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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1909

Page

5

Embarrassed Hero Clarence Gerald Rescues Elderly Woman

Read from the Vancouver Daily Province shows Clarence Gerald a Seattle tile restaurateur, aided by Seattle Police Chief Irving Ward and Fred A. Wood in a daring rescue of an elderly woman who stepped onto a train yard track. Gerald leapt to safety, was knocked by a boxcar but not seriously hurt, and the rescued woman became hysterical.

Clarence Geraldy Ghudh Sound Porta Pata Sunny Law Vancouver Daily Ming Clarence Gerald Irving Ward Seattle Fred A. Wood

Buckingham Church Marriages Found Illegal for Eight Decades

London dispatch reports that the parish church of St. James in Buckingham failed to hold a valid marriage license for marriages celebrated over the last eighty years. Officials say steps will be taken to legalize the ceremonies already performed.

St. James

Hay Will Commute Death Sentence Next Friday

Governor Hay will meet with Mrs. Catherine Stirton next Friday at 1 pm to discuss a possible commutation for Nick Pittrich, sentenced to death for the murder of Marshal Harryster of Kent. Pittrich awaits transfer to the penitentiary after escort by Sheriff R. T. and Chief Deputy John. outcome depends on facts presented. Morgan J. L. McKeon will address children at the University list church at 3 pm and the public at 8 pm. he heads the Loyal Temperance Legion of New York.

M. B. Hay Catherine D. Stirton Senim Nick Pittrich Marshal Harryster Kent Pittrich Walla R. T John Morgan JL. McKeon University List Church Mr. McKeoon The Loyal Temperance Legion of New York

Traffic Tie-Up From Lake Union Trestle Accident

A front axle snap on car 670 caused a Lake Union Trestle derailment delaying thousands during rush hour. No injuries were reported as crowds gathered, and a new lodge affiliation and club meeting news followed in the chaotic scene.

Lake Union Miecdine Dinner Brigade Rowst the Company” Lodge Noone

Banker Dies of Smallpox in Los Angeles Pest House

William L. Palmantter president of the Central Bank of Oakland and a leading California financier died yesterday in a Los Angeles pest house from smallpox. He was moved from the Alexandria hotel last Thursday after contracting the disease. New school census secretary W. K. Jones of the board of school directors plans to count all children to be taken May 1. The census compilation will keep 6 men busy for nearly a month and indicate over 35 000 names enrolled.

Los Angeles Cal William L. Palmantter Central Bank of Oakland California Alexandria RK. W. Jones Bon Arrang of & Oeneus Tt Teax

Small Classified Ad Packs Fast Rental Shock

Meridian resident Mr George Davies reports a tiny classified ad in The Star led to his house at 37th N and Meridian being rented in one day. Readers scan every line and renters call the given numbers Main 1050 and 441.

George Davies Moeridian Av Davies Meridian 37Th N

Protest over rates before interstate commission in Reno

The Nevada railroad commission filed a complaint against the Nevada California and Oregon railroads alleging unjust discriminatory rates for Nevada points. Special Examiner Lyon heard the case today in Reno before the Interstate Commerce Commission.

Reno Nevada Railroad Commission Southern Citie Nevada California Oregon Interstate Commerce Commission Lyon

Opticians Elect Officers At First King County Meeting

The first annual meeting of the King County Society of Opticians elected officers for the coming year. L. B. Capp was named president, H. C. Eversole first vice president, W. Appleton second vice president, A. R. Proelse secretary, and L. Grant treasurer. A constitution and by laws were adopted and a law endorsed for mandatory examinations before licensing in the trade.

King County Society of Butter Hotel L. B., Capp Seattle Optical Comp H. C. Eversole The Made Optical Company H. W. Appleton Albert Hanson Company A. R. Proelse

Death of Heinrich Wiegand North German Lloyd official

Hamburg March 20 Heinrich Wiegand general of the North German Lloyd steam ship company died at noon aged 64 born at Bremen a notable figure in Prussian maritime circles leaves behind a legacy in German shipping.

Hamburg Prussia Heinrich Wiegand North German Lloyd Steamship Company Bremen

Treasury Disbursements Reported At $1.62 Million

The treasury statement shows Roccessprs disbursements totaling $1,620,000 and receipts of $1,706,617 for the period.

Washington, Maren Treasury

Earthquake on the Ocean Aboard Manchuria

A United Press report from San Francisco says the Pacific Mail liner Manchuria, 172 miles east of Yokohama, rode a heavy submarine quake on March 14. Passengers felt a shaking, the ship struck waves, but no damage occurred and the propeller and depths were normal.

United Press San Francisco Manchuria Yokoéhama Ting

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