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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1909

Page

2

Bloodhounds Fail to Locate Suspect in Wilkeson Murder

Wilkeson July 10 bloodhounds failed to find the murderer of Mrs Louth Bronzo near the railroad. Avonsee Bertino, an Italian miner, was seen near the Senate Saloon before the crime and Bertino is described by witnesses as Bertino’s height. Hopes pinned on train transport to Olympia or Seattle. Deputies in Pierce and King counties spread Bertino descriptions after inquest findings. A $600 stolen from Mrs Bronzo is cited as motive. lamp bearing TM initials tied to Markich presents a lead.

Calted Presa Wilkeson Pierce King Counties Avonsee Camillo Bertino Mré. Hronto Nan Hertino South Prairie Olympia Seattle Bertino Watch & Man Brontos Tony Markieh Wherittn Markich

Man Confesses Killing Stepfather Over Family Money

Albert Ferro, 21, told officers in Paterson New Jersey that he killed his stepfather Emanuel Giglio after repeated beatings and disputes over money strapped to his wife’s dress. He said his loud speech style contributed to tensions in the home.

Louis Bronmo United Press New York Albert Ferro Emanuel Gigio Paterson N. J Bertino Gigilo

Rancher Shot Down in Ongoing Feud Near Colbert

Spokane July 10 Henry Baul straw a farmer near Colbert lies dead with a bullet in the heart. Ed Seholl a neighboring rancher is in the county jail charged with murder after a long running feud over crossing field. Seholl reportedly confessed and was halted by deputy sheriff while attempting to ride away. Ellensburg depot plans announced for 35000 dollar structure with bids to close within 10 days as Northern Pacific issues notice.

United Press Spokane Henry Baulstraw Colbert Ed Seholl Tad Themen Seholl Baulstraw Ellensburg J. B. Edwards Northern Pacific Railway

Funeral Escort for Cushman Rites Depart Tacoma

July 10 funeral procession leaves at 3 PM by Great Northern for Spokane to meet the late Hranety W Cushman. Delegations from State Senate and House, Mayor, Chamber of Commerce members join escort to Cushman home and Armory service.

Tacoma Hranety W. Cushman Great Northern Railroad Spokane Re Tame Oriental Limited Ralph Metcalfe Alexander Polson Fir D. Shutt A. Leonard John W. Linck Charles H. Hyde George H. Stone Chamber of Commerce

Rockefeller Gift of Ten Million to General Education Board

The General Education Board received a ten million dollar gift from John D. Rockefeller, increasing his total donations to sixty two million. The gift frees the board from the obligation to hold funds in perpetuity and was given as available appropriations had been exhausted to meet mounting needs. In London, royal family members attended a dinner and dance hosted by the American ambassador and Mrs. Whitelaw Reid in honor of the king, queen, and Princess Victoria.

Joan Dp Rockefeller General Educa Ap Alno Rockefeller General Education Board Gates London Dorchester

Insurance official answers impeachment charges in Olympia

State Insurance Commissioner John Behively has filed his answer to impeachment charges against Attorney General W T Hell. He challenges the impeachment court's composition, alleging bias and prior public comments by 16 senators. He denies misconduct as insurance commissioner and claims all actions were under state control during Secretary of State Nichols tenure.

United Brose Olympia Tpcurance John H. Behively W. T. Hell Behively Nichols

May Smoke Pills But Not Sell Them Decision In Aberdeen Case

In Aberdeen Washington July 16 cigarettes may be smoked but neither cigarettes nor the mankin’s can be sold by dealers in this county per Judge Hen Shooks in a test case by W B Mac Farlane. Mac Farlane was arrested and fined five dollars plus costs for smoking cigarettes in a public place. The state will appeal to the supreme court from the decision.

Aberdeen Wash Hen Shooks W. RB. MacFarlane MacFarlane Supreme Court

Grant appointed superintendent of state war and navy building

Ulysses S. Grant’s grandson, appointed by Lieutenant General Grant, becomes superintendent of the state war and navy building project in the Ottawa area, with the appointment announced from Washington July 10. The brief item notes a canoe rental on San Diego Bay at midnight involving William Hates, 24, city engineer's office employee, and his wife.

San Diego Bay William Hates City Engineer's Office Grant Washington, D.C Ulyses & Grant 1 Corpa of Engineers U. Boa Granson War and Navy

Bootblacks robbed of earnings by two countrymen

Two bootblacks Cherie Weeholen and Guat Marine were robbed of $1170 by two confederates in Westlake and Pike streets. Detectives have descriptions of the culprits but no arrests have been made as the victims opened a handkerchief to find only washers and wadged paper.

Cherie Weeholen Guat Marine How Westlake Bianco Ponce Wecholoe Bootblacks Wille Bancomen Parna Police

Booster predicts Alaska to lead in future mineral development

Daniel Guegenheim, before sailing for Europe, predicted Alaska would lead the global development of gold, silver, copper, tin and coal. He gave an enthusiastic review of the department of the Northwest.

Bn United Prep New York Daniel Guegenheim Europe Jaat Nieht Alaska Department of the Northwest

Taft May Offer Hughes Supreme Court Seat

A Chicago-Washington dispatch reports strong belief in New York and Vermont that President Taft will offer Governor Hughes the first vacancy on the U S Supreme Court. The appointment is seen as contingent on the vacancy timing and Hughes’s ability to accept. Friends doubt immediate acceptance despite discussions.

New York Vermont Taft Hughes United States Supreme Court Supreme | J

Lake Champlainer ends as Western Union reports year

The Western Union company filed with the state tax commission records for the year ending December 1, 1908. The report shows receipts totaling BatL 40 for the year and notes figures for 1907 and other items.

Western Union Report Ny United Bree Olympia Weeten Union Anh Company Alate Tas Commission Duriowg Teles Aroma

Mayor breaks a leg during city hall dedication tour

The mayor fractured his leg yesterday afternoon while inspecting the new Cearntown city hall during a dedicatory event. The ceremony was postponed. The Association of South End clubs will meet next Wednesday evening at the Commercial club to discuss public education on beverage control and garbage destruction.

Makion Cearntown Hiso Association of South End Clube

Stephen Resigns From School Board After Eight Years

Stephen resigns from the school board after eight years of service. Jones Blephen, an architect who designed nearly fifty of Beat e's seventy school buildings, submits his resignation to take effect September 1 to lighten duties and devote more time to private business.

Pchool Board Jones Blephen Beate Echool Board Stephen

Surprising Statement From Mrs W S Greenfield

Mrs W S Greenfield, 29, of Summit Ave North, credits Dr F W Dickey with curing her lifelong headaches, nervousness, and stomach trouble after an eye and vision exam corrected a birth eye defect. She praises his methods and recommends him for those suffering similar symptoms.

F. W. Dickey Dr. Key Dr. Dickey

Dr F W Dickey Takes Call To Russia

American Russiak listing for Dr F W Dickey at 204 205 People's Bank Corner Becond and Pike outlines hours 9 am to 6 pm and 10 am to 12 mg on Sunday with appointments and telephone Main 5490.

People’s Bank Corner

Money for Children at Orthopedic Hospital Surplus Reported

The hospital treasurer Mrs. C B Collins announced at yesterday's board meeting that $10 708 remained in cash reserves. Additional gifts included $2 000 from James J Hill and $16 000 from the Saar Fuhrman estate sum funds. Junior costs were $1 251 with expenses of $252. The program notes free admission to Americana at the exposition tonight featuring a musical military and pyro theatrical event.

C. B. Collins Board of Trustees James J. Hill Mra. Saar Fuhrman Amitheatre Amer Lcana

Woman Charged With Defacing Local Girl

In Lexington July Mee Mee Kate Phippe was charged with disfiguring Mary Hyan an ill treated girl. The assailant reportedly called on the girl and forced her to bed with claims of admiration from onlookers. The case outlines the motive as jealousy and public imitation of the incident.

Lexington Kate Phippe Mary Hyan Mrs. Phippe Minn Ryan Mre. Phipps Mies van Vaya Phippa Becauan

Spanish Fire Fails to Break Melilla Defense

Reports from Melilla describe Spanish artillery and troop actions against local defenders. Native forces reportedly suffered heavy losses as Spanish shelling and wheeled artillery opened fire on the fortifications, with casualties mounting during the exchange.

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