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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1909

Page

3

Hanna case opens as trial proceeds in murder of William Annis

Thornton Jenkins Hanna faces trial for alleged participation in the shooting death of William EB Annis by Captain Peter C. Hanna. The state will not call an alternate witness and the court prepares to sum up existing evidence as Darrin states the case.

Plushing L. 1 VU. P.—Hoth Thornton Jenkins Hanna William EB. Annis Peter C. Hanna Crane Darrin

Flynn Papke to Meet in February at McCarey Club

Prize fighters Flynn and Papke are set to clash in a ten round bout at McCarey’s club in Los Angeles, February date to be finalized. Jim Jeffries is training for a theatrical engagement in San Francisco.

Los Angeles U. P Flynn Papke McCarey Jim Jeffries San Francisco

San Francisco Bears Welcome for Heney Amid Graft Trial Buzz

Frisco public reception to honor Henry J. Heney will be held this afternoon as he returns from a eastern trip, with San Franciscans showing strong support. Meantime the Patrick Calhoun graft trial, opening tomorrow, draws renewed attention to alleged bribery offered to a member of the board of supervisors.

San Francisco U. PA Francia J. Heney Citisens Patrick Calhoun United Railways Calhoun

Embroideries and Fashion Goods On Offer This Week

This week features a range of new embroideries shirts waists and muslin underwear. The display spotlights fresh fabrics and patterns aimed at updating wardrobe essentials.

Vigorous Roosevelt Message Urges Reform of DC Prisons

President Roosevelt sends a vigorous message to congress calling DC penal and reformatories base and urging immediate generous legislation. The proposal rests on a commission report by Judge Wendell P. Stafford John J. Edson and Robert V. LaDow which inspected DC institutions and toured major cities for best ward care methods.

Washington U. P Congress Roosevelt National Capitol Wendell P. Stafford John J. Edson Robert V. LaDow

Death notices from LA CONNER and SAN ANTONIO headlines

Mre Pred Jeane of LA CONNER dies after illness leaving seven children plus a son and relatives. William H. Sims, a renowned racing man, dies after an operation in San Antonio. Report mentions 1949 coal fuel discovery by Huloa.

Jeane LA Conner Fred Jeane Lavantere William BH. Sims Ban Antonio William It Sime Huloa

One Week More Stock Adjusting Sale Extended

Price cutting in every department with savings from one fifth to one half off. Snow and cold kept shoppers away so the annual sale is extended for another week. Windows refreshed daily show the value offered across all departments.

Blankets and Curtains Sale Highlights Bargains

A sales notice lists white wool blankets at 4.95 from 7.00, 11.25 items at half price, satin finished draperies from 5.35, down pillows 1.35, and Irish point Venetian curtains from 21.50 to 55.00 in a limited week sale. Half price curtains advertised as exceptionally low.

High Grade Carpets Offered For Little This Week

Special sale on no border carpets across Axminster Wilton and Brussels lines. Quaker Axminster $1.10 yard, Bigelow Axminster $1.50 yard, Wilton Velvet $1.25 yard, Teprac Wilton $1.75 yard, Body Brussels $1.35 yard. Limited patterns, first come first served, secteurs for hotels and residential spaces.

Quaker Axminster Axminster Wilton Whittall

Damage suits and boycotts loom over labor unions

AFL officials report manufacturers plan new damage suits and injunctions after verdicts in hatters and Muck store cases. Lawlor says Loewe cane costs hundreds of thousands before spring court entry. Factories aim to cripple unions by draining funds through litigation.

American Federation of Labor Manufacturers’ Association Viedia Daager Hatters Gompers Mitchel Morriven Lawlor The New York Loewe National Tion Mbor

Mine disaster at Letter colliery claims twenty five lives

In Zeigler Wisconsin a dramatic mine explosion at the Joe Letter colliery killed twenty five miners and left several more believed buried. Owner Letter and his wife directed the rescue as workers uncovered three bodies and prepared to reenter after a prior mine fire had been controlled.

Zeigler Wis VU. P Joe Letter Chicago Letter Hie Bride Ena

WANTS HER TRUE LOVE CHOSEN BY MIDNIGHT BOAT RUNAWAY

Georgia McDonald a 17 year old runaway from Vancouver fled to Seattle intending to wed Harry Hawley aboard the midnight boat last night She left home to avoid marrying Jack Mullen and says she will run away again to meet Hawley Montana Legislature Helena Jan 11 Committees named to push bills against pool selling and wife beating Hero falls before whisky John Ellion a decorated rescuer charged with larceny Portland planing mill fire at Clark and Wilson Lynn destroyed with 60 000 loss fully insured

Georgia McDonald Vancouver B. C Seattle Harry Hawley Jack Mullen Hawley Montana Helena Portland Ore Clark & Wilson Lynn Lowe

Bryant Charged With Cruelty To Animals Over Stray Horses

M A Bryant of South Park was arrested on cruelty charges after leaving two horses loose in an open pasture for three extra cold nights last week. He could not catch the animals to bring them to a stable.

M. A. Bryant South Park Waeed Bryant

Ghouls Disguised as Rescuers Shot in Messina

In Messina on January 11, reports say looters in rescue garb have been found and shot. Rescue teams continue pulling survivors from the rubble while many people remain buried.

Messina U. P— Ghouls

Dull Monday at City Police Court with 16 cases

City Attorney Ellis De ruler notes Monday morning docket of only 16 cases on the police sheet the smallest in a decade due to cold weather. The day’s most serious matter may be a carrying concealed weapons charge. Philip King, a renowned shipbuilder aged 90, died yesterday at Ballard after a long local career near here.

Ellis Deruler Philip King States Ballard Mr. King Thie Here

Four Men Hold Up Mo Shorgis

John Shorgin of 914 Flint Ave S was attacked by four men who demanded money early yesterday at Eighth Ave 8 and Charlea St. They took his cash amounting to 63.85 dollars.

John Shorgin Flint Av. S Eighth Av Charlea St

Sold Liquor on Sunday Charge Against Otto Hansen

Otto Hansen employed at a Seattle area Alki bar on Washington street was arrested yesterday charged with selling liquor on Sunday. Two Austrians act as witnesses against him. The establishment also houses a restaurant and pool hall, and is open Sundays. Olympia dispatch also reports Mrs. Albert B. Mead, wife of the governor, arriving in Olympia for a farewell reception at Mrs. George BE. Filley’s home.

Otto Hansen Alki Washington St Olympia Albert B. Mead George BE. Filley

Latest London Paris Suede Muffs Fashion Notes

The article describes suede muffs from London and Paris as dainty accessories often adorned with violets, roses, holly and mistletoe. It notes pocket placement, skirt openings with embroidery, sleeve sizing limits, silk enclosed hands, high necks, crepe mourning wear, and heavy embroidery on stockings.

London Paris

Fanatician Today to Tomorrow's Fashion Creed

A brief note reflects on shifting styles and ideas as a quotation credits Wen dell Phillips about the change from fanatic devotion to evolving fashion ideals. The fragment hints at social attitudes toward trendiness and consistency.

Wendell Phillips

Railroads Earned Less in 1908 but Surpassed 1905-06

The Interstate Commerce Commission mailed its 1908 report to Congress showing gross railroad earnings down 164 million from 1907 yet above 1906 and 1905 figures. Net earnings were steady versus 1907 but below 1906. The Harriman inquiry notes the Supreme Court limits on questioning deals and urges action. Safety devices show gradual improvement with few changes, and East and West coast rate discussions yielded no recommendations.

Washington U. P Interstate Commerce Commission Congress Harriman Supreme Court

Japanese battleships to visit Seattle in ex position year

TOKIO Jan 11 reports battleships Soya and Asv will leave in March to visit Seattle in June for the exposition honoring the event.

Tokio Soya Asv Seattle

Burglary Strikes Home on 15th Avenue

While B. W. Britnall and his family attended church last evening, burglars entered their residence at 4616 15th Avenue through a rear window, creating a break in but no injuries reported.

B. W. Britnall 15Th Av

Taft to Keep Quiet on Cabinet Posts

Augusta Jan 11 President-elect Taft will announce Knox and Hitchcock as cabinet members and will withhold details on other appointments until March 4.

Taft Augusta Knox and Hitchcock

King to Greet Sperry Enter Admiral in Rome

Rome dated January 11 reports the king will personally entertain Admiral Sperry on arrival with his squadron.

Sperry Rome

Edward Dalby to Work With E B Curtis

Edward Dalby a University of Washington senior has been chosen by photographer E B Curtis to travel through British Columbia Washington and Oregon for material for the second series of twenty books on American Indians. Dalby is known as a clever story writer and Phi Delta Theta member. Henry Ellen will act as interpreter.

Edward Dalby University of Washington E. 8. Curtis J. Pierpont Morgan British Columbia Washington Oregon Dalby University Phi Delta Theta The Washingtonian Henry Ellen

Injured Engineer Dies After Wreck

In Bellingham on Thursday a train wreck victim, engineer Jaly, died yesterday on the operating table. The body will be shipped to Seattle today.

Bellingham Jaly Seattle

Pasco Faces Water Famine From Cold Spell

Pasco reports a water and sewer crisis as freezing weather drives the Columbia River below the intake pipe, causing shortages in the city supply.

Pasco Columbia

Professor Commits Death by Own Action

TRENTON January 11 A professor of Greek and Latin at the Lawrence Preparatory School Clark Tanby died by suicide late last night after alleged overstudy. The tragedy is being investigated and authorities are examining his recent work load and health.

Trenton Clark Tanby Awrence Preparatory School

Steamers Shift from Navy Yard to Colman Dock Route Update

Beginning Tuesday January 6 all Navy Yard and Port Orchard route steamers will depart from Col man dock at the foot of Columbia street. The change affects schedules and port calls as vessels reroute to the downtown terminal. Operators urge passengers to adjust plans accordingly.

Navy Yard Port Orchard Colman Dock Columbia St

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