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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1908

Page

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Local Attorney Seeks Share of Sullivan Estate Fraud Case

A lengthy petition in the Superior Court in equity seeks partition and conveyance of John Sullivan's estate. Lawyers Piles Howe Farrell and J with claim of defrauding Sullivan, alleging fraud and improper influence in prior contests and a king county case, with appeals and court orders referenced.

John Sullivan Toda Ftlena Superior Court John Sullles Ani Piles, Howe & Farrell Atty J Marie Carre Hanfad de Sullivan Han The of Appeals Court of the United Hanford Au Cae United States Piala Ard Corcoran Farrel Porperty

Jury Finds Stratton Guilty in Manslaughter Trial

The jury in the Stratton case finds the defendant guilty of manslaughter in the death of five year old Henrietta Johnson on January 24. The trial in superior court drew a crowded gallery as prosecutors argued the 25 to 20 year penalty guidelines and the defense challenged the location of the incident.

Guy C. Stratton Henrietta Margaret Johnson

Miss Myrtle Davis Seeks Lost Relatives After Seven Years

Myrtle Davis, 806 Siath Ave North, appeals to Chief Wm J Biggy in San Francisco for help locating her mother Emma B Davis and brother Charles Brantner. She left Seattle seven years ago after a trip to California at age 13 and has since received no word, despite learning her mother was in Vancouver in 1906.

Myrtle Davis Siath Av. N Wm. J. Biggy San Frameseco Miss Davis Emma B&b. Davis Charles Brantner Seattle Miss Beattie California Miss Davie St. Michael and Dawson Vancouver B. C Misa Davis San Francisco

Hill Makes Plea for Forests and Conservation

James J. Hill warned at the governor’s conference that Pacific coast forests face rapid depletion if immediate conservation actions are not taken. He cited overharvesting and the risk of exhausting merchantable timber varieties within 10 to 12 years, urging reforestation and stricter forest management. He also noted rising coal sap depletion and pressed for broader resource conservation.

United Press Washington James J. HM Pacific Coast Mr. Hill

Claims capture of Indiana fiend seen alive in letters

Reports from La Porte Indiana May 14 claim Mrs. H. H. Gunness the so called murder farm killer is alive and seen in various parts of the country. Letters to Sheriff Smutzer and Mayor Darrow offer to surrender her for 5000 dollars in Milwaukee and claim she is alive in Winemac Oregon.

United Press LA Porte Ind Mra Ette Gunness Smutzer Darrow John Williamson Milwaukee Gunnesa Winemac Ore

Duke of Abruesi to wed Mary and Katherine Eikina

Rome dispatch reports the Duke of Abruesi and Mary will marry in late October. The ceremony is described by the London Globe's Rome correspondent and involves Katherine Eikina as a co-bride.

United Press London Duke of the Abruesi Mary Mies Katherine Eikina Rome The Lowden Globe

Doctor Sues Tenants Over Eviction Damages

C F Lathrop an osteopathic physician claims kia practice declined by 300 dollars monthly and the BWitel building owner seeks to evict him. He sues the tenants dentists and physicians for 7000 dollars in damages and alleges eviction is being sought.

Kia Bwitel Hia C. F. Lathrop Oateopathic Sait

Spokane Republican State Convention Opens in May

J M Agip tom of Pierce county named temporary chairman as May Me John Metraw of King county ruled the convention opening. The steering committee had prepared a slate with Mothaw to become permanent chair later in the day. Delegates listed include R A Ballinger Seattle Green Hammer Skagit and Robt Moran King County. McGraw led a strong fight during the proceedings.

United Press Spokane John Metraw King County J. M. Agiptom Pierce County Wee Mothaw Tacoma Cen Frank T. Post D. T. Hem Ee eSee R. A. Ballinger Seattle Ereen Hammer Skagit Robt. Moran Bank County McGraw Wen Bie

Debs Seen Likely Nominee of Socialists at Chicago

At the Socialist National Convention in Chicago May 14 Debs appears the probable nominee for president with Benjamin Hanford leading for vice president amid opposition from J. P. Chase Max Hayes and Montana delegates. The party issues an address decrying capital power and urging organized labor to vote to save labor unions while the IWW trades unionists lose a convention vote.

Chicago Eugene V. Debs United States Benjamin Hanford New York J. P. Chase Max Hayes Ohio Montana Colorado Nevada Alaska Dlaima Uni States Supreme Court

McKee Divorce Decree End of High Profile Suit

Paris May 14 The McKee divorce case ends with decrees granted to Hart McKee and his wife formerly Mrs Hugh Tevis. Custody of Hugh Tevis the stepson awarded to Mrs McKee and McKee to pay 200 monthly. costs split. McKee accused of violent acts. immorality charges against Mrs McKee not proven. Libel suit dismissed. matters referred to notaries for finances.

Paris McKee Dioppeed Hart McKee Pittsburg Hugh Tevis

Highton Plague: Dr Willis Hall Appointed Assistant City Physician

Dr Willis Hall is named assistant city physician by Health Inspector Crichton and will serve as Crichton’s principal assistant in the municipal health department. The appointment follows a conference at city hall on plague control and rat-proofing plans, plus a push for a sea wall as a defense against future outbreaks.

Willis Hall Crichton Hall F. 8. Bournes Glover United States Marine Hospital Service Dr. Crichton Eighth Ward Taxpayers’ Club

Gans and Unholz in Ring Tonight at The Coliseum

San Francisco May 14 United Press reports Boer Anhels and Joe Gans meet in a 20 round championship bout at the Coliseum tonight both within the 133 pound limit. Gans backers dismiss talk of a surprise by Anhels as wagers run light at 8 to 1 with few bets recorded. Meanwhile Dr and Mrs M A Matthews plan to attend the Presbyterian church assembly in Kansas City May 21 returning in three weeks.

United Press San Francisco Boer” Anhelz Joe Gans Colliseum Anhels Gana M. A. Matthews Child General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church Kansas City W. A. Stephenson E. J. Meacham Smith Port Townsend

Arkansas Governor Pindall Faces Crisis Over Extra Session

Governor Pindall, enraged by Speaker Hamiter’s move to call an extra legislative session, heads to Little Rock to challenge the plan. He asserts control over the senate allies and vows to prevent Hamiter from acting as governor upon his return.

Ey United Press ST. Louis Pindall Arkansas Littl Rock A. Hi. Hamiter House of Representatives of Hamiter Little Rock Senate

Tacoma and Portland Banking Clearings and Balances

Tacoma shows clearings today at 631267.00 with a balance of 46295.00. Portland reports clearings today at 907882.00 and a balance of 46354.00.

Tacoma Portland

Bay Area Drenched by Heavy Showers

Heavy showers swept the bay region early this morning with reports of significant rainfall in Santa Rosa and the lower Sacramento Valley. Interior areas also received substantial drenches as conditions soaked northern California.

San Francisco Bay California Santa Rosa Sacramento Valley

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