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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1909
Page
2
Marlene Pew reports in Decatur, Illinois, that despite social changes the town remains economically active. The dry year saw fewer drunken arrests, new housing and banking activity, and mixed business effects with some increased divorces and higher taxes cited by opponents.
Classified page features bold claims of ad revenue and reader engagement. The fragment includes a dubious Wanted Girl for home work notice, with a price and address partials, hinting at exploitative content nearby.
Caracas May 14 reports that Minister Rossell authorized the United Press to say there is no foundation for the claim that the crew of the Carrie D Knowles was confined in a Venezuelan prison for years. The vessel sailed from Provincetown Massachusetts five years ago.
Fresno on May 14 United Press reports Chase Ing seeks about 3000 in damages for injuries from a dog bite. Plaintiff alleges Mise M Percival of Lathrop removed a vicious dog and chained it near the door, without informing her, causing a bite. The suit targets Mrs Ansie Davis, a servant employed by Percival.
The pastor of Sunegalde Church in Portland and former Pendleton Methodist minister was notified that Sheriff Martin of Wallowa County would take him into custody. The charge reportedly concerns permitting a fire to burn through carelessness and forest area damage stemming from last session’s vote against him.
In Kalispell Montana on May 1 a Milwaukee Road victory in the railroad war with Great Northern is reported. A right of way map filed by the Rockefeller road shows previous land acquisitions disputed by Great Northern, as Milwaukee Road moves within five miles of the Canadian border and expects to cross the line soon.
Pendleton Oregon May 14 Typical winter weather has prevailed in this vicinity since Monday The surrounding foothills are covered by a white mantle and from Meacham and southeast of Pendleton reports say snow depth reaches 10 inches
Letters discuss whether to confine moral criminals in central facilities or endure the social evil. Authors urge measured policy over abolition, arguing isolation could protect homes and property while warning against escalation. The piece mentions clergy and officials, and cites Mrs Harper and Mr Manrri in linked accusations across cities.
Mrs Grace Velle Harper, daughter of H Velle and niece of the late Charles Deere, is named in a sensational accusation filed in Moline. The statement alleges she lured Sidney Paradena’s husband and involved a chauffeur in blackmail, with further claims linked to Mrs Jane Marra.
Seven men arrested in the Havin Wyoming region on a murder charge for killing three sheepmen are jailed in Sheridan after threats of death from fellow prisoners. Authorities say the killings arose from clan feuds. victims were likely slain in their sleep. Nordica to retire after marriage to banker George W Young next spring.
Peter Bardellia an Italian was robbed after meeting two strangers who spoke his language. They bought cigars, then pressed him to return with more, taking his purse containing $122 to $123. Capt. Tennant filed the incident as a case of deceit by two countrymen.
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