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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1908

Page

8

Seattle Bigamy Complaint Tangles Newlywed Couple

The prosecuting attorney filed a complaint charging Young with bigamy. The couple returned to their home at 1607 Fourth Ave. when Officer A. M. Kent arrived at the request of Mrs. Young No. 1. She produced a marriage license showing she wed Young in June 1898 at Livodada Texas while Mrs. Rose BE Young claimed the same. Young had come to Seattle last year and Mrs. Young No. 1 with her 7-year-old son moved into rooms at 722 Eighth Ave.

Young Murane A. M. Kent Mra. Young Rose BE. Young Saya Livodada Tex Seattle

Adopts Cleveland Death Resolutions At Convention

United Press reports Denver delegates adopted resolutions on Grover Cleveland's death after the close of the session. Delegate Dunne of Nebraska introduced them as Brgan's nominator. Oille James of Kentucky prepared the resolutions and the committee approved them. The convention adjourned as a mark of respect.

Denver Grover Cleveland Dunne Nebraska Brgan Oille James Kentucky United States Democratic Party

Convention Mourns Departed Leader

In national convention assembled, delegates praise the deceased as a strong and able statesman with leadership and conscientious administration that honored country and party. They express deep sorrow, extend sympathy to the family, order the resolution spread in records, and adjourn until noon tomorrow. The copy is to be sent to Mrs. Cleveland.

Cleveland

Alaska Central Railroad Stockholders Meet for Annual Election

Stockholders gathered at 2 pm in the Burke building offices of A Haight with a bare quorum. No business occurred and the annual election was adjourned to July 28.

Alaska Central Railroad A. Haight Burke

Secretary Gaech Falls In Embankment After Meeting

G Gaech secretary of Sona of Hermann lodge No. 4 fell down an embankment at Eighthay Olive at night returning from a lodge meeting. He sustained a broken rib and contusions to the head and back. Navy Yard boats timetable changes reported.

Jodge G. Gaech The Sona of Hermann Lodge No. 4 Eighthay Olive

Enforced closure orders target negro clubs after shooting incident

Police chief Irving Ward issued orders closing all negro clubs by 1 p m on weekdays and all day Sunday after the shooting of Charles Wilson, an assistant dog catcher, by J A Lealite a hod carrier at the negro club owned by M F Cameron. Reports say liquor sales occurred on Sundays and liquor laws are cited while M F Comer denied the club as a haven for crooks and gambling.

Charles Wilson J. A. Lealite M. F. Cameron Irving Ward Haw Police Ward M. F. Comer

Grain Fleet Delays Marked by Slow Passages and Late Arrivals

Unusually slow passages plague the grain fleet with Scharfenbek and Niobe arriving at Falmouth after long voyages from Seattle and Tacoma. Stronsa and Caithnesshire also reach Queenstown, while Keemun nears the sound and Peleus sets course for Liverpool. Repairs to Senator begin after ice damage, and Yucatan sails to Cordova with passengers and laborers replacing Farallon bound for Skagway. Chas Nelson completes cargo for San Francisco due at noon.

Scharfenbek Niobe Falmouth Seattle Tacoma Stronsa Caithnesshire Queenstown

Husband shoots rival after overhearing elopement plan

George Graham, a Great Northern fireman of 2116 Grand Boulevard W, shot Ralph Farrell in the leg at his home after overhearing his wife and a boarder plotting elopement. Farrell received treatment at Pacific hospital. Graham surrendered to Capt. McDonald and was released on own recognizance.

George Graham Grand Boulevard W Ralph Farrell Graham Everett Farrell Pacific Hospital Capt. McDonald

Mrs Jennie J Preston Wins Desertion Divorce

Mrs Jennie J Preston obtained a divorce from Wm H Preston a Seattle wholesale grocer on grounds of desertion She said he deserted her while they traveled east and she did not see him for a year The decree was granted in Los Angeles on July 7 according to United Press.

United Press Los Angeles Jennie J. Preston Wm. H. Preston Seattle Preston

Irregular Trading Marks New York Stock Market Session

Irregularity rather than strength dominated the New York stock market. After an early rise under commission house bidding, the day ended with a dull close. Union Pacific 1:48, Southern Pacific 0.87, Northern Pacific 1:584 percent, Reading 1:15, St. Paul 1:55, Copper 68.

New York Commission House Union Pacific Southern Pacific Northern Pacific Reading St. Paul Copper

Plans for 12 to 14 story skyscraper block

Tentative plans outline a $400 000 skyscraper business block on city land bounded by Yesterway Prefontaine place and Fourth av. The triangular tract will host the structure, with height estimated at 12 or 14 stories. Melaren and Co. back the venture.

Yesterway Prefontaine Place Fourth Av Melaren & Co

Accused of Forgery Passes Checks at Alaska Hotel

Complaint issued by Prosecuting Attorney RK B Ferrey alleges forgery involving Norman of the Alaska hotel who cashed a check drawn on a Seattle bank that proved insufficient funds.

RK. B. Ferrey Norman Alaska Hotel Seattle

Prices Paid to Producers and Local Quotations

The morning prices list tonic farm quotes for meat and produce, with live animals priced per pound or per dozen and dressed meats per pound. Local Western av quotations include fruits and vegetables with per crate or per pound figures, alongside bath facility promotion for Lana Park Natatorium.

Clark Lana Park

Casey Stil Hard at II Casey Stil Hard at II

United NER reports at the auditorium during a Bryan volunteer meeting. Casey J. Casey prepares resolutions for the delegation on Oriental labor and immigration limits. A second resolution urges keeping the fleet in the Pacific and cites local property owner Charles Cowan contemplating health department work.

United Ner Auditorium Thomas J. Casey Bryan Voluntarile Casey Ena Fmm Oriental Pacific Charles Cowan Yester Way

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