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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1909
Page
5
Readable fragments mention bicycles and clairvoyants along with scattered phrases about May and daily activities. The text is garbled with no clear event, person, or organization to anchor a concise news item.
Wilbur Glenn Voliva, former head of the Christian Catholic Church of Zion, has been deposed as political dictator of Zion City. Independent officers elected weeks ago were sworn in by the retiring city council, preventing a government vacuum after a failed adjournment attempt.
A posse pursuing a river criminal reached the bank near the crime scene. Roberta resisted with a revolver, was shot, and died aboard a boat. Deputies retrieved the body as the search for Mrs Woodil continued.
A Chicago report details a tangled pursuit after Edith M. Woodill and Roberts, with Mrs Ella A. Gage recalling how she aided Woodill’s social rise. Roberts and Woodill are dead, leaving questions about origins, marriage, and past connections with Lyman Gage.
Former Treasury Secretary Lyman J. Gage responded with anger and silence when questioned about the murdered Mrs. Woodill and her parentage. He acknowledged her San Diego visit and ties to his theosophy circle but insisted only the foster father or husband could speak. Gilbert Woodill said Gage knew more about his wife's life than he did, while Woodill's brother denied ads seeking her origins.
Spokane marked Day at the Fair with the Washington State Federation of Women's Clubs participating. Nearly 1,000 excursionists arrived from Spokane, plus 2,000 Spokane residents in Beattle for the exposition. Notables spoke at dedication ceremonies in the Spokane County and Washington State buildings as visitors plan further events and receptions.
The Star's contest editor reviews yesterday's hidden word answers, noting many submissions arrived late or were incomplete. Readers must file today's entry by noon Saturday, with winners announced Saturday night. Twelve successful entrants receive theater tickets for The Servant in the Home at Moore Theatre.
Saturday events at the A Y P exposition in Spokane feature concerts by Wagner's and Innes' bands, Highland musicians, lion acts by Madame Scholle, Life Saving Crew demonstrations, and a fireworks finale. Bankers from the Spokane and eastern Washington area attend with the grounds open from 4:00 a.m. to late evening.
The suit to restrain the city from building the Welcome arch continues as counsel for one side files an amendment alleging charter violations. The complaint claims the bid notice was not published and arch specifications not filed, arguing the project is an unlawful public expenditure without proper bidding.
George W. Hibbard, formerly with the National Railways of Mexico, has been appointed assistant general passenger agent of the Chicago, Milwaukee and Puget Sound with offices in Seattle. Hibbard is well known in railroad circles.
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