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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1909

Page

8

Henning Bride United States Girl Weds European Nobleman

Susan Henning, an American, marries the Marquis Coarette of Brittany at St Patrick’s Cathedral as a wave of American women face fortune after high profile marriages. The article lists numerous wealthy brides and the fates of their marriages to European nobles, many ending in desertion, divorce, or financial ruin.

Susan Henning New York Marquis “Coarette Brittany St. Patrick's Cathedral Europe Susie Anna Gould de Castellane I. Morton

Pioneer Citizen Dead at Ballard Ballard

Obituary notice for a pioneer citizen of Ballard including funeral details led by Mrs E A Born and John Grover. Mention of Ballard residents, paving protests on 57th Street, and local civic concerns over Northern Pacific franchise route along Lake Washington canal. Notes on local oarsmen and Columbia freshman Sage family rowing heritage.

Pine Oil of Pine Advised For Cough Cure In Adirondack Camps

An rustic promotional note touts pine oil as a cure for coughs and throat complaints. It describes a folk remedy made from pine, santal album, glycerine, Virgin Oil of Pine, and whisky, packaged for home use. The ad urges readers to send forty cents to the Yeagh Chemical Co for supplies prepaid by express.

Adirondack Mountains Yeagh Chemical Co

Reign of Terror in Spokane Over Gag Law Clash

Spokane reports a citizen alliance forming to curb the I W W as police seize a schoolhouse jail and hold nearly 200 prisoners. Hunger strikes, affidavits against police and Dr O’Shea, and calls to dismiss Chief Sullivan mark a tense standoff with reinforcements from labor groups and money flowing to the Industrial Workers.

Calted Press Spokane Curren Citizens’ Alliance Industrial Workers of the World Goldfield Cripple Creek O'Shea Sullivan Socialist Party West United States

Man Drinks Turpentine in Apparent Suicide Attempt

Charles B. Pearce a laborer of 1308 Fifth Avenue was found by his wife at home last night writhing in pain after consuming turpentine in what police believe was an attempted self death He told doctors he used turpentine for kidney trouble but had too much and rejected the idea of ending his life stating any time I want to do that stunt. He was taken to City Hospital and showed considerable improvement this morning.

Charles B. Pearce Pearce

No Danger Now in Sale of Makings

The prosecutor refused to issue a warrant for violating the anti taste law against selling and possessing makings. Patrolman Blaine arrested Oscar Carlson, a Rainier Heights grocery clerk, for selling cigarette papers but was told the prosecutor is not handling such cases now and Carlson was released.

Blaine Oscar Carlson Rainier Heights Carlson

Vic to Sanitary Belt advertisement urges women to wear

An advertisement promotes wearing a Vic sanitary belt aimed at women. It provides contact options with a phone number and a postal address for inquiries or purchases.

Glavis Charges Not Denied in Alaska Coal Case

The issue centers on 1902 claims in Alaska and the applicability of coal land laws. Cunningham claimants' 1/8 interests, later abrogated by the 1904 law, led to salary arrangements with Cunningham and negotiations with the Guggenheims for railroad construction and coal supply.

Alaska United States Cunningham Guggenheims Guggenheim Railroad Eee Pierce Glavis Hughes Gravis Congress

Ballinger to defend himself before Congress

Secretary Ballinger denies Collier's charges calling them a hellish lie and plans a libel suit. He prepares a report on water power site withdrawals and coal lands advocating legal conservation, against monopoly, with Taft backing his stance and new bills pending to curb executive withdrawals.

Washington Ballinger Collier's Weekly Balinger Collier’s Taft United Press Congress Ballin Pers Sylvester Smith California Guggenheim Colorado

Autos Carrying Big Crowds In Duwamish Valley

A meeting of Duwamish valley residents will be held next Saturday night at Riverton to discuss expanding and stabilizing auto service between the valley towns and Georgetown. After Renton & Southern Railway Co refused Riverton extension, residents plan to make the auto line permanent as crowding grows despite rain. A protest against higher passenger fares is scheduled to be heard by the state railway commission in December.

Duwamish Valley Riverton Georgetown Renton & Southern Railway Co State Railway Commission

Companys Mistake Endangers Hundreds In Warroad Fire

Couriers warned residents not to use kerosene oil after it was believed locally sold kerosene was mixed with gasoline. Nela Johnson his wife and five children died in a house fire started by kerosene, destroying their home.

Warroad Minn Nela Johnson Johnson

Red Widow Hisses Threat in Paris Murder Trial

In Paris on November 10 Madame Steinhell known as the red widow threatened the judge saying she may reveal behind the scenes history of her alleged influence over France. The remark prompted a shift in questioning amid fears of a scandal involving high officials and her lovers.

Paris Madame Steinhell Madame Japy de Valles

Clearing Balances Reported for Tacoma and Portland

Clearing balances shown for Tacoma and Portland with today figures. Tacoma totals include .91 and 199,715.00 plus 45,124.00 while Portland shows 1,905,844.00 and 220,554.00 in separate entries.

Tacoma Portland

Missing Receiver Sought in Seattle Mining Case

A. W. McIntyre, prominent Seattle lawyer and former Colorado governor, is missing. The Standard Reduction & Development Co is in receivership under Judge Lindsay after a lengthy hearing. claimants seek access to the receiver to settle claims. The court faces decisions on selling mining claims or issuing bonds to continue under old management.

Lindsay A. W. McIntyre Seattle Colorado Standard Reduction & Development Company R. H. Lindsay Henry McLean Gov. McIntyre Frater Thrasher-Fluhart Milion-Dollar Corporation

Dreams Behind Murder Arrest Spark Topeka Case

Seattle woman Fannie Mather believes dreams led to the arrest and confession of Frederick Panning in the murder of Mrs. Mary J. Short in Topeka. Panning allegedly poisoned Short with Rough on Rats for $500 as he sought business gain.

Fannie M. Mather Firatav Seattle Frederick Panning Topeka Kan Mary J. Short United Press Short Panning

Custody Granted To Mrs Janson George In Seattle Case

Judge Frater in the superior court deferred final findings after a three day trial and kept custody with Mrs Janson George of the 11 year old son of Dr Eliv Janson and his former wife. He condemned Dr Janson for divorcing his wife to wed an affinity as cruel. The proceedings followed sensational divorce court activity and a petition for annulment against Charles E George.

Janson George Janson-George Charles E. George Tacoma

Fumigated and Fined for Coal Delivery at Scarlet Fever Home

A coal driver named Sam Johnson was fined ten dollars and fumigated after taking a sack of coal into a First Hill residence housing a scarlet fever patient. Health Inspector J F Magee had failed to post a scarlet fever sign leading to the incident and Johnson’s arrest.

Sam Johnson First Hill J. F. Magee Johnson

Filers Fifth Recital Promises One of Season's Best Programs

Tomorrow night at 8:15 the Wilers Recital Hall at Third and University hosts the fifth Filer recital. The hall was fully packed last Thursday and late arrivals filled corridors, signaling strong audience interest in this popular series.

Wilers Third

Nix on the Wet Stuff in Seattle Club Rooms

Mayor Miller orders liquor licenses restricted and clubs told to stop serving intoxicants until clubs register with the city license and revenue committee. The Arctic, Rainier, and other upscale venues face closure or transfer of licenses as Seattle enforces the law amid limited licenses and premium pricing.

Nix Seattle Miller City Lcense and Revenue Committee Heinrich Billy Billy the Arctic Club Rainier Supreme Court of the State Hav Beattie Met Swell Liquor Club

Roney Denounces Thomson Inquiry Into Graft Charges

Ned Roney calls the Thomson led probe a farce and questions the legality of a $150 payment for a house move. He cites lack of opportunity to present his side and notes Anderson allegedly kept the funds. The mayor has accepted the report, while funeral arrangements remain unsettled.

Thomson Board of Public Works Ned Roney Thomason Anderson Seattle Electric Company Seattle- Tacoma Power Company

Elmer 8. White Dies at 25 From Brights Disease

Elmer 8 White 25 brother of Misa Pearl White of The Star's business office died this morning at 6 o'clock of Brights disease at the family residence 712 North 72nd Street. Mr White was a member of the local community and his death was announced in the Star.

Elmer White Misa Pearl White Star Bright Mr. White

South Alki Club Seeks Grand Jury and School Board Endorsement

At a mid afternoon meeting, the South Alki Improvement Club with 200 members adopted resolutions urging a grand jury investigation. The group endorsed G. W. Latham for the school board by unanimous vote. Discussion on 14th ward street light upgrades yielded no action.

South Alki Improvement Club G. W. Latham West Side 14Th Ward

Germans Like Seattle Sailor Arcona Heads for San Pedro

After an informal dinner with Seattle businessmen, the German cruiser Arcona left the harbor at 2 AM for Boat Harbor to coal before heading to San Pedro California. Capt. Schroeder asked for a longer stay in Seattle and the decision will be relayed by wireless. if approved the cruiser will return for over a week.

Arcona Boat Harbor San Pedro Cal Schroeder Seattle

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