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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1909

Page

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Macedonian youth admits motive in fatal Kostas shooting

Kapuranis, 19, says he feared Kostas robbed him and others via employment schemes. He fired with Kostas’s own revolver after Kostas refused a job and demanded money, killing Kostas at Ninth Ave and Lenora St. in Seattle. Coroner to hold inquest as police identify witnesses and allege fake job offers.

Kapuranis George Kostas Ninth Av Lenora St Fotius Kapu Alex Kirikos Pike St Kirikos Charies T Kostas California Seattle Restaurent Washington St Keetan Moonight Kosu Kliefer Eee “Sea John F. Murphy Ian L. BR. Fraser Herbert Newton Whey Kis John Macedonia J. C. Snyder

Beacon Hill Regrade Plans Prompt District Effort

In a bid to regrade Beacon Hill residents unite as blocks rally for support. Ole Hanson outlines club actions while a regrade will require removal of two houses. Cuts at 12th Avenue and Mth Avenue sections measure feet and 14 feet respectively. Ten officers are chosen with Pratt as chair and Singleton as secretary. A five member committee led by Ole Hanson and including H. H. Thompson Eugene Ide Charlies Teanis and George Stelgon will survey for members.

Beacon Hill Ole Hanson Hanson Pratt Singleton Ole <On H. H. Thompson Eugene Ide Charlies Teanis George Stelgon Makeanvase

Handsome Woman Is Locked In Jail

Gertrude Driggs, described as a handsome woman of ten years, is jailed in Los Angeles on March 21 in default of bail for alleged forgery related to a lease and option valued at 137000 dollars tied to the late John C. Harnock. United Press report.

United Prowse Los Angeles John C. Harnock Gertrude Driggs Ball

Roosevelt Fights Shark at Ocean Depths Aboard Hamburg

On the Hamburg voyage Tekela Nickesla reports Col Roosevelt and the second mate diving after a propeller lost when cardamon and emery damaged the main shaft. A reef shark looms as bets rise among passengers while wireless signals from King Menelik’s executors cause shipboard confusion.

Hamburg Marconigram Menelik Lion Col Beast Honi Kermit Capt Burmeister Col. Roosevelt Sword Field Andaman Reef

Plot to Poison Roosevelt Rumors Run Aground In London

London reports varied rumors that Giuseppe Towth an Italian steerage passenger on the Hamburg was the plot to poison Roosevelt. The sensational tale is not given credence by officials. Naples sees American detectives aiding local guards amid immigration restriction fears and Roosevelt's planned Messina visit is dropped.

London Colonel Roosevelt Giuseppe Towth Hamburg Polson Roosevelt Naples Aassist Roosevelt United States Messina

Richest Woman in World to Sue for Divorce

Berlin reports say Bertha Krupp Von Bohlen Und Halbach, widow of the Krupp industrial empire heir, may sue for divorce from Dr Gustave Von Bohlen Und Halbach after the death of their infant son. The Krupp family confirmed rumors but offered no details.

Hy United Frese Berlin Eesen Frau von Bohlen Und Halbach Bartha Krupp Gustave von Bohlen Und Haibach Merlin Bertha Krupp Dr. von Bohlen Krupp Steel, Gun and Hssen Germany Krupp Frau Bertha K von Bohlen Und Halbach Easen

Crazy Snake Defies Troops as Hunt Continues at Tiger Mountains

March report says Crazy Snake and his braves hold out in the Tiger mountains while soldiers and deputies pursue them. Chief Crazy Snake is badly wounded in the thigh, with about 130 soldiers and 80 deputies in pursuit. Prisoners total four as guards secure fords on the Canadian river and forces reinforce Checotah area.

Pierce Alka Crazy Snake Tiger Mountains Muskogee Checotah Piercee Okla Snake Canadian River Faulkner Checotah River Redskina

New Road for Harriman Progress on Lytle Road

Portland March 31 B H Harriman to authorize 2 000 000 dollars for the Pacific Railway and Navigation company line the Lytle Road from Portland to Tillamook the board action on March 23 and E B Lytle president of P R and N has doubled the workforce and aims for year end completion

Hy Ustred Press Portland B. H. Harrimania Pacific Railway and Navigation Company

Weather Forecast Showers Tonight and Thursday

A weather outlook shows showers tonight and Thursday with moderating southwest winds. The region should expect wet spells across the period as conditions shift from evening into Thursday. Periods of rain may affect outdoor plans and travel routes.

Oil Protester Urges Tax Shift Before Senate Panel

J Pree) Washington March 11 State's Attorney Emery of Bradford Pa representing independent oil producers urged the Senate finance committee to drop the countervailing duty on crude and refined petroleum and replace it with an ad valorem tax of 40 percent.

Washithton Emery Bradford Senate Finance Committee

French Protest on Payne Bill in Paris Embassy Visit

A delegation from the Federation of French Manufacturers and Merchants met Commerce Minister Cruppt in Paris to denounce the Payne bill as unacceptable and likely to trigger a tariff war. They urged Paris to inform the American Congress and the U S public of France’s stance.

United Prone Paris Federation of French Manufacturers and Merchants Minister of Commerce American Congress United

Puget Sound Power to Form Northwest Holding Company

A holding company formed by Puget Sound Power to absorb Seattle Electric Puget Sound Railway Tacoma Light and Power Everett Interurban and related street railways and power systems in Washington state aims to create a unified system from Vancouver to Portland. Eastern capitalists observed the deal as stock talks continue.

Puget Sound Power Company Washington Vancouver British Columbia Portland Oregon Grays Harbor Precidust Furth Seattle Electric Company Seattle Electric Wane Tee Power Eo Pugeta A Railway Tacoma Light & Power Everett Interurban Everett and Bellingham Street Railways Lght and Power Corporations Hachting Ight Stone & Webster Holdings

Wages Cut at Jones Laughlin Steel Mine Tomorrow

March 31. The wages of employees at the Jones Laughlin company steel mine will be reduced 10 percent tomorrow. The company cites necessity to curb expenses amid fear of tariff reductions and notes further cuts across operations.

Pittsbnurg Jones Laughlin Company

Beattie and Portland Clearings Today

Beattie reports clearings totaling 1 918 845 02 with balances 221 669 40. Tacoma shows clearings with balances 804 299 00 and 60 244 00. Portland posts clearings of 1 078 333 00 and balance 132 722 00.

Beattie Tacoma Portland

Illinois church awarded partial damages in suit against Wilkeson & Tripp

IS AWARDED A BIG JUDGMENT IL. K. Church sued the Wilkeson company for commissions on property sold by them with Drake. A jury awarded $26,750 in Superior Judge Gay's court. Defendants filed a motion for a new trial today.

IL. K

Theatre decoy pull nets singer Miss Piper in New York trap

Telegram from Joseph Brooks warns Miss Piper of a fake offer by Gartley posing as an agent for Kiaw and Erlanger. Piper, longtime understudy at the Lois theatre in Seattle, was said to have been lured 3000 miles for a phantom engagement with New York managers. Gartley denies any truth to the claim.

Z. D. Prewley Lolsire Dorie Piper Almost & Pear Homen Kian & Erlanger News City Frewley Joseph New York Representa Prawley Seattle Bore Piper Gartler Kiaw & Prienger Joseph Brooks Frederick L Au Mt of Kiaw & Erlanger Tacoma Gartley Star Mr. Gartley Miss Piper the Star the New Washington Kian & Brianger

Improvement clubs push to fix street car schedule

An Eastlake Improvement Club committee will attend the corporations committee meeting in the city hall at 3 30 to urge definite action on a proposed ordinance setting a new street car schedule. The ordinance was prepared by the department of public utilities. the club urges other improvement groups to appoint committees to press for better street car service.

Eastlake

County Hospital Targeted in Probe Over alleged Misconduct

County commissioners press Chamber of Commerce to form a committee to investigate the county hospital at Georgetown. The inquiry follows formal charges by Joseph Myers and P J McManus alleging mistreatment and neglect at the institution overseen by Dr W H Carson. The probe aims to determine truth or falsity and ensure proper conduct.

Chamber of Commerce Georgetown Joseph Myers P. J. McManus Myers McManus Abrahams W. H. Carson Ene

Woman Kidnapper Waives Preliminary Hearing

Mercer Pennsylvania March 31 William Whitia boy was reportedly kidnapped. John H Royle appeared before Justice McLesh and waives preliminary hearing. She was remanded to sheriff custody awaiting April grand jury. Bail set at 25000 with uncertainty about funds. Identity of the woman remains unknown.

My United Press Mercer Aire John H. Royle Willie Whitia McLesh

Japanese Crim Deemed Involved With Feathers

Game Warden Rief captured K. Sugahara a Japanese national with more than 300 plumage birds in his possession He intended to send them for malintent The haul included about 200 Finghes 40 Wax Wings and 40 Groesbeeks authorities reported the incident yesterday in a wildlife enforcement action

Rief K. Sugahara

Theatre war on Pacific Coast begins congressmen tour

J Shu bert and Congressman Joseph L Rhinock of Covington Ky start a Pacific coast tour to establish a circuit of theatres. They plan to buy or lease playhouses from Denver to San Francisco and from San Diego to Vancouver BC, signaling a war between two large theatrical syndicates.

United Press Ouscade J. Shubert Joseph L. Rhinock Covington Pacific Coast Denver San Francisco San Diego Vancouver B. C

Deer Out of Season Kill Leads to Tacoma Fine

Wm. Johnson paid a hundred dollar fine in Tacoma for selling deer meat out of season. He was arrested and brought to Seattle to face a King county charge of killing a deer out of season. A $50 bond was set for a May 1 appearance before Justice Carroll.

Tacoma Wm. Johnson Seattle King County Justice Carroll

Naval rally backs eight Dreadnoughts in London

A mass meeting near the Mansion House supported the naval program for eight new Dreadnoughts. Lord Mayor presided and Premier Asquith spoke in favor while Lord Balfour opposed the eight ship policy.

Leite Preas London Arch Manaion House Asquith Lord Balfour

New Ruling on Outlaw Players

President Herrman of the National baseball combination pro mulgated a rule denying reinstatement for three years to players who fail to report to their clubs and jump to the outlaws.

Dy United Press Cincinnati O Herrman National Baseball Combination Today Outlaws

Despondent Mother Attempts Gas Poisoning in Berkeley

Mrs P B Glasford, 75, sought death by gas after long worry over her son's insanity. Found unconscious in her home this morning, she is not expected to survive.

Berkeley Cal P. B. Glasford

Limiting Tariff Debate Time in House Proceedings

Washington March 3 The Payne tariff bill debate likely will be capped at 20 minutes per speech with no rule to be reported tomorrow as leaders seek a vote date. House leaders remain uncertain of majority sentiment but expect clarity before action.

Washington House of Representatives House

Beacons Hill Park Suicide Blamed on Hotel Keeper

Victoria resident David A. Conan, a barber of four years, drowned at Beacon Hill Park Lake. He left a note accusing the hotel keeper where he boarded of causing his act.

United Press Victoria David A. Conan Beacon Hill Park

Washington Mourns Death of Her Governor Cosgrove

A huge Olympia crowd gathers to bid farewell to Gov. Samuel G. Cosgrove as the funeral rites include volleys, taps, and a solemn procession. Citizens from all counties attend, with flowers filling the capitol corridors and the widow expressing quiet sorrow.

Washington T. J. Dillon Olympia Samuel G. Cosgrove Gov. Cosgrove

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Tolke Freety Fraser Jack Johnson Tekela Nickesla Dellier Anelias Ture Sepphira Tekola Nickesla, Per J. T. Merrill MR. Roosevelt Forter Harriman Payne Holding CO Stone & Webster Messia Candee Gregory Newell Har Fr Boston Harvey Springfield Meas Mad‘oil Providence Rhode Teland Furth Cosgrove Bellingham Pert Giri County Hospital United Presse Gov Faraway Counties State Capitol Capitol State Board of Control Friends Camalty Senate
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