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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1909
Page
1
A police account details Peter Miller’s burglary past and confession after arrest. Miller allegedly admitted involvement, described a confrontation, and implicated a Young accomplice. The narrative notes pawned jewelry, a watch ticket, and Miller’s prior criminal history in Spokane and Medford.
Washington November 4 1920 Mrs R H Van Deman wife of a captain stationed in the capital is lauded as the first woman to steer an aeroplane and to fly in America Her achievement stirs envy among army wives and she boasts the means to fly high after a clash with Wilbur Wright.
Reporter Dunn recounts untrained staff pronouncing death and careless handling of corpses at the Georgetown county hospital. He describes bleak basement rooms and long delays in oversight, presenting a rare Seattle-wide first account of the feared institution. The piece notes forthcoming installments.
Reporter defends Captain Tennant against Peter Miller's charges of torture and conspiracy. The piece argues Miller exaggerates cruelty while Tennant’s 12 years without major criticism, and prior acts of aid to reform-minded individuals, counter the sensational accusations. The author questions Miller's credibility and calls for fair treatment of the officer.
Night Watchman Isaac E. Memory was burned to death when the Petaluma Incubator Co. warehouse and office burned early today. His body was found clutching the front door knob as he tried to escape. The loss is estimated at 200000 dollars and is insured. The factory resumed operations.
Eighteen home owners gathered at the Meridian car line terminus to discuss street improvements and street car service. A. V. Bouillon was named, with fifteen of eighteen pledging to support him at primaries and election, forming the first Bouillon street car club.
Two seventeen and sixteen year old girls Emma Hornby and Emma Olsen testified they drank at a Georgetown roadhouse during a party. Deputy Zimmeman seeks warrants for saloon keepers and bartenders. Chauffeur Chester Stewart held to aid identification. Parents vow to prosecute. others released.
A V Bouillon at the republican primaries spoke to the Men's club of Temple Baffist Church outlining his stance on civic efficiency. He opposed indiscriminate privileges to private interests and urged specific franchise terms to safeguard public rights and ensure honest administration of city affairs.
News from Frio county Texas reports the capture of Inez Ruiz a notorious Mexican desperado said to have killed at least forty men over ten years. Ruiz led in the Garza raids and the Ban Ignacio outrages in 1902.
Seattle clearings total 1 966 725.94 with balances 245 488.17. Tacoma reports 909 849 in clearings and 66 830 in balances. Portland shows 1 740 878 in clearings and 233 262 in balances. Local totals indicate regional banking activity for the day.
The South Park Improvement club denies anti annexation claims and cites shown gains since becoming part of Seattle. J W Lees and John Anderson note water mains gas tank municipal lighting district school site street improvements playground fire station patrols postal delivery and high school access.
Reports say a steamer wrecked on jagged rocks seven miles from Tomales California as fog shrouds the coast. Distress signals have been heard since nightfall and crew from Point Reyes may reach the scene by rowing about 12 miles.
A vessel is reported to be on the rocks off Bodega bay north of Tomales point in Marin county. Thick fog prevents sight of the wreck while cries for help reach shore. Cliffs along the shore rise steeply to the sea and past wrecks remain unsalvaged.
The Northern Pacific railroad began surveying a line from Miles City Montana to Mott North Dakota. The route would shorten the main line by at least 50 miles if diverted over the proposed line.
Arthur W. L. Dunn recounts a grim scene at King County Hospital where deaths are treated as routine. Nurses, orderlies, and staff display detachment as they pronounce patients dead and begin funeral preparations, using forceful methods to ensure death cannot be reversed.
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