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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1909

Page

4

Tomorrow Mock Trial at Broadway High School

Broadway high school students will hold a mock trial in the assembly court room with John Hovingdon charged with murder in a case linked to Radical leader Carl W. Gross. Judge Gridley presides with a 12 freshman jury and two lawyers per side as controversy over a heated legislative meeting is recalled. Police investigate a separate diamond theft tied to B. L. Levy and a broker’s loan in the $1,000 range involving diamonds valued at $1,000.

Broadway High School John Hovingdon Jfenate Carl W. Gross Hovington Grose Gridley

Levy’s diamonds seized after street encounter

A man named Levy was found with many diamonds on his person after a morning meeting on the street. He claimed the stones were tied to a money scheme to start a business, but police were alerted by Heuss who searched Levy and found the stones. Levy offered various tales about how he acquired the diamonds.

Pantony Junius Schidt Malta Doven B. L. Levy OH House Ninthay As & Mortange Joan Levy Heuss

Tragic nighttime murder reported with unclear details

A dark haired woman about five feet tall and 120 pounds is described in a foggy report as the victim in a murder near a river. The account notes Catholic iconography and a staged scene with a scarf and stockings, but specifics are garbled and unresolved.

Helght

We Have Twenty-Seven for City Property at Bond and Heaity

Property listing notes a bid of 27 for city property located at Bond and Heatiy Corner. Officials evaluate bids and plan sale procedures.

Bond & Heatiy Cs

Trials and Trade News From Coast to Coast

San Francisco reports Luther J Brown of the U S Railway police hiring a man to seize private papers and jury reports in the Calhoun trial. Portland covers William Manley facing a government suit over fencing 4000 acres in Harney County. New York notes Pacific Mall Steamship reelects all retiring directors at its annual meeting.

San Francisco Luther J. Brown United Railways William J. Toren John G. Lawlor Portland William Manley Harney County Hanley New York Pacific Mall Steamship Company

Re-Trial After 18 Years In Silva Hawkins Water Case

The Silva Hawkins water rights dispute over Heybrook and Barker Gaiches was brought before the court for a re trial for the fourth time in 18 years. A reception and informal dance were held by the lake waah.

Steere Bureka Cal Silva Hawkins Heybrook Barker Gaiches Sear Pe. Saree Waah

Visiting oarsmen event at Madrona Park hosts

The Motor Boat Club and the Algonquin Hub plan an event honoring visiting oarsmen from Vancouver BC and Stanford University at Madrona Park. Dancing will begin at 10 in the evening on Saturday May 1.

Ston Motor Boat Club Algonquin Vancouver Stanford University Madrona Park

Eastern Money for Irondale Bridges Moore’s Stock Move

G Henry Whitcomb of Massachusetts sends a check for 10 000 dollars as first payment for stock in the Irondale Line company. He praises James A Moore’s industrial enterprise and follows him without personal investigation. Whitcomb’s Seattle investments yielded him a million in six years and he is half owner in Arcade buildings.

James A. Moore Trondale Cxpital Moore G. Henry Whitcomb Marsachesetts Whitcomb Irondale Line Company Irondale Seattle

Georgetown graft probe widens as Hutchins case proceeds

Prosecutors in Georgetown pursue a wide graft inquiry tied to Mayor Mueller and city officials after B A Hutchins is fined for assaulting the mayor. Deputy Perry seeks immunity for a key inside witness amid talk of a state case and payoffs for protection from police interference.

George FP Vandeveer John H. Perry Georgetown B. A. Hutchins John F. Mueller Seattle Brewing @ Malting company Poltes Aseault Mueller Theen Fartil Sean Perry Inside Workers Inom B A. Hutchins

Land of the Midnight Sun concession rush on Pay Streak

A concession at the Pay Streak faces a Saturday deadline as the land of the Midnight Sun show secures rights through a $1000 department of works guarantee. Work progresses day and night under Mattenbar after a resell to a new company. Wheat prices shift sharply with the market opening lower than yesterday.

Department of Works Mattenbar Chicago

Fragmentary ad text about bargains and household items

A garbled sale notice mentions discounts and daily household and mechanical essentials. It references brands or items like Broome, Ol Btones, Haws, Manties and window, and hints at dealers and a sale nearing completion.

Return to City Pastor to Preach on Boeing the Land

The Rev D. D. Lund of the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church returns from vacation and will occupy the pulpit Sunday morning with the sermon titled Boeing the Land. The University Community Club meets tonight at 7:30 in the MW building at 42nd and Brooklyn for a scheduled program.

Fev Lund D. D The Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Olive University Community Club I Hosa Brooklyn Pier 6 University Street

State and county clash over fairground booths at exposition

The state and county commission and the exposition company fail to agree on placing selling booths at the A P exposition grounds. A committee from each side met and decided booths may be erected without the grounds commissioner’s consent, while officials from Oregon oppose booths on the Oregon building grounds.

State and County Commission Yeaterday Conmmianlo Conantantos Webring Oregon

Plan a Surprise for Roosevelt

The article notes plans to celebrate President Roosevelt upon his return by decorating the Heatly ranch with a long banner and a flag. A relic of the war is mentioned as part of the display, and the event is tied to a party reception for Roosevelt after his overseas trip.

Dy United Natrons Wm AL Rouad Col Nouwevott Heatly Ranch Bantiagy

Thirty-One Exhibitors Win Awards at AYP Expo

Thirty-one exhibitors received special diplomas for promotions by Director of Exhibits Dowdh at the AYP exposition. All booths must be completed by Saturday night or risk removal. many county displays show delays while work on others continues.

AYP Dowdh

Incomplete Exhibits Delay Government Building Opening

The report notes non arrival of exhibita slows opening preparations. despite test structure starting, final exhibits still pending. Government building remains ready for opening once all exhibits are completed, with activation awaiting full installation.

Man Sues for Lost Reason Inmate Seeks $7500

Theodore Neleon, confined in the state asylum at Steilacoom, sues former Massell Lumber Co employees for 7500 alleging loss of reason. The case, filed by guardian Caroline Neleon, relates to a May 1, 1907 injury when Nelson fell through a trap door at the mill, allegedly causing mental imbalance. he was admitted to the asylum in January 1908.

My United Brews Tacoma Theodore Neleon Ineine Steflacoom Caroline Neleon Nelson Massell Lumber Company

New England Club Holds Open House in New Quarters

The New England club invites friends to an open house tonight in the Maller building elegant new club rooms formerly occupied by the Chamber of Commerce. The program features speeches and interesting musical numbers as members call on neighbors and supporters.

New England Maller Chamber of Commeres

Census Director North resigns as Du Rand named successor

White House announces Census Director North has resigned after a Taft Nagel conference. B Dana Du Rand, deputy commissioner of corporations, is named to replace him. The move follows an investigation ordered by the president and cited ongoing conditions likely to hinder North's administration.

Hy United Prep Washington White House North B. Dana Durand Bie Sac Nation of Taft Commerce and Labor Charles Nagel Nagel

Japanese Commissioner Arrives to Lead Expo Exhibits

Mr. J Ota the Japanese commissioner general to the A P exposition arrived this afternoon from Portland by Northern Pacific. He was met by prominent local Japanese and exposition officials and will oversee Japan's buildings and exhibits at the fair. He previously held a similar post at the St Louis fair.

J. Ota Portland Japan Ota St. Loule Fair

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