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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1909
Page
1
Reporter Dunn details a scandal at the county hospital involving a nurse described as unreliable and careless. The piece alleges improper care and neglect of patients, with claims of malice and incompetence in a controversial wartime era setting.
Several King County judges refute any decision to call a grand jury. Reports cite informal remarks and a late paper notice, while others say no meeting or formal discussion has occurred. A Franklin Improvement Club meeting urged the court to act.
Patrick E B Sullivan proprietor of the American Case where Hugh McMahon worked urges that Peter Miller be tried for the murder near his home on Thanksgiving night 1907. Sullivan criticizes Captain Tennant and the police for not charging Miller and offers to pay a $1,000 reward, split between the local police and detective Briley if Miller is brought to trial. The watch and diamond ring were recovered in Spokane after McMahon left the American Cafe with valuables. The case continues as investigators review the evidence and witness statements.
A man fell overboard from the lighthouse tender Arcate at Pier 5 around noon. the body has not been recovered and no one knows the deceased's identity. The incident ends without missing person reports or a clear cause. In Renton Hill, Avastin E. Griffiths allies discuss beer fueled campaigning, with Joseph D. Jones pushing to show voter engagement and avoid church association. The group forms an executive committee to support Griffiths as they sign a pledge, though many attendees leave early.
Washington dispatch reports Dr. C Hart Merriam states bubonic plague threatens the Pacific coast. He plans a campaign to exterminate infected ground squirrels in Alameda and Contra Costa counties to halt inland spread.
John Travers a night watchman at the county hospital acts as a swamper under head nurse Constance Ker. He dispenses medicines and attends helpless patients though his care and sterilization hygiene are questioned. The article reports jealousy and danger over misgiven tablets and lax procedures.
El Paso reports revolve around Andrea Villareal sister of Teresa Villareal freed from a Torreon prison. Andrea, working in a store, fears Mexican government plans to detain her. Mexican consul Lomeli visited the store owner and Andrea was discharged. Local socialists vow to defend her if arrested.
A reflective piece condemns mistreatment of dying patients at Georgetown Hospital. It questions indifference and urges compassion toward the dying, portraying death as a universal fate and calling for humane care by hospital staff and society.
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