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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1909

Page

8

Witnesses testify in Rief divorce case in sun court

Testimony details a contentious dispute between Martha Rief and her husband J. T. Ronald. Witness Amy Allright, a company employee, describes Rief’s harsh treatment and nagging behavior affecting workers at the game office. Judge’s decision expected late afternoon as proceedings continue.

Hopkins King Maynard Martha Rief Rief J. T. Ronald Sun Court Rai Amy Allright Rief

Readers settle Johnny Jones age mystery with many guesses

The Star sought readers’ guesses on Johnny Jones age and found the correct answer is nine years, seven months, and six days. Contributors include residents from Anacortes Bremerton Issaquah Monroe and other Washington towns providing dates and ages of family members.

Johnny Jones Star Johnny the Star Freedom Washington W. G. Rice Anacortes Wash Thomas P. Munn Elty Wifp 10Th Av Herluf Mischer Fifth St Bremerton Robert Mansfield Monroe Waseh Oscar Holland Taylor Herbert R. Waterbrook Abindegon Knox County Charles Bruner Arthur M. Kipke Corona Apts Roy At City Mra. J

Hawley Builds Rail Empire and Dominant Rail Lines

A profile of Hawley detailing his expansion across major railroads including the Clover, Iowa Central, Minneapolis and St. Louis, Chesapeake and Ohio, Toledo, Ohio Central, and Louisville and Nashville. It notes his control of about 26,099 miles of track, backed by Speyer & Co, with a reputation as a calculating, profit-taking operator in the railroad world.

H. Harrison Wall St Iowa Central Russell Sage Minneapolis & St. Louis Western Wheat Country Hawley Chesapeake & Ohio Henry B. Huntington Speyer & Co Ike

Tailor Services Advert in Chicago Listing Rentals

The notice advertises men s tailor made garments and full dress outfits for rent. It mentions cap cases and a range of items offered, including uncalled for or unusual pieces, with a focus on Paris style and fashionable menswear.

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Damages and ordinances prompt city rights of way concerns

A fractured notice discusses transportation to avoid damages from separation of grades and joint ownership in city franchises. It calls for strong joint ownership with fair cost accounting and street rights of way protections. A separate item reports Mrs Emily Gowannocklock arrested after a bulldog incident at a boarding house on Borenav street.

Dipot Corcominine L. Tomfohr Emily Gowanlock Borenav Ford Gowannock Tacoma

Boy Burned by Enemies of Butcher Father

Kenneth McKenzie, 12, of Aneta, was set on fire by two men believed to oppose his father Simon McKenzie, a local butcher. He was burned head to foot while delivering meat at night and died in a Fargo hospital after hours of agony. the case sparked widespread town outrage and calls for swift action against the assailants.

Aneta Kenneth McKenzie Fargo Simon McKennie Kenneth Pargo McKensie

Bank Clearings Report Today

Clearings totaled 2,183,000 dollars 79 cents with balances of 260,792 dollars 42 cents reported for the day.

Death at the Wheel Near Troy Center

James B. Reynolds died from heart failure as his car ran off a country road near Troy Center and crashed into a tree. Four occupants, including Reynolds as well as Mrs. George Meadows and her two children, were injured and remain confined.

United Press Burlington Wis James B. Reynolds Troy Center Reynolds George Meadows Miss Meadows

Hurley Arrested Over Bribe Offer at Schelle’s Grotto

J A Hurley manager of Schelle’s Grotto Firatav and Cherry Jr was arrested after a policeman accused him of offering a $5 bribe for each girl allowed to drink. He posted $500 bond and is free awaiting trial with no date set. Police warn the grotto remains open nightly with women drinking and selling themselves amid ongoing law violations.

J. A. Hurley Schelle Firatav Cherry Jr Hurley

Auction Sale Proceeds Under Tax Edict At City Vendors

An auction conducted by Arthur Shirpser and L Kay proceeds despite tax enforcement with Parish arranging deals. Early items included statuary and the Vienna cafe with prices from 5 to 7 dollars for statuary and 650 dollars for Vienna cafe furniture bought by G W Burroughs. The Washington restaurant building sold for 67 dollars and its contents for 260 dollars before noon.

Parish Arthur Shirpser L Kay G. W. Burroughs Washington

Westlake Market Specials Offer Fresh Deals on Seafood and Groceries

Walibut cheeks and codfish featured at multiple stalls with price bargains. Halibut and perch sold by the pound, crabs and hams listed with canned goods, tea and coffee discounted, and a wide range of produce and deli items priced for the week.

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Two Suicide Attempts Reported in City Hospital

Two men attempted suicide today in Seattle. A. H. Dawson, 41, swallowed laudanum in Hackett house high room, was despondent. John A. Augustine, of Meadow Point, shot Dawson in the forehead. Dawson may recover, Augustine injured. both at City hospital.

A. H. Dawson Hackett House Seattle John A. Augustine Meadow Point Daweon City Hospital

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