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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1908

Page

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Untitled Political Intrigue and Bar Association Probe

A chaotic set of clipped notes reports a bar association inquiry into charges against a justice. It details secret meetings led by John H. Powell with cautious remarks about witnesses and public access. The piece notes the investigation’s behind-closed-doors stance and questions its impact on public confidence.

Bar Association State Bar Association John H. Powell New York Powell Justice Reot

Death and wind sweep Northwest Arkansas and Seattle case

A Seattle bench warrant targets R W J Theobald for marrying within six months of a divorce after a King County decree. In Northwest Arkansas strong winds also swept the region, while Roy W Gager, 22, was fatally shot near 15th Avenue South. Investigators suspect a thoughtless hunter caused the fatal wound.

Roy Gager Wind

Untitled notice fragment reports death from accident

Fragmentary United Press item notes a death today and a related accident case placed under inquiry. The text is incomplete with few readable names and details.

Easter Hats Confiscated in Odd Incident at Sea

A cryptic report describes birds seized yesterday by OG & Co. at Se Meated them. The entry mentions confiscation actions and unclear motives, with references to a game and a binding scene. Names and places are obscured, but the event centers on confiscation of items related to Easter hats.

OG & Co Mal Fey Theo

Motorman Left Fortune After Uncle’s Death

W J Van Houten, a Booth Bellingham motorman, learned his uncle Walter Van Houten of New York died last week and left $75,000 to be divided among six heirs including Van Houten. He plans to travel to New York on December 2 to pursue his share.

Ox United Press Bellingham W. J. van Houten Booth Bellingham Marguerite Thompson New York City Walter van Houten New York van Flow

Senator's Slayer Robin Cooper In Jail With Father

The slayer of Senator E W Carmack, Robin Cooper, is held in the county jail in Nashville Tennessee with his father nol Cooper after transport from hospital. Authorities had planned to transfer him for the killing.

Nashville Tenn Robin Cooper E. W. Carmack Ore Nol Cooper Cooper

Despondent Baker Ends His Life With a Bullet

The body of Prana Grennus a 58 year old baker was found with a bullet wound in the right temple in an alley between Third and Stile in Seattle. A night watchman heard a gun report about 2 am and a passerby reported the body to patrolmen. Deputy Coroner John Honeycutt ordered the body moved to Bonney Watson Co. Grennus had lived at 2115 Seventh Ave and left a wife and six children in Maple Valley. He had been divorced and family arrangements will be made after his daughter arrives. No money was found on him and authorities deem the death despondent.

R. W. J. Theobald John H. Perry Theobald San Francisco Seattle Gager Arthur Roy Gater Brown Roy Gager Arthur Gager Great Northern and Pacific Honuney-Watson Co Prana Grennus Ondingat Stile Bys Seiies W. R. Pugsley Seattle Empire Laundry Hallard Wright John Honeycutt Bonney Watson Co Grennus Maple Valley Thie State Peard

Francis J. Money undergoes second operation after gunshot injury

San Francisco reported Francis J. Money’s condition improving after a preliminary operation to remove a bullet and a subsequent minor procedure performed the same day. No anesthetics used for the second operation and prosecutors’ condition described as not grave. Mrs Heney and Ben Heney remained at his side with updates noting cheerful progress.

Heney Ben Heney

Fire Devastates Royal City Mills in Vancouver

A dawn blaze destroys the planing mill and moulding shop at Royal City Mills in Vancouver B C causing over 100000 dollars in damage. Firemen escape harm as a night watchman sounds the alarm and Chinatown residents flee to streets. Insurance premiums may fall due to strong firefighting water pressure.

United Press Vancouver B. C Royal City Chinatown

Board of dental examiners approves 25 of 46 candidates

Twenty five candidates passed by the state board of dental examiners from a close of 46 yesterday. Names include Seatie Booey, Beattie Hines, John Awanberg of Seattle, Arthur Truscott McMillan of Ballard, Sealle Beattie, Norman Dawson, Warren of Port and other listed applicants.

State Board of Dental Examiners Asuccessful Seatie B. A. Booey Beattie H. J. Strance Heattle Charles 8. Hines John Awanberg Seattle Arthur Truscott McMillan Ballardee Gresham Sealle Arthur Luptom Beattie Norman Th Dawsen Sensis

Miner Henry W Chapman dies in Chap man mine cave-in

Prominent mining promoter Henry W Chapman was trapped by a cave-in at the Chapman mine half a mile from town. Twenty five miners working in relays found his body after seven hours. Interment planned in Oakland. Coroner’s jury exonerates mine management.

Uni Press Nan Archers Henry W. Chapman Chapman Oakland H&me

Verdict on Death of Haas inquest

San Francisco reports the coroner's jury censured police for mishandling the search of Morris Haas and allowing a small derringer to remain on him. The jury blamed negligence and hostility between police and the district attorney and urged mayoral investigation and reform.

United Press San Francisco W. J. Burns Morris Haas Ising Langdon Haas Morrie Haas District Attorney's Office

Rockefeller Grilling Ends as Rockefeller Seeks Railroad Tip

John D. Rockefeller faced final questioning in the government suit to dissolve Standard Oil of New Jersey. Kellogg pressed memory lapses about stock ownership and a 1876 contract with Schofield Schurmer Teagle, while Rockefeller recalled no details of profits or affidavits. The witness suggested Archbold would next testify.

United Press New York John D. Rockefeller Frank B. Kellogs Standard Ol Company New Jersey of King John D. Arch ‘Bold Standard OF Company John D Kellogg Archibald Congressional Committee Rockefeller Archbold Die Standard Steck Kefeller Schoff Schurmer & Tengie Cleveland Schofield, Schurmer & Teagle Standard of Ohio Schofield, Bcharmer & Teagle The Standard Schofiel Rocket Standard Oil Company

Tornado Claims 50 Lives in Arkansas Northwest

Reports confirm a devastating tornado swept across Arkansas northwest yesterday evening and last night killing 50 and injuring at least 1060 in multiple towns. Emergency crews rush to aid, with extensive damage reported along the storm path.

United Press Little Rock

Tornado Rips Northwest Arkansas Towns Killing and Wounding Many

A devastating tornado struck northwestern Arkansas sweeping through Piney Lon don Wellerville Jeshro Lodi Berryville Mulberry and Cravens. The storm killed at least seven in Mulberry and Cravens with several others injured or missing. Piney suffered twelve deaths and a relief party was dispatched from Knoxville. Identified fatalities include Mr and Mrs John Rosen and two children. Affected towns report extensive property damage and timber loss.

United Press Little Rock Arkansas River Piney London Wellerville Jeshro E. Lodi Louieville Patterson Berryville Mulberry Berryvi Hoskins Lodi Lewheville la Fayette County Patmos Knoxville Ark Ogark Cravens John Rosen Cravena

Corbin loyalty eyed for Inauguration Committee chair

Washington observers await today's decision on Lieut. Gen. Henry C. Corbin as the likely chairman of the Inauguration committee after Mrs. Corbin's $10,000 contribution to the Republican fund. Wisconsin returns show Taft 448,763 Bryan 166,707 Debs 26,146 Carly 11,070.

United Press Washington Henry C. Corbin Wisconsin Madison Wis Taft Bryan Debs Carly

Gunners Do Terrific Firing in Manila Navy Practice

Experts say no ship could stay afloat five minutes against the terrific firing shown by American gunners in battle practice at Manila. The event is hailed as the best ever by the navy and shores leave for the fleet from Thursday to Sunday, amid preparations for a citywide celebration. The actions followed appeals to President-elect Taft to intercede for Manila and protect the future of the city.

Manila Taft Sperry

Wights Seek $4000 Damages From Seattle City

A complaint filed in the superior court seeks $4000 in damages from the city of Seattle. M F P Wight and Doran E Wight allege that after buying Wight's Scenic addition in 1906 the city widened Lakeview Avenue and extended it past their property cutting the grade about 60 feet and making the property inaccessible from the street without condemnation proceedings.

Seattle M. F P. Wight Doran E. Wight Wight Lakeview

Black worker Gilmore abducted from guard house in Luray

Charlestown Nov 24 Jim Gilmore a negro was taken from the guard house in Luray Hampton county this state and another man attacked one of the daughters of his employer A C Pitts in a reported crime case authorities pursue suspects in the incident and guard house security is questioned.

Charlestown 8. C Jim. Gilmore Luray Hampton County Ony Syonehet Gilmore A. C. Pitts

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