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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1909

Page

6

Heroic Captain Praised as Republic Sinks in Ocean Rescue

York January 26. Immense crowd cheers as 600 Republic survivors are carried ashore on Manhattan river boats. Captain Sealeby described clinging to debris after a whirlpool and his crew's bravery. Second Officer Williams praised. Eugene Lynch of Boston dies from injuries in the collision with Florida.

York VA. P. Bealeby and Wireless Op Binna Republic Manhattan Williamea Sealeby Binns Williams Eugene Lynch Boston Florida

Murphy Wager Case Proceeds In City Court

In Justice Carrolls court this morning a bet on the Democratic nomination was debated. Murphy is plaintiff against Barton with Dan Murphy as stakeholder. The dispute centers on who must pay the stakes after a failed wager and resulting transfers.

Murphy Daniel F. Murphy Barton Hrgan Jesse Murphy Dan Murphy Jesse

Umbrella Sale Makes a Big Hit

At Seattle Electric Company a annual lost and found umbrella sale drew 500 bids from 10 cents to $1.50. The event funded the Carmen's Relief association while whispers of impropriety circulated. The sale proceeded and benefited the relief fund despite accusations of bid rigging.

Seattle Electric Company Brellas Carmen's Relief Association Relief Association

Divorce Bill Shaped by Olympia Panel

In Olympia on January 26 the divorce bill faced harsh scrutiny from a local subcommittee. After brief debate the panel postponed final action and set to drafting amendments. The proposed changes largely mirror the current law, suggesting the existing divorce statute satisfies the public morals committee.

Olympia Public Morals Committee

Local Briefs and Notices From Seattle Area

Local briefs report the W C T U of Seattle leaving for Olympia to audit political offices, a $3,000 damages suit against Seattle Eloc Company by Maria Hewett after a July car strike, Thoman F age 63 hospitalized with Brights disease, Bryant Lumber Company suing Chris Jule for $786.20 for furnished materials, a collision damages suit from February 1906, Elizabeth Peter awarded $25,000 in Judge Gilliam’s court, Al Rutherford returning to duties after illness, and the Behooner Mirdora sailing from San Pedro to Port.

Seattle Olympia Otto A. Ee Superior Maria Hewett Seattle Eloc Yakima Thoman F Bright Jor Bryant Lumber Company Chris Jule Camage Sulit Elizabeth Peter Gilliam’s Rutherford Better — County al Rutherford Rutherford

Calhoun Bribery Trial Enters Third Day In San Francisco

The Patrick Calhoun bribery trial advances with continued examination of voir dire witnesses. Five temporary jurors have been chosen and seventy five names drawn for the new center, bringing total examination to 460 men.

Calhoun San Francisco U. P Patrick Calhoun Ventre Ten

Commissioners Discuss New Payroll and Road Continuance

County commissioners debated continuing the Gene Carr road project linking Seattle and Sunnydale to connect the city and Tacoma with a better road. They also planned to review a new payroll proposed by County Auditor Case that would cut the courthouse staff and reduce salaries by about 8000 dollars monthly.

Gene Carr Seattle Sunnydale Tacoma Court House

Scalded to death beneath engine in wreck

Lincoln Neb Jan 26 The fireman Harry of the Chicago Denver special train on the Union Pacific westbound was killed when the engine toppled and wrecked in the yards at North Platte Neb He was caught beneath the engine and scalded to death despite frantic rescue efforts by many men

Lincoln, Neb U. P Harry Chicago

Portamouth Bank cashier commits suicide amid forged note fears

In Des Moines, C B Croggina, cashier of the State Bank of Portamouth, killed himself after locking the bank. The bank examiner says many forged notes were in use as security. In Topeka, Joseph L Bristow was elected United States senator by the legislature in joint session, as the people's choice for that position.

Des Moines Croggina State Bank of Portamouth Bristow Topeka Kas U. P Joseph L. Bristow United States

Ballard Saloons

Local officers arrested eight Ballard saloon proprietors and bartenders after a staged purchases by a city boy who drank at Loulerucke and then at Log Cabin Bohemian and Alaska. The youth bought drinks then fled with officers trailing. proprietors were released on bonds of 100 dollars except the Alaska owner who refused to post bail.

Ballard Loulerucke Alaska Alaska Bar

Steamer Movements Reported Along Coast and Alaska Ports

Front page brief notes multiple vessels in operation including Steamer Cottage City bound for Skagway and Valdes ports, Steamer Portland returning from Seward, Blue Funnel liner Cyclops due Victoria and then here tonight, Mixcourlante from San Francisco expected tomorrow, Bowdoin at San Pedro with cargo from Acapulco, Schooner Eric sailing from Tacorón to San Pedro, and Steamer Jefferson departing Wrangell for the port.

Cottage City Skagway Bertha Valdes Portland Seward Blue Funnel Cyclops Victoria Mixcourlante San Francisco Bowdoin San Pedro Anacortes Eric Tacormm Fulluiro Jefferson Wrangell

Oregon Senators Standing Pat on Popular Election

Salem, Ore. Jan. 26 By U. P. Only two senators Beach of Multnomah and Smith of Marion opposed the principle of electing United States senators by popular vote. The memorial to Congress favoring popular election was introduced by Mahone and adopted in the House. All senators were present and only the two negative votes were recorded.

Salem Ore U. P Beach Multnomah Smith Marion United States Congress Mahone Enat

Stephenson Loses Ground Amid Senate Corruption Charges

In Madison on January 26, the state senate failed to vote on Stephenson’s senatorial bid after charges of corruption were filed. Several Stephenson supporters moved to withdraw, with defections feared as the bruising political dispute continued. In Indianapolis the United Mine Workers backed a permanent Bureau of Mines as a government department.

Madison Wis State Senate Stephenson United States Senate Indianapolis Ind U. P United Mine Workers’ Convention Bureau of Mince

Subscription renewal notice for Suntcriscribeners

The notice explains subscription expiry shown on the address label and urges prompt payment to avoid removal from the mailing list. Readers are asked to call the main office at Main 1060, Indiana, between 6:00 and 7:90 for assistance and to confirm copies if multiple pages are missed.

Mtar Fall

Classified Ad Rates and Policy Notes

Rates for Classified Advertisements are listed with guidance on errors in telephone advertisements. The notice notes that Star cannot assume responsibility for mistakes in telephoned ads and includes a brief reference to Situations Wanted and word counts.

Star Canaor

Help Wanted Classified Ad Rates and Contact Info

Advertisement details for classified help wanted listings note pricing per line with a one cent word rate, seven insertions for six, and double line counting for partial lines. Ballard agency offices listed with street addresses and phone numbers for the Mo City Hall and Main office locations.

Attack Made on Stock Gambling in Washington

In Washington on January 26 Senator Davis of Arkansas attacked stock gambling in cotton and grain. He proposed a bill making it unlawful to use the mails telegraph or telephone for interstate or international transactions in buying or selling futures.

Waconlinuton VU. P Davia Arkansas Senate

Illinois Deadlock Stalls Senate Ballot at Springfield

Springfield reports the 117th United States senatorship ballot yielded no break in the deadlock with adjournment until tomorrow. Albert J. Hopkins loses five votes, hinting he cannot win.

Springfield Ill U. P United States Albert J. Hopkins

Pleasant Valley Addition land sale offer ad

Real estate notice promotes new five acre to four hundred acre tracts in Tacoma area. Patrick Eastman and Robert Maltby urge readers to visit the office for plat details and prices from 48 cents per tract with easy terms, promising immediate possession and no reserved tracts or deposits.

Tacoma Alder Otto A Bow Rattle Tacoma Robert Maltby Alaska Huilding

20 Acres of Good Land for Sale Near Seattle

Various land and farm listings describe multiple parcels around Seattle and Puget Sound. Offers include ten dollar down payments, monthly installments, and nearby amenities. Properties feature level land, cultivation, orchards, wells, and nearby transport like the Tacoma interurban. Some homes and acreage with flexible terms are advertised by Robert Maltby and others.

Ment Iobert Alaska

Unclear wildlife and garden product ad in old notice

Fragmentary classified ad notes garden and poultry products with low prices and home ownership pitches. Mentions five to ten acre trades, down payments of sixty to one hundred dollars, and monthly payments. Includes partial address near Colman Block and Meridian Avenue with business name COMPA Inc. and Mehihorn Building.

Toursel Gerden Colman Block

Seattle Homebreakers Offer Details on Acreage and Prices

Fragmentary notes describe several close-in parcels with prices around 260 dollars per acre and others at 200 dollars. Mentions water access and trade considerations. Affiliations point to Seattle Homebreakers in the Empire Building.

Tote Ervon Seattle Homebeakers CO

Exclusive Rent Sale Bids Near 14th Street Corner

An exclusive listing offers two houses at 805100 total with rent of 32 dollars and a sale price of 2700 dollars. The ad promises full commission to brokers and quick profit opportunities through MGN the APP NT Corp LTD and ToT American Bank bids.

Quick Ag NT Corporation, Ltd American Bank

Four cremated in hotel fire in Fort Worth

Four men burned to death when a gasoline tank exploded in the Southern hotel fire in Fort WorthTexas today. The fire gutted the building and the bodies were found near the windows while several women were slightly burned during rescue efforts.

Fort Worth Tex U. P Southern

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