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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1908
Page
3
Melba Markley, a child, survived a prior murder attempt as her mother Mrs. Markley killed herself after leaping into a lake. Deputy Coroner H A Arnold took the body while Melba was treated at police headquarters. The husband says his wife likely suffered insanity after moving from Eugene, Oregon.
Dr. S. F. Wiltsie files for nomination as coroner, arguing his long service and intimate knowledge of county affairs. He cites eight years of work in the Fifth Ward and leadership within local Snean clubs as support for his claim.
Gheban, guard of the , says that the rat devote their efforts to are thousands of rate. Wet Watch them they will me Up. Some of the rats are no Maltese care. Why don't Ban Officers and the rat wet busy.
Rumor swirls that most ships of the first two Pacific squadrons will sail to the yard in January 1909 to receive new fore and aft military masts after trials on the monitor Florida. They will depart after the South Seas fall cruise and winter target practice at Magdalena Bay.
Hi Gill appeared in police court carrying a bulky Bible to prove a marriage license case before Judge Gordon. Officials joked as Gill denied religious conversion. The page notes a Seattle Marine Band program for Sunday with selections and solos conducted by BE. M. Smith.
Joseph L. Garvin, minister of the First Christian church, will speak to housekeepers in Seattle tomorrow evening on Deb orah the Busy Wife a dramatized story of a great Old Testament woman. The sermon urges free wives in the modern city and opportunities for home keepers. The morning subject will be The Church's Place in Seattle.
Rev. Charles Medbury of University Place Christian Church in Des Moines will lead a sermon at Fremont Christian Church tomorrow morning. The revival meetings conducted by Rev. Crim and Ken Dall at Fremont are ongoing and successful.
George W Albin of Mercer Island seeks the Republican nomination for county commissioner in the North district. A St Louis native, 29, Seattle resident for about 20 years, Yale 1908 graduate, property owner, former railroad contractor and ex secretary treasurer of the Seattle Everett Interurban. He pledges economy in county government, good roads at minimal cost, tax reductions, and full-time dedication if elected.
A playful piece contrasts a tiny amateur camera with a real camera. The writer experiments with a city scene showing familiar maple trees a planing mill house and a hot water heating system to reveal deceptive effects and limits of low end gear.
The Seattle health bulletin, eight pages with one page of statistics, gains rapid circulation. Health Commissioner Crichton and Chief Medical Officer Bourne oversee publication as property owners praise copies and officials nationwide request mailing inclusion.
Fire destroyed the Tenny Tapendorf mill and five cottages at Vancouver B C causing about fifty thousand dollars in losses. A New Westminster man, FE Pigeon, faced family troubles and died in agony before his three children. Sam Johnson of Astoria suffered a severe head injury after pulling a boree tail for fun. W Chaffin, Prohibition nominee, said in Chicago he would use armed force to prevent drinking. Wireless operators at San Mego picked up a message last.
In Pamperus? no. In regard to the black hand society fugitives who broke jail on Wednesday, though every effort is made to capture them an additional number of specials were worn in and sent to Morrissey today to aid in the search.
C Mathia, bank defaulter bound for penitentiary at Walla Walla as he faces his son. B DPela of Tacoma learns he inherits a $10,000,000 Pennsylvania estate. C B Sharp, Korean missionary, returns to Kent after eight years away. Spokane ministers play charity ball. Kent organizes a Wesley Jones club. Cat Wilson, Snohomish well known character, dies after long illness and will be buried by the Eagles.
Eddie Hanlon predicts victory in a 10 round bout against Johnny Murphy tonight at Roche's Colma pavilion in San Francisco. Promoter and experts doubt the comeback after two years away but Hanlon insists he is better than ever.
In Prince Rupert B C on Friday a wind storm caused two fishing boats to go missing briefly. One boat was found, while no trace has been located for the other. Search efforts covered the mainland shore and nearby islands up to Port Simpson. The missing vessel belonged to the Harmoral cannery and let go at Laurier Island.
Old Oregon trail veteran Meeker and his traveling party with their team oxen will be at Luna Park on Sunday. This appearance offers a chance to see the famed pioneer known for following the historic trail across the continent. The faithful old beast is pictured as a centerpiece of the entourage.
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