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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1909
Page
8
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After ten years of liberty spanning marriage and fatherhood, William A King is sent back to the penitentiary to serve the remainder of his term. Betrayed by a gambler, King was located in a saloon in Hig Thaber Montana and arrested under the alias H. Yoot. His wife Ashiewitt was aware of his escape before their marriage, and King will stay with his family in Portland while the sentence is completed. Separately, EF. C. Brockmeyer of St. Louis is named a confidential post in Washington by Postmaster General Hitchock, having served as press representative for the national Republican committee.
The notice highlights a forthcoming fruit show and season closer at Eden Valley featuring Tokay vineyard grapes and local shipments. It notes the shifting focus to the fruit center, daily vines, and sun exposure affecting ripening as shipments prepare for Sunday.
Washington July 15 Senator Miles reports the navy department has decided the Puget Sound navy yard central power plant will use off burner engines and oil fuel as the cheapest option. Estimated cost with oil is $65 785 versus coal costs of $86 028 for Washington coal and $110 265 for West Virginia coal. The plant will be equipped to burn coal as well for emergency and future fuel substitution.
Core C D Tenner planned suicide after a wager and heavy drinking at night. He sat in a chair, drew a pocket knife, and attempted self harm aiming to wound Adams and Ryan. Greene, a witness, said the man was about 40 years old and nothing is now. Police filed complaints in York two sailors and the dancing academy incident referenced.
Freeport Ti July 15 United Press reports a one year old boy named Heorge Tracy died in Freeport hospital after playing Indian with older boys in Patchogue last Thursday. They had him pretend he was a paleface and tied him so tightly that he was found to have internal injuries.
An explosion of 100 pounds of powder at Hathory A barracks in Fort Tunmell wounds seven soldiers, three fatally, and destroys the building. Injured men were aiding during the blast. details on casualties and causes are limited in this report.
Post mortem examination confirms injury from a batted ball to Hiram Parks, six year old son of C. M. Parks, occurring in Bluff. The accident is under investigation as authorities review the circumstances surrounding the fatal incident.
A boy who was struck in the back by a batted ball during a Saturday baseball game died on Monday. Doctors initially reported the death from injuries and later cited suspected spinal meningitis as the cause.
Ingram, a teller at the Milernia Bank and Trust Company of New Orleans, was arrested at his home last evening. He is charged with embezzlement and defalcation estimated between 75 000 and 100 000 dollars, with a claimed figure near 100 000.
TO ALL DENTISTS WENATCHEE Steps are being taken to enlarge the fire limits. BPOKANE The question of local option will be voted upon next spring. COUPEVILLE Forest fires raging near here are under control. NORTH YAKIMAS A stone quarry site where convicts will be placed at work has been purchased here. SAN FRANCISCO The first annual convention of the Western Hotel Protective association will meet here October 4.
A detailed critique asserts Washington’s Dental Board blocks qualified dentists from practicing, denying licenses to many graduates through arbitrary exams. It accuses the board of political influence, spotters, and a powerful dental society controlling standards and prices, harming professionals and residents.
The Norwegian bark Birrol wrecked on Middle Tun reef with the captain wife children and 16 crew members drowned. News notes also state tariff bill discussions in Washington and a Taft Dias meeting possible around October 14 near the Rio Grande. Seventeen suffragettes sentenced after riots at the House of Commons window smashings.
Real estate pitch promotes large lots from five to seven units with terms of one and two dollars monthly. It touts proximity to the Bremerton Navy Yard and promises high returns. A free trip to tour the navy yard is offered to prospective buyers.
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