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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1908

Page

7

Miners Face Court Action Over Property Interests

A court filing details disputes among mining interests including Tomlinson Hannum and the Arctic Brotherhood connected to a prospect on a Worthless claim. The case involves Lcan Bank, Bear Mining Co and others seeking a 25000 settlement and division of stall interest with transfer histories dated 1905 and subsequent assessments.

Mining Co Lcan Bank Bear Mining & Mdebers Woo Ashley Corey Bush Rkable Mining Tomlinson Grand Arctic Jor Arctic Brotherhood Tomlinson and Hannum Ca Wtet

Vaccination Battle Rages Over Public Health and Revenue

Bitter anti vaccination rhetoric targets public health officers claiming compulsory shots fund private gain. Dr Lynda Hassard denounces vaccination as evil while Dr Bourne defends safety and city paid vaccines. Leaders plan legal action, test cases, and school disruptions amid public debate.

Lynda Burfield Hassard South Park M. B Hassard Bourne Health Department

Bouillon to a Poor Car Service Seen as Inadequate

A damaged fragment notes a special committee report on transportation in Seattle. It mentions scarce cars and passenger needs, urging improvements and action by officials. The text references a committee, a plan for a fair, and unnamed individuals amid unclear dates.

Seattle Derpone

Serious split in baseball circles

United Press reports a major rift as representatives of the American Association and the Eastern League withdraw from a meeting with National Association magnates. The move follows defeats on proposals to downgrade Southern and Western leagues from class A and to shrink the arbitration board. A committee of Farrell Ewing Cavanaugh Jon and others remains to consult with the National Association.

United Press Chicago American Associaton Eastern League National Association of Professional Baseball Clubs National Association O'Brien American Association National Board of Arbitration Clase A Leagues Leagues Farrell Ewing San Francisco J Cavanaugh Little Rock M. N. Jon Rock Island

Colfax man killed after intervening wife beater quarrel

Walter Cordova a hotel cook at the Calvert hotel Tekoa shot to death after he struck his wife in the kitchen. Smith, a dishwasher, intervened and was beaten before Cordova's gunfire ended the fight. Smith was arrested by the city marshal.

United Press Colfax Walter Cordova Berk Smith Calvert Hotel Tekoa Cordova

Superior Court voids Priest widening assessment roll

Judge Tallman nullifies the assessment roll for the Priest Street widening between First and Twelfth Avenues. The ruling cites unequal treatment of district property owners who retained seven feet of condemned strips while others were required to surrender more. Drake reports arrival in San Francisco yesterday evening.

Vileges Tallman Tank Str Col. & IL Drake San Francisco

Fire disaster in Rainier destroys seven businesses

A 2 AM blaze gutted the Rainier business block owned by Mrs Eliyn Bryant, destroying seven businesses. Lodging house inmates escaped in fearsome fashion, including Route Agent Haywood who slid down a pole and Auditor Austin who climbed out a skylight with his trunk. Ellen Bryant is now in San Francisco.

United Press Rainier Ore Ila Mra Eliyn Bryant Haywood Northern Bapress Company A& Telephone

Seattle Man Makes Fortune on His Honeymoon

Joseph P Golden of Seattle and his bride, formerly Miss Marjorie Pressler of San Francisco, added 17 500 to their honeymoon fund through a so called Wallet shopping tour. The profits came from stock investments as Taft’s victory loomed and the couple credited Wall et speculation. The bride wore a 4000 diamond pendant.

United Press New York Joseph P Golden Seattle Marjorie Pressler San Francisco Golden Taft

Waterfront Tragedy Prompts Probe After Delayed Aid

A 26 minute delay left a man prone on the shoreline while bystanders stood by. Onlookers filmed or observed as he appeared unconscious and an ambulance did not arrive promptly, prompting questions about the response. Authorities began reviewing the incident.

New York Stock Market Report Totals 1,666,700 Shares

Daily figures list close prices and percent changes for major listed firms. The report notes Call money at 14 to 2 percent and totals trading volume at 1,666,700 shares. Readers see listings for General Electric and Penn Central lines among others.

New York P. Cowe PUIG N.Y Penn. Ry RS. & LL. Pa R. L Co. Ptd Pacific Als Oy South Union Pta

Chicago Grain Market Brief Reflects July Price Shifts

A fragmented note outlines July grain activity in Chicago with mentions of prices and entities like peas and wheat. The readable portions suggest market movement and futures activity, but specifics are limited by the text.

Morning Sacques New Arrivals Stir Value

New Outing Flannel Morning Sacques shown with three shoulder tucks a fitted belt circular peplum high collar and turn back cuffs. Patterns are dark serviceable oriental designs in red navy rose and light blue. Price at $1.25 while other sacques range from $1.50 to $2.50.

Good Outing Flannels Special 10c Yard

Describes good outing flannels with attractive designs and colorings. Notes width of 27 inches and a special price of 10 cents per yard. Emphasizes checks stripes and plaids and overall merit.

Cable Net Curtains Special Offer for 125 Pairs

Belated hotel order brings 125 pairs of machine made Cable Net Curtains at a special price. Each pair measures two and a half yards, Arabian color with imitation Clung edge insertion.

Bedding Specials From Local Store

Special pricing on sheets and pillow cases with low prices per item. 81x90 sheets are 68 cents each, B1x90 sheets 55 cents, 45x36 pillow cases heavy quality 16 cents each and good grade 10 cents each.

Large Barrettes and Back Combs at 50 Cents

Large curved barrettes with carved effect in shell or amber finish. Size about 2 by 5 inches. Exceptional value at 50 cents. Matching back combs available at the same price.

Seasonal Infants Wear Offers Fashionable, Pricey Hats and Rompers

Children's seasonable apparel highlights hats for small boys and girls priced at 1.95, dressy hats at 2.35, outing flannel night gowns 50c, rompers 49c, and sweaters 95c. Sizes run 1 to 8 years with navy blue gray white color options and white piping details. White coat sweaters and smart white hats completing the collection.

Investigation Opens Into Standard Oil Canada Disasters

A sweeping probe into Standard Oil in Canada begins after a series of eastward explosions that killed more than twenty people. Provincial and Dominion authorities conduct parallel inquiries into oil quality and pricing, with Swan River as the initial inspection site after an Infertor off blast that killed a nine‑member family.

Pha Standard Oil Company Canada Here Dominion Cials Swan River

Georgetown poolrooms ordered closed by supreme court action

Georgetown poolroom operators Ahmed Argyle and Arthur Ward faced a nuisance ruling after a supreme court appeal in Olympia. The court's decision blocks poolroom operations while Justice Gear insists on enforcing nuisance laws and supporting closure orders from Sachinteck. Prosecutors Dan Shanklin and Frank Moon were detained in Pierce County on related charges, underscoring ongoing enforcement actions.

Anponse Deve ‘Argyle Hamilton Arthur Ward Georgetown Per Meee Derveer Sachinteck George Shanklin Prank Moon Willem Quinn Pierce County Supreme Court Olympia

Water advisory issued for Nevada after leak

Officials warn residents of Nevada after a water main leak prompts restrictions and boil advisories. Local departments coordinate emergency response and containment while utilities assess damage and repair timelines.

Unclear OCR Note Spells Fragmented War Era Terms

The readable fragments reference names such as Bepores and Pelt and mention passes or loons in a wartime context. No clear event date or location is readable, leaving the main action ambiguous.

Verbal fragment hints at a historic skin grafting note

The text references a ratio r0 on the eer of ae Relmond a fathead on a train wreck near Novato. Fellow workers speak of aid today a total 160 ve given in to t ip neem. It remains unclear and garbled.

Ae Relmond Novatoa Will Reecever

Unclear OCR Text Noted in Lisbon Nevada Item

Fragmentary report from Lisbon Nevada cites the health department official urging accurate voter registration nationwide. The piece also mentions railroad leadership changes and a Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul figure succeeding a board chairman, with garbled context and dates.

Willowaukee Mitl Waubemwe Kohn Ted Bers A. J. Fling Chicago, Milwaukee & Mt. Paul Railroad Roswell Miller

Costs My Rep by Kath Song Fa Manne

Kath Song Fa Manne reports rising costs affecting her representative role. The piece notes price increases in daily operations and seeks reactions from officials. Local figures respond with plans to curb expenses and protect services.

Association bull to address issue next Sunday afternoon

Fragmentary readable text indicates the MC A. C. A. Sunday club has secured a gathering to address an issue at an association meeting next Sunday afternoon, involving Saloon and the Cltixen.

MC A. C. A

Milwaukee road shows earnings rise in September

The Milwaukee road reports higher earnings for September with a notable year over year increase in freight and passenger business. The gain follows a strong month previously and signals improved operations for the line. In a separate item from Vancouver, William Hills, a switchman, was arrested after a fatal wreck tied to his alleged carelessness. He vanished after the crash and claimed illness, and faces potential manslaughter charges.

Chicago Ata Eee St. Isagpings Vancouver B. C Willtiam Hills

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