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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1909

Page

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Alaska Governor Hoggatt Resigns as Clark Is Named

Washington May 18 The resignation of Alaska Governor W St Hoggatt surprises lawmakers as President Wilson nominates Walter Clark for the post. Clark’s appointment faces opposition from some senators while others express cautious approval amid Alaska administration tensions.

Gov. Hoggatt Alaska Clark Flip United Wwasuiwaton D.C Walter Clark Washington, Torm W. St. Hoggatt Hoxdon National Capital

Unclear Ocean Tech Sparks Fleet Strike Debate

Fragmentary text hints at a coast propulsion or fortification concept linked to an HA style device and a modern revolutionary idea. Mentions an extravagant sum and numbers, but lacks concrete persons, dates, or places to identify a clear event or outcome.

Notable Update on Well Known Couple Health

An incomplete report states that Mr and Mrs Charlie, both identified as President and wife, were described as well today after a pause in nervous health. The text mentions a recent operation and expected recovery by tonight with official updates forthcoming.

Charlie Tory

Take Your Dinner Down Town Night Aids Anti Tuberculosis League

King County residents urged to dine downtown next Monday as 10 percent of restaurant gross receipts will be donated to the Anti Tuberculosis League. The plan aims to support care for those lacking funds, with top eateries like Butler Hotel cafe and Savoy cafe participating. Reservations urged to ensure table space for families and friends.

Bonnie Wheeler King County Beatle Tosis League Butler Hotel Cafe Jer Grand Cafe Rathekellar Cafe Savoy Cafe Washington Hote

Unions Urge Strikes Amid Turmoil Across Telegraphy Fields

Amid chaotic reports unions press for strikes as telegraphers and related workers await orders. The disorder spans multiple organizations and prompts calls for coordinated action, with workers voicing frustration over unclear directives and labor conditions.

Ten Years of Silence in Marin Divorce Case

Mrs. Mia de Voto filed for divorce from Louis de Voto after a decade of no spoken conversation. The couple communicated only by written questions and answers or through a intermediary. Mia de Voto traveled to San Rafael for the hearing in Marin County.

My Catled Press San Rafael Cal Louis de Voto Marin County Abe Mia de Voto

Kelley Prominent Seattle Man Dies From Addison’s Disease

Phillip F. Kelley president of the Kelley Clark Company and a leading salmon industry expert in the Pacific coast died at his home 649 Boylston av N from Addison's disease. He had appeared in good health until yesterday afternoon when symptoms began.

Phillip F. Kelley Kelley-Clark Company Seattle Boylston Av. N Addison's Addison Kelley

Funeral for Phillip J Kelley in Seattle Cathedral

Phillip J Kelley born November 17 1868 in New York City died in Seattle after a career with the Kelley Clark company and civic involvement. The funeral will be held at the cathedral next Friday morning with Bishop O Dea officiating and interment at Calvary Cemetery. He leaves a wife Agnes Murray and children Phillip and Margaret. He planned a Philadelphia visit with Dr G Weir Mitchell and to visit Whitierland with his son.

Kelley G Weir Mitchell Philadelphia Phillip J. Kelley Philip Kelley New York City Seattle Johnson Lack Commercial Company P. F. Kelley Agnes Murgy Phillip J Margaret Bishop O'Dea Calvary Omeetery

Hail Storm Kills Camp Mexicans Near Uvalde

A severe rain and hail storm struck a camping area south of Uvalde Texas killing several Mexican nationals. The incident occurred amid a violent weather system described as among the area’s worst.

United Press Uvalde, Tex

Sold liquor for a friend in Seattle incident

James Richardson was fined 26 dollars by Police Judge John B. Gordon for selling liquor without a license to Albert St Dennin, proprietor of the Terrace Home, near police headquarters. St Dennin is hospitalized and not expected to live. A Seattle businessmen association vote designated June 1 as a holiday and the group will dissolve thereafter.

James Richardson Albert St. Dennin Businessmen's Association of Seattle

Spreckels Testimony Sparks Calhoun Bribery Trial

Francis J. Heney examined Rudolph Spreckels as the Calhoun bribery case progressed in San Francisco. A heated exchange with defense attorney Karl Rogers occurred when Heney challenged interruptions and questioned Spreckels about conversations with Carmen Onna and other parties. Calhoun attended with bodyguards and staff.

Hy Dalted Presa San Francisco Francis J. Heney Rudolph Spreckels Calhoun Heney Karl Rogers Lawlor Spreckels Ing Spreckels King Onna Rogers

Bride and Groom Die in Oregon Tragedy After Wedding

Laula H Worley and her husband were found dead after a home fire near Redmond Oregon four days after their marriage. Worley was born in St Louis and owned a leading local farm. Le Roy of Chicago, his betrothed, had recently joined him here. The couple wed just last Wednesday.

Oy Press Portland Laula H. Worley Hi Bride Redmond Prineville Ore Worley Oregon St. Louis Mise le Roy Chicago Abe

Fourteen-year term set for assault near Cottonwood

Leadon Dawson faces a fourteen year penalty in the state penitentiary after pleading guilty to assaulting Mine Hagel Hayden, a Tehama county teacher, on the way to a Cottonwood area school. Judge Head voiced regret over the law’s limits.

Neovide State Leadon Dawson Mine Hagel Hayden Tehama Judge Head Dawson Mine Hayden Cottonwood Head

The Way of the Revolver exhibition warning of violence

A period piece narrative warns of gun violence in a storefront display and in jail cells. It argues a revolver is humanity’s worst investment and cites sensational cases of murder and mayhem as moral caution.

Portier George Cheeria

Legislators Plan New Speaker in Expectation of Session

King county lawmakers plot to defeat J O Meigs for speaker as they push for a reorganized House. Hayden of Pierce emerges as insurgent candidate while uncertainty over a special session grows and Yakima issues and the fair loom as touchy topics for Gov Hayte.

King County House As Representatives Anticion J. O. Matge Meige Yakima Hayden Pierce Meigs Gov Hayte Liman College Washington Seattle

Patterson quotes aimed at punishing corruption in Norway event

Ole Hanson urged severe punishment for anyone with unclean hands at the Independence of Norway celebration in Dreamland pavilion. The speech, delivered before 2,500 Norwegians, named fund misuse and corruption as targets for punishment, with consul Tanna Kolderup and Frank Oleson among the speakers.

Ald Ole Hanson Dreamland Norway Tanna Kolderup Frank Olesou

Miss Main Missing Spurring Sister to Seek Help

Mrs John Peters of 608 Pontius street appeals to New York police as Hilda Main believed to have vanished en route from Pinland to Fidand She last communicated in November claiming safety at Hotel Latham New York City Her sister fears a cross continental disappearance and notes Main’s employment in Alanka with valuables reported as missing

John Peters Pontius Sr New York Hilda Main Pinland Mine Main Mra Peters Latham New York City Secan Miss Malin Misa Alanka

Senate in a Red Hot Talkfest on High Prices

The Senate debated whether tariff or extortion by soldiers and retailers causes high U S prices. Senator Shahar from Oklahoma proposed an investigation, while Aldrich urged referral to the finance committee. Carter of Montana opposed, Gore favored a select committee, claiming quick truth but noting time and cost concerns.

United Freee Washington United States Senate Shahar Blind Statesman Aldrich Senate Finance Committee Carter Montana Gore Thore Anelect Committee

Union Pacific to Improve Baggage Handling in Portland

J. R. Nagel travel ing passenger agent for Union Pacific says a short term change will remove baggage annoyance for travelers passing through Portland. He doubts Union Pacific and Northern Pacific will soon reach an agreement but promises Union Pacific will care for its patrons.

J. R. Nagel Union Pacific Portland Nagel Northern Pacific

Man Swindler Bernard Flees City as Arrest Fails

Councilman Weaver faults police inaction over Bernard the employment agent who lured laborers to Alaska with contractor M J Heney. Bernard fled after a license inquiry. police later arrested his successor George N Roswe as Bernard had left town.

Police Department J. H. Bernard Alaska M. J. Heney Weaver Council Committee On Labor Heney Bernard L. O. Schrader Corneilman Marsh Mr. Bhrader George N. Roswe Polites Connell Man Weaver Henge

Chance Forced to the Bench for Cubs Season

May 18 Philadelphia Frank Chance may be benched for the rest of the season due to a fractured shoulder blade and risk of permanent injury if the fracture fails to heal. If the bone does not set properly after three weeks, Chance would remain off the field to protect his career.

Explosion in Colorado mine kills one and injures six

A premature dynamite blast in Cripple Creek Colorado last night at the Intermedi ate shaft heading of a deep drainage tunnel killed one man and seriously wounded six others. County commissioners heard a petition on an electric railway project earlier today.

Sites Colorado Springs Colo Cripple Creek

Robbed and Thrown Into Lake by Highwayman on Seattle Rail Line

O C Bailey, 22, son of a builder, was attacked after leaving a lodge meeting near Williams station on the old Renton line. A robber demanded money, struck Bailey, then choked him into unconsciousness and dumped him into Lake Washington about two feet deep. Bailey crawled home more than an hour later after swallowing water and sustaining injuries. A slingshot found by motorman Charles Gilmore tied to the assault, Bailey lost $1.66 to the robber.

Lake Washington O. C. Bailey L. OD Williams Station Renton Hailey Olley Bailey Charles Gilmore Young ‘Hatley

Hains Goes To Prison For Slaying Annis

Captain Peter C. Hains, sentenced to eight to sixteen years for slaying William E. Annis, was taken to prison today after choosing not to appeal for a writ of reasonable doubt. He will begin serving while his appeal proceeds, with his father and brother accompanying him.

United Press New York Peter C. Hains William E. Annis Jana Supreme Court Haine

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