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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1908
Page
1
May 11 report says the city will post a $5,000 reward for the capture of Mia believed alive. The notice appears as authorities seek information leading to her apprehension.
City council expected to oppose several general fund appropriations at tonight's meeting. President Gill vows to watchdog the treasury while Third ward pushes water system expansion to Rainier Valley. An $59,000 fire dept apparatus purchase and Asmussen license transfer amnesty face votes amid anticipated opposition.
John F Carey of Massachusetts was named chairman as the socialist convention began its work in Chicago. Indications show a presidential nominee will be chosen Thursday with adjournment expected the next day. The meeting featured a heated exchange over a Miller telegram and debate over union endorsements amid tensions between AFL and IWW factions.
Building Inspector Grant condemned the five story Miners Hotel at 1449 Western Ave owned by Ferry Leary Land Co as unsafe and unsanitary. The report directed by Health Commissioner Crichton notes warped frames and floors nearly four inches out of plumb. Officials warn other Main Street structures may be ordered closed as investigations expand.
Friends report a warrant charging captors with kidnaping in the case of R. W. Fullerton, a St. Louis lumberman’s son who vanished from Seattle last Saturday. Agents from New York allegedly abducted him to serve civil process, with officials Fitzsimmons and Fogarty linked to the case and papers from New York and Washington governors.
A long account recounts Mrs. Belle Gunness and the Bender family murders in Illinois and Kansas, detailing bodies found in walls and sheds, victims including Andrew Helgelein, and a nationwide manhunt. It notes visitors, sheriff actions, and mass crowds flocking to the Gunness farm as investigators linked her to multiple murders for profit.
George Anderson of Tarkio Missouri relates the tragedy at Mrs Belle Gunness home where three children perished in the flames. The three are Philip Gunness Myrtle Sorensen and Lucy Sorensen, children from Mrs Gunness first husband and second husband respectively.
Early yesterday morning horse thieves stole two horses and two sets of harness from Green Lake livery stables in the Green Lake district. Authorities believe the suspects fled toward Richmond Beach.
The scene centers on Acting Police Chief Irving Ward amid pressure to name a permanent successor. Ward hints at reforms but remains cautious, noting his temporary status and the need for proper appointments. Public curiosity runs high as the city awaits official confirmation from Mayor Miller.
A historical sketch recalls Max Sorensen Awstin and Jennie Olsen linked to Mrs Gunness at the La Porte farm. The case cites multiple deaths, missing persons, insurance payouts, and Ray Lamphere’s involvement, with dismantled clues and unidentified victims surfacing from 1904 to 1907.
A. V. Bouillon newly named public utilities superintendent asks for running schedules of all Seattle Electric company cars. The department can correct evils in schedules and enforce needed changes.
May 11 San Francisco. President Davis Starr Jordan of Stanford faced a hissed reception when his name was mentioned at a meeting of the Asian Exclusion League. G B Benham read Jordan’s article sarcastically, especially the line denying fear of Japan and calling the war a European fantasy.
Edward Griffith lies dying at Central Emergency with a fractured skull while Ruby Johnston, also with possible skull fracture, lies unconscious in hospital. Johnston found in a pool of blood at five this morning and Griffith was found last night. both victims are feared dead or gravely injured.
James L. Gallagher testified he was never arrested in the Parkside case and had immunity for providing information on other deals. He did not recall being called a good day by Prosecutor Heney and said the Parkside matter was first broached to him by former Supervisors Boxton and Wilson.
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