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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1908

Page

3

Mizens Vote On Garbage Question For City System

City council introduces an ordinance to submit a garbage collection measure to voters at county election. It proposes a $100000 yearly tax levy for five years to fund a fully equipped incineration and collection system. Also new posts, police description system, powder restrictions, Sibley refrigeration franchise, and $2000 for a new police auto.

Murphy Ecouell Vet County Hille Board of Public Works Police Department N. RK. Sibley

Woman jailed for defrauding laborer

Rachel Olesen, wife of James Shannon, was jailed on forgery charges after defrauding laborer John Racken of 650 dollars, including his life savings. Racken, employed by Standard Ice, trusted her for years. an accomplice’s confession led to her arrest and $1500 bond. She admits irregularities and says she can reimburse the victim.

Rachel Olesen James Shannon Martin Memie Marie Tiernea Marie Olsen Rack Racken John Racken Hacken Olaen Backen Standard Iee Company Olson Omaha Austin Niagara

Jatler Knocks Out Five Actors in Dramatic Ring Turn

Franciscan Francisco report describes Matthew Battling Nelson as the star of the show and the paragon of the prize ring. In a vivid scene he knocks out five henchmen of the antagonist with swift rights and lefts to end the suspense as the audience roars.

United Press Francisco Matthew Battling Nelson Fair Sex Mia Bat Thatry

Aisear WAN sen t oue Viner AXD Chan my Sees Department

A misread OCR fragment mentions Aisear WAN and Viner AXD Chan in relation to a department. The readable text references departmental context without clear action, date, or outcome. Due to fragmentary content the card notes a generic departmental mention without verifiable event detail.

Aisear Wan Oue Viner AXD- Chan My Sees Department

Bat Shows Might After Tea Applause At Event

A storm of applause for David Warfield last week contrasted with a gentle hand clapping at an afternoon tea. Bat then rescued a girl and demonstrated strength by sparring three rounds with Hed Cornett.

David Warfield Mke Bat Hed Cornett

Property owners endorse regrade project at 12th avenue

Local property holders who attended last night listened to City Engineer Thomson explain the improvement’s value and voted 110 to 0 in favor. The proposed work will cost 200000 dollars, with more than 1 600 000 openings in the skin.

Thomson

Monster Cocaine and a Doctor’s Death in Omaha Mystery

A sensational Omaha dispatch details Dr Frederick T Rustin once famed surgeon and his downfall to cocaine and morphine addiction. The piece traces his selfdestructive pact with a female associate and others including Chas E Davis, Abbie Rice, and moneyed backers, leading to murder or suicide plots and a fatal stomach shooting.

Star Special Service Omaha Neb Frederick T. Austin West Senaa Ike Mr. Hyde Dr. Jekyll Rustin Bisch Austin Chas. E. Davis Abbie Davie Yale F. H. Davis Firet National Bank Frederick T. Rustin Abbie Rice

Bank familiarity through small early deposits advised

The article urges building banking trust by doing business with the institution. It suggests starting with an email deposit if a large initial sum is not possible, as a step toward establishing familiarity.

The Only Boot for the Hunter at Hall's Sporting Goods

A. L. Hall's Sporting Goods advertises full stock and reasonable prices for hunting boots. Located at 1111 First Ave, the shop promises practical footwear for outdoor enthusiasts.

A. L. Hall's Firat Av

Woman Weds Chinaman in Victoria Wedding

The marriage of Mies Clapton, an English newcomer, to Lee Loud, a Chinese merchant in Victoria, was celebrated last night. The couple departed for Vancouver on a wedding tour after the ceremony.

Victoria B. C Mies Clapton Old Country Lee Loud Vancouver

Fruit Sale by Auction Plan Debuts in Beattle's

Beattle's introduces a fruit and produce auction, aiming to replace traditional commission merchants. The first sale sold a carload of North Yakima fruit in 27 minutes, with 1000 miles of travel and assurances from growers in Washington, Idaho and Iowa. The manager George Bryant says auctions offer quicker sales and faster payment, with minor price reductions offset by reduced decay losses.

Beattle Western Av Ita Commission Yakima I T Northwest Washington Ioa Idaho Geo Bryant Auvetion East Eternay

Mail routes fixed for Yukon and Tanana points

The postoffice issues a circular detailing how mail to Yukon and Tanana river points will be handled via Skagway and Dawson until Sept 20 and after, with Tanana river routes via Valdez and Nome/St Michael by St Michael. After Sept 30, Nome and St Michael mail routes shift to Valdez. remaining mail held in Seattle until navigation reopens.

Cottage City Yukon Dawson Postoffice Department Tanana River Yukon Territory Skagway Tanana Valdez Yukon River St. Michael Nome Valon Letter Mall St. Michael and Vicinity Seattle Navigation

Fire Explodes on Schooner Norman Sunde Injuring Three

A gasoline drum explosion aboard the Norman Sunde at Standard Oil docks injures engineer Albert Jacobeen and workers George Alexander and Hane Pederson. Fire boats pump water into the hold to prevent farther blasts as the galley is wrecked and drums threatened to burst. A reception for President Edwards is noted to coincide with the visit.

Norman Sunde Standard Ol O'Clock Albert Jacobeen Geo. Alexander Hane Pederson Standard Oi! Company Schhooner Geo. Penny

FIGHT TONIGHT IN Los Angeles and other notes

Fight fans anticipate a six round bout at Naud Junction with Frank Carsey and Freddie Welsh as the main event. Nelson promises a title shot if Welsh is knocked out and a strong punch is developed. Other items include state primary returns delayed until Sept 29 and Utah convention debates over Joseph Howell versus P H Cristensen for Congress and a Mormon governor candidate.

United P Wgees Los Andeles Frank Carsey Freddie Welsh Naud Junction Welsh Battling Nelson Salt Lake City Utah Chanter Rochester J. O'Brien Lewis Stuyvesant Chanler Bryan W. J. Conners Murphy Tammany Trick Hm, McCarren Brooklyn

Life Underwriters' Association Event Friday Night

On Friday night at the Rainier club the Life Underwriters Association of Washington will give a community gathering and presentation. The event aims to share industry insights and recognize members for service.

Rainier Club Life Underwriters’ Association of Washington

War Department to Locate Artillery Post at Fort Ward

A board led by Major W. 8. Wood and Captains M. K. Barrel and M. C. Buckley visited Fort Ward to select site for a full equipped artillery post. They will map the ground and submit plans to the War Department, which will establish a two company post there.

W. 8. Wood M. K. Barrel M. C. Buckley Coast Artillery War Department Fort Ward

Bank Clearings Seattle Today

Seattle bank clearings show total for the day at 1,693,458 dollars and 57 cents with balances recorded at 965,639 dollars.

Seattle Aerate Tacoma Portland

Mass Meeting On Regade At Baptist Church On 11th Ave

Tonight at the Baptist church between Union and Pike O L Willett attorney speaks to residents of the proposed 12th Ave regrade district in opposition to the plan He will answer City Engineer Thomson who discussed advantages of the regrade A large meeting is urged for every district resident to attend

Baptist Church 11Th Av Union and Pike O. L. Willett 12Th Av. Regrade Ile Thomson

Child crushed by auto while walking to school in San Francisco

Louisa Barlow, nine, was killed when he stepped from behind an express wagon into the path of a moving automobile. The driver fled before police arrived, and the chauffeur’s identity was not learned.

United Press San Francisco Louisa Barlow St. Boniface’s Academy

Taft Thanks New York Republicans for Birthday Congratulation

Cincinnati Sept 15 Judge Taft sent thanks to the New York republican convention after replying to congratulations marking his List birthday. Over 100 Greenfield citizens gathered to extend birthday greetings to him.

Taft Cincinnati New York

Labor groups reject endorsement of Bryan

In Ogden Utah on September 16 the State Federation of Labor avoids endorsing Bryan for president despite a circular from the American Federation of Labor and the national federation.

Bryan Ogden Utah American Federation of American Federation of Labor State Federation of Labor Dorse Bryan

Miner Falls to Death at Giroux Con Mine Shaft

Ely, November 15. Tom Nichols, a miner, was instantly killed last night after falling several hundred feet down the Alpha shaft at the Giroux Con mine when he toppled from a bucket.

Ely Tom Nichols Giroux Con

Postoffice Robbed and Conductor John McGarry Dies

Delta post office substation was robbed Saturday night with $39 taken, $19 to the office and $26 to the clerk. In Vancouver, John McGarry, a famed western railway conductor, died suddenly at Medicine Hat from heart failure.

Everett Delta Vancouver B. C John McGarry Medicine Hat

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Mizens Jattler Federal Paint & Wall Paper Co Pivot Ave Arcede Union ST Wales Weller PT Lad Rice Mee Whhm Physicians of Taike Ana Davis State Bank Putnam Boots Cravenette Coats Westberg & Childs Btevene Bole Weet Ain Postoffice Edwards National Association State Official Returns Olympia Secretary of State Commission C. Osborn & Co Main Ind Boy Auto Edison Phonograph William Howard Taft Edison Taft Edison Bank Jil i National Phonograph CO Latede Ave Orange N. J Lumbago Wiseli Port Gamble HALE Second Ave Wash
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