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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1909

Page

5

Supreme Court ruling featured in Frisco show recap

The Frisco Evening Post highlights a Supreme Court decision as part of a satirical show recap. It notes a dramatic aerial act and a parade at 10 o clock, with mentions of the Orion family and other acts amid the city’s entertainment scene.

Frisco Evening Post Supreme Court Orion Horeog Honey Mora Marvelous Castel Race Frank Geo. Holland Jehan Deere King Toto Duero Mickey Norris Theras

Market notes and legal claims in fragmented report

Fragmentary OCR text shows market figures and a damaged arrest claim. J M Mharvan is mentioned as a claimant asserting false arrest in a hotel company damages case. The fragmentary source lacks clear dates locations or full names to confirm a complete story.

J. M. Mhavhan Ae Wan Hotel Diller Company

Playground names honor city figures in Hui Tract area

The park board at a special meeting last night renamed the Hui Tract playground the John Collins play field to honor the late John Collins mayor. Adjacent Sewart school grounds were named John R. Rogers field for the late Governor John T Rogers, with other playfields also named after notable local figures.

Washington Marista John Collins Canoe Park Board Sewart School John R. Rogers John T Rogers

Greatest piano sale ever seen in the West begins

The D Johnston Co announces a six to seven-figure piano clearing sale at 9 a.m. in San Francisco led by Mr Johnston and uses the Johnston Co name. Prices slash major makes including Kimball Steinbach and Brony and Barnes with down payments from four dollars and monthly terms. Old instruments accepted on low cash value and fast delivery promised.

West Ftice San Francisco William Keith California al Aeroenter Kingston Keith D. &. Johnston Miers Mouse of Johnston America Kimball Pease, Lester Hobart M. Cable Marshall & Wendell Brory & Clark Hehrmann Bell, Cook & Co Schubert, Johnston Hallett & Davis Steinbach & Dreher Whitney Maddorff Barnne & Barnes Halley Bualhem Johnston Co Johnston Con Third University

Picnic planned by Newsies union at Wildwood Park

Elaborate preparations are underway for the 17th annual picnic and outing of the Beattie Nowadoyn's Union to be held at Wildwood Park on Lake Washington's east shore May 10 Decoration Day. A 15 minute boat service will run between Lenight Park and Wildwood Park and prizes donated by local merchants await winners in field sports baseball games and dancing. Proceeds go to the sick and disabled fund with a special committee keeping in touch with members in need.

Beattie Nowadoyn Focal Merchants Uty Ft la George Engler Georges Harrison Lou Pinnesey Whaley Pomeroy James Murray Dan Lyons

Actress Mea George Whittell Jr Gives Up Millions for Stage

New York May 11 Mea George Whittell Jr ex wife of a San Francisco cinews divorced three years ago after marrying and splitting. She announced plans to return to the stage after giving up 11 million dollars to pursue acting. Her former husband reportedly opposes a reconciliation and urged privacy.

Velted Press New York George Whittell, Jr Whittells Mia Whittet Josephine Cunningham

Special federal grand jury to reinvestigate Muskogee lot

In Tussa Oklahoma on May 11 a special federal grand jury convened to reexamine the Muskogee town lot case. The prior indictments against Governor Charles N Haskell and six co defendants were quashed after being examined under Oklahoma law.

Tussa Okla Muskogee Marehail Oklahoma Charles N. Haskell

Bankers Summoned in Calhoun Trial

Representatives of several banking institutions where United Railroads stored funds after the April 14, 1904 disaster testified today in the Calhoun trial aimed at proving that Tirey L. Ford did not place $200,000 currency drawn from the mint on deposit.

San Prancisco United Railroada Company Calhoun Tirey L. Ford

Gold Dust washing powder advertisement

An old time advertisement claims GOLD DUST washing powder is a wholesome vegetable oil soap free from animal fat and dirtied by refuse. It touts the product as safe for direct handling by workers who use no gloves in the factory.

Milwaukee Townsite Sale Promises Returns at Lind Washington

The Milwaukee Realty Company offers public auction of townsite lots around Lind depot in Arcade Hall on May 15 17 18 19 at 12 noon and 7 pm. Minimum bids set at 50 75 or 100 by location with 20 percent cash and 1 percent per month terms. Information available at Arcade Building Seattle offices.

Milwaukee Realty Company Lind, Wash Milwaukee Railroad Arcade Hall Lind Milwaukee and Northern Pacific Seattle

Night Riders Found Guilty in Racial Tensions Case

Verdict returned against 14 members of the Night Riders organization for whipping Judge Tower. Each defendant fined 600 dollars and sentenced to 10 days in jail. After the ruling, defendants shook hands. separate note mentions a 20 year old dancer who supposedly danced herself to death.

Night Riders Organization JM. Tower Chicago Marie Fron

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