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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1909

Page

8

Alaska Coal Claims at Controller Bay Draw Out Hearings

The Cunningham coal claims in Alaska near Controller Bay face patent hearings under the 1908 and 1964 statutes. Secretary Ballinger, after Roosevelt era suspensions, pushes for fee simple patents amid anti trust provisions. Hearings are slated to run weeks in Spokane and Wallace, with potential wide implications for other Alaska coal claimants.

Cunningham Alaska Controller Bay Kyak Copper River Roosevelt Clarence Cunningham Seattle Ballinger General and Office Special Gravis Gayfield Ballin Spokane Wallace Idaho

Wm iagam case proceedings and officials named

The case for 1 is presented by a former Den official with RK in charge of several matters. WB and a board member of the general land and forestry department assist. Chugack forest is to be represented by A J Shaw for the forestry department. Sealing disputes involve the interior and land office, with the secretary overseeing. Mr Shaw continues to represent P Gray and Wallace Phew of United States B Reyburn, assisted by F C Seattle. The proceedings reflect connections to Stone Webster and Secretary Ballinger, with tensions involving Taft appointments and prominent Wash quea and Idaho claimants amid collusion concerns.

den v Summer I. RK General Land ’ Forestry Department Chugack Forest A J Shaw Department of Agri Forester Interior Land Office Mr. Shaw Contine P. Gray Wallace Phew United States B. Reyburn Annerior Department F. C .i.Seattle Attor Othe Stone Ballinger I Taft Washington District George Don Stone & Webster

Th in and Weak Lay Way for Them to Get Strong

An advertisement claims a medi fa fresh forming food can strengthen the body and aid fat gain. It promises increased flesh and fat retention, noting early use boosts health and strength. The copy touts personal guarantees and a 50 cent price with reported weight gain and improved vitality.

Ronger

Unclear Fragmentary Entry on Men’s Apparel Trends

Fragmentary OCR text mentions men’s clothing items and brands with stray words and garbled phrases. No clear event, person, or organization is identifiable. The readable bits suggest a catalog-like note about suits and apparel without coherent details.

614 goods Ballard furniture and Verner street entry

Fragments report a 614 goods listing and furniture items at 2608 Verner area with Ballard participation. Partial text notes tar and tax related figures, but exact transaction details are unclear.

Stenographers Question Bouillon On City Affairs

Stenographers and bookkeepers questioned A V Bouillon Seattle mayoral candidate at the Odd Fellows ball. He said taxpayers are city stockholders and deserve open administration, comparing city management to private corporation oversight. He admitted not studying suffrage but supported taxpayers’ right to know city affairs.

A. V. Bouillon Odd Fellows’ Ball Seattle

Recital Tomorrow At Eilers Music House Hall

Eilers Music House presents the sixth Pianola Recital tomorrow evening at Eilers Recital Hall Third and University. Miss Randall will perform a seven piece program including Paust Introduction and Largo from the New World Symphony on the Orchestrelle. Concert begins promptly at 8 15 with no admission cards required.

Eilers Music House Eilers Recital Hall Randall Largo Symphonie “New World Eilers Reestal Hall Third University

Horse Care and Pasture Services Ad Listing

Best of care and pasture for your horse this winter. Contact John Wallace at Meadows for details. Also a Vic tcta Sanitary item advertised with Main numbers for inquiries.

Fiquire John Wallace Meadows

Many Die in Blizzard on Great Lakes

Severe blizzard grips Lake Superior with sixty mile per hour winds and heavy snow. Dozens are believed dead as vessels suffer wrecks and crews are stranded or missing near Manitowoc and Outer Island. The steamer Ottawa and ships Louis Pahlow and James H Hoyt are cited among losses. total damage estimated around 500000 dollars.

Duluth Minn Beores Ives Lake Superior Great Lakes Ottawa Birnie Louis Pahlow Francie Hinton Commerce Manitowoc James H. Hoyt Outer Island Ionic Seo

Ranger Marion Hurd Feared Lost in Cascade Snowstorm

A search party from Eugene led by Supervisor Seitz and three forest rangers went after Marion Hurd, a forest ranger bound for Rossland in Crook county. With storms closing the Cascades, fears grew he perished after leaving ten days prior with limited supplies. A second rescue party from Rossland and a six horse supply team planned to pursue, as two other travelers on a parallel route turned back due to the blizzard.

United Pree Eugene Ore Seltz Forest Marion Hurd G. F. Hurd Rossland Crook County Cascadea Seitz Hurd Cascades Eixhorse

British American race for pole could unite for pole

Captain Scott predicts a joint push with an American expedition toward the South Pole from Graham Land and McMurdo Sound. He envisions fleets converging after starting from opposite hemispheres to attack the Pole, comparing to Shackleton’s farthest south effort and stressing exploration and science gains.

London Scott South Pole United Press America Graham Land McMurdo Sound LA. Shackleton Pole

Beatings for Release of Husband Jailed on Complaint

Mrs. Anna Larson pleaded with Jailer Roberts to release her husband Andrew Larson, jailed after she claimed he had gone insane. She later admitted he was simply drunk, and he promised to quit drinking if released. The insanity commission was to meet that afternoon to consider the case.

Anna Larson Roberts Andrew Larson Larson Insanity Commission Andrew

Businessmen Seek Georgetown Gas and Electric Franchise

Robert M. Jones, speaking for non Seattle businessmen, told Georgetown city council yesterday he seeks a gas and electric franchise for the city.

Robert M. Jones Seattle Georgetown

Hardship at County Hospital Aide Recounts Warped Care

The narrator recalls long shifts in the hospital wards including tubercular rooms and morgue duty. He describes a near death moment with a fellow patient and a dispute with nurse Mrs Cook over clothing. He notes prayers for The Star and reports improved food and treatment for patients.

Expose raises urgent questions about county hospital

Rainier Valley Record quotes readers demanding action over years of neglected conditions at the county hospital. Report cites dirty wards, stinking rooms, starving inmates, unattended wounds, and failed promises from county commissioners despite grand jury calls for inquiry.

Seattle Star County Hospital Rainier Valley Record Way Canasy Hospital Thetown

Dinan Reinstated as Corporal After Heney Charges Cleared

San Francisco officials announced former Chief of Police Jeremiah Dinan is reinstated to corporal and placed under plain clothes assignment with Captain Anderson after the police commissioners found the conduct unbecoming officer charges unsubstantiated. Dinan, suspended since the year-ago accusation, may receive back salary totaling 3009 dollars at month end.

San Francisco Francia J. Heney Jeremiah Dinan Anderson Dinan

Waiters Host Seattle Ball at FKagle’s Hall

The waiters of Seattle hosted a ball last evening at FKagle's hall located at Seventh and Union, providing the evening's entertainment and activities for attendees.

Seattle Fkagle Union

Tone Is In Spokane To Lead Fight

Attorney David K. Tone, linked with Clarence Darrow, arrived from Chicago to direct the Industrial Workers of the World campaign for free speech in Spokane. Fifty more disorderly conduct appeals bring total to 110. Robert J. Huston alleges police beatings in jail and vows further suit. No arrests reported through late today.

United Press Spokane David K. Tone Clarence Darrow Chicago Industrial Workers of the World Superior Court Robert J. Huston Huston

Suburbanites Still Operate Auto Service Between Georgetown and Foster

The firm denying reports of cessation explains ongoing operation of two light automobiles shuttling between Georgetown and Foster. Runners say service continues with a car every half hour, though travel does not justify more than that.

Georgetown Foster

Southeast Storm Warning Log Highlights Coastal Warnings

Weather bureau notes a southeast storm with warnings for the Sound Straits and adjacent ocean areas. High southeast winds and heavy rains expected within the next twenty four hours.

Weather Bureau Sound Straits Ocean

YWCA Posts $6091 Profit From Fairground Restaurant

Secretary Mies May K Walker reports the YWCA earned a net profit of 6091 from the summer restaurant run by the girls at the fair grounds. The association’s fair work is described as a success in every way.

Mies May K. Walker

Bank Clearings and Balances Across Cities Today

Bank clearings and balances reported for Seattle Tacoma and Portland. Seattle totals show 2,428,852.59 in clearings and 640,580.61 in balances. Tacoma shows 904,555.00 in clearings and 48,652.00 in balances. Portland shows 1,634,952.00 in clearings and 273,989.00 in balances.

Seattle Tacoma Portland

George Admits A Former Marriage In Custody Case

Tacoma attorney George admits a prior marriage to Mae Ritter on November 1 1868 in Chicago. He denies knowledge of a claimed second marriage to Ida L George and argues the prior union affects the annulment suit against Mrs. Janson George. The answer notes Mrs George owns the residence and the boy Roderick is hers.

Charles BE. George Tacoma Roderick Janson Eliv Janson Janson George Mae Ritter Chicago

Police Admire Nerve Of Thieves In Hotel Robbery

Police recount two thieves who robbed Adolph Frogen of 45 dollars at the Colonial hotel while the landlady stood by. The men claimed Frogen had valuable papers on them as they relieved him of money and documents, the salacious incident unfolding as witnesses were present.

Adolph Frogen Colonial Frogen

Poslam skin remedy touted for eczema cure

An ad extols Poslam as a miracle cure for eczema and skin diseases claiming rapid itching relief and quick resolution of chronic cases. It notes small quantities work, acne and blemishes clear, with drugstores and a free experimental package offered by Emergency Laboratories in New York.

Seattle Quaker Drug Co Firet Emergency Laboratories Weat Twenty-fifth Street New York City

Frogen Roars and Landlady Discovers Robbery

Frogen woke with a roar and triggered the landlady to realize a robbery had occurred. The incident centers on Frogen as the key disturbance prompting discovery of the crime.

Charity Endorsement Signs Warn Solicitors

The charity endorsement committee distributes signs to subscribers warning against soliciting for non endorsed charities. Signs direct offices to refer all nonendorsed charities to the committee secretary in the Central building.

Charities

Eighteen Die as Steamer Adalgela Sinks Off Brindsl

Eighteen men drowned when the steamer Adalgela struck a reef and sank off Brindsl, according to advices received today. The tragedy occurred in rough seas, with search efforts continuing for survivors and more details awaited.

Nome Brindsl

Lincoln Davis Weds Edna Dunmore in Spokane Ceremony

Lincoln Davis a former state senator and Tacoma real estate man who once led police affairs married Edna Dunmore of Ethclidav Spokane yesterday afternoon. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Willis Ma Padden at the clergyman’s home.

Hy United Press Lincoln Davis Tacoma Mra Edna Dunmore Ethclidav Spokane Willis Ma

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