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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1911

Page

8

Charge Against Station Agent Conspiracy Fraud Case

J B Guyer station agent for O W R & N Co at Georgetown fled after accounts investigation began. B J Cooper former traffic manager for Seattle Brewing Malting Co held in county jail. both accused of conspiring to defraud about 5000 dollars by issuing false bills of lading approved for their fees. Cooper is said to have confessed to auditors Adolph Meydenbauer and William Green.

J. B. Guyer Georgetown B. J. Cooper Seattle Brewing & Malting Co Guyer Cooper Meade Adolph Meydenbauer William Green Brewing Company

Money for you Witness Fees Unclaimed in King County

King County auditor holds fifty three thousand six hundred dollars in witness fees from cases in local courts since 1907. Many entitled have not claimed their money, and about twelve hundred old vouchers occupy space. A municipal league meeting is set for tomorrow at the New Rothskeller to discuss taxation and dock revenue, civic tax, light rates, and the single tax charter amendment.

Justice Or Superior Courts King County Municipal League New Rothskeller Municipal Docks Civic Ter

Youths Suspected of Murder in Boxcar Death

James Harrison, 20, and Thomas Johnson, 19, serving one year for burglary in Munroe reformatory, are suspected of murdering George Rademovich in a boxcar near Auburn on May 23 after the Ellensburg burglary on May 24. Three trainmen and John Cedar off identified the youths. Deputy Matt Starwich has led the case.

James Harrison Thomas Johnson Munroe Reformatory Ellensburg George Rademovich Auburn John Cedaroff Radomovich Matt Starwich

Theodore Roosevelt Turns 53 In New York

Col Theodore Roosevelt marks his 53rd birthday in New York. He shunned a day off and visited the Outlook office at opening, receiving many congratulations and felicitations from callers and messages.

New York Theodore Roosevelt Outlook Office

Second Man Under New Law

Wm N Revnew was moved to the state prison at Walla Walla after a life sentence with sterilization under the new law. He is the second person affected by the sterilization measure tied to a crime against an eight year old girl. A separate note says Leo Lisle Welle paid $10 for shooting within one mile of Lake Washington.

United Preas Vancouver Wash Wm. N Walla Walla Leo Lisle Welle Lake Washington

Father and Sons Fight Over Million

In Reno on October 27 a legal battle concerns one million dollars over the estate of Mrs Kaufman. Eight Kaufman and his two sons dispute the estate after learning they are the sole beneficiaries. The husband from Birmingham Alabama seeks to determine his wife's mental condition as part of the case. Mrs Kaufman came to Reno to seek a divorce but died last month of heart failure.

United Frees Reno Nev Kaufman Mra Birmingham Ala Mre Kaufman

Four Initiates Joined Sigma Delta Chi At University

Four recently pledged members for the Sigma Delta Chi honorary journalism fraternity were initiated into full membership last night as the Daily at the University reported. The charter revision committee studied civil service commission changes affecting city departments. The commission would have power to discharge inefficient employees despite department heads' recommendations. The Arctic club plans another Alaska Day event, with Alaska steamers due in. A major gathering is set for Saturday, Nov 4, with wireless welcomes to incoming Alaska steamers.

Sigma Delta Chi Civil Service Commission Arctic Club Alaska

Funeral Hearse Collision Spooks Horses in Butterworth

A motorcycle crashed into a funeral hearse driven by Lee Lohmeyer in Butterworth. The frightened horses fled before Lohmeyer was dragged about 100 feet before bystanders stopped them.

Butterworth Lee Lohmeyer Lohmeyer

Boy who plays practical jokes to start car shop idea

Judge Gay dismissed the charge against Henry Labeleki manager of the Lyric theatre after the prosecuting witness testified unwillingly. The case concerned alleged delinquency of a young girl employed at the theatre. Exchange restaurant will donate all profits Thursday to the McNamara defense fund. Harriman strike situation reported as rosy by Machinists delegates to the Central Labor Council.

Harriman Central Labor Council

Electrical Workers Rally Support From Seattle Council

The Electrical Workers on strike against the Seattle-Tacoma Power Co. received pledge of backing from the Central Labor Council. The council will cover attorneys fees.

Seattle-Tacoma Power Co Central Labor Council

Native Bone Club Meeting Features Song Dedication

E Campbell of Everett and Shingle Weavers union joined the Central Labor Council. Native Bone met last night to discuss future plans. Refreshments were served during card games. G B Costello sang Native Bone, a song by L E B Cole dedicated to the club.

E. Campbell Everett The Shingle Weavers’ Union Central Labor Council Native Bone Costello L. E B. Cole

Big Night Shift Parade Approved by University Board

The university board of control approves a student parade on the evening of November 3 to advertise the following day's game against the Oregon Aggies.

Board of Control University Oregon Aggies

Dahaney Struck by Motorcycle on 19th Avenue

M Dahaney of 403 20th Ave North stepped from a car on 19th Avenue and was struck by a motorcycle driven by Ralph Smith of 1101 Thomas Street. Dahaney sustained back injuries.

M. Dahaney 20Th Av. N Ralph Smith Thomas St. Dahaney

Judge to Decide If Local Option Election May Be Held

Judge Dyke will rule on October 27 whether a special local option election can be held. Prosecutor Murphy says the question should be decided only in general elections. Citheena of the Country districts in King County seek a special election this year and have pursued the matter in court.

Dykeman Murphy Citheena King County

Dispute Over Canada Trade Ends in $8600 Award

The Beau Mercantile Co failed to send Edward Webster Alaska trader on a Mackenzie River expedition, resulting in an $8600 verdict for losses of profits he says he would have earned. Griffith Land Co and others challenge Duwamish Waterway condemnation, claiming improper notices. motion filed yesterday to halt proceedings before Nov 1 hearings.

Beau Mercantile Co Ihs Edward Webster Alaska Mackensie River Duwamish Griffith Land Co Adolph Mueller Manche Rosa and C. Loeb Ben. Moyses Ciamiea

Deserter Claims Army Duty Fit But Had No Bad Habits

George Bennett offered that he was out of place in the army because he had no bad habits, explaining his desertion from his regiment after eleven days of service in St. Louis on October 27.

ST. Louis, Mo George Bennett

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