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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1909

Page

12

Hour with Governor Cosgrove reveals resilient vow to govern

K C Br eaton recasts a visit aboard Cosgrove’s private car as the governor reflects on his battle with illness and insists he will soon return to Olympia as governor. He recalls youth in Pontreye and vows to be the boss while preparing to sign papers, including appointing Howard as private secretary. Mrs. Cosgrove pledges to bring him back strong.

K. C. Breaton Governor Cosgrove Cosgrove Ile Washington Ponterey Howard Cosgrove Howard gov _ernor Legislative Hall Olympia

Mayor to sign two ordinances on Rainier J street franchises

Miller expects action on two Seattle rail franchises today as a court restraining order may delay signing. The Seattle Electric Company seeks a Bearus Renton & Southern line parallel to tracks while Genesee street expansion is also debated. If the order dissolves, the mayor will align the measures before midnight. Beattie Electric faces a bid dispute amid possible injunctions and litigation over construction.

Miller Rainier J Street Railway Seattle Electric Com Bearus Renton & Southern Friends of BE. C. Ewing Corporations Committee Beattie Electric Company

Matron Battles With Mad Woman at County Jail

Mary E. Johnson, arrested for acting queerly on the street, caused a disturbance upon being jailed. Matron Mise M. K. Young wrestled with the insane woman as deputies rushed to assist. the struggle ended without injuries after authorities secured control before 3 o clock yesterday afternoon.

Mise M. K. Young Mise Young Mary E. Johnson Miss Young

Beattie hotel project in Seattle moves forward

Plans to refit and reopen the Beattie hotel in Seattle proceed with Ed Gaffney and Collins estate managers signing yesterday for a new lease. Previous bids to secure the building were rejected.

Beattie Hotel Seattle Mogtha Mt Ed Gaffney Cecii San Francisco Ors Collins Estate

Court to Decide Liability in Seattle Water Bond Case

Mandamus proceedings question whether the city of Seattle can be liable for a $15,000 balance to a contractor after Ballard’s annexation. The court’s ruling will determine if the city must pay the remainder for a water supply contract.

Threats against U S District Attorney in Los Angeles

Detectives investigate letters threatening to kill United States District Attorney Ovear Lawler. The notes target the attorney who ordered the capture of imprisoned Mexican revolutionists, referencing Heney and warning of harsher consequences. A likely rabid sympathizer is suspected.

Los Angeles U. P United States Ovear Lawler Heney Patriota

Plumber Rescued After Poison Attempt in Wear Seattle

In a despondent act Charles Mulligan a plumber from Wear Seattle near Lona park tried to swallow poison early this morning. Dr Ganaway quickly intervened and saved him. Mulligan was taken to a hospital where doctors expect a full recovery.

Charles Mulligan Wear Seattle Lona Park C. A. Ganaway Mulligan

Northwest Grid Star Fred Norcross Offered Alabama Coach Post

Fred Norcross Jr a noted Northwest figure and former Michigan quarterback has been offered 4000 to coach the University of Alabama. His friends say he is likely to turn it down.

Portland Ore U. P Fred Norcross, Jr Northwest Michigan Oregon Agricultural College University of Alabama Nortress

Railroad Conductor Injured In Icy Walla Walla Fall

Walla Walla January report says railroad conductor Charles A. Snider fell on an icy sidewalk en route to his train and sustained a dislocated hip. He has endured multiple injuries from prior wrecks and shoveling accidents, totaling six incidents with long hospital recoveries. Ship movements and a clearance sale at Johnston's are noted in the same dispatch.

Walla Walla Snider Fremont Neb Starbuck Missoula Snaider Ler

Boxing Card At Dreamland Features Notables Tonight

In San Francisco promoters unveiled top bout lineup for Dreamland tonight after several fighters withdrew. Scheduled are Jerry Mustain against Olliegh for ten rounds, Jimmy Walsh versus Jimmy Reagan for twelve, and Kid Harrison against Low Powell for fifteen.

Ban Francisco U. P Dick Hyland Bill Oe 7 Wil Dreamland Jerry Mustain Olllegh Jimmy Walsh Jimmy Reagan Kid Harrison Low Powell

Robinson to sue papers for libel in Panama canal articles

Washington January 29 It was announced at the White House that Douglas Robinson brother in law of President Roosevelt has decided to become a complainant in a proposed prosecution of the New York World and other newspapers for alleged libel over articles about the United States Panama canal purchase.

Washington U. P White House Douglas Robinson Roosevelit New York World Hibel Panama Canal United States

Millionaire Working For 100 A Month In Olympia

Acting Governor M H W Hay earns 100 dollars monthly while discharging chief executive duties during Gov. Congreve's disability. He jokes that the sum seems large yet notes higher costs, while Senator Ruth earns ten dollars daily for the session. The piece contrasts salaries with janitors and clerks.

Olympia M. HW. Hay Congreve Mr. Hay United States Hay Senate House

Cheap Colonist Tickets on Oregon Railway Route

Tickets for cheap colonist travel westbound on the Oregon Navigation Company's scenic line will again be sold in March and April. Fares from Chicago are $23 to St. Louis $80.50 to Omaha Kansas City St. Paul and all Missouri River points $25. Deposits are taken at Union Ticket Office No 608 First Ave EB Ellis General Agent.

Oregon KR. R Navigation Company Chicago St. Louis Omaha Kansas City St. Paul Missouri River Union Ticket Office First Ave

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