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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1909
Page
3
A fragmented narrative follows Leo Mulhern a 12 year old hero as detectives police and family chase clues across West Virginia. Leo endures danger fleeing a woodshed scene and a daring escape amid a storm of questions and peril.
Two unnamed bystanders were lightly wounded in a revolver battle under a Los Gatos creek bridge near the city. George McAvoy and George O'Toole were taken by police for questioning as they search for other participants in the midnight incident possibly sparked by McAvoy who had escaped from Agnew insane asylum.
Police report three revolver shots stopped a thief who rifled a first floor trunk in the Evans Hotel. Thomas Murphy was found in a room and fled toward a window, a loading of jewelry found on him. Investigations continue as more suspects are sought.
A North Vancouver report describes a young man found dead after a self inflicted dive near the North Arm. Police and witnesses recall him entering the water and sinking, with bystanders trying to assist but unable to revive him.
Grover Velmang sues Jackson Realty in Judge Wilden and Gay's court for 46000 claiming a 60 foot fall from Madison park rover coaster trestle caused insanity. Wiemann examined by lunacy commission and committed to Steilacoom. later declared cured. Will Morris Beals and Shipley to protect interests in the salt.
A gas oven exploded while lighting it injuring Stone, a well known caterer. He lives at 1116 Broadway. The notice promotes plumbing service and a call to Main 2500 for connections.
Oakland dispatch reports a plot to kidnap the governor’s young son was uncovered in Han wentin. J Clifton a notorious criminal who previously attacked Detective Hodgkine in Oakland had arranged with an outside accomplice to abduct the boy and ransom his return.
In Garland California May a divorce petition may hinge on blue stitched socks linked to an alleged affinity. Mrs Cedartus seeks relief while Mrs Fisk remains named in the affair. A separate damage suit against Beattie and Spar Co. accuses them of injuries from street debris during paving.
At 1elec today two detachments left the VMC A building at Fourth and Madison for Haven Park receiving home and Queen Anne Children's scene on a tour of inspection. The Know Your City campaign proceeded at the VMC A auditorium. At 2:30 the party returned and heard L J Covington on The Placing Out Method and WP Trimble on Prospective Circle Home and Training School. Tir Elmer K Hegg yesterday urged support for the garbage incinerator as vital to public health.
Washington May 6 K C Hughes refused the offer to become judge for the western district, turning down the presidential appointment. The decision ends any immediate confirmation prospects for the post and leaves the seat further in limbo at the capital.
An old handwritten recipe describes mixing glycerine with virgin pine essence and other additives to create a cough remedy. It advises doses every four hours and claims healing properties from pine to treat cold symptoms.
The Milwaukee Realty Company offers late additions to the Town of Kind in Wisconsin near the depot site of the Milwaukee Railroad. Public auction at Agee Hall on May 18 with noon and evening sessions. Properties priced under $660 to $1000 by location with 20 percent balance and monthly payments. Inquiry at Arcade Building offices.
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