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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1909

Page

8

Sorority Girls Defeat Man in Suit Over Rent Dispute

In a court case at Halle Olivia Halason Hall, six sorority members led by Erna Spanagel and Pearl McDonnell challenged bachelor Wilson Ro Gay over a verbal rent agreement. The jury ruled for the sorority, holding that the rent was agreed at 40 dollars monthly, not 60.

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Beasly Brothers Silence Leads to Manslaughter Sentence

In Fort Worth Texas May 8 Ste Beasly pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the death of his father who was accused of harming his sister. The judge sentenced him to five years in the Texas state prison and ordered a petition for immediate pardon, with district attorney and jurors planning to support it.

Walted Press Fort Worth Tex Ste- Beasly Texas State Beasly Roy

Luna Park Opens Week From Today

Lana Park the seaside resort in West Seattle opens next Saturday May 15 for the season running to October 1. Charles Loot promises a list of outdoor attractions and a renovated park with new concessions. Highlights include a high dive by a woman and a novelty from Plor kia with more old favorites like the chute ride canal of Venice and merry go round.

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Government to push hard for convictions in sugar fraud cases

New York officials say one indicted man in the sugar weighing frauds may know the source of the scheme. Prosecutors allege an employee received extra payments and identify the blamed individual. American Sugar Refining Company through Henry D. Clawson says it seeks punishment for all involved. others decline comment. Trials likely in early June with venue moved to New York County per Attorney General Wickersham orders.

du Coltet New York American Sugar Refining Company Henry D. Clawson John B. Park Clawson Jane Wickersham New York County

Club backs up Mr Bouillon on street extension matter

The University Park Improvement Club endorsed Mr Bouillon’s stance opposing extended street work time. They urged that contractors provide solid evidence the extension is imperative, arguing delays burden local property owners already harmed by prolonged roadworks.

A. V. Bouillon Board of Public Works University Park Imement Club Bouillon

Walsh's Quick Money Getting Ways

United Press reports in Chicago on May 4 that the government filed a brief in the United States circuit court responding to John R. Walsh's appeal in a tank wrecking case. The filing outlines a scheme where Walsh allegedly obtained funds from three Chicago banks by using stocks and bonds of various enterprises as securities. He purchased these securities for a long loan. A separate note mentions a steamer ride on the H. B. Kennedy, described as the fastest boat on Puget Sound, with a stop at Calman dock near Columbia Street.

United Press Chicago Governo Today Unittedes John R. Walsh

Legality Question On Bouillon Bill Referred For Opinion

The council corporation committee yesterday referred the Bouillon Bill to the corporation attorney for an opinion on its legality. Houdton received an application from Great Northern to change its main right of way to operate freight over a new line from Grand Boulevard to the main line at Meturn. An adjourned meeting of the BeAttle Improvement Club conference committee is slated for May 10 at 4 pm at the Commercial Club to finalize plans for Improvement Club day at the exposition and discuss other matters. The Know Your City campaign visited Mercer Island today with a parental school stop and speeches at M C A auditorium, departing from the Y M C A dock at 1:90. A special video program for the crowd accompanied Kennedy, the fastest boat on the sound, which makes five daily round trips to Puget Sound Navy dock, foot Columbia.

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Mrs Boyle Found Guilty in Kidnapping Case

In Mercer Pennsylvania a jury convicts Mrs Boyle of aiding in the Willy Whitla kidnapping after a brief deliberation. She faces up to 26 years imprisonment. a motion for a new trial will be filed, and her husband Hoyle may appeal separately.

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Duplicate Robbery Aid Fund and Maritime News

Mrs Mary Smith received a relief fund after being held up and robbed of all money on April 22. Mrs Carrie Fuhrman, longtime Beattie resident, died at the Woman's Hospital in San Francisco. The steamer H J daily sails to Puget Sound Navy Yard from Colman dock, while the Corwin carries a complete set of wire line instruments to Nome next voyage. Washington selectees Taft nominates Edward A. Doe of Arizona for Associate Justice of the Arizona Supreme Court. senate to act. The H S Kennedy promises fastest Puget Sound trips with five daily sailings from Colman dock.

George O'Reilly Mra Mary Smith Mre Smith Carrie Fuhrman Beattie Woman's Hospital San Francisco Wabhenuton May Fidwara Doe Arizona Supreme Bench of Taft Senate H. S. Kennedy Paget Sound Navy Yard Colman Dock Columbia

Stabbed Man Found-Beaten Near Dock in Early Morning

A man named Francisco was found stabbed and beaten near the waterfront with injuries to the head and shoulders. He reports being assaulted by three men last night. valuables were missing from his pockets. Police noted the condition and ongoing investigation as details emerge.

Han Francisco

Eyewear Specialist Dr Dickey Earns Praise in Letter

A testimonial from Henry Moses lauds Dr F W Dickey, a German American eyesight specialist, for treating granulated eyelids headaches and eye irritation after other doctors failed. The letter notes Dickey's methods at 204-208 People’s Bank building Seattle and provides contact information and office hours. It cites Dickey’s experience and patient outcomes, claiming vast treated cases and high satisfaction.

FW Jckey People's Bank Mike Dickey East 7090 Menry Moses

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