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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1908

Page

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Ruef Seeks Change of Venue in San Francisco Trial

Abraham Ruef asks for a venue change after a gunfire attack on Heney interrupts a graft trial at Carpenters' hall. The court delays proceedings, Ruef and attorneys cite danger and fear of lynching, and guards tighten security outside the courthouse.

United Press Ban Francisco Abraham Ruef San Francisco Elty Pranda J. Heney Carpenters’ Hall Roef Ruef Adi Heney

Heney Shooting Awakens San Francisco to Graft Fight

San Francisco wakes to demand justice as Francis J. Heney survives a shooting. The city vows to prosecute Abe Ruef and his allies, with Burns and Heney’s bodyguard at his side, amid calls for municipal reform and criticism of entrenched elites.

de Young Chronicle Hearst Examiner Heney Burns Ruef Honey San Francisco Abe Ruef Haas Henry Byrne

Investigation of Haas Suicide Sparks Police Board Clash

Special Agent Burns seeks a police commission inquiry into Morris Haas death at the county jail. He disputes the jail guards and orders restricting access, questions who supplied the gun, and threatens charges against Haas’s guards Kelley and Attridge. Burns cites a misreported confession and alleges a cover up.

United Press San Francisco Wm. J. Burns Police Commission Morris Haas Astasei Heney Haas Burns Police Biggy

Alloonists Face Death as Wild Ocean Waves Sweep Them

Fragmented OCR text reports mariners swept from ship into rough seas near land. The account notes threat after the incident and mentions a sea area named America with unclear details and dates. Names and exact actions are unreadable.

Ausgell Appoints F Russee Today

An Australian official announces the appointment of F Russee to a key post. The event takes place in Wrens and is linked to MReattie Way. Local press notes November as a backdrop and references President Rai as head of Farm re affairs.

Heney Declared Out Of All Danger After Surgery

Francis J. Heney, special graft prosecutor, had a bullet removed from his neck at Lane hospital. Doctors said at 11 o clock he was practically out of danger with no serious complications expected. Mrs Heney remained by his bedside as he recovered.

Morris Haas Heney Reef Lane Hospital Burns Ban Francisco Francis J. Heney Wallace S. Terry Herbert C. Moffitt Edwina Bunsell Thomas W. Hantington Langdon

Dowager Empress Died Before the Emperor in China

Reports from San Francisco date November 14 describe the Dowager Empress dying suddenly at 2 36 AM and the emperor following later, with Japanese press hopeful for peace. Authorities suggest a web of court intrigue behind the events and imply possible poisoning or murder within the Celestial court.

China Termperor Chun Francisco Ant Sen Feren Speer America United States Taal Prince Teal

City claims agent sues for injuries from substation accident

Dennis, a city claims agent, files a damage claim of 28 786 dollars after being shocked at a city lighting substation. He seeks 26 000 for injuries 11 000 for medical care and 2 006 for hospital and medicines. Weather warnings note a moderate storm moving toward Vancouver Island with strong winds.

Haggard Superior Court Aine Watson Jd. HH. Denna Dennis Dennia Dennis Aske

Supreme Court Dismisses Patrick Appeal in Marsh Fire Murder

United States Supreme Court today dismissed the appeal of Albert Patrick, the New York lawyer jailed for the murder of William Marsh fire, and also disposed of an appeal in habeas corpus proceedings.

United Press Washington United States Supreme Court Toda Albert Patrick New York Sing Sing Willam Marsh

Condolence Resolutions Sent Over Oakland Churches

Oakland ministers federation adopted resolutions of sympathy for Mrs Frances J Heney following the attempted assassination in San Francisco The meeting was crowded with Marin County churches joining in the discussion of the incident and expressing concern.

Alameda Sot As Nee As Dev Got Chester i Toweill Atte Pranche J. Heney Mra. Maser Ban Prancisco San Francisco Nell J. Henney Key Fpiret Presbyterian John G Bweeney Oakland Cal Mra Francia J. Henay Ban Rafael Marin County Wrancie J. Heney Francisco

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