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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1909
Page
1
Reported remarks claim the San Francisco chamber feels insulted by a broader regional effort. The disagreement centers on invitations extended to Japanese visitors and how responsibility for the reception was distributed.
The A P E mystic emblem contest closes with editors inundated by letters. Answers varied though few succeed in matching the full alphabetical potential. the solution is Webster's Ue atinged Diecthenary. Notable solvers include Waterman, Startup, Vincent Mehran, and others acknowledged by The Star.
Readers who win the contest at the Star office will receive a recipe noted as a reward for their ingenuity and a showcase of care for the grip.
W P Hayes filed a notice of appeal to the supreme court against a March 9 judgment by former Superior Judge Morris in the Sullivan estate dispute involving administrator Terrence O'Brien and betrothed Marie Carran. Hayes claims attorney fees for Mies Carran and had previously been enjoined from action after a motion before Judge Yakey. Yakey denied the motion and Hayes was held in default.
A petition with 47 residents' names asks the Georgetown county hospital conditions be investigated and forwarded to the board of county commissioners by Mrs H A Stockey. The Beattie Humane Society committee had found poor discipline and low management, with no improvements possible without public demand. Missing valuables of Joseph Myers are reportedly in the charity commissioner’s custody as his guardians seek action.
Joseph H. L. Boyd, president of National Iron Works, Spokane, wins a $100,000 judgment against the Northern Pacific railroad. The US circuit court, Judge Whitson, rules the railroad must pay Boyd for money advanced to the contractor who built the Coeur d Alene Railway and Navigation roadbed. The suit began in 1886.
A new syndicate with capital 40 600 000 will take over all Colonel W Greene properties with the exception of his armour ranch in Mexico. Greene, recovering at Paso after a venous ailment, issued the statement today.
James Miller, 28, a Canadian, attempted to shoot himself in a room at the Abbott hotel on Third and Pike. He had forced Mrs. Aurelia Phelps into a room, later confronted Miss House, and after a final threat turned the pistol on himself, dying en route to the municipal emergency hospital.
Mrs W M Bourgeon aged 41 of Vancouver Washington fasted for 37 days to drop from 409 to 204 pounds so she could undergo hernia surgery. She performed all housework and cooked for her husband and three sons during the fast.
A society forms to assemble a Library of French literature aimed at presenting it to the University of Washington. Dr. B. E. Gillard donates reading rooms in the Central building for library use until the project is sustained.
Mrs Hattie L Umphiette files for divorce from husband Alvin L Umphiette claiming threats and abuse. She states he is serving a sentence in King County jail.
Seattle shifts leadership in the state troops with Col George Lamping appointed Adjutant General, replacing Ortie B. Hamilton whose term expired. Gov. Hay confirms promotion amid restructuring. Lamping previously served in the Philippines and Spanish American wars, rising to colonel in the National Guard. Howard Cos and James receive state posts as well.
Four youths aged 12 to 16 were caught after stealing bread and buns from Golden West Raking Co and dairy products from Northwestern Dairy Co. They confessed to Patrolman Pederson, blaming their downfall on playing hockey. Dorand Clark tearfully admitted guilt. all are charged with delinquency.
A 51 year old maiden and her 70 year old swain sought a marriage license today. Asbury FP. Haines told Clerk F. Gage he wished a matri ten nial ticket, with Haines showing strong emotion when told a witness would be needed.
Nevada hearing by depositions in the divorce suit of actress Harned against FE H Sothern. Judge and court tally interest as case proceeds under Nevada divorce law considerations.
Friction within the oil exchange prompts seven or eight insurgent dealers to discuss forming their own dairy produce association independent of the Dairy Produce Exchange. If the plan progresses, notable developments are anticipated in this city.
The International Federation of Miners orders a strike across Southern Alberta communes and East British Columbia after failing to reach wage scale agreement with employers.
San Francisco reports two convicts Hagan and McKiffa escaped from Isom Prison last Monday were wounded this morning when they stepped from a river boat. They will be returned promptly to the penitentiary.
Doris Piper, 16, of Seattle, reportedly decoyed to New York on a fake contract with Kiaw and Erlanger. Parents George and Mrs Piper of Alameda Apartments, 107 Taylor Avenue, say Doris telephoned she was well. Frederick Gartley arranged meeting and contract. Gartley failed to show for two interviews.
An unknown man signs a threatening note to Mrs. Dunn claiming past safe cracking in Seattle and a looming suicide near Lake Washington. Police query Mrs. Dunn, deny any knowledge, and search for the signer Charlie Anderson, while considering whether the letter is a cruel April Fool’s joke or a serious threat.
Forecast calls for fair skies tonight and Friday with light frost expected tonight and light south winds.
The Star invites 25 readers to answer what Charley Steele in The Right of Way should do after waking with amnesia to a village mindset that brands him a thief and his wife remarried. Choices include clearing his name, staying hidden with his love, or ending the tragedy by death. Two orchestra seats offered for April 12 Moore theatre performance.
Reports from the Kaga Maru arriving today confirm one death in the quake that shook Tokio and Yokohama. Many buildings were wrecked, with hillside areas suffering most as troops search for the missing.
The Tuguawa Shogunate temple in Tokyo was totally destroyed by fire this morning. The loss is estimated at 2 million dollars. most artwork and treasures were saved. The ancient structure linked modern Japan with feudal days and is seen as a national disaster.
Attendance at night schools has broken all records this term, ending tomorrow night. Broadway high school enrolled 1,200 students while grade schools average 1,400 attendees. Records show most pupils are over 20 and some entire families attend.
Railroad magnate James J. Hill visited Speaker Cannon and the House Ways and Means Committee to discuss the tariff bill. He favors retaining the lumber tariff to protect Pacific Northwest and North Central West lumber shipments, where his railroads hold dominant market share.
The Stars and Stripes have left Cuba after Maj. Gen. Thomas H. Warr ordered the 27th Infantry to evacuate Camp Columbia. The last emblem of American presence has been removed and the Lone Star now flies over the emancipated island.
The corporations committee meets tomorrow with Eastlake and other improvement clubs urging passage of the public utilities department ordinance. The schedule, prepared by Supt Bouillon, aims to provide satisfactory streetcar service.
San Francisco reports Bates Chesebrough plan new steel whaling ships to cover steady freight to New York around the Horn. The additions aim to carry freight at about seven and a half cents less than Pacific Mail charges.
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