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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1909
Page
8
The notice reports a high society New York divorce matter led by Mrs. John Astor. Questions linger whether the absolute divorce will be granted or if details will be made public, with several friends of the couple mentioned and the suit yet undecided.
On October 27 a San Francisco police detective enlisted aid to pursue a man named Willard W. Dennis tied to the city’s board of education. Dennis, reported canvassing the waterfront, is described as a suspect and his wife says she believes the cat is being held in connection with his political activity.
Paragraph reports that Henry Dawes, former head of the Trust Company of Red, criticizes government tactics as dangerous, claiming proposed policy changes remove bank protections and provoke active legislative battles.
A partial confession describes suspects as errant figures seen as coins of small value scattered through the city, hinting at a broader scheme. Authorities pursue leads amid limited details.
A brief report notes Savon William Borth 21 dies after an incident tied to a lumber yard near Hewitt Sea. Officials mention Usheda, a Japanese national, and a widow remains. Authorities file under suspicion with ongoing investigations.
Eddie Boyden previews a lavish entertaining night at the Grand Theatre featuring Billie Burke Edna May and Fritzi Scheff in Lo a high geared musical comedy. The article notes lookalikes and photo comparisons promising a sensational onstage lineup with Miss Dorothy Brenner and Ethel Stannard drawn into the spectacle.
Frustration grows as A L Valentine, superintendent of public utilities, takes no action to extend streetcar service on Phinney avenue beyond 50th street. Seattle Electric Co. will add Fiftyeth Street Only signs, but critics say congestion remains during peak hours with cars turning back at 50th and passengers waiting in mud or rain for through cars.
In Cheyenne Wyoming on October 27 Frank Kowalakes admitted taking furniture carpets and stove units from a pest house. He claimed the door was open and said he took the items claiming possession. He was bound over in $1,000 bonds.
Dr. Hugh France aged 42 died yesterday at his home at 716 Bastiakeav. He is survived by his widow. He had recently arrived seeking health treatment after resigning as head of Wallace Idaho hospital. No funeral arrangements have been made.
New York on October 27 reports that both Whitman and Gordon Hetty, fusion and Tammany mayoral candidates, vow to pursue those responsible for recent McClure's Magazine charges about a white slave network. The Jewish Federation rejects the article, while Justice Gaynor defers until after the election, promising libel action if needed.
The Metropolitan Building Company had its bid for an extended lease on the old university site refused by the board of regents. Previous reports noted the company’s cheap use of the land under the lease versus ownership, and it plans to present another offer at a future regents meeting.
A Seattle 1920s note urges women over 18 to register by November 1 for the December 4 annual school board election. It warns of age disclosure at registration and signals Socialist attempts to court female voters.
W. Vaille, head of the 13th mail division, has returned from a Washington conference and says headquarters authorized him to hire any number of new workers as needed.
A Denver club exclusively for divorced women has operated for some time and only revealed itself after members disagreed with a judge on a debate about happiness after divorce. A prominent divorcee reportedly leads the group, which plans national expansion and requires at least $100 monthly alimony for membership.
The list details deli items and produce with prices and weights. Items include Gauer kraut 4e per lb, homing 106 gt, honey, peaches, Tokay grapes, apples, Concord grapes, quinces, potatoes, eggs, King apples, radishes, butter, celery, tomatoes, watercress, dried fruit like peaches apricots, Oregon prunes, Jersey milk, creamery products, beef and lamb cuts, Alaska herring, black cod, sockeye salmon.
In Oregon City on October 27 a custody question arises as E A Wright guides his former wife Mabel Whitney Wright to the altar making him stepfather to his nieces and nephews and complicated by his prior divorce from Olive Whitney. Robert Wright accompanies his brother to the courthouse filing affidavits.
Albert Torgesen through guardian Jacob Torgesen sues Clarence Hanford of Lowman & Hanford Stationery and Printing for 10000 dollars for injuries after an automobile struck him on September 17 1908. Defendants defense cites Ordinance 16081 setting eight miles per hour speed limit as potentially void.
Diplomatic course of Japan remains steady after the assassination. The assassin’s trial will occur in Seoul to place the procedure and findings near Korean people. The battleship Iwate sails with officials to Darien to bring the prince’s body to Yokohama. it will reach Darien next Sunday. Riot closes Ludlow mills, halting 4500 workers amid strikebreaker clashes.
Cases against MH C Littody F A Bryant A C Froom H A Wise and EB G Thompson for practicing dentistry without a license were dismissed by Judge Gil after they were not brought to trial within the 60 day filing period.
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