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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1909
Page
1
The discovery near a former dig site rekindles interest in a thirty year mystery. Investigators expect more skeletons as they examine a tunnel and well shaft connected to the McCoy case, with officials weighing new evidence and potential leads.
Judge Main ruled in Murray foreclosure that the Mercantile Investment company could tender and subrogation applied, extinguishing the lien on the Sullivan block. The decision nullifies a $68,000 mortgage and shifts claims to damages from an elevator accident.
A special committee of the superior court planned an investigation into the failure of Mayor Miller’s attorney to appear. The grand jury timing remains unsettled due to court scheduling and absent members. Committee member Midiman Way said a formal grand jury session would likely be taken up without delay once the court convenes. The South End Improvement project and related local district matters were discussed amid a tense, uncertain timetable.
An Seattle police officer condemns a Star clipping showing a blue coat officer in a cartoon. He argues plain clothes portrayals would have better hit and alleges plain clothes colleagues lend large sums to fellow officers, warning that many would flee if a grand jury is convened.
The legislative investigating committee began examining money and securities in State Treasurer Lewis’s office. Aimed at Schively, the inquiry hints at a possible special legislative session to impeach Behively or action by a Thurston county grand jury on criminal aspects. Governor Hayes appears in Walla Walla as the process continues.
A bold highwayman halted three people near 47th Street and Woodlawn Avenue, demanding money but taking no cash after two young women offered car tickets. Moments later H A Bremer and his wife with infant were confronted. she questioned the robber who declined to rob a working man and vanished.
Fair tonight and Friday with moderate northwest winds. Temperatures remain mild, and skies should stay largely clear with no precipitation expected.
A commission from the AYP E B is in Olympia arranging to take Olympia schools manual training exhibit to the exposition. Bar examinations are held by the supreme court with 54 applicants seeking license to practice law.
Reports from Santander say ex-President Castro of Venezuela and his wife plan to buy a large estate on the island of Tenerife off the coast of French West Africa and take up farming.
An unknown man abducted a six year old boy, son of Mrs. Walter Hardesty, from a Dayton yard this afternoon. He seized the child from Mrs. Mary B. Shepherd’s home, tossed him over a fence into a waiting automobile, then drove away rapidly. The kidnapper appeared unfamiliar with the victim and waited to hear someone call the boy by name before acting.
James J. Hill, emerging from the White House after a talk with President Taft, says prosperity will return once tariff agitation ends. He argues tariff issues are the main barrier to revival of prosperity in the country.
The First Battalion of the 25th United States Infantry, colored, recently completed three years of service in the Philippines and is ordered to Seattle. Headquarters officers and the band will arrive at Fort Lawton no later than October 1.
Donations pour in from Seattle and beyond to support the Portier family. Firefighters and citizens contribute money and clothing, with total gifts reaching eighty six dollars so far and more expected as mortgage and basic needs are covered.
In San Jose and Bakersfield dispatches reports describe Effie Smith speaking of living as a wife for six years under threat from Joseph Lucas. She claims Lucas would kill her if she spoke out about a murder alleged years ago in San Jose. In Kern County hundreds of farmers rush to defend against floodwaters expected to inundate about 10 000 acres of wheat and barley.
Jean Fortier, 32, a French-Canadian grocery worker, fatally shot his brother Mike Fortier and later his brother's wife after a dispute over the business. He told a reporter he acted in a rage and planned to end his own life, hoping his wife and children would receive a life-insurance payout. He described his inability to control temper and sought mercy for his soul amid police pursuit.
Arthur George of Brighton Beach confessed to police that he killed his wife Elizabeth George with a revolver after a domestic quarrel. The couple’s two young daughters, Ethel 6 and Lilly 4, were believed to be with friends in the city. Investigators search the filthy shack for $4 to $10 thousand in cash and valuables said to be hidden near the scene.
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