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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1909
Page
6
Police and Coroner examine cause of Mrs. Young's death after a quarrel with her husband at 1029 Pyke Ave. A revolver discharge occurred during the altercation. poison was initially suspected but postmortem tests will determine if poison or a fall caused the death.
News from Messina reports fever breaking out as authorities urge strict sanitation. About ten thousand refugees are in Naples with 6,000 aboard ships. Sperry plans to arrive January 9 with battleships Connecticut Ver, Minnesota and Kansas. Gunboat Secor has left for Messina with relief craft while others depart in brief intervals.
The White Sale at Fisher Co. begins amid a snowfall with record sales, featuring wide muslin garments and embroided lingerie. Prices range from 19 cents to $7.50 for corset covers, drawers, gowns, skirts, and combination suits in muslin Cambric and nainsook.
Portland report says Meiailiard, proprietor of a lodge at 83% Bixthef, was shot through the heart by Osborne Edwards after Edwards and Caudill entered the lodging house and argued. The pair, both intoxicated, were arrested following the incident.
Burrell and Pugh, charged with grand larceny and forgery, escaped Waterville jail by digging through the rock wall. The break was discovered two hours later. Burrell later faced another charge for breaking into a boxcar at Adrian. Weather blanketed the Big Bend region as police pursued leads.
A 100000 gallon oil tank exploded at Wood River Illinois sending shock waves through five miles. Watchman Henry Johnson was burned to death after being caught by flames.
At 1 20 this morning the Balkiwin theatre in Missouri burned completely, a 75000 dollar building. The adjoining new Colonial hotel, a four story landmark valued at 400000 dollars, caught fire as well. The blaze originated from a basement Kasex in the theatre.
Mrs. Mary Topper of Butler was killed crossing Baltimore & Ohio tracks eight miles east of Auburn Indiana. Her foot caught between planks as Train No. 7 approached and she signaled for help, but the engineer could not stop in time.
State Auditor C. W. Clausen estimates general fund revenues for the next two years at 2,611,495 dollars while state boards and institutions seek 4,212,444.77 dollars in appropriations. Revenues thus cover about 3 percent of the total requested expenditures.
Mrs. K Beisel sister of Mrs Capt Erb admits the murder of Erb, saying cruelty prompted the tragedy if self defense. The Erb case appears near its end as media reports note the accused took the blame.
Nicholas Petro a 15 year old boy living near Nashville Indiana was killed by a boiler explosion at a mill at 7 am on his last planned grinding day. The blast tore his body in two and part was blown to a hillside where it hung from a tree.
Tom Carruthers an elderly man was attacked twice on his way home. A thug struck him on the head at Fifth avenue and Virginia street, and another assailant pursued him to Blanchard and Fourth avenues before fleeing as Carruthers called for help. His son in law Fr Wells aided in the escape.
In a special message to Congress Roosevelt asks for legislation granting the Interstate Commerce Commission authority to compel witness testimony. The move recalls E H Harriman’s refusal to answer at a New York hearing and a Supreme Court ruling limiting ICC power. Also contains a local ad for men’s shoes at 302 Pacific.
Advertises a January clearance with Third Floor specials tomorrow. Door panels in Irish Point or Battenberg on net, heavy tapestry table covers, window shades and S-panel screens at reduced prices. Includes 4-panel screens in oak frames with antique finish and burlap coverings, highlighting substantial discounts.
Public notice invites bids for construction of the Women’s building with work to be paid in war warrants. Bids due by noon January 1969 to the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Opposition Commission, 499 Burke Building, Seattle. Saunders & Lawton listed as architects. bid forms prepared by the Commission. 10 percent certified check required.
A jumble of land offers describes 20 and 16 acre parcels near Bremerton with fences, young trees, and low down payments. Advertisements tout fast sale terms, nearby amenities, and nearby offices, schools, and a postmaster.
Port Townsend authorities post a $600 reward for unknown suspects in the murder of Mrs. Edward Tamper of Port Discovery. After the killing, the assailants set the farmhouse ablaze to hide evidence, and investigators report the skull was crushed and the woman nailed to the floor by both wrists to prevent escape.
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