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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1909
Page
1
The Star calls on Seattle city council to begin immediate construction of a third Cedar River pipeline. It warns of repeated water shortages and fire risk if action is delayed, urging bonds be voted to secure reliable irrigation for lawns gardens and city buildings.
The marriage binds the heir of Alexander Berger a Milwaukee grain and flour dealer to a 19 year old beauty. The groom just reached his majority and will live in Tucson after a brief honeymoon.
Deputy Sheriff Matt Starwich arrested John Taylor and K. C. Jones at Kanasket on suspicion of taking part in hold ups of three saloons and a hardware store and an attempted stage robbery linked to Cle Elum criminals. A third robber was shot by Marshal Frank Haight during the crime spree.
Olympia June 14 The legislature battles over Gov. Hay as senators consider impeachment and house actions. Leaders clash, motions fail, and party lines split on investigation limits and fate of the insurance commissioner office amid a looming deadlock. Facts center on Nichols Hutchinson Ruth and local figures amid Washington state politics.
In Chicago police rush thirty Hip Sing members from New York to probe the Sigel murder case. Assistant District Attorney Ward warns of letters from Leon Ling threatening Elsie Sigel, while San Francisco detectives scour the waterfront for Ling ahead of the Pacific Mail liner Manchuria sailing to the Orient.
Los Angeles on June 24 United Brows reports Orlando F Alterre a clerk in the registry division faced a federal grand jury indictment for stealing 15000 from a package routed from the First National Bank to the Bank of Bishop Arts He was in custody and denied guilt kissing his mother goodbye before cooperating with officers. In Pittsburgh on June 4 broker Charles R Richardson received one year and three months and a 500 fine after being convicted of taking part in an attempt to bribe Councilman W A Martin.
Shawmut No 2 secures second place in the continental Guggenheim trophy race after Ford No 2 finishes the ocean to ocean run in 23 days 16 hours 33 minutes. Driver T A Pettingell and mechanician H Messer praised for endurance. Ford No 1 deemed to have led early but missed final hurdle due to wrong route and a broken ball race.
Olympia reports Burke of Watkin Kum county came within three votes of becoming speaker as rival factions battled. A compromise sought by Hubbell and Taylor led to Meigs resigning after Meigs supporters misread a deal, Burke agreeing to fair play, and a House vote 47 to 43.
Two thousand Grand Army veterans and their ladies are guests of the AY P exposition today. Director General Nadeau gave a brief welcome on the Auditorium steps at 1 o clock. Col. Charles R. Connors of Spokane replied, and the veterans planned a short program to leave time for the expo. Comptroller of the Currency calls for bank reports from all national banks as of June 28.
Blanche Browning Tindall, 25, wife of real estate dealer A N Tindall, died from starvation amid Dr Linda Burfield Hazzard fasting practices. Her parents, prominent Washington residents, seek investigation as medical and legal officials note the healer’s past licensing troubles.
Mrs Clemons Wong bids for sympathy by praising Chinese husbands while condemning a white husband in the Gould maintenance case. She asserts a Chinese spouse treats his wife well and that she would rather be harmed than endure court battles led by a white husband. The deposition by Dustin Farnum is referenced as evidence in New York.
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