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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1909

Page

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Goulds and Courtroom Drama in 1907 Alleged Alimony Case

Fragmentary OCR recounts a New York alimony dispute involving Mrs Gould and her attorney adviser Frese. It mentions Dustin Floyd, Farnum, and a Castle Gould setting with references to alimony, letters, and a 1907 road house episode. Names and places appear inconsistently due to damaged text.

Frese New York Dustin Fa Cody Heroseeramalnali Pepa P Gouli Mary Farnum Arriv

Disrupted Officials Schism Rumors Hit County Office

The article reports unresolved confusion as Commissioner Mo J. Car reappears briefly after a period of absence. Sheriff leaves town while a local mining matter and court issues complicate operations. Officials say Car plans to stay away long enough to impact business and court functions, with guidance that processes should continue smoothly at the courthouse.

Mo J. Car Sieck Carri Han Antil Hin

Still No Word On Water and Light Repairs Tonight

Unclear report shows L Youngs supship Lendant of the Water and Light stating repairs are not completed. Mr. Youngs Melt today, city efforts to reinforce the supply appear ongoing with no tonight restoration confirmed.

L Youngs Mr. Youngs

Letter of support from B P Shields to Robert T Hodge

B P Shields of Epoxane Grain Co writes to praise Hodge for fighting for King County and officials, criticizes county commissioners, and pledges support and money if needed. Shields notes his own past defeat by M J Carrigan influence and aligns with Hodge for future honest laws.

King County M. J. Carrigan Carrigan B. P. Shields Eresident Epoxane Grain Co

Riot at Funeral in Paris Sparks Street Turmoil

In Paris a riot erupted as pallbearers and mourners clashed after the hearse bearing H. A. Chanehard’s body arrived. Spectators cheered as drums from Canada’s Vancouver and Victoria arrived, while authorities restored order amid faintings and trampling.

Paris H. A. Chanehard Sin Chauchard

Auto Hits Car After Big Ball Night

A collision between a chauffeur, M B Lindsey, and another automobile damaged a street in the downtown area after a grand ball at Madison Park pavilion. The incident occurred as a parade started from First Ave and James St with vendors rushing toward Fair grounds. Lindsey was taken to Beattie General Hospital with a severely wrenched knee. other injuries were not described.

Washington Inai Madison Park Pavilion U. CT Pacific Northwest M. EB. Lindsey Knights of the Grip Federal Ay Exposition Beattie Eneral Hospital James St Linsey

Grewsome Find On Columbia River

The body of a dead Chinaman was found floating in the Columbia River near Vancouver by Thomas Harvey and Carl Weeks. With hands and feet missing the corpse was tied to a fence to preserve evidence before County Coroner W. J. Knapp was notified.

Vancouver Wash Thomas Harvey Car Columbia River W. J. Knapp

Dr Ludlow Leaves Post Amid Private Practice Demands

County commissioners reported the resignation of Dr W L Ludlow as county physician amid claims that his private practice required his full attention. A Superior Court judge noted no county physician existed and criticized the resignation as undermining jail medical care, while Dr Ludlow continued to draw a salary.

W. L. Ludlow Ludlow Superior Court la J Ludiew jPhysician Hodge Mudge J. Tate Mason Mason Lodiow

Nobleman Arrested in Forgery Case Across Counties

The German consul seeks the identity of Frederick Wellington who was arrested in the county on charges of uttering fictitious checks. Wellington claimed the name was used while traveling incognito to avoid being hounded by Americans, saying his real name Frederick, Count Me Maker dondo, was pursued on forgery charges in various parts of the country.

Los Albelt Suneih Frederick Wellington Wellington Weilington Hieilington Frederick Dondo

Portland Enthusiasts Parade for Exposition Carnival

Portland delegates attend the annual exposition in Oregon City with a grand float replicating Seattle's building, crowned by Miss Lamping as Queen and three attendants. The procession, led by T. T. Strain and the Portland Hunt Club, draws 250000 spectators and strong cheers for Seattle and the fair.

W. F. Thomas Miller Chill Berg Chamber of Commerce Beattie Commercial Club Lamping Taylor Geary Portland Child Thomas Beatty Seattle Oregon Miss Lamping Misa Taylor Misa Geary Alaska Missiah Miller Orient Portland Hunt Clab T. T. Strain Acyp Portland Rose Carnival

Government plans 10 investigate stock yards issues

Washington June 11 The Department of Agriculture will investigate charges that meat inspectors at the government stock yards in St Louis violated regulations. Inspector J F Harms, who resigned after 18 months, accused officials in a letter to Secretary Wilson of widespread disregard, calling the government meat inspection at St Louis a farce.

Washington St. Louie Department of Agriculture J. F. Harms Wilson Harms Heald

United Commercial Travelers Day at A Y P Event Schedule

A detailed schedule lists events for United Commercial Travelers Day with bands concerts lectures and parades. Highlights include Wagner’s A Y P bands performances at Forestry building and United States Government building, a track meet, airship appearances, and a welcome address by J. K. Chilberg.

United Commercial Travelers Wagner United States Government Hieckett U. S. Life Saving Crew New York State J. KB. Chilberg Brother A Waamolek Innes Music Rike Margaret Blair Woman's Idaho Cadets Idaho Pight Forestry Idaho Cadet United Pulplit Pavilion Blekett Mreworker A--P

General Smith Seeks Federal Bench After Resignation

Gen James F. Smith, governor general of the Philippines, told reporters in Santa Clara that he is through with politics and would only consider a federal bench after resigning his post. He said he may seek the federal seat but does not feel President Taft owes him anything and ruled out a San Francisco mayoral run.

United Press Santa Clara Cal Janet James F. Smith Philippines Smith Taft San Fran

Diamond Pin Stolen From J P Tong Aliased In Wall Display

A diamond valued at 176 dollars was reported stolen from J P Tong. The thief took a pin from Tong’s shirt and pinned it to his coat before hanging near the doorway, as weather notes show showers tonight and Saturday with cooler conditions and moderate west winds.

J. P. Btong Mr. Btong

Fake Gold Nuggets Barred From Manufactures Wallding Booth

Chief Wappenstein of the exposition guards orders Mateger Co to remove imitation gold nuggets from sale at their jewelry booth in Manufactures Wallding. The company had claimed no misrepresentation but was told the fakes could deceive buyers. Only the imitation nuggets are removed. other jewelry remains for sale.

Wappenstein Mateger Co Wallding Wap Penatain J. D. Field

Sewer Work Restores Lake Union Water After Pollution

Workers from the city department of works labored for twenty hours to repair a sewer discharging into Lake Union at the foot of the Pay Street. The foul water interrupted life saving exhibitions. The life saving work will resume tomorrow with daily exhibits at 2:90.

Department of Works Lake Union IPay @treak

Woman Floater Found in the Bay Near Fort Point

The body of a woman about 35 was found floating in the San Francisco Bay near Fort Point. Police believe she had been in the water for about a month, and she wore a possibly two piece dress with a green bodice, black silk underskirt and stockings.

United Frees San Francisco Fort Point

Mellow meat causes stir at police headquarters

A housewife complains about 30 cents worth of so called mellow meat. She argues with Operator Jackson over a beef order and asks officers to compel a refund. The exchange includes a heated phone call and ends with Jackson recovering after water.

Jackson Kson Police de Saews Not & Bill Agency

Base started for Washington statue at fair grounds

The A P department of works began erecting the base for the statue of George Washington just inside the main entrance of the fair grounds. The foundation will be in place by Saturday evening and the unveiling is planned for Monday with appropriate ceremonies.

A.¥.P. Department of Works George Washington Fair Grounds

Sneak Thief Steals Jewelry From Oaks Hotel Room

George T. Allen of The Oaks hotel on Pike near Ninthay reported a burglary after a thief robbed his apartment yesterday afternoon. A substantial amount of jewelry and trinkets were taken before the theft was discovered.

George T. Allen the Oaks Hotel Pike At Ninthay Allen

Riddle of Life Lecture Explores Immortality Theory

Max Heldel presents stereoptical lectures on Rosicrucian Theosophy at Arcade hall Bec onday night near Union St. The talk claims to vindicate the immortality of the soul in harmony with science. A visual display of "thoughts" and emotions follows, with free tickets for five lectures and a musical program led by Mrs. Margaret Clark.

Max Heldel Arcade Hall Beconday Union St Heindel Seattle Margaret Clark

Invents Unique Plan to End Life in Oregon Farm Scene

Dallas Ore June 1 In taking his own life EB Kimball a pioneer of 1852 and veteran of the 1856 Indian war devised a chained gun trap with a pulley to trigger from in front of the muzzle. The setup aimed at his throat caused near immediate death. He left a wife and three grown children. The tragedy was attributed to melancholy.

United Press Dallas Ore Kimball

Bothell Poster Sparks Public Stir and City Response

A Bothell incident involved a sticky note reading Where in Bothell leading to a confrontation with Woody and a police arrest at the exposition grounds. Patrolman Cox took Woody into custody while Mayor Miller acted on word from the Washington Investment Company about rising poster activity and ordered police action to halt the campaign.

Bothell Woody Exposition Grounds Cox Miller Washington Investment Company

War on Germs in Phones Protest Prompts Health Inspection

The Star receives complaints about unsanitary public mouthpieces in hotels and lodging houses. A damaged public phone mouthpiece from Pike Street is shown as a germ collector. The paper promises to forward exhibits to the city health department and seek inspections of telephones citywide. Citizens are urged to report unsanitary phones to the health department.

Pike St Star City Health Department Health Department

Tiny land dispute shakes San Prancio court

In San Prancio on June 11 a landmark case centers on an inch and three quarters wide parcel on Market Street narrowing to Geary Street. Plaintiffs Katherine A Rivers and Marie Munsto sue Mutual Savings Bank over the tract that the bank’s building intrudes upon, with a ruling likely forcing a purchase by the bank.

Dy United SAN

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