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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1906

Page

8

Money Raised to Bury Mitchell in Beattie Oregon

The body of George Mitchell departed for Newburg Oregon at 11 14 as Fred and Perry Mitchell expressed gratitude for Beattie residents aid. Funds raised over the weekend totaled 190 90 with 40 30 given to the brothers for travel and funeral costs. The Star coordinated burial arrangements with Nonney Watson Co and a Stone purchase for the grave is planned.

George Mitchell Newburg Oregon Fred Perry Mitchell Deceared Beattie Fred Mitchell Friends of the Star George Newbury Star Office W. A. Casebdere Denny Place F. P. Purnell East Alder Honney-Watean Co Pattorn Nonney-Watson Co Mitchell Boys

Bribery Allegations Hit Massachusetts Legislature

The report alleges Massachusetts legislator Gethro was ousted for bribery and claims he named numerous House members to District Attorney Moran. It suggests information could trigger arraignments and potential convictions for twenty or more House members. A dealer advertises a special price on Napa products.

Gethro Massachusetts State House of Representatives Moran Jerome of Beston

Washable Pongee Fabric Described for Garments

An advertisement describes washable rough pongee in multiple colors 17 inches wide and 32 inches wide for various garments including waists outings and children's dresses. It notes silk dotted embroidery and mentions price 890 worth per yard in Seattle.

Seattle

Plans for new municipal street railway in doubt

Council members fear the plan for the new municipal street railway may not be ready for presentation this evening. City Engineer Thomson has been ill at home for several days but has worked hard to complete the plans. The council wants the plan shown soon to coincide with the Cedar River main proposition slated for submission, urging quick authorization.

Buab Neer Thomson

City claims longest name in the United States

Milwaukee dated July 16 reports the city claiming the record for the longest personal name in the country. The directory lists contenders such as Jack Pappatheodorokond My mountourgectopouias, with addresses like 428 Bycamo re st, surpassing the previous holder Pauline Nabuchodonoserowienowna of Midland Avenue.

Milwaukee Wis Thie United Tates Elty Jack

Pastors Debate Tragedies in Local Sermons

Local pulpits reflected on the Mitchell-Creffield and Thompson killings. Church leaders urged enforce ment of law and blamed lax behavior and family neglect, with sermons stressing faith, remedy, and moral accountability.

Mitchell-Creffield Thompson Mitchell W. A. Major Bethany Presbyterian Church Mr Major Hosge Bome Wrate F EB Dreke Haven M EB John M. Dean J.P. D. Liwrd St. Mark's Episcopal Church

Chicago Lightning Strikes Kill, Burn downtown

One person died and four were seriously burned when lightning struck a group seeking shelter under a tree near Iowa Street and Lakeshore Drive. Several buildings caught fire including the residence of Archbishop James E. Guighey at 623 North State Street with damage around $20,000.

Chicago Lowa Etret Lakeshore Drive James E. Guighey North State Et

Vaccination Praised as Cure in Cholera Surge

In Manila on July 16, 12 new cholera cases and nine deaths were reported in the last 24 hours. Doctors offer free vaccination and call it a reliable preventive measure.

Manila

Notorious case before federal authorities over illegal gold coin scheme

George W. Heas, a Bno homiah ranchman jailed six months for "avers ing" gold coins, is accused by his father in law John Weidert of supplying $200 to enter an illegal gold-coin scheme. Authorities doubt Heas's tale of rim ming and disposal by both men and will investigate further.

George W. Heas Bno+homiah Inlaw John Weidert Hess Iniaw Hesa Heas Weldert, Hess

Johnstons Word Contest Promoted As Honest Musical Deal

The D and Johnston Co launches a public word contest to promote their Pioneer Music House reputation amid nationwide enforcement of contest laws. Officials stress fair merit based entry, with prizes and certificates scrutinized under federal guidelines and local oversight.

Northwest Malie D. &. Johnston Co D Ealing Washington D. & Johnston Co. Ite United States

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