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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1909
Page
7
The article chronicles Albert T Patrick the death row inmate in Sing Sing after a 1900 arrest for the Rice murder and his nine year fight for clemency and new trials. It covers appeals stay of execution commutations and public interest as Patrick seeks freedom from capital punishment.
Vancouver March 9 U P Denver Ed Martin and several colored men who traveled from Seattle were arrested on arrival after a quarrel on the boat. After investigation all were released except William Holland who is held. The party included Coffins a Seattle hotel man. Martin may arrange with Johnson to act as sparring partner for theatrical engagements. Star Employe Married Mina Ethel Rowensohn and Herbert Here were married at Renton M E church. They will reside at the Holland Apartment. Announced Engagement J Levine to Miss Revella Greet of Los Angeles California.
We need funds to pay a retiring partner. Pianos rented out from three to six months will be refinished. The store offers best makes and standard pianos with a guarantee. No names advertised, many pianos from well-known makers. Visit the store to own a piano at a small cost, with fifty favorite songs free to each visitor.
Officials discuss replacing overhead across railway at Marion with a permanent steel bridge. City Engineer seeks delay to study site, while lawmakers note legislature already appropriated over a million dollars with total state funds exceeding five million.
Director General Nadeau of the A Y P secured Luther Burbank’s attendance for the summer trip. The Cal ifornia excursion officers report the spudlist that his presence is crucial for a successful fair. Excursion reception was strong along the travel line with cities arranging special runs. The Bank Francisco Chamber of Commerce promised a 4 fx Pullman train to Beattie and a California crowd. Over 130 columns of publicity were secured across city press.
In Nashville March 9 the defense argued self defense for Col. Duncan Cooper his son Robin Cooper and John D. Sharpe in the murder of Senator Carmack. Sharpe’s arrest was described as an outrage and it was alleged he was not connected to the shooting.
The Rowe Improvement club will meet tomorrow night at 290 Third Ave. W. to discuss several important matters. The Salvation Army corps at Beacon Hill will close tonight with a special service at the Congregational church on Beacon Hill. County Engineer Morrison advertised for bids to build the Northeast Trunk road from Ravenne Park for four miles, 24 feet wide, to be macadamized later. A postponed hearing due to absences concerned the Weat Orillia road delegation before the board.
The report lists clearing totals by city including Tacoma and Portland. Figures show today’s clearings and balances such as 91,761,215.15 in one line and 1,295,028.00 with 110,384.00 balance in another. Data appears as financial ledger entries from regional exchange activity.
The first squadron of the Pacific fleet now in Central American waters is ordered to Seattle for the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition on May 30. The fleet will remain until June.
Philip Caplin was yesterday found guilty of inducing Harriet Gordon to steal 260 dollars from Clark OBrien a city real estate operator Caplin tried to prove an alibi but fell down The woman said he coerced her into taking the money by threatening to expose her private life She will be brought to trial shortly.
Olympia March 9 Labor has won one of four labor reforms debated during the campaign eight hour law for miners passed both chambers a compromise measure not radical but acceptable to coal operators Republicans repudiated Spokane platform opposing eight hour for women Democrats supported initiative and referendum passage seen as labor victory Woman suffrage bill considered a labor victory though not strictly labor measure House passed a bill allowing a female labor commissioner to inspect working conditions of women workers. Senate unlikely to approve.
After an all night session, the body voted five million nine hundred thousand dollars to the Balkan fleet. Debates linked the move to a broader strategy toward Japan and the volatile Balkan situation.
Wire briefs report on a range of topics from Montana and nearby states. Items mention an experiment in plant life destruction, a state entomologist oversight, a ship voyage via Seattle, a Montana state senator Patrick Daly's death, Navy yard closures ordered by President Roosevelt, a Hawaiian fishing fleet inspection plan, a Idaho murder near Spring Mountain, and a political push by a socialist faction in Sacramento.
J C Smith of Los Angeles seeks the address of his uncle Peter Smith who ran a meat market in Newcastle Wineh years ago. Rumors confirm Captain L Hibbard of Benson Hibbard will supervise the Pacific Coast Steamship Co in San Francisco with duties starting March 14. Help wanted male page 6. The advertisement promotes the Loweville Blugger Bat with vivid sales pitch.
Silks in pink checks plaids and stripes many soft finished Taffetas Louisine and natural Pongees 48c yd. Black silk Taffeta 48c yd Persian floral and side-band 28 in wide 35c yd. Mohair Sicilian black navy 51 in wide 50c yd. Checked dress fabrics 35 42 in wide 35 65c yd. All wool serge and Panama 36 in wide 48c yd.
A retailer lists a wide selection of wash goods including domestic ginghams in checks stripes and plaids 27 inches wide at 813c 10c and 1244c per yard 32 inch Madras suitable for waists or dresses firm woven light ground with stripes or figures at 15¢ per yard inch Batiste offered in light medium and dark colors for dresses wrappers and sacques at 12%c per yard.
Women's cape gloves tan with one clasp, 5e a pair. Fabric gloves with patent wrist fasteners, 10c. Children's school hose three pairs per box 35c. Lisle cotton hosiery in fancy colors 24c a pair. Plain black cotton hosiery six pairs per box 75c to 1.00. Woolen Union suits white cotton medium weight 35c. White cotton vests high neck long sleeves 19c. Tights ankle length 19c.
Readable floor covering listing shows prices for small wool Wilton rugs Axminster and body Brussels varieties in 9x12 and 27x54 sizes. Linoleum options include printed and inlaid by square yard with laying charge listed. Prices range from 25 cents to over one dollar per square yard depending on style and size.
A vintage advertisement item lists dress accessories including cro14 net or chiffon collars foundations five cents each stock pins several styles priced at five to ten cents, pearl buttons in various sizes, safety pins in bulk, mesh bags and jeweled collar supports, horn hairpins, feather stitched braids and related notions with multiple small-coin prices.
Values From the China and Glassware Section feature wrought Tr on candle sticks with shades in various colors at 25c and a Seven-Piece Austrian China Chocolate Set including a pot and six cups and saucers at 95c. Also Austrian China Sugars and Creamers with floral festoon designs at 25c per pair. Historical Jugs with scenes and portraits priced at 1.00 each for display or use.
City council chambers saw a quiet handover of the Pine Street street railway franchise. The Seattle Electric company won the bid over Seattle Renton & Southern, with Beattie Electric deemed higher and best by the committee. Chairman Revelle noted courts may decide if the ruling is wrong. a special election could be held to review charter provisions. The report prompts further page six notices.
George W. King of Medford Oregon and Dessie N. Masterson of Salt Lake City obtained a marriage license in Vancouver Washington on Saturday. The couple had previously married, divorced, and later renewed their relationship. He is 35, she 26.
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