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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1908

Page

5

Reform Proposed to Strengthen Washington Insurance Laws

J L M Holden of the American Casualty and others urge a session reform to require insurers and related groups to hold 20000 in deposits with the state Insurance Department as a financial guarantee. They argue current Washington laws allow risky operators and fail to back the insurance commissioner. They seek no change to accident insurance laws beyond showing deposit proof.

Ashington Ntermaur Ren JL. M. Holden American Casualty Ture Associa Inoue State Insurance Department Washington Holden

Economic unrest fuels pricing and labor shifts in winter plans

The text notes a broad movement impacting prices and wages with prices not clearly sustained. It mentions temporary factors and a coming period of adjustments as builders and contractors seek winter work, lowering bids to retain labor and stabilize forces amid ongoing agitation and demand.

Rover Vances Wien Niraetors

Theatres Showcasing Vaudeville Acts This Week

Lois Theatre presents The Devil. Orpheum and Star showcase vaudeville acts. Panta Vaudeville White Reeves Free Gate Luna Cere featured.

Lois Theatre Orpheum

Log Crushes Man’s Life Out at Mill

A mill worker at T. HM. Williame & Cos died instantly when a cable at the mill snagged a log and pulled it onto him. He had only two months on the job and had moved his family from Seattle two weeks ago. survived by a widow and two small children.

Snohmomish C. Rickman T. HM. Williame & Cos Mill Seattle Smatt

Deputy Collector Culver Reprimanded For Political Activity

Washington dispatch reports that H Culver Deputy Collector of Internal Revenue Friday Harbor Washington was reprimanded and warned a second offense will cost him his job. Meas Mead Leaves Olympia. Mrs A B Mead wife of Gov Mead will leave next week for Be llam to reestablish their home for city where they will reside after Gov Mead retires next January.

Washington, D. C Internal Olympia Mra A.B Mead Gov. Mead Bellam Elty

Corn production leaders last year and Missouri's lead

A reader asks which states led corn growth last year and whether Missouri ever led. The note cites that Iowa was first, Illinois second, Nebraska third, and Missouri fourth, with a suggestion to consult Washington DC agricul ture officials to confirm if Missouri ever topped the list.

Star Missouri Town Nebraska Minsouri Washington, BD. C

Congressman Lansing Cleared in Embezzlement Case

Fremont dispatch reports Congressman Jay Ford Lansing of Norwalk found not guilty by a jury after a embezzlement charge. Lansing cried upon hearing the verdict and had to leave the courtroom briefly to regain composure before returning to thank the jurors individually.

Fremont Jay Ford Lansing Norwalk Laning

Congregationalists Name New Officers

Yakima Sept 18 W Dodvood of Seattle was elected Post of the Congregational Act of Washington at the annual meeting. Other officers include Vice president F H Brewer of Tacoma secretary Rev C F Beattie treasurer H B Ley auditor J W ith Seattle directors W C Wheeler Tacoma Rev H Mason Dayton and A S Burwell Beattle.

United Press Yakima Seattle Congregational Act of Washington F. H. Brewer Rev. C. F Beattie H. Bley Tacoma J. With

G A R to Celebrate Chelan County Event

Wenatchee reports the Chelan county G A R members plan their annual reunion celebration on September 18. The gathering will honor veterans and mark the post's activities with community participation and remembrance.

Wenatchee Chelan County G A. KR

Union Camp Fire in City Park October Evening

A union hosts an evening event in the city park with a campfire. Speakers from several addresses are scheduled to speak, outlining community updates and union goals.

Union

Whatcom County Democrat Debuts In Bellingham

In Bellingham on September 18 a new newspaper named The Whatcom County Democrat was launched with Frank Moyer as editor. The first issue debuted at the weekly Bryan Club meeting, and publishers pledge a permanent publication to advance Democratic party interests in the upcoming campaign.

Bellingham Frank Moyer Whatcom County Democrat

Widow seeks exhumation over husband’s death

San Francisco on September 18 Mrs Anna C Olsen widow of Nels Olsen former head salesman for Whittaker Ray who died June 30 while she was in the East has persuaded District Attorney Langdon and Coroner Leland to exhume the body premised on belief that foul play caused his death.

San Francisco Nels Olsen Whittaker & Ray East Anna C. Olsen Langdon Leland

Putnam Boots at A L Hall's Sporting Goods

The ad promotes Putnam boots for hunters with full stock and reasonable prices at A L Hall's Sporting Goods located at 1111 First Ave. The brief merchants notice highlights available footwear for outdoor use.

A.L. Hall's

Medical student accused after husband overdose death

A husband died after receiving an overdose of medicine while under care from a medical student. Authorities investigate whether negligence or intentional harm occurred during the caregiving period.

Bryan Club Forms in Kent with Calhoun as President

Kent reports the formation of a Bryan club with about two members. Isaac P. Calhoun, a Democratic candidate for county auditor, serves as president of the new organization.

Kent Ae Two Isaac P. Calhoun Dew

Surveyors Complete St Pauls Road Inquiry

Aberdeen Sept 18 surveyors who had been near here for months completed their work and have departed for Montana.

Aberdeen St. Pauls Road Montana

Confidence men fleece visitor in Beattie trap

A stranger in Beattie, Robert Killpatrick, was deceived of $100 by two men in a fake game at a Cel room on 2017 First Ave. He believed he was playing along but later learned he was cheated and asked for arrest of the suspects.

Robert Killpatrick Beattie

Government calls bids for state hay and oats shipment

The government invites bids for 16 000 tons of Eastern Washington hay and 6 000 tons of oats to be stored in Manila within six months. The project is expected to bring over a half million dollars to the state, with bids opening October 5.

Washington Manila

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