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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1909

Page

8

Katherine Goodson Charms Seattle Recital Audience

English pianist Katherine Goodson captivated a Seattle audience with a graceful Chopin and Grieg program. She spoke of warming hands for cold stages and praised her husband Arthur Hinton as a true partner in music.

Merle Wane Seattle Moore Mime Katherine Goodson la Fay Mme. Goodson Dreas Grieg Chopin Sam Watts Herlin Arthur Hinton

Begs Search for Alleged Murderer Clough in Portland

Fresno district attorney Miles Wallace reopens the hunt for Dwight B. Clough accused of killing Jefferson D. Etter in Honduras three years ago. Private detectives failed to lure Clough into the United States, and Portland authorities are being asked to join the manhunt. Relatives of Etter vow to continue the pursuit.

Ban Francisco U. P Dwight B. Clough Jefferson D. Etter Hondur Miles Wallace Fresno Coasi Portland Etter Clough Honduras United States Bene Ranhah

Harris Case Questioned as Good Law Says It Was Not

Lawyer notes Harris case 33 Pac 0 and Wash. Dec. 541 held that railroad limits on carriage could be void under June 1906 federal statute. The opinion claims such agreements or tariffs are void and rebated advantages prohibited. The document cites New York Supplement and US reports for support and warns against “woodchuck” arguments that sidestep the law.

Harris Weoodehucks Witten Congress of the United Gordon New York Supplement Cariers Interstate Commerce Commission

Void Contracts Highlighted by Federal Authorities

A fragmented note discusses contracts deemed void by authorities, with some held valid as a matter of law. It references federal control and actions by United States Congress, mentioning statutes and railroad concerns in a legal context.

United States Congress

New C B P R steamer Princena Charlotte to Start Service

An unofficial report says the new C. B. P. R. steamer Princena Charlotte, after retouching post a voyage from Glasgow, will be ready within two weeks to begin its regular schedule between this port and Vancouver on January 15. The vessel is touted as the finest steamer yet built for the Bound trade.

C. BP. R Princena Charlotte Glasgow Vancouver Charlotte

Judge Gunnison Opposed for Alaska Seat by Senate Clash

Washington reports strong opposition to Judge Gunnison of Alaska's First District after his reappointment by President Roosevelt. A Juneau delegation presses charges to block his appointment while Gov Hogtt and others campaign to keep him in judicial power.

Washington Ty U. P Gunnteon First Alaska Roosevelt Senate Juneau Hogtt Udge Gunolson

Seattle Clergyman Lectures in Tacoma

In Tacoma Jan 9 a large audience of women attended Rev. Dr. Herbert H. Gowen of Seattle giving a lecture titled The Heroines of Shakespeare. The event opened a course under the Aloha club and Collegiate alumni with Gowen praised for his fluent speech and mastery of English.

Tacoma U. P Commercial Club Herbert MH. Gowen Seattle Aloha Club Gowen

Washington Pioneer Dies in Portland

Word from Portland reports the death of Mrs. Heller Cavannaugh wife of Gen. Thomas H. Cavanaugh a pioneer couple long associated with Washington state Their home was in Prosser and they formerly lived in Olympia Mrs Cavanaugh died while visiting her son in law Maj Thomas Melndoe in Portland with a funeral to be announced.

Seattle Portland Heller Holmes Cavanaugh Thomas H. Cavanaugh Cavanaugh Washington Olympia Prosser Wash Maj Thomas Melndoe

Harbor talks continue as Union Pacific negotiates with property owners

Aberdeen report says Vice President Farrell of Union Pacific and other officials remain in discussions with harbor-wort owners along the Loy mame nt of way. Daily conferences continue as authorities seek accord. Several large mills at the harbor closed today due to cold affecting water and steam pipes.

Aberdeen Jan Farrell Union Pacific Company U. P

Bride Shot by Man Mistaking for Robber Near Sterling

Henry Tucker and his wife visited Russian farmer Teoharch to hire work at their adjoining farms. Teoharch opened his door and fired a revolver, killing bride Cole Tucker who had been mistaken for a burglar. Teoharch was arrested as the husband escaped unharmed. The small village near Sterling mourns the tragedy.

Tacharch Taoharch Iff Teobarch

Ballard Woman Seeks $200 Reward in Keely Murder Case

Maud T. Fowles of Ballard claims she furnished information leading to the arrest and conviction of James Keely for the Motorman F P L Brown murder near Tacoma. She appeared before Pierce county commissioners at Tacoma to contest a $200 reward and affidavits from Seattle police leaders supported her claim. A hearing is set for 2 oclock next Thursday. Rewards total $1250 from governor Tacoma Railway & Power Co and county commissioners.

James Keely FP. L. Brown Tacoma Mia Maud T. Fowles Ballard Pierce County Fowles Keely Portland Seattle M. T. Powers Charles Tennant

Plans to Tie Up Franchise Through Litigation Threat

Rainier Valley car line project risks long legal delay as BE C Ewing threatens suit after offering to take 10 percent of gross receipts through 1920 and 16 percent thereafter, challenging Seattle Electric Company's lower bid of 2.5 percent. The committee found Ewing's bid not in good faith, despite his warning.

Rainier Valley BE. C. Ewing Council Committee On Corporations Ewing Seattle Electric Company

Beattie Electric franchise recommendation reported

A report and recommendation urged rejection of the current proposal and transfer of the franchise to Beattie Electric Company after lengthy discussion and preliminary debate led by Secision Ewing.

Beattie Electric Company Ewing Aere Apngs Ie Itt

Wife Murderer Given Life in Indianapolis Case

In Indianapolis on January 9 Judge Bradbury sentenced Fred Van Meter to life imprisonment for the murder of his young wife. The wife died after drinking poisoned coffee, and Van Meter narrowly escaped the death penalty.

Indianapolis Ind Bradbury Fred van Meter van Meters

North Yakima to be chief division point on North Coast road

North Yakima January 9. North Yakima will be a division point for the North Coast road with 15 tracks a roundhouse and other facilities to be added making it the chief division point east of the Cascades.

North Yakima Cascades

Defunct bank pays creditors interest in Portland

The receiver of the defunct Tithe Guarantee and Trust Co. in Portland, Oregon paid one year's interest to creditors with deposits of $250 or more. Creditors were directed to file orders with William M. Adams who assumed the bank's obligations to recover the full amounts of their claims.

Portland Ore Jan U. P Tithe Guarantee & Trust Company William M

New Federal Judge Proposed for Western Washington District

Senator Piles introduces a bill to appoint one additional federal judge for the Western district of Washington. The move parallels Humphrey’s earlier proposal for an extra judicial district. Supporters say overcrowding in the Western district justifies quick action this session.

Washington D. C U. P Piles Humphrey

Death of State Senator Algernon B. Roberts in California

Word reaches Philadelphia of the death in Nordhoff California of State Senator Algernon B Roberts son of the late George Roberts of the Pennsylvania Railroad company He represented Montgomery County in the state senate and had gone to California in October for his health

Philadelphia Jan Nordhoff Cal Algernon B. Roberts Pennsyvania George Roberts Pennsylvania Railroad Company Roberts Montgomery Phile California

Igloo No 1 Receives Exposition Invitation for Northern Pioneers

Igloo No 1 of the Alaska Pioneers, through President R. B. Milroy, received an invitation from General Director L. A. Nadeau to claim any unused site on the grounds and build a house for the entertainment of visiting northern pioneers such as Jack McQuesten or Al Mayo at the coming fair.

R. B. Milroy L. A. Nadeau Jack McQuesten al Mayo

Harness Men to Meet Here Harness and saddlery association convention

The Northwestern Retail Harness and Saddlery association will hold its fourth annual convention in this city January 11 and 12 at the Hotel Butler banquet hall. M B Mills of Lewiston Idaho is lend and O R Newten of Spokane Wash is secretary. Members include most harness dealers in Washington Idaho and Oregon. Wholesale saddlery jobbers from the Northwest will be represented. Local dealers plan to entertain visitors with a banquet and exposition at the Orpheum theatre. VANCOUVER B C Jan. Eperling a Seattle manufacturer faces extradition for trial on a charge of obtaining goods under false pretenses after a preliminary hearing before Magistrate Alexander and appeal to Judge Grant.

Northwestern Retail Harness and Saddlery Association Butler M. B. Mills Lewinton Idaho Islent O. R. Newten Spokane Wash Washington Oregon Northwest Orpheum Theatre Vancouver B. C Eperling Alexander Cme Grant

City Council Committee Opens May Investigation Into Substitute

The corporations committee of the city council met yesterday to discuss opening an investigation into a substitute matter. Officials indicated possible reviews and future actions to follow.

Corporations Committee City Council

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