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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1909
Page
4
A Chicago interview with Swift & Co fixer Arthur White reveals packers blame consumer cooking habits and public demand for beefsteak. White cites farm profits, processing losses, and an 8 dollar profit per 100 steer as reasons prices stay high, arguing for changes in cooking and meat distribution.
Oregon Agricultural college cadets depart the exposition after a week of parades drills and concerts. Washington State college cadets arrive tomorrow with about 450 men to camp on site joining Idaho cadets about 200 strong for a week of activities.
Detroit June report by Sovereign Clerk Joan T. Yates at the Wennial convention of Woodmen of the World notes 1908 net membership rise of 60,116 with a corresponding $65,152,100 gain in insurance. Total assets up to $97,236,043 and liabilities listed at $1604,044.
Chicago physician Dr Haldane Cleminson is jailed after a claimed policed inquiry into his wife s death. He told a series of stories to police about chloroform and burglars, culminating in a murder charge as investigators questioned his account and found jewelry missing. The doctor previously alleged foul play and hospital secrecy.
A local letter reports Barney Murray, former county hospital inspector, has resigned. It notes $200 monthly salary was paid in June for his position and argues the county will save $200 a month whether by resignation or advertising. The piece defends advertising and questions record keeping.
United Press reports Knickerbocker Trust directors vote to anticipate payment on August 1 of 5 percent of surplus certificates. Most certificates of deposit already paid, leaving only surplus certificates held by depositors under the reorganization plan. The recovery is described as one of the most rapid in the financial district.
Beattle residents, led by angry taxpayers, confront the board of public works after approving contractor P. H. Mik Man's permit to erect a rear yard stable at 407 24th av. Forty citizens warned the decision would lower property values. Bouillon opposed by Street Superintendent Maroney and Buildings Supervisor Grant, who upheld the permit. Houtilon asked for a week to investigate the matter.
First choice in the drawing for 50 006 acres in the Dietrich tract went to N H Slater of Washington with Mian Nellie EB Quinn of Seattle taking second. More than 1 506 people attended registrations at the Butler Annex as the drawing proceeded.
The Pioneer Association of Washington held its annual dinner at Madison park described as the real reunion of the two day session. About 400 trail-bingers attended with Pioneers from across the state. No afternoon session was held as members toured exposition grounds and parks.
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