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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1909

Page

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Hamilton Is Penniless and Bonds Denied

Former Adjutant Ortie Hamilton fails to raise a ten thousand dollar bond amid two alleged forged vouchers. Gov. Hay and A G Bell deny his admissions as investigations into Hamilton’s finances reveal large expenditures and pending charges. A deputy sheriff and the press describe Hamilton’s calm demeanor while the case unfolds.

Mae Neo Hamilton Olympia Charce Sen-Se Hay Bell

Sharp fight over the Bagley charges today

A tense board of public works session centered on Secretary Bagley amid clashes between Bouillon and other members. Bouillon pressed for a broad inquiry into the secretary’s office, while colleagues argued for a limited, businesslike probe.

Bagley

Lakeview Club Endorses Bouillon and Urges Mayor Back

At a Lakeview Improvement Club meeting last night resolutions praised A V Bouillon for pushing contractors to finish work on time. The group protested the mayor's failure to reappoint Bouillon as chairman of public works and urged his reinstatement after his term. A committee was chosen to question City Engineer Thomson about unfinished grading on 25th Avenue North and other streets and to learn when sidewalks in the district would be installed. Property owners have little payment for sidewalks yet the work remains unsold, prompting complaints from Lakeview residents.

de Bis Hamilton Jude BO Rapert Board of Public Works B. ‘Bagley A. V. Boutlion Boutlion Hagley James Boyle Bouilion Billy Whitia Bouillon Thomson Harafiton Underworld Halusinens Manter Prevous Sec Lakeview Improvement Club A. V. Bouillon Public Utilities Lakeview

Burns Fire Tragedy At Beattie Causes Injuries And Evacuation

A fatal and fiery accident in Beattie and Nash involved a Beattie General building explosion that injured several workers including Mrs Gill and C L Nash. The blast sent flames through the office, burning eyebrows and clothing, while responders evacuated the site and transported injured to Seattle General for treatment. A formal investigation and alarm to fire departments followed the incident.

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Judge Takes Sullivan Case Under Advisement

In Judge Main's court a clash over letters and cables between Mercantile Investment's James Howe and Irish solicitor Charles P. O'Neil arose during the closing argument in the Sullivan property case. The judge allowed the communications after dispute and said he would study the authorities for a week before issuing a decision.

Sullivan O'Neil Shakespeare Howe Trumbull Shylock Menes He Mewes Con

Pohler Granted Divorce in Siwash Woman Case

Judge Olinam grants Kate Pohler a divorce after a Siwash marriage to an older man, causing amusement in court. Marcus Wuarts dead Marcus A Worte of Linden Avenue Fremont died Monday morning and was buried Tuesday afternoon. He was a veteran of the Civil War and leaves a wife and two children.

Olinam Kate Pohler Pohler Marcus Wuarts Marcus A. Worte Lindenay Fremont Wire

Abandoned Two Week Old Christened At City Hospital

A two week old girl left at the city hospital was baptized by Rev. Father N Miller as police matron Margaret De Han took custody. A woman said the mother Mary Louise Gallagher could not care for the child and the hospital would keep the infant until she recovers from apparent malnutrition. A family prepared to adopt once the baby is eligible for discharge.

Tor War Bay City Hospital Father N. Miller Margaret de Han

Waiting For Schively To Quit In Olympia

The Legislative Investigation committee suspended action awaiting Insurance Commissioner Behively's resignation. He and his attorney, George Leradlle, are in Portland consulting with friends on the proper course. If he does not resign, Governor Hay may call a special session for impeachment.

Ity United Press Olympia Legislative Investigation Committee Hehively Behively George Leradlle Portland Hay

Boy Tells of Kidnapping Trial Testimony Shapes Case

Merceh Pennsylvania May 6 A boy abducted at Sharon and held for ransom identified James H Boyle as his kidnapper. The witness testified clearly about the events and oath understanding while prosecutors anchored most of the case on his account as Boyle's trial proceeded.

Merceh Hilly Whit Sharon James H. Boyle Billy Boyle Cochran James P. Whitla Milly

Editor Tells of Being Kidnapped in Local Trial

Fremont Older, editor of the Evening Bulletin, testified in the Luther Brown trial. Older said he was tarried to San Francisco by Porter Ashe and two Los Angeles constables with a city warrant charging him with criminal libel.

San Francisco Cal Fremont Older Evening Bulletin Luther Brown United Railroade’ Detective Bureau Older Frown Porter Ashe Los Angeles

Salem to Build Five-Story National Bank Block

May 6 in Salem Oregon a new five story bank block is set for construction to house the United States National Bank on the corner of State and Commercial streets. The project is valued at $100000 and will be the tallest building in the city. The Treasury report released today shows revenue figures including 2 178 004 and 1 070 000 in various categories.

Ortie Ham Thleetty Dolus Evorn Gut Salem Ore United States | National Bank Treasury Wasiinaton Revolpte Boylston and Olive At & P

Heney Claims Conspiracy Tied to Calhoun Case

Henry Heney in San Francisco describes a plan by Earl Rogers and two detectives to abduct Lonergan to a roadhouse with two women from Los Angeles. The aim was to trap him with an alleged assault to discredit Lonergan’s testimony and tie Patrick Calhoun’s defense to the plot. Rogers denies the charges as misconduct.

San Phanisco Cal Patrick Calhoun Lonergan Tirey J. Ford Francis J. Heney Calhoun Heney Earl Rogers United Railroads Luther Brown Ireland Los Ang Rogers Lawlor

Mother to Fight for Her Boy in Custody Battle

Mrs. Nettle E. Shaw wife of James F. Shaw Boston railway man and state senator seeks habeas corpus to recover her child from local police. She is aided by her father H. P. Eldridge a Portsmouth brewer. Attorney Henley Booth says every effort will be made to keep Shaw from regaining the child and funds will not be spared.

Bantathathara Cal Nettle EB. Shaw James F. Shaw Boston H. P. Eldridge Portsmouth Nhs Shaw Eldridge

Press Club Hosts Evening at A Y P E Fair Grounds

Seattle Press members toured the exposition grounds and dined at the Exposition restaurant. An amusements preview on Pay Streak featured a mock court scene and a political debate over appointing a new chief. police leadership faced calls for removal amid a vote on officers.

Seattle Acyop Fair Grounds Haker Park W. Wauppenstein Joe Mloom Chih Court of Honor

Graft in Seattle Districts Sparks Mayor’s Action Call

The Star urges Mayor Miller to implement a plan to restrict vice districts after reports of rampant graft. It cites closed King Street district as a turning point and accuses officials of tolerating massage parlors saloons and lodging houses. The paper endorses concentrating women in police supervised zones.

Seattle John FP. Miller King St Pike Thirday Sau Stariume Miller

Prisoner seeks damages over jail conditions and injury

R F Butterworth alleges blood poisoning from one night in city jail after arrest for petit larceny on March 20. He claims filthy conditions and transfer to county jail where he shared a tank with many prisoners and was unable to work, seeking 2500 dollars plus daily wages and medical fees. He notes he could earn five dollars daily as a painter and adds timelines for next public notices.

R. F. Butterworth Kiug County Lutterworth Butterworth

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