Leavett Faces Manslaughter Charge in Gilliam Court
Ralph Leavitt is to stand trial for manslaughter in Judge Gilliam's court after a July 1908 speeding incident on 22nd Avenue and Cherry It led to the death of street cleaner Rafelo Segoe. Leavitt fled to Los Angeles, paid officials to drop pursuit, and later returned. Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Holsheimer and JC. B. Peyton lead the state's case with the driver as a state’s witness.
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Ralph Leavitt
Gilliam
Jane
Gillam
Leavitt
Rafelo Segoe
Los Angeles
JC. B. Peyton
Holsheimer
California
John P. Murphy
Stop a Million Dollar Swindle in Chicago
Secret service agents and post office inspectors halted a $1,000,000 green goods scheme in Chicago. Promoters planned to flood the country with letters offering spurious government notes at low cost. E. A. Starkloff and George W. Post were arrested in Philadelphia. The notes were described as not counterfeit but produced from plates stolen from the U S Treasury.
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Uested Press
Chicago
Secret Service
Post Office
E. A. Starkloff
George W. Post
Philadelphia
United States Treasury
Market Prices for Food Items and Staples
Market notes list varied prices for meats produce and staple foods. Items include beef, pork, potatoes, lettuce, strawberries, cantaloupes, poultry foods, fish, and dairy, with prices per unit or per case. Local sellers in Yakima and Ellensburg regions are referenced.
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Sagem
Saes Samar
Ssi
Uae
Eeerens
Bermuda
Yakima
New
Winningstadt
Ftichokes
Mbers
Dor
Jocal
Limoneria
Effingwell
Bonensa
Inverrees Annes
Mloor
Ctale
Cantaloupes
Case
Mt. Vernon
Vernon
Washington
Tuberculosis Home Care Exhibit Opens in Seattle
Marion Lowe reports on a state tuberculosis exhibit at Mammoth rink Seattle running Monday through Saturday next week. Free demonstrations show home care for TB patients with expert staff 10 am to 10 pm, aiming to educate every resident about germ transmission and prevention.
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Marion Lowe
Mammoth Rink
Seattle
Musicians’ Union
Chicago
Six Missing in a Small Boat Off Vancouver
Six people who left Vancouver in a 22 foot auxiliary sloop for Plumper Pass in the Gulf of Georgia a week ago Thursday have not been heard from since. They were due back on Tuesday. Mrs. M Green, whose daughter was in the party, reported the matter to police. The group included Mr and Mrs Money, Mr and Mrs Barrett, Miss Green, and an Englishman whose name is unknown.
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Vancouver
B. C
Plumper Pass
Gulf of Georgia
M. Green
18Th
Av. W
Taxpayers' league forms to curb city taxes and curb spending
Twenty six leading business figures sign a pledge to create a non political Taxpayers' league. Jacob Furth is named president and Joseph Shippen first vice president. Ira D. Hinkley and Charles E. Horton hold key posts as well. Everett district court witness Pearl F. Redon suffers convulsions during her divorce hearing against her armless husband.
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Treasuries
O. K
Taxpayers’ League
Jacob Furth
Joseph Shippen
Ira D. Hinkley
Charlies E. Horton
Homer M. Hill
Pierre P. Ferry
Everett
Pearl FE. Reardon
Taft Autograph Event Aids Seattle Home Festival
A photo autographed by President Taft and Governor Hay will grace a souvenir program for a Seattle children’s festival at the Armory on Western Avenue. The entertainment, organized by the Home and aided by philanthropic women and an advisory board, features dances, recitations, a one act comedy, and student contributions from the Mikado and local high schools. Prominent patrons and patronesses are listed among city leaders.
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Mra
O. H. Carpenter
Seattle
Armory
Governor Hay
Washington
Broadway
Lincoln
McNeill to Receive 25009 for Penitentiary Repairs
Senator H Pilea telegraphed the Chamber of Commerce that he introduced a senate amendment adding 25000 for repairs and additions to the federal penitentiary on MecNeils Island. The item was omitted by oversight in the committee report. The Chamber alerted the Washington delegation and pressed the issue.
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8. H. Pilea
Chamber of Commerce
Senate
Federal Penitentiary
MecNeils Island
Congress
Washington
Majestic vaudeville ad promises free tickets win
The Star urges readers to check the classified columns for a Majestic listing offering two free tickets. Names are drawn at random from the city directory and may include you. Enjoy the best entertainment in vaudeville at the Majestic with the Star’s advice to “Get the Habit.”
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Star
Majestic
Port Townsend Tragedy at Nabob logging camp claims life
Fred Rasmussen of Seattle crushed by a jug at Nabob logging camp and died while being treated in town. Notices also warn subscribers of label dates and delivery procedures. Classifieds list multiple job ads and housing offers with prices and contact details.
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Port Townsend
Fred Rasmussen
Seattle
Barber Shop Seeks Tenants in Bremerton Navy Yard Area
Classified notice offers a two chair barber shop near the navy yard entrance in Bremerton Washington with rent 15 dollars and lenses available. Contact Ind 3413 for sale rent or exchange of property. Also lists a real estate ad and a young man seeking work in reliable business ventures.
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Navy Yard
Alec
Pleasant Valley Addition Promises $10 Cash and Monthly Pays
Advertisement touts Pleasant Valley with $10 cash instant offer and $10 monthly payments for a 560 by 120 lot. Includes city water light and telephones. Use Fort Lawton car to Pleasant Valley Station. agent Mr Fitz directs to Sai Valley Grocery. Address David P. Efstman 209 Colman Bldg.
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Pleasant Valley
Fort Lawton
Pleasant Valley Station
Fitz
Saia Valley Grocery
Farmlands at O’Brien Station offered for sale
A Seattle area land advertisement promotes about 80 acres near O’Brien Station on the Tacoma Interurban. Prices quoted around 500 per acre with easy terms, noting soil quality, level terrain, proximity to major lines, and development appeal. Also lists 20 acres with a house near a county road priced at 1500, through Jensen & Co at 612 Marion Building.
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O'Brien Station
Seattle-Tacoma
Seattle
Ofashington
Green Lake
Ballard
Fort Lawton
Puget Sound Electric
Northern Pacific
Chicago
Milwaukee & &J. Paul
L. B Jensen & CO
Marion
Vancouver
Government Farm
U. B
Webb Pub. Co
St. Paul
Minn
Liberty
SRD
UNION
Auburn
Oro
Alaska
New Fork House
Bern Stream
Tacoma
Mre Brooks
Acreage Bonanza Near Everett and Tacoma Markets
North of Port Orchard and Everett areas feature farm land and acreages for sale with easy terms. Listings include 5 to 160 acre tracts near rail lines and lakes, partially cleared parcels, and several houses with barns and water. Prices range from 5 per acre to 1,250 for larger holdings, with typical down payments and monthly terms offered by brokers such as Liberty Blog and Gandy.
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Washington
Ter
Iberty
UNION
Sacre View
Feat
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Mre i
Henderson
Baritton
New Kenton
City
Everett
Bala
Franks
Property Ad Offers Tracts in Leys Acres Area
An investigation notes Pryor interurban routes and acre prices from $100 to $260 per tract with 1 cent cash and $10 monthly terms. Hadley Station area listed as contact point with Sam C. Freels Inc. 210 Leary Ride, inviting buyers to visit all day Sunday.
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Pryor Interurban
Leys Acres
Hadley
For Sale Or Trade In KitSapp County Alaska
Property listed fourteen miles from the city with low down payment and monthly terms advertised by Griffith Co Alaska. Auction style offer promises rapid value increase and invites trades for two passenger autos.
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Kitsaap County
City
Griffith CO
Alaska
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