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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1909

Page

7

Principal Witness in Inquest Is Missing

The coroner's jury failed to reach a verdict after the absence of Dakette from Pike car No 508 which wrecked at 10th Avenue North and Roanoke Street. The body of Andrew Batts lies at the undertaking parlors and funeral arrangements are pending. Roy Byers conductor WL Rigabee and others testified about the entire accident.

Dakette Av. N Roanoke Dukette Attence Hospital Andrew Batts Wes Watson Company D. B. Davies R. Buck Calwell Roy Byers WL. Rigabee J. M. Arieson John A. Nelson Russell Sage

Seattle Star Subscriber Notice

Local note asks mail subscribers to check the date on each paper label. If a subscription isn’t prepaid, the label serves as receipt and a change of date helps ensure delivery. Readers are urged to contact the mail office at Tha' 441 to confirm service.

Reese

Woodland Terrace and Queen Anne hill real estate ads

Real estate notices describe multiple parcels in Seattle area: lots near Woodland Terrace, Queen Anne hill, and Madrona district with improvements including paving sidewalks water and cement work. Offers include terms like down payments, monthly balances, and mention of irrigated orchard tracts with water paid.

Genefs Ooo Siren Salle Pisa Cash Altey Walla Shoo Woodland Terrace Fonton 18Th Reinier Heights Tuyor Madrona District Fecome Modern S.A Queen Anne Hill

Japanese Suitors Fan Frenzy as Emery Wedding Moves Forward

Public opposition in California and Oregon towns fuels a media chase as Archdeacon Emery and his wife face harassment over the engagement of their daughter Helen Gladys Emery to Gunjiro Aoki, a Japanese man. The family seeks privacy while reporters trail their movements from Seattle to Corte Madera and the Savoy hotel.

Portland Ban California Oregon Washington Seattle Emerys Aoki Great Northern Star Archdeacon Emery Jin Emery Helen Jed Corte Medre John Emery Helen Gladys Emery Miss Emery Union Station Mia Amery Archdeacon Savoy Hotel Gunjiro Aoki Agsu A. J. Abbott Emory F. Wiseman

Auburn Prison to Host Farewell Meeting for Death Row Couple

Warden Benjam informs James Farmer and Mary Palmer they will hold a farewell meeting in the state penitentiary before their executions for the murder of Sarah Brennan. Today's date is March 7. The woman is to be executed Monday morning at sunrise. Details on the man's execution date are not yet set. The meeting aims to arrange disposition of their baby and Mrs Palmer will wear a divided skirt for easy placement of leg electrodes.

Ity United Press Auburn Benjam James Farmer Mary Parmer State Penitentiary Sarah Brennan

Postmaster Rassall Quells Surprise Over Substation Closure

Patrons thank Postmaster Rassall as the substation near Ravenna Park is ordered removed. The L station will be closed and former patrons will receive carrier service directly from the central office.

Rassall Ravenna Park

Eight Days Rest Sufficient in Drunkard Case

Police Judge John B. Gordon and George A. Barber argued over the sentence for a man drunk eight days. Barber suggested five days in jail, claiming he was drunk for eight days before arrest. The judge proposed eight days in jail, and that was the sentence.

John B. Gordon George A. Barber Barber

Steel pin travels through body and is removed

United Press reports Mrs. Okla Ray Jennings swallowed a glass headed steel pin four months earlier. It pierced the stomach and lungs and finally reemerged in her mouth where it was extracted in Cincinnati Ohio on March 27.

United Press Cincinnati O Mra Okla Ray Jennings Mra. Jennings

Robbed of Big Bum in Los Angeles Night Hold Up

Frederick Sterna, former race track bookmaker, says he was held up by three men and robbed of 6960 dollars late at night. Police report there was no crew.

United Press Los Angeles Frederick Sterna Dellower

Former Seattle Man Confesses to Murder

George Story formerly of Seattle and La Grande Oregon confessed to the murder of Fred Smith of Grafton near Valentine Nebraska. He described beating Smith while traveling from Douglas Wyoming to save money, then robbing the body of $45 and destroying certificates of deposit worth $340 after the killing.

Valentine Neb George Story Seattle la Grande Fred Smith Grafton M@heriff Rossiter Tucker Smith Douglas Wyo Niobrara River Smith, & Plote

Kidnappers Shot Near Cuervo After Pursuit

A posse killed John Johnson and Sebastian Sandoval near Cuervo New Mexico after a chase over a girl named Juana Sanches abducted from her uncle’s ranch. Johnson claimed the plan to marry the girl.

United Press Tucumcari N. M John Johnson Sebastian Sandoval Cuervo Johnson Sandoval Juana Sanches

Pathfinder Reports Z 0 Special The Thomas Car

The Thomas car pathfinder for the transcontinental auto race arrived in Bay City today and left early this morning. All crew members including the driver are in good condition and report exceptionally good road conditions so far this season.

Pathfinder Thomas Bay

Society Woman Held Up in San Jose Robbery

Mrs Hugh Center, a society and club woman in San Jose, was robbed of her purse including a watch and money at the corner of Firth and Washington streets. The robber, N. E. Raymer, was pursued by delivery boy Frank Mulligan who later captured him after a pistol was taken from a nearby man.

San Josk Cal Mra Hugh Center, & Society Firth and Washington Sts N. E. Raymer Frank Mulligan

Women win relief from racy French stories in class

Berkeley notes that female students won Point after condemning racy French tales as unsuitable for reading. In Washington Taft hosts an informal White House dinner for Champ Clark and other regent leaders. Friends defend judge nominee Thomas Rhom against accusations. Jacob Neff, former lieutenant governor of California, dies.

Berkeley Cal Washington White House Taft Champ Clark Fitsgerald Thomas Rhsom Ameka San Francisco Jacob Neff

Dancehall confusion during a crowded evening leads to a mistaken identity

A Denver youth caused a stir at a social event by misreading a program entry. He described a girl as very pretty without learning her name, prompting questions from a companion and escalating the scene as others watched.

Cote George Denver

Fragmentary local note with unclear names and timing

A garbled report notes a visit to a new neighbor this afternoon and a person named Stepsey checking on a master, with missing context and uncertain details.

Dowdall Lost Mind After Misidentified Crime

James Dowdall who served 18 months in San Quentin for a crime by John Stemson the gas pipe thug now confined at the detention hospital. The real criminal confessed and Dowdall was pardoned, but his mind failed while imprisoned on a battery charge and doctors deem him hopelessly insane.

United Press San Francisco James Dowdall San Quentin John Stemson

Woman of Mystery Denies Kidnaping Ties in Public Interview

Mrs. James H. Boyle breaks her silence in an interview via United Press saying she is Boyle’s wife and will stand by him though acquitted. She denies being Anna Dermott or other named women, claims no accomplices, and vows to remain obscure to protect family and society connections.

United Pres Mprcer James H. Boyle Billie Whitin Sharon United Press James H. Je Boyle Anna Me.Dermott Chicago Anna Wilken Denver Helen Falkner Billie The Chi St. Louis

Four Northwestern Chambers To Aid Japanese Trade Visit

Four representatives from Seattle Tacoma Portland and Spokane chambers sail for New York arriving April 7 to meet eastern railroad presidents on transport of a Japanese trade delegation. The 50 person party includes principals wives and secretaries with special business and observation cars on one train to be chaperoned to Seattle for talks on amicable trade relations.

Chambers of Commerce New York Chicago Seattle Japan Tokio T. Tanaka United States Howard Elliott Northern Pacific Tacoma Portland Spokane

Millionaire Jamee Phelan Threatened as Police Seek Woman

In San Francisco on March 7 7 millionaire Jamee Phelan is guarded while police search for Kate Brennan who sent a letter to the ex mayor threatening to kill him on sight. Brennan believes she has a superior voice and seeks $300 to develop it, regardless of charity sources.

United Press San Francisco Jamee Phelan Kate Brennan Phelan Melba Tetrazizini Relief Corporation

Married in haste in Vancouver couple wed in Piermont home

Miss Ethanwick, famed in Vancouver society, wed last night at Mrs RB Whitehead’s home in Piermont near Vancouver. The ceremony was intimate with no public preparations, as the bride and her businessman companion chose a discreet wedding in their circle.

Oakland Cal Vancouver B. C Ethanwick Mra RB Whitehead Piermont

Plan a Big Health Resort

In Los Angeles on March 27 a group led by millionaires and notable figures including James J Jeffries and Charles Gates announced plans to open the Strong Healthful Farm a health farm near Pasadena. A sixty acre tract was bought and a $25 000 building is planned to house patients in the model of Wil liam Muldoons New York resort.

Los Angeles Cal James J. Jeffries Charles G. Gates John W. Gates Joan Strong Wiliam Muldoon New York State Pasadena

Story daughter chosen maid of honor for Chehalla County day

Misa Gente Story daughter of Dr and Mrs C Story has been selected by the Montesano Woman's club as maid of honor to represent Montesano on Chehalla County day June 29 at the A P exposition.

United Press Montebsano Misa Gente Story Dr. and Mra C. Story The Woman's Club Montesano Chehalla County

Bank Robbery Strikes Watson Illinois After Midnight

Effington Illinois March 27 The bank of Watson a small village south of here was robbed early today The robbers secured 5000 in cash and beat 6000 worth of valuable papers

Effington Watson, Il Here

Austrian miner dies in accidental gun incident at Veteran mine

Joe Beighc, an Austrian miner at the Veteran mine, fired a shot through the bunk house door while toying with an automatic revolver. The weapon misfired again, the bullet entering Beighc’s brain and passing through Milo Gravotac who stood directly behind him.

Hy United Prem PLY Joe Beighc Milo Gravotac Soigte

Children Have A Great Day At AYP Grounds

Nine thousand two hundred schoolchildren visited the AYP grounds today and each received a post card to send to a friend back east inviting them to attend. The children brought lunches in baskets and played across the grounds at noon while adults watched with visible delight.

AYP. KB

Tool Thief Receives Punishment by Chain Gang

W. Rogers, a tool thief, arrested by Patrolman Gay, will serve 63 days on the chain gang. He admitted stealing tools from the Arctic club building at Thirday and Jefferson. He claimed to be a mechanic but showed no use for the tools.

W. Rogers Gay John B. Gordon Rogers Arctic Club Thirday Jefferson

Mabel Peterson Arrested For Perjury In Maynard Case

Mabel Peterson arrested at 89 Wall Street by Special Agent Peyton for perjury in connection with the Maynard divorce case. She testified about alleged improper relations involving the respondent and another woman and faces trial.

Mabel Peterson Peyton Maynard Wall St

Princess Royal Steamer Scenic Vancouver Route Details

Passengers will travel aboard the Princess Royal on the Vancouver route from Piers at 10 p.m. except Tuesday. The service claims to be the best on the route with 209 seats or capacity noted, though details are partially obscured in the garbled OCR.

Vancouver B. C Princess Royal Piers Abe

Babbling Lady Warwick Wins 1.5 Million in Stocks

London reports Lady Warwick, countess of Warwick, amassed 1.5 million dollars in stock gains largely from South African mines and American railways. The famed beauty and orator, once nicknamed Babbling Brooke, continues to trade boldly while supporting socialist-leaning causes and secular education.

Lady Warwick London Countess of Warwick Warwick Uleng England Earl of Warwick Brooke

Land trials in light of Becker withdrawal in Oregon

Portland March 27. Immediate trial or dismissal of at least 16 of 20 Oregon land fraud indictments, returned four years ago at Francie Heney’s urging, may follow Tracy Becker’s withdrawal as special prosecutor. McCourt says cases will be disposed of at once if assigned, some offenders should face trial without delay.

Portland Ore Oregon Francie J. Heney Tracy C. Becker United States McCourt Justie Heney

Granite workers strike over unpaid wages at Leary building

Forty granite workers employed by Ellis Granite Co. left their posts at the Leary building on Second and Madison, Tacoma, after claiming wages were overdue for more than a week. They say promises of settlement have been broken. Bills Granite Co. also holds the contract for the Tacoma post office work.

Leary Second and Madison St Ellis Granite Co Bills Granite Co New Tacoma Post Office

Condemnation Suit Filed Over Cedar River Valley Land

Corporation Counsel Scott Calhoun filed a condemnation suit seeking 2 200 acres in the Cedar River valley under an ordinance of February 18 aimed at protecting the city water supply. Riparian landowners are said to demand too much for their property.

Corporation Scott Calhoun Cedar River Valley

Boelberg Father Passes Away in Norway at 85

A. H. Boelberg of this city learns his father A. Soelberg has died in Noss Norway. The elder Boelberg was 85 and served in public office for 47 years.

A. H. Boelberg A. Soelberg Noss Norway Bvoelberg

Manufacturing sites offered here by local commercial club

The Commercial Club has secured between 26 and 30 manufacturing sites for free use by manufacturers who will pay land taxes for five years. After that period a fair rental will be charged, aiming to attract industry and counter high Eastern land costs. Land near the Milwaukee Road right of way will see through trains within months.

Commercial Club Seattle Milwaukee Road

Do you want to borrow money See who loans It

The fragment invites readers to see lending options on page 6. It mentions borrowing and lenders without providing full details or names. The item reads as an advertising brief or classified teaser encouraging readers to turn to page 6 for loan options and related offers.

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