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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1908
Page
3
A portrait of A Lou Cohen, longtime Seattle figure, and his Cohen's Corner era. The piece notes his birth in 1963, early start in cigarmaking in New York, and his reputation as a generous, square character who ran a free-for-all social hub attracting patrons and occasional losses at the cash register.
The text portrays Leu Cohen as a prominent Seattle merchant since 1890 living at 802 16th St. He is married with two grown children, active in the Temple de Hirach, Manonle orderly the wikw, and the Seattle Athletic Club, and a Democrat fond of witty bets. A kind, cheerful neighbor, he is celebrated as a good fellow and citizen.
Following a dynamiting attempt on Mrs Lawrence C Phipps and her year old daughter here rumors of reconciliation with her ex husband Pittshur millionaire Lawrence Volepe swirl. Phipps rushed to Denver after learning of the attack and found Mrs Alien Reed released from custody. He demanded her re arrest and was himself taken into custody by police.
United Press reports a bitter battle between American Sugar Refining and Arbuckle Bros with Federal Refining said to aid Arbuckle. Prices are slashed, margins between raw and refined nearly at cost. The breach stems from a falling out with American Sugar Refining’s new administration.
Nov. 11 report shows FE Youngmer, secretary to a senator, held in the city jail on humorous charges of moving fictitious checks. Police wire SF to locate the man who was last seen in Washington, D C, amid graft investigations and potential connections to a national inquiry.
CARACAS Nov 11 President Castro has been advised by his physicians to seek treatment in Europe for a illness he has suffered from recently. Friends doubt the step will be necessary.
In San Francisco on November 11, factions pro and against race track gambling prepare for a key Capitol fight. The California Anti Race Track League seeks a hard battle this winter while the California Jockey Club backs a strong defense led by President Tom Williams. The forthcoming session marks a rare straight moral issue, with the Republican Party organization signaling self-directed votes at Sacramento.
Announced Nov 11 Nat Goodwin sold controlling interest in the Rawhide Coal Mine to John W Gates. Stock amounting to 61 percent gives Gates absolute control of ore development. The sale includes transfer of the railroad from Rawhide to Sparkes, to be financed by Gates.
News from army circles says a Washington order directs Major Georges T. Pickett son of the late Confederate general to appear before a retiring board within six months. Pickett a paymaster since 1901 recently passed riding tests and a fitness review except for slight hearing loss.
Bridal reception at the Galbraith residence honors Mr and Mrs Leo Vincent MacAdam with Autumn decor and hostesses. A Renton Hill dancing party is planned for Nov 23 and a matinee dance by Alpha Lambda Theta sorority is set for Saturday afternoon at Renton Hill club house. The Women's Century Club meets at the Harvard and Thomas streets center. Miss Mazel McDermott and Mr William O'Brien wed at the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Jesuit missionary Rev Thomas Sherman opens a week long mission at Immaculate Conception church. Unitarian Whist Club gathers at the church library. Powell Concert features Maude Powell Trio at the University gymnasium Nov 20.
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