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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1909

Page

5

Rich American Empire Bottled Up By Harney County

Burne Oregon report on Harney County a land of cattle wealth yet closed to settlers. William Hanley dominates 5 percent of valley lands through wealth and politics, keeping water and land from public use. The piece portrays a guarded frontier under a powerful cattle magnate aided by bankers and lawyers to entrench control.

Oregon Cattle King Burns Ore Harney County Oregon Russia Har County Burne Canyon Barnes Harney Yy Stein Moun Fife Cheneathe Harney Valley William Yal Valley Oley Portland Huls Chan Doman Hanley Pacific Livestock Company Mteratt Harvey County Catire Warwick Asnexsora United States Pete French Cattle Kings French Wader

County Hospital in Georgetown Under Fire by Webb

J Webb of Alki Point accuses Georgetown County Hospital of neglect and poor care after eight visits over months. He cites minimal attention to patients, alleged mismanagement by doctors, a death after little treatment, and a fired nurse blamed for losing a good attendant. Tomorrow he will report on food, sanitation, feeding, and county spending.

Kingly Hospital Georgetown J. Webb Alki Point Tett T R. Wes Audia Mr. Webb Joe

Raven Drug Co Prescription Service Highlight

The Raven prescription service notes doctors and druggists working together to supply medicines efficiently. Raven Drug Co. at 1416 Second Ave emphasizes prescribing and compounding skills in partnership.

Raven Raven Drug CO

First of the Fishing Boats Leaves and Cherished Sail Romance Fades

A waterfront scene recalls Chilkat Tommy Walsh aboard the J. D. Peters as the first Alaska season crew heads north for the Orea canneries. Despite earlier pomp and broken revelry, Tommy’s drunken farewell ends in gloom as sailors drift ashore, the romance of sailing fading with the first boat.

Zehere Boldin Tommy” Walsh Peters Orea Alaska Fisheries Pier 9

Refusal of Naturalization Papers to Union Man

Danville March 17 Judge Wright of the federal court refused citizenship papers to William Strong a United Mine Workers member. Asked if union or U S law would govern he replied My ideal is to follow the laws of the land not the dictates of a trade union.

Danville, J Vu, P Wright William Strong United Mine Workers of America Strong

Banker Trenry Rossiter Dies in Sheridan Mont

Butte Mont March 17 Trenry Rossiter a wealthy banker and pioneer of this state died today at Sheridan Mont A year before his death he assisted in founding several major institutions in Montana and his death was noted as a significant loss to the territorial financial community.

Butte, Mont Trenry Rossiter Sheridan, Mont

Oregon Representative Nominates Lyons as Alaska Judge

Representative Ellis of Oregon nominates Thomas R. Lyons of Juneau for judge of the Alaska division. Lyons, who spent his boyhood in Walla Walla, formed a poverty law partnership with a local attorney.

Washington, Il U P Ellis Oregon Thomas RK. Lyons Juneau Treat Fir Alaska Lyons Walla Walla

Housing Ad Fetches Tenant Quickly at Hillman Place

A rental ad in The Star attracted a tenant within six days, charging $1.20 to place and resulting in $10 per month rent. The owner, given location and distance from the city, considers himself fortunate. Suburban owners nationwide rely on the classifieds to find tenants. Call Main 1060 for classified help.

Star Atx Times Callum Main 1060 Ind

Marmola Tablets Pledge Quick Fat Reduction for Directoire Mode

Advert says Marmola Prescription Tablets offer rapid fat loss with no stomach upset. Claims users shed up to a pound daily and promotes these pills as safe and harmless when used as directed. Also notes Marmola Company Detroit Michigan as supplier.

Marmola Company Detroit Mich Ady

Minstrel Man Buys a Home for His Mother

Tacoma singer Charlie Mack, a former poor Tacoma boy, has become a vaudeville star with Wenet. He earned good money on tour and surprised his mother by buying her a home with 1600. He is praised for taking care of family and performing a credible Bud Williams imitation.

Chariie Mack Tacoma Tally Wenet Ene Charlie Bud Williame Willams & Walker Mack I” Ie Asthouahog

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