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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1909
Page
12
Auction notice for a mixed estate sale at 332 4th N listing furnished rooms chairs tables mahogany furniture bedding and china plus a piano and refrigerator. Also advertised cedar and spruce lumber stocks and a photography supplies dealer with catalogs and prices. Auctioneer MARTIN contacts 1st store on Wednesday. Includes multiple small lots and general household goods.
The article recounts Mr. Maloney denying knowledge of a graft tied to a building move on a busy street. Records show initial opposition to the permit, later reissued after an intermediary allegedly paid $150 to arrange approval, with the final hearing granting the permit and the building movement proceeding, disrupting traffic.
The steamer Jeanie arrived at St Johns with Harry Whitney aboard. Whitney plans to sail for the United States tonight and his testimony is expected to help resolve the Cook Peary North Pole controversy by supporting Cook’s claim of first reach.
Ida L George files a new complaint against Charles E B George claiming he refuses to support her. She states he is the sole source of her income and requests proper maintenance in this updated filing.
An old advertisement claims alcoholic tonics destroy hair and scalp while Leary's non alcoholic tonic promises to cure dandruff teething falling hair grayness and baldness. The ad directs readers to buy through druggists and barbers.
Rev W A Bass D D a noted Presbyterian theologian accepts a messenger position with Western Union, working ten hours daily while facing ecclesiastical court for insubordination after he refused to leave his Lake Union pulpit. His wage, treatment, and ongoing pressure from the Puget Sound Presbytery are under dispute as he continues to preach and fulfill duty.
The mayor dismisses A V Bouillon from the city board of public works after Bouillon accuses graft and refuses to provide witnesses. Bouillon later reveals Ned Roney paid $150 for a moving permit. Roney confirms and explains the circumstances. The episode follows other graft findings involving Cox Gleason and McAlister.
The plan argues that electric power from water will be a major national resource, affecting production costs across manufacturing and essentials. It states government retention of control over private use of such power on government sites, to be leased under terms balancing private profit with public leverage.
A lone bandit identified as J. W. Lewis shot up Auburn last night terrorizing residents and subduing the town marshal. Deputy Sheriff Scott Malone arrested Lewis after a warning call from H. Johnson. Johnson had warned deputies about an outstanding warrant and Lewis fled toward his Swanlake area home.
Mrs Joseph Weber of 419 First Ave N has been named mayoress for Grandma Gorham s tag day next Saturday to raise funds for a new orphan boys home near Atlantic City on Lake Washington. The home will shelter about 100 boys. Gorham has cared for 5233 lads in three years with help from county officials and friends.
A meeting of the King County Anti-Tuberculosis League will be held this evening in the society’s rooms of the Central building to elect trustees and map the campaign for the coming winter. President Joseph L. Garvin called the session, and several prominent city figures have joined to support the league.
John O'Neil Indian scout civil war veteran former alderman and father of track elevation in Chicago has died at his home at age 74. He was a noted civic figure and sports advocate in Chicago.
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