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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1909

Page

8

State Women's Club Convention Held in Seattle Preparations Underway

Members of the state federation of Women’s Clubs plan sessions at the Congregational church on Third and University and at the First Unitarian church with Rev Powers delivering talks. Visiting members and parents attend receptions at the Barrents hotel as program details for the Washington State Women’s Clubs convention unfold.

Pty- 4 Congregational Church Cor J. DO Powers Ithe First Unitarian Church Y. Thurecay Unitarian Church Corner Ay Clive St. Wednes Teception Barrents Hotel Washington State Wowen Ford Legisla

Michigan Day Promises Events At Seattle Club

The Michigan Day program at the Seattle club features a display of Michigan fluid and exposition activities. Guests will attend a business session and a later musical program as part of the day’s schedule, with visitors expected to tour and participate.

Eb Club Seattle Michigan

Chinese Official Seeks Exit As Crisis Deepens

A Chinese official linked to the gold card government seeks permission to expatriate, with the empire showing willingness to expatriate him. The move, amid fears at home, follows intense influence from Chinese authorities. In Francisco a note suggests possible transport to Ene reference, while u.s. appraisers gather in New York.

United Pree Tuan Shih Kai Yeeniue China United Sisters

Gould Will Not On Witness Stand In Ample Maintenance Suit

Howard Gould will not take the stand in his wife's suit for separate maintenance. Attorney Nicoll said the defense case is complete without testimony. Mrs Gould faces allegations of intemperance supported by affidavits from Mrs Bankhead and Lieut Bankhead. Several witnesses were called to counter claims of heavy drinking.

Hy United Press New York Howard Gould Nivell Shearn Mra. Gould Nicoll Tony Gould Alice Stickney Hawkhead Quer Mra Bankhead Bankhead United States Army Fort McPherson Atlanta Mra John @. Long United States Cairo Egypt Goulds Mrs. Gould

Wedding ring swindle nets Seattle locals and officials

Lissie Lewis of Wenatchee posed as a modest drama queen and conned several Seattle figures including coroner James Snyder and US commissioner Auguste Armstrong to borrow small sums with wedding rings as security. Rings cost about 26 dollars gross. Victims have not filed formal police reports as Snyder plans a sketch titled The Mystery of the Wedding Ring.

Snyder Waiet Lissie Tr Ncoma Liss Llasle Butterworth & Boos Lissle Bert Hutterworth William Borthwick Sitsie Lizalo Augustue Armatrong United States New York Armatrong Seattle Ldezie Lizate Wenatchee

Water restored to city via Cedar River pipe line

Water and Light Superintendent L B Youngs reports the Rainier valley break repaired and a test planned for today. If no further breaks occur the city should receive water through the Cedar River pipeline, with additional supply expected if Dunlap breaks remain closed.

City L. B Youngs Water and Light Rainier Valley Dunlap Cedar River

Small Blaze at Exposition Sparks Fire Department Response

The Exposition Fire Department on the A P grounds rushed to the Agricultural building where a hot box at Kerr Glass caused a small blaze. Quick discovery prevented serious damage, limiting loss to only a few dollars.

Exposition Kerr Glass Company

Young Women Camp at AYP Exposition Grounds

The University of Puget Sound female students occupy soldiers tents at the A-Y-P exposition camp for a week. They will perform concerts to support exposition visitors and study living in a military style encampment under Miss Gertrude M. Horner guidance.

A-Y-P University of Puget Sound Tacoma Gertrude M. Horner

Clever Lena Duthie Recital Promises Notable Evening

Miss Lena Duthie will give a musical recital at Arcade hall tonight. The performer, praised for clever interpretations of Scottish and Irish songs, studied in London and Italy and will introduce each piece with a brief sketch of the writer. The program includes Scottish and Irish melodies and folklore-inspired songs.

Lena Duthie Arcade Hall Mina Duthie London Italy Ale

J D Walsh of Colorado Southern Heads Rail Line Mission

J D Walsh the general superintendent of the Colorado Southern Railroad based in Denver leads a ransee mission southward with accompanying officials to inspect and report on line conditions and operations on the wet season route.

O Walsh Hare J.D. Walsh Colorado Southern Railroad Denver

Imperial plan to amend constitution affects Chinese in foreign lands

News briefs report U S residents of Chinese origin may retain ballots on Chinese affairs under possible imperial constitutional changes. Other items note 27 arrests under a new cigaret law in Tacoma, a 27th G A R encampment in Vancouver, strike action by American fishing fleet crews, and U S district attorney confirmation process, plus tariff debate on machinery gear and a Dover collision involving the Dublin steamship Hartlepol.

San Francisco Cable Pekin Imperial United States Tacoma Vancouver B. C New England Fishing Company

Californians Send Greeting to Seattle Visitors

One hundred Californians who rode a special train to Seattle for a visit at their homeward journey sent an aerogram to John H. McGraw president of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce. The message praised Seattle's reception and said the A Y P B would benefit the Pacific coast and the Northwest. Signed by One Hundred Californians.

Seattle San Francisco John H. McGraw

Give Babies a Chance Los Angeles Health Rules Save Infant Lives

City Health Officer L M Powers touts Los Angeles as a model for infant protection. He cites a one in ten infant mortality rate and outlines strict dairy, building, ventilation, sanitation, and quarantine practices that keep babies healthy and argues other cities should adopt similar laws to halve preventable deaths.

Angelica Cal United States L. M. Powers Los Angeles Powers Thin City Uate Dr. Powers Eay

Hidden twelve word sentence offers free theatre seats

A puzzle hides a 12 word line from The Servant in the House across twelve locations in tonight’s Star advertisements. Readers must collect the words and submit the 27 correct sequences by noon tomorrow June 22 for a chance to win two seats for the Jena Theatre opening night Sunday June 27. Winners announced Tuesday evening in The Star.

Jena Theatre Star

Star contest rules and seat distribution notice

Answers must be sent by mail addressed to Contest Editor The Star Seattle Washington. Watch for tomorrow's contest. Twenty four seats for tomorrow's winners twenty four seats for Wednesday's winners twenty four seats for Thursday's winners and twenty four seats for Friday's winners making a total of 150 seats given by The Star in the five contests.

the Star Seattle Wash Star

Spokane Boosters Sightseeing Trip Planned

Spokane boosters plan a sightseeing excursion to Bremerton navy yard and Hood Canal aboard the steamship Chippewa. The 8:30 a.m. departure will include a tour of a trophy cup aboard the Tonnedaee and a later cruise on Hood Canal with return expected late evening.

Hunday Spokane Chamber of Commerce Bremerton Navy Yard Hoods Canal Navy Yard Oltheenn Spokane

Laper v. Newry and Anderson Damages Suit Begins

John Laper sues H C Newry and John Doe Anderson for 25000 in personal injury damages claiming he was struck in the stomach by a pole hoisted by a donkey engine not in proper condition. The accident is tied to roadbed work for the M B ty company at Cle Blam, Kittitas county, on September 14, 1908.

John Laper H. OC. Newry John Doe Anderson Tallman Laper M . 8 Ty Company Cle Blam Kittitas County

Elliot Goes On Trial for Criminal Assault Case

The trial of George H. Billot for criminal assault against Mianehe Hosbure opened in Judge Ot Ham's court this morning. The case centers on events from a few months ago and proceeds under pending evidence.

George H. Billot Mianehe Hosbure Ot Ham

Raid on Sound Steamship Targets Gambling Ring

Deputy Sheriff Jack Liner and accomplices W. J. Griffiths Sam Klein and Allen Stark conducted a raid on a gambling operation aboard a sound steamship. Details of the raid include the officers involved and the authorities enforcing order on the vessel.

Jack Liner W. J. Griffiths Sam Klein Allen Stark Yeu

Gambling raid on steamer yields arrests and loot

Yesterday a gambling raid on the steamer Yoram ite resulted in five men being arrested after deputies seized gambling devices and a large coin roll. Among those held were Ed Hig dle Jas Arnith Prod Muesell Marshall and J W Mure D Hillman to be arrested and Captain Michael Edwards to be held for harboring devices.

Prod Muesell Marshall J. W. Mure D. Hillman Michael Edwards

Hagenbeck Wallace Show Heads to Seattle Next Week

Advance agent K M Harvey arrives with a three car outfit to promote Hagenbeck Wallace. The show, third largest in the country, blends Hagenbeck’s world famous menagerie with the old Wallace Bros circus in a steel cage act. Seattle dates set for July 6 7 for the first Pacific coast visit.

K. M. Harvey Hagenheck Wallace Vireus Beattle Hagenbeck- Wallace Carl Hagenbeck Wallace Bros Wila Omaha St. Louis Pacific Coast

Arrest of a program boy by Exposition Guards

Exposition Guards arrested a program boy accused of bothering visitors but released him with a warning. Guards received orders to keep program sellers and other venders from annoying visitors and solicitations for business.

Wals

Howard Cosgrove Opens Seattle Law Office

Howard G Congrove eldest son of the late Gov. 8 G Congrove has opened a law office at 2013 Burke Building Seattle and will practice there. He was private secretary to three governors in as many months and is named to the board of regents of the state university. The Cosgrove family plans to reside on Queen Anne Hill.

Howard G. Congrove Lof Congrove Hay Law Burke Building Seattle Cosgrove Regente The State University Elliott Howard Cosgrove Queen Annebil

Brighten Up Paints and Supplies at Federal P and W Co

Paints oils and varnishes of the best quality are offered at the Federal P and W Co located at 1314 First Ave. A large stock of high grade brushes is also available for customers seeking quality art supplies.

Federal P. & W. P. CO First Ave

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