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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1909

Page

9

Wife Ends Life When Divorced in Everett Case

Mrs E Johnson a domestic in a local rooming house died last night by drinking carbolic acid. Her body was found this morning after servants forced the door. Despondent over a recent divorce, she left a letter to a Bellwood youth near Portland, hinting she planned to join her separated children and husband.

Calted Press Everett Wash Mra E. Johnson Wuleide Bellwood Portland

Alaska judge en route to North

Thomas R. Lyons confirmed by the senate as judge of the First Judicial division of Alaska arrived in the city from Washington with his wife and will depart within ten days for Juneau to take the oath of office. He plans to then go to Fairbanks for a term of court. Lyons offered no comment on the appointment of Walter B. Clark as governor after W. J. Hogeatt’s resignation.

Thomas R. Lyons Senate Judicial Division Alaska Washington Savoy

Judge Bell in Trouble with Valueless Check Charge

Complaint filed by F. B. Bourg in the prosecuting office accuses ex-judge William R. Bell of passing a worthless six dollar check drawn on the Seattle National Bank. Bell has not been arrested.

F. B. Bourg Exeoret William R. Bell Seattle National Bank Bell

Cedar River water main tunnel to finish by July 1

Contractors Grant Smith and Stillwell are completing a 700 foot tunnel under Volunteer Park for the Cedar River water main. The firm may receive a $30,000 bonus if the pipe line contract is finished early and turned over to the city by July 1. Judge Gillian granted A Jennings a divorce from Leonora Jennings for desertion. The court awarded the baby to Leonora with custody and $10 per month support.

Grant, Smith & Ve. & Stillwell Cedar River Compleyss Volunteer Park Gete Gillian A. Jennings Leonora Jennings Mra. Jennings Jie Jennings

Threatens to Use Dynamite Near Rainier Beach Tracks

Deputy arrests W. F. Spihel of Rainier Beach after he threatened to dynamite railway company tracks near Rainier Beach property unless they were removed. Norris B. Sacha, attorney for Seattle Renton Southern Railway, reported the claim.

Ever Morning W. F. “Anthel Rainier Beach Norris B. Sacha Seattle, Renton Spidel Rainier Heach Bache Alaska Leighton Spihel

Robber Caught After Housebreaking Arrest at Noon

Robber Frank Martin, about 20, arrested by Patrolman BK Hagen at the corner of Westlake and Pine for housebreaking. He had a bundle of clothing claiming it was stolen from a home at Seventh and Madison. Also noted York May 26 report: bookmaker Charles EB Heary opens an art store on Fulton Street explaining racing bets under law are unprofitable.

Frank Mart BK Hagen Westlake Boulevard Pine Madison York Charles EB. Heary Metropolitan Turf Association Fulton Street

Taft narrowly escapes danger during Mecklenburg parade

President Taft, drenched by a cloudburst, stood within 100 feet of a broken trip wire and a pulsing electric flash. A nearby float tore an electric wire causing panic and the parade was abandoned as Taft was escorted to the hotel.

Charlotteso Taft Mecklenburg

Funeral Services Over Henry Rogers Held in Fairhaven

Funeral services will be held for Henry Rogers in Fairhaven and New York. The body will be brought to Malrhaven and lie in state at the Roger Memorial church from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Rev. Frank I. Plaaf will preach the sermon at the funeral home Saturday.

Thrown From a Street Car in Seattle Lawsuit

The case of vonn ow nif Lenin at the Seattle electric company, before Judge Allman, will likely go to the jury tonight. Kirk sues for 17960 damages claiming he was thrown from a University car in October 1907 after not receiving a transfer when the car ahead was moved to the car barn. He says he was beaten for refusing to pay the fare while the transit company argues the right to eject fare dodgers. The Raven prescription service notes Raven Drug Co at 1416 Becond Av.

Vonn Ow Nif Lenin Seattle Electric Comy Allman Kirk le Kirk

Four Injured In Collision Between Train And Street Car

A work train crashed into a street car near Denny and Hon on the South Boattle line shortly after 7 o clock injuring two men and two women. Injured are Mrs Haun Hemrioh wife of William Hemrioh Hay View Brewing Co superintendent Marguerite Miller Donald Hill of Hilleon laundry and Corneline Cooper. Several passengers were shaken. W W Cornelison motorman in charge was blamed by A L Kempater superintendent of transportation Seattle Electric Co for the crash as the train could not stop in time.

Denny Hon Bouth Boattle Haun Hemrioh William Hemrioh Hay View Brewing Co Marguerite Miller Georgetown Donald Hill Hilleon Laundry Tentay Corneline Cooper Rim Grove A. L. Kempater Seattle Electric Co W. W. Cornelison Cornelison

Cruisers Reach Sound For Tacoma Visit

The Washington California and Tennessee Sret class cruisers passed Cape at 10:10 this morning and will lay over at Port Townsend tonight, then proceed to Tacoma tomorrow. They head to Beattie for the arrival celebration of Japanese steamers Aso and Saya set to dock around June 1.

Washington Uanfornia Tennessee Cape Port Townsend Tacoma Beattie Aso Saya

Pamvel Rosenberg buys Irondale lots for new business block

Pamvel Rosenberg a prominent local financier announces purchase of three Irondale business lots on Port Townsend bay. He plans a business block this summer and predicts Irondale will grow into a major iron and steel industry center on the Pacific coast with a new payroll for Seattle manufacturing. The report also notes the day’s treasury figures and a prison medical review of Peter C. Hales Jr.

Pamvel Rosenberg Irondale Port Townsend Bay Ivondale Rosenbers Pacific Coast Seattle

Strikes ripple through Hawaii and Canada border talk

Laborers on Hawaii's Oahu plantations threaten renewed walkouts as Kowa workers return to work amid lingering strife. In Ontario, Justice J J Maclaren addressed the Lake Mohonk conference on International Arbitration discussing the US Canada boundary dispute and Wu Tingfang urged compulsory arbitration as international law.

Honolulu Oahu United Pree Momone J. J. Maclaren Ontario Supreme Court United Sates Canada Lake Mohonk

Mongolia Liner Caught in Ice Off Halifax Coast

Five hundred passengers aboard the steamer Mongolia are in danger after the ship ran into an ice floe off the port. The vessel shifted position at 10 20 this morning and remains at risk with no rescue in sight. Officers remain hopeful as no distress signals have been sent.

Ty United N. F Mongolia Haere Halifax

Father Won’t Aid Bad Boy In Reno Frauds

Louie Pillsbury of Reno Nevada allegedly passed bad checks from 50 to 600 dollars while posing as having a sick wife and drafts he could not cash. He was arrested here and Nevada officers head to take him back for trial. Clergy and local officials were reportedly targeted in his schemes.

Louie Pillsbury Reno Nev Nevada Rene Young Pillsbury Burke Dehieson California Oregon Pillsbury

State News Roundup From Bellingham and Vicinity

Bellingham prepares to host W. J. Haywood with Chehalis Raymond Gelner injured in a foul attack on his fiancé. Anacortes hosts carnival week amid fair attire. Vancouver reports no fortifications planned for the area and no large guns to be mounted. Tacoma hosts banquet for George Danworth, the newly appointed federal judge.

Bellingham Podalinta W. J. Haywood Chehaliee Raymond Gelnwler Little Canada Washington Vancouver Foresters Tacoma George Danworth

Local Election Brief Sees Candidates Elected in Moattie 4

A fragmentary report notes officials elected in Moattie 4 with A president and HG tary-treasurer among posts. The document mentions MR Bokdahlemmoating Ayres and Expres Office Haig THURO, with a clerk securing entry and escaping. Amount listed is 4500 dollars.

Moattie Nnal HG Tary Securied Bokdahlemmoating Ayres

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