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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1909
Page
2
Two superb McPhail upright pianos with a record of over seventy years of top piano making, having earned more than fifty medals and diplomas, yesterday found new homes in Seattle. Six new Hasbrouck pianos, used in professional and conservatory work, also found cozy homes in Seattle yesterday.
Mrs Rae Krause serving life for the murder of her stepdaughter Crystal Krause filed an answer and cross complaint to her husband’s divorce suit. She claims he coerced her to confess to the strychnine poisoning death and promised wealth and influence to secure pardons. The confession carried no motive and baffled police who found her a close friend of the victim.
Comrades of J. B. Douglas an elderly Civil War veteran convicted of a postal law violation appeal for a light sentence. Green Post G A R resolutions urge the court to consider his past character and service as they hope for favorable sentencing and a return to his post and family.
Henry Steininger head of a major St Louis contracting firm was killed and Mago Loewe of East St Louis seriously injured when their car overturned after a tire exploded on a high speed run near De Soto Missouri last night.
A London message reports funds being solicited in the United States at the request of John Redmond. Irish leaders abroad seek to explain the political situation and rally support to continue the struggle for home rule.
Cleveland, Oct. Mayor Tom Johnson complains after a New York trip dinner encounter with an Indianapolis friend. The friend accepted $30 from Johnson to cover dinner, then later boasted of a separate 3 to 1 bet against Johnson on his election, shared by a Cleveland man on the street.
Mrs. Mattie Cramer, wife of a San Francisco apartment owner, files for divorce alleging her husband forced her to take orders from a Japanese employee. She cites cruelty linked to his handling of $10,000 entrusted to the Maybray gang of fixed fight promoters. The note mentions a Humane association meeting in Washington next year.
Advertisement touts Papes Diapepsin as a quick fix for indigestion gas heartburn and stomach headache. It claims five minute relief helps digestion restores appetite and leaves the stomach clean without laxatives or liver pills.
Federal grand jury in Davenport indicts Mayor O L Ingledue of Marshallstown and police chief and force along with Deputy Sheriff C B Nelson for imprisoning government agents seeking evidence against Marshalltown saloons tied to a prominent Order of Kaglen member.
The revenue cutter McCulloch under Captain G. M. Daniela is stationed in Washington D C on October 8 as part of festival operations and maritime duties.
An official has directed l to participate in the Portola festival ceremonies in San Francisco on October 2%. The notice outlines the expected appearance and formal role during the event.
Aberdeen Oct 8 The Methodist conference bans district superintendents from employing any preacher who travels the state to obtain a divorce from his wife. The rule aims to curb divorce-focused moves within religious leadership.
SANCOLN Neb Oct The Nebraska Baptist association at its annual convention protested Gov Shellenberger's appointment of Elder L G Muff a state prison chaplain. Muff was reputed to be a Mormon.
A brand new Edison phonograph in an antique oak cabinet with maroon and gilt enamel finishes. Features include a noiseless motor, improved start stop regulator, and a durable reproducer for Standard Grand Opera and Amberol records. Includes six records and is priced at 17 dollars 55 cents.
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