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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1909
Page
1
Jean Fortier, described as drink troubled, surrendered after a daytime spree that left his brother dead and his sister in law wounded. Fortier told of business disputes driving him to violence and showed remorse as authorities moved to protect his family relying on state aid.
Mia Fortier and six children endure poverty after Jean Portier killed his brother Michael Fortier and wounded another. Portier is jailed facing possible death, while Mrs. Fortier struggles to feed and clothe the family amid neighbors’ aid and looming despair. Cecelia, 16, is the only child showing awareness of the crime’s gravity.
Petitions to recall Mayor John F. Miller will be circulated in Seattle starting next Monday. Improvement clubs have urged resignation or a grand jury probe, with 8 percent of voters needed for a recall, about 3 500 signatures to trigger an election. Circulators keep the opposing candidate secret.
United Press reports from Washington that Secretary Wilson won the first round in his fight to uphold Roosevelt era conservation policies. President Taft told cabinet colleagues he favored the Koon conservation idea and urged all members to support it. The cabinet is said to have upheld Wilson's view that Roosevelt withdrawals of land from entry were legal and proper.
President Taft sent to the Senate the nomination of George Deanworth for the United States district court in the western district of Washington. The formal announcement notes the appointment aims to fill a judicial vacancy and advances to confirmation considerations in Washington.
Olympia reports Commissioner Schively has arrived from Portland and will not discuss his case. He remains mute on the Spokane troubles and questions about resignation linger as investigators probe the matter. His Portland trip is said to aim at selling stocks and bonds to fund his defense.
The Star reports the Anti Tuberculosis league needs funds for two penniless young men battling consumption at a Renton Junction tent. The setup costs about 50 for tent and furnishings and roughly 20 weekly to feed and care for both men. Contributions should be sent to the Anti Tuberculosis Editor at The Star, Seattle.
Hamilton, former adjutant general of Washington, pleads not guilty to embezzlement charges. waived examination and seeks immediate transfer to superior court for trial. crowded courtroom, $10,000 bail, Hamilton jailed after hearing. Meanwhile Mrs. Florence Moore plans to depart from the Butler Annex with belongings packed and moving quietly to an unspecified destination.
Rancher John Asmuseen, residing near O'Brien, was killed in the Northern Pacific freight yard at Kent late Thursday night. Coroner J. C. Bnyder held an inquest and a jury ruled death from a faulty coupling, though the coroner says the verdict contradicts the testimony.
The finance committee of the city council ruled that sending 10,000 images bearing Reinier beer advertisements was undignified. A P Holloway, who supplied the views for 760 dollars, was told the pictures would not be used.
Exposed state office irregularities prompt a broad inquiry led by the legislative committee. Former Gov. Mead, former Treasurer Mille, State Auditor Claussen, and others face scrutiny over the governor’s mansion project and voucher handling. The probe also targets the Eastern Washington Insane Asylum and potential earlier findings on land and board actions.
John Cicoria, president of the Mazzini society and Columbus bar owner, was shot from behind on Seconday near Jamenet. He lies in a city hospital and alleges his rival Moscero, aided by others, plotted to remove him. A prior feud and a court case over a home, bakery, and alimony highlight the dispute.
Reports say all are now recovering after the accident with Cecil Thornton convalescing and John Murry resting at Providence hospital. Dr Rutherford escaped injury while the broader shake up at the customs service in New York prompted by William Loeb continues with officials in Olympia speculating on how far investigations will go.
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