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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1909

Page

3

Beattle Wrestler Franklin Faces Grant At Egan Hall

Charley Franklin known as Beattle meets W Grant the Oregon giant at Egan's hall Arcade building tonight in a highly anticipated bout. The card opens with Juline Johnson defending coast title against Jack Richards with both at 158 pounds. Frank Vance of the 8 A C will referee the matches.

Charley Franklin W. Grant Oregon Egan's Hall Franklin Grant Juline Johnson Middleweight Wrestier Pacific Coast Jack Richards Frank Vance

Wisconsin public to publish directory of former enst Wine Wisconan

A local effort in Wisconsin plans a directory of all former residents, compiling names from the state’s past. The project will reference the last convention held in the state and will be presented at the A P exposition.

Wisconsin Pulb

Hair Growth Claims Advertised at Local Hotel Corner

An advertisement touts hair growth for bald heads with a promise of full growth up to four inches and mentions a location at the corner of Western and Pike near Hotel Pike. The text includes garbled contact details and price hints.

Pike Corner Pike

Children Die in Fire at Kendall Home in Dunbar

A.P. dispatch reports poor Kendall family killed in a Dunbar house blaze caused by a gas heater left on overnight. Kendall and his wife were cut by broken glass and injured by falling from a second story window. Fire destroyed the residence and the children perished in the flames.

Dunbar A.P A. M. Kendall Kendall

Torpedo Boat Hopkins Ordered For Coast Cruise

Received here that the torpedo boat Hopkins at Mare Island has been ordered toward Beattle and Puget Sound for a cruise. The small craft will begin northward in a few days. Winter weather may affect the trip.

Navy Yard Pught Bound Jan Hopkins Mare Island Beattle Pugit Sound

Nugget for A Y P Valdez Copper Carriers Largest Piece Found

A 6,000 pound native copper nugget from Chitina country is contracted to be transported by FF Mitlaed to Valdez and landed at the wharf by July 1 for 1400 dollars. It will go on exhibit and then be kept by Beattie as a permanent Alaska copper resource advertisement.

Valdez FF Mitlaed Chitina Valdes Beattie Alaska A Copper Resources

Man Charged in Three Horse Theft Case

Complaint filed by W D Maddock accuses Walter J Larnach Allan William White of stealing three horses from Renton Junction pasture on September 22. Larnach found with the horses in Chehalis on September 26. The horses belonged to Union Stables of the city. Larnach is in Walla Walla awaiting capture and return to the city.

W. D. Maddock Walter J. Larnach Allan William White White Renton Junction Larnach Chehalis Union Stables Thie City Walla Walla

Merchant Marine urged in Washington speakers week

A New York society leads a week of speeches in Washington to renew interest in the merchant marine. Representative Humphrey opens Monday, John Barrett of the International Bureau of American Republics speaks Tuesday, with others to follow.

Washington, Jan Thie New York Humphrey John Barrett International Bureau of American Republica

Pioneer of Snohomish County Dies at Providence Hospital

In nears Maurice Cathcart, a Snohomish County pioneer, died last night at Providence hospital at age 41 years. He had accumulated considerable property and was among the county’s wealthiest men.

Inne Cathcart Snehomiah County Providence Hospital Snohomish County

Steamboat Fares Revised On Beatt Victoria Run

With the withdrawal of the Dig steamer Chippewa and the Whatcom’s return to the Beatt Victoria route, the C. P Kh resumes the standard rate of $2.00 on Princess boats on the same line. A new 86 cent round trip fare is set to take effect tomorrow.

International Steinwehip Company Whatcom Victoria C. P Kh

Mrs McDonald Named Stenographer for Superior Judges

The county commissioners yesterday appointed Mrs M. P. McDonald as stenographer for the superior judges. She will prepare decisions and perform other court business tasks.

M. P. McDonald

Raven Drug Co Sends Message on Price and Quality

The Raven Drug Co advocates value through a superior price to quality mix. It states it values patronage and will not compromise on the quality of goods sold. Address given: 1416 Second Ave.

Raven Drug CO Second Ave

Blosson and Sutton Duel for Billiard Title in New York

In New York at Madison Square Garden, Blosson defeated Blosson and Sutton clashes on record shows Sutton beating Morningstar for the 14.2 title earlier, with Hoppe, Demarest, and Behafer achieving noted scores and records across Chicago and New York venues during the past year. Willie Hoppe posted $1000 for a match with Button.

New York Madison Neaoere Garden George Blosson George Buttons Gatton Blowson Philadelphia Hoppe Demarcat Chicago Marchlle-Behaeter Koppe Demarest Demareret Sutton Behaefer h—Demarent Internatent Slawson Willie Hoppe Button

Senator Polson Presses for Full Investigation

Olympia July 27 Senator Polson of Chehalin insisted on probing the supreme court the Insurance Commissioner and legislative conduct. The measure failed for broad scope but Polson vows to press the issue again. He is described as a rugged self made lumberman with Nova Scotia roots and Scandinavian upbringing who embraces risk and public scrutiny. The piece notes fraternity favors such as telegraph franks and free Olympia beer have been alleged. Emperor William birthday reception noted at 167 Dorrell Drive and James M Guffy named to the Democratic National Committee in Harrisburg.

Olympia Polson Chehalin Supreme Court Hhis Shively Senator Poleon Washington Senate Congress Secret Service State Capitol Judge Root Kaiser Han Emperor William Alfred Geiesier Mra. Geissler Dorrell Drive

Conductor Grievous Arrests in Portland Theft Case

A. Gray, once a street car conductor in Portland, was arrested by Portland detectives on embezzlement charges filed by the Portland Traction Company. Gray confessed guilt but could not state the theft extent. He says he will return to Portland for trial and is held as officers arrive.

A. Gray Alles Siiney Bini Portland Ore Griffith Larounge Portland Traction Company Charter Tenpent Gray Portland Street Car Company Seattle Spa Meattie Electric Company Wan Foon Traction Company Jali wAtt

Steamer Actia Heads to Tacoma With Large Cargo Load

On the front page the steamer Actia departed last night for Tacoma after loading 908 tons of general cargo. She will take 53 006 tons at Tacoma, a load far larger than typical for a single voyage from that port. The Jupiter also set sail today with 3 800 000 feet of lumber and the Kyance collision case is noted with a bond filed.

Actia Tacoma Jupiter Kyance Hellingham Y U. & Life Saving Manning Ihet Port

Burglar Tries to Enter House in Harvard Avenue Neighborhood

Mrs John M Hubbell reports a Tuesday night attempt at her home on Harvard Avenue North with a first floor window broken and a scream that deterred the intruder A stone wrapped in old stocks was later found under the window Officers investigated but the burglar escaped Mrs Welton sues for divorce claiming her husband Herbert A Welton has been declared insane three times.

John M. Hubbell Harvard Ay. N The Star Uiles Hubbell Helen J. Welton Herbert A. Welston

Mulk of Wreck Sold Near Long Ef

The hulk and remaining cargo of the French ship Allee were sold by J. K. Barnaby, an agent for the owners, to Adier of Portland. The sale price was 4241. The crew and captain were shipped from Portland Company for Paris at the French government’s expense.

Long J. KR. Barnaby

Relic of Indian Race Dies Today

An elderly Clayoquot woman known as Indian Lucy died in a sandspit hovel at the foot of Wisconsin Street. She had came to Beattie to see friends after more than 20 years and passed away while visiting on the sandpit. The body rests at Butterworth & Sons undertaking, with no funeral plans announced. A Steamer Cyclops brought cargo from the Orient and then went to Tacoma.

Lucy Wisconsin Street Beattie Sanda Pit Butterworth & Sons

Woman Seeks Refund After Paying Employment Agent

Mrs. L. O. Hamilton of Seattle spent her last penny on an employment agent in Sultan Washington to support her son. She writes to D W Lyman of the city free employment bureau requesting a refund of $4 paid to Ladies Employment Headquarters claiming a refund guarantee if no job was found. The stated address 1203 Thirday is invalid and the manager is said to be in Olympia with no trace of the company. Hamilton, a widow, has found temporary work for a few days and the case is being pursued to locate the manager and recover the money.

L. O. Hamilton Seattle Sultan, Wash D. W. Lyman City Free Employment Bureau Ladies’ Employment Headquarters Mig. Hamilton Olympia Hamilton

Briefs by Wire: Shipments, Bills, and Local Decisions

Tampa shipper William Jennings Bryan and wife sailed for Cuba. A senate bill proposes buying a $20000 Abraham Lincoln painting. Dr J A Ghent seeks $200000 for a state tubercular sanatorium. bill sent to appropriation committee. A public march plan forms in Bellingham. Olympia hosts legislative ball at Tumwater club. Wenatchee votes to end saloon licenses. Spokane sees M J Gordon arraigned in a Great Northern embezzlement case. pleaded not guilty. trial set for March. bonds fixed at $20000.

Tampa William Jennings Bryan Cuba Washington Senate Abraham Lincoln Olympia J. A. Ghent Bellingham Tumwater Wenatchee Spokane M. J. Gordon Great Northern

Battleship Cruise Surprises World

Washington January 27 Rear Admiral William H Emory commander of the second squadron of battleships on a round the world cruise said the fleet has benefited the United States by visiting waters of all great nations He was retired for age

Washington U. P United States W. H. Emory Emory

Unclear naval orders retold in fragmentary note

Fragmentary account notes Rear Admiral Schroeder taking command turnover and ship movements aboard the battleship Low before returning home to Washington.

Schroeder China Kang Low Washington

Soldier fined for shooting seagulls near Fremont

A former soldier, Hoffman, was fined ten dollars for shooting seagulls near Fremont. He claimed ignorance of the law as Deputy Sampson and Police Pat James Doom presented the case before Police Judge John Gordon. City Attorney Ellis DeBruler urged reducing the fine to five dollars, and the final amount was set. Lucy LeBlanch alias Ludovic was released on bonds after being held on a harboring an alien woman for immoral purposes.

Fremont W. H Bman Sampson James Doom Hoffman John Gordon Ellis DeBruler Lucy LeBlanch Ludovic

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