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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1909
Page
6
A fragmented report recalls events in Chinatown Frisco involving Frances and Hing Chen, with vague references to officials and a citywide incident in 1908. The piece mentions a parade, racial tensions, and alleged actions linked to local authorities amid uncertain dates and names.
Fragmentary text hints at a coastal roaming sequence featuring characters called the Lion and the Warrens of Vire. The garbled source limits clarity on plot, setting, or names beyond these proper nouns.
A fragmentary May item notes the Duke of Feeteers and Thorney estates, with funds from 100 fee proceeds to be invested, indicating a forthcoming farming venture in America.
A fragmented report describes Sebletors near Lao Cambers ranch by Arch today uncovering bones of Tamal people in Marin County near the Golden Gate. A spring flood threatens several acres of Golden Park as laborers raise dykes to slow water. a pumping system is planned to recede the water.
J H Thornton learns of Jaws Lente Thornton, his son who vanished at age six, from a three week old Chicago paper. A dispute over an estate involving James Leslie Thornton triggered a telegraphic search and Chicago authorities located the boy, with Thornton set to join him soon.
In Chinatown Moon Toye wins a wife after a fan tan game with rival Charles Dong who also sought Foy Toye. A clash followed the defeat, police intervened to prevent further injury. A social for Young Ladies' Institute members is planned for May 20 with honorary membership for Miss Martina Johnstone, Northwest Catholic editor.
A fragmented patter of medical kitchen lore urges mixing two ounces of Girvertne with two half ounces of Pine and a small amount of a sweet herbal concentrate. The text claims healing properties and references a Cincinnati chemical source, but readability is limited and details are unclear.
A 75 year old man reports relief from rheumatism after a Bake Oven treatment by Loughney & Loughney. He claims a lasting cure and endorses free consultations. The firm operates from the People's Savings Bank building corner Second Avenue and Pike Street Suite 220 to 226, hours 9 to 6 daily, Sundays 9 to 12.
In Golden Dale Wash a long dormant coal strike near a Lifoot ledge has been confirmed by M. T Brooke of Golden Dale and Charles Newell of Ellensburg after drilling reached depths of around fifty feet. Their find follows 17 years since earlier drilling abandoned due to lack of water. They have secured options on the property.
A tentative truce was arranged among David Belasco Harrison Grey Fiske and the theatrical syndicate with legal reps. No signed agreement was reported but the parties agreed to avoid discrimination and to visit each other’s houses when convenient, according to statements from Pred Belasco and Helanco.
President Taft will depart for Petersburg Virginia tomorrow night to unveil the Port Mahone monument and will then go to Charlottesville North Carolina to participate in the Mecklenburg declaration of Independence anniversary celebration. He will speak extemporaneously at both stops. Mrs Taft M Jusserand the French ambassador Captain Butt and Wendell Mindler accompany the party.
Edwin J. Brown D D S denounces the Washington State Dental Society and board, charging unlawful exams and arbitrary rules. He claims a conspiracy to bar study, advertise, and guarantee work, asserting his own practice offers better care at half the price, urging readers to let the people judge the best dentist.
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