. Preston C. M. Mar Capt. Thomas Grant

Wives Allege Coercion in Rankin Lynching Trial

Mrs. Bud Morris testifies in Union City Tennessee that her earlier statement accusing eight men of lynching Captain Quentin Rankin was made under coercion. She says her husband was away the night of the hanging and did not return until 3 a.m. after threats.

Union City Tenn U. P Bud Morris Quentin Rankin Morris Rankin

Starwich Captures One Holds Up P. B. Shields

Rob Hayes is jailed in Seattle after allegedly holding up P. B. Shields at Green River Springs on New Year's Eve. Shields, a former telegraph operator and Hot Springs bartender, sustained serious injuries but is not expected to die. Hayes’ accomplice reportedly fled toward Seattle aboard a freight. The Moran dock will repair the damaged Kynance ship within seven days.

Rob Hayes P. B. Shields Green River Springs Matt Starwich Seattle Hayes Hot Springs Shield Shields

Stabbing Fatality Aboard Steamship Maru

Japanese fireman Toioichi Aoki was fatally stabbed aboard the lyo Maru of Yusen Kaisha by oiler Sinsaku Ito during a drinking row. Ito claimed self defense as Aoki rushed at him with a knife. Ito was jailed as police investigated the motive and sequence of events aboard the steamer yesterday afternoon.

Toioichi Aoki Yusen Kaisha Sinsaku Ito Aoki Ito Saki

Ends Family Row by Slaying Self in Town Incident

Despondent over quarrels with relatives, George Malone a 26 year old teamster living at 22 Eighth Ave drank carbolic acid and died. He left home with Jerry Allen after a quarrel, then went to Allen's apartments where Mrs Malone arrived and found Malone dead. He is survived by a widow, two children, and his parents and two brothers.

George Malone Eighth Av Jerry Allen Alien Allen

Brakeman Dies in Fire After Freight Collision

In Toppanish Washington on January 2 Canton a rear brakeman was cremated in a wreck at 2 AM in the north yard of the Pacific freight yard. He appeared to be asleep when the tail end collision occurred. He had orders to flag the following freight but did not, becoming trapped in burning wreckage.

Toppenish Wash D. C Canton Era Pacific Freight Yard

Prominent Attorney Arrests Amid Fraud Allegations

In San Bernardino California January a prominent attorney, accused of defrauding clients of twenty five thousand dollars, was arrested after living under an alias Woodward. He denied guilt but admitted the plan when questioned at the police station. Investigators allege he targeted clients during his practice.

Gan Bernardino Cal Jan. U. P Janac CC Donatari Cas Chlo Woodward The

Seattle Man Hassett Dies in Portland Hotel

A W Hassett coal dealer and president of the Seattle Portland Coal Co. died in his room at the Imperial hotel Portland from heart disease triggered by stomach trouble. He had been a Seattle resident six years and leaves a wife. Body to be sent to Colma Michigan for burial. Taft Defeated at Golf in Augusta Georgia.

Portland A. W. Hassett Seattle Imperial Hotel Hassett Seattle Portland Coal Co Colma, Mich Taft Augusta Austin Fox New York

Through the Ice a Tragedy Near Vancouver

A man aged 18 died after going through thin ice near Vancouver. He vanished beneath the lake and was not recovered for an hour, with others signaling danger as they watched.

Vancouver Bcl

Tragic Bath Death of Mrs. M. Taylor

Mrs. M. Taylor of 2019 Boyles ton av N fell into a tub of boiling water Monday night and died hours later. At about age 61 she suffered a nervous lapse with memory loss, later revived briefly to say she could not recall turning on the hot water. Funeral held this afternoon with interment in Calvary Cemetery.

M. Taylor Boyleston Av Calvary Cemenery Taylor

Fishery Laws Are Prepared

Stanford University president Dr. David Starr Jordan announced that the international fishery commission has prepared amendments to current laws. The measures aim to ease friction between the United States and England over fishing disputes and will be submitted to Congress and the English premier after a conference between Dr. Prince and Jordan.

Stanford University Cal U. P David Starr Jordan International Fishery Commission United States England Congress Prince Jordan

Fireman Londha Saves Lives At Park Opera House

A fire broke out during a performance in the Park Opera house in Bas Pa. but Fire man Londha kept his cool and a panic was averted as the audience evacuated. One woman fainted and had to be carried out while a bullet was saved from destruction. Only about a thousand seats were occupied.

Base UV. P Park Opera House Londha Ao Bullett

Eruption Reported At Sea Near Paltar Coast

British officers observed a distant eruption at sea about twenty miles off the coast while the British steamer Paltic headed toward land on December 31. The event was described as resembling volcanic action and noted by Pirot Officer Landmary.

Norpole U.P Paltic Pirot Landmary

Week of Prayer Begins in Seattle Churches Union event

Over fifty Seattle churches launch a week of prayer Sunday titled Seattle a Christian City. Downtown services will be at noon at Firet M EB church and evenings at various churches, with each day featuring union gatherings.

Seattle Firet Meb Pitthav Marton

Mob Demands Release of Man Held by Police

Several hundred men and boys gathered near the police station about 2 AM to demand the release of Thomas Peterson who had been arrested on Washington. The crowd moved onto the steps as reserve police charged them and dispersed without arrests.

Thomas Peterson Washington

Standard Oil files motion for rehearing in Missouri cases

In Jefferson City Missouri Standard Oil Indiana and Republic Oil filed motions for rehearings after being ousted from Missouri by a state supreme court decision. Each company was fined $50 000. Waters-Pierce Company has not yet filed a motion though the deadline expires tonight.

Jefferson City U. P Standard Ol Comndiana Republic Ol Company Missouri State Supreme Court Waters-Pierce 611 Standard

Billy Sundays Prayer in Spokane Revival

A portion of Billy Sunday s Spokane revival prayer includes requests to help him quit drinking and to bless various officials and groups while denouncing saloonkeepers. He pledges to clean up Spokane and asks forgiveness for mixed views toward churches and lodges.

Milly Spokane Jesus Devil the Beast Italy Calaboose

KILLED BY HIS OWN REVOLVER IN FAMILY QUARREL

Mrs. Erb testified at the trial of Kate Beisel that Captain J. Clayton Erb was accidentally shot by his own revolver during a family quarrel. She said Beisel wrestled for the weapon to defend her sister, and it discharged, mortally wounding Erb as he attacked Mrs. Erb.

Jas.oo UC J. Clayton Erb Captain Erb

Subscriptions and delivery guidance at The Seattle Star

The Seattle Star explains weekly and monthly subscription rates, mail delivery, and how to handle missed issues. It outlines changes of address, receipt of copies, and the process to renew, cancel, or request additional copies to ensure timely delivery.

Classified Rates and Advertisers Contact Details

The Star lists rates for classified ads including situations wanted and help wanted. Advertisers are informed accuracy cannot be guaranteed and line counting rules apply with seven insertions for six when paid in cash. Ballard Agency contact and office locations are provided.

Auction notices and land listings from Birch Loan Co ads

A mixture of auction notices and irrigated land listings appears. Advertisers include Birch Loan Co offering household goods and arable land. Kirkland area properties describe ten acres with a seven room house and fruit trees, plus parcels from five to sixteen acres with varying terms.

Farm for sale near Siece mish county two miles from service

A damaged notice offers 16 acres of level land about two miles from Siece mish county and four miles from Ar Hegtos. It mentions 1,006 acres to se trom, iced soil and water access, and a possible lease or division with fruit berry and dairy lendiments. Heirs may be involved. inquiry via DD Lumber & Co, 1710 Americans Bank, Beattie, Wash.

Siecemish Ar Hegtos Everett Setrom New Critiers Weshington Ted Het. Beck Lumber & Eee Co Americans Bank Beattie

Pasco area real estate and auctions feature rich five acre tracts

The ad offers five acre tracts near Pasco between Hentile and Tacoma at $44 per acre, with terms starting $6 down and $1 per month. Listings mention Georgetown Auction and Bains Stables, transferring goods on commission, and other sale notices across Seattle area.

Georgetown Bains Gecractoan

Arcadia Irrigated Orchards Auction Listing

40 acres of well improved Rag orchard with fruit trees, seven rooms, large barn, outbuildings, harness, teams, farm tools, and stock. Terms onBeet. Handy to Heatth public market. Call at the office to view and drive out. Holmes Malty 939-026-822 Alaska Building.

Porty-Acre Beattie Eeven Hove Hlomert Alaska

Death and marriage notices clutter a broken time table

A fragmented clipping lists marriage and death notices along with a railway timetable note urging readers to call King Street Station for train times. Entries include several December dates and names such as Merrill Clare Te and Humphrey Te, with embalmers Butterworth and Bon and Johnson Hamilton referenced amid scattered local business lines.

Cottage West Seattle Rental Offer Near Beach

Four room cottage with wide front porch and large pantry up for sale. Dead water and mountain views promised, located four blocks from Fall Boy car line and minutes from the beach. Cash terms and balance at 24.60 per month, see Mr. White at Main 2269 for details.

Fauntleroy

Unclear text about Bremerton Navy Yard sale and prices

Fragmentary notice describes Bremerton navy yard decks sale delays and low prices. Mentions Yara City opening water jets for sale and prices around 816 feet. References Navy Yara City and American Bank with vague terms and down payment notes.

Iel Bremerton Yara City Navy Yara City Navy Yard American Bank

Five-room house and terms near Ninth and California

Real estate offers list several five room houses with prices like 1166 1766 and 1460 near Ninth and California. Nearby sites include eas y terms and close to station two blocks from Century Real Alaska listings show contact Robert Maltby at 919 970 5991 for details.

Ninth California Alaska W. A. Santora Seattle Mores Robert Maltby

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