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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1909

Page

7

Seattle Press Club Dinner At Butler Promotes Local Exposition

The Seattle Press Club hosted a well attended dinner at the Butler last night. Messages from figures like William Jennings Bryan and former San Francisco mayor Sohmite sparked humor and chatter. President Beaton and others received warm receptions as a wireless plant by Heaton fascinated attendees.

Higu Sohmite San Francisco Heaton United States HH. Pilea B R. Hughes Brown Kerry Beaton Seattle Press Club T. Spate Butler

Real Estate Listing Fragments With Promises and Plans

Fragments mention homes and tracts for sale with low down payments and terms. References to Bremer area parcels and home seekers group hint at a real estate marketplace offering easy terms and multiple house options.

Freight traffic laden with cargo and repairs in Puebla region

The front economy pages report regular run from San Pensaiees with passengers and cargo on the Savette from Tacoma loading quartermaster supplies for the schooner Withert ft. Smith seeking repairs in Winston and lumber for the West coast to be loaded. The Tallac and Sea vessels had quick coastal trips while the Harriet G receives a salt load and departs Monday. Meteor arrives from Skagway with explosives northward and concentrates back south.

Withert Ft. Smith Winstow

Barricades Himself In Pulpit At Denver Church

Rev Adam Traudt of the First German Congregational church barricaded the pulpit sanctuary in Denver on Sunday night armed with a revolver to repel parishioners opposing his sermon. Police remained on scene to prevent bloodshed. Chas Collige longtime Olympia cafe chef and Cooks union member died at home of consumption.

Denver Colo Adam Traudt First German Congregational Church Chas. Collige Olympia Cafe Cooks’ Union

Malian Gardener Given Life Sentence for Assault

Giuseppe Pia, a Malian gardener recently convicted of an assault on Miss Elizabeth Rap on, was sentenced to life in the state penitentiary. The motions for an arrest of judgment and a new trial by both sides were denied.

Smith Street Bridge Discussed At Meeting

At the Interbay Improvement club meeting held Friday at Minch's hall the Smith street bridge was debated. A faction proposed Garfield over W Stretth st later Wheeler sr, but the resolution was opposed and withdrawn as the club planned hundreds of thousands in street improvements for proper approaches. President F Litciner presided and other district issues including the A P B question and cleaner, more attractive areas were discussed.

Interbay Improvement Club Minch’s Hall Smith St Garfield W. Stretth Clut Interhay

Judges Meet Today Over Jury Instructions and May Trials

The seven superior court judges met in Judge Gillam's chambers to discuss new legislation on jury instructions and will hold all jury trials during May. Jacob Schaefer, editor of the Washington Staats Zeitung and Presse, was named to Seattle's city stabilit board, replacing 8. 8. Bider. Schaefer, who arrived in Seattle in 1966, owns two German weeklies and leads the German American Republican club.

Superior Court Gillam Jacob Schaefer Washington Staats Zeitung and Presse St Bvery Bider Schaefer Seattle

Coos Bay Businessmen Plan Marshfield to Roseburg Line

Local Marshfield capital supports a plan to build a steam or electric railroad from Marshfield to Roseburg, independent of B H Harriman. The effort aims to advance regional transport without relying on Harriman’s influence or improvements.

Marshfield Ore Coos Bay Rosebury B. H. Harriman

Tailor J M Cunningham Moves to 807 Third Ave

Local tailor J M Cunningham announces a temporary shop location at 807 Third Avenue. The note lists Merchas as a referenced merchant and notes the move is temporary while the main shop is stabilized.

J. M Cunningham Merchas A. M. Cunningham Merchant Tailor

Pretty Girl Victim of Assault and Robbery in City

Mona WH von, 19, found almost unconscious in a gutter near Duboveau and Webster. She was taken to Casa Loma hotel in a precarious condition and says a man assaulted her, robbed her purse containing about $20. Nurse Mise Wilson describes the attacker for police as they search for him.

Vrewe Francisco” Kor Mona WH von A. Wagner Duboveau Webster Casa Loma Fet Willmore Ata Mise Wilson

Body found after Spokane river murder of former deputy auditor

The body of William H. Cook, former deputy county auditor, was recovered from the Spokane river near the falls with a deep head wound and evidence of robbery. He vanished earlier this year during the serials and was known to carry money and a watch. survivors include a tall...

Palted Press Spokane William H. Cook Cook

Roosevelt Delayed. Hamburg To Arrive Monday

The Hamburg with ex-President Theodore Roosevelt aboard will not reach Naples until Monday morning after stops at the Azores and Gibraltar. Roosevelt sails for Mombasa Monday evening. the Duke and Duchess of Aosta may host luncheon. Ambassador Griscom arrived from Rome to greet him ashore.

Naples Hamburg Theodore Roosevelt Azores Gibraltar Aleo Storme Roosevelt Mombana Duchess of Aosta Griscom Rome Roosevelt

Bank Clearings Report From Seattle

Bank clearings in Seattle today total 1 742 162 91 dollars with balances of 203 273 20. Clearings show 9 965 203 00 and 133 314 00 in other figures.

Seattle

Canada Miners Strike Reaches Vancouver Western British Columbia

Coal miners in Western British Columbia have walked out and demand a new agreement. Reports from several coal centers indicate workers are gradually abandoning picks and shovels in solidarity.

Vancouver Firittah Columbia Dalement

Tariff Debate Highlights House Action on Lumber Hides

Florida Representative Parkham urges tariffs on cotton and lumber while Nebraska’s Kin supports hidden duty. Indiana's Cox criticizes drawback provisions as leaders set a Monday roll call on lumber and hides and a final vote on the Payne tariff bill.

United Press Washington Representative Parkham Florida Kin Nebraska Cox Indiana House

New Dairy Inspectors Named in State

John Be Wrage of Arington F Rothell of Apokane and Ernest Kelly former federal employee named deputy dairy and food commissioners by State Dairy and Food Commissioner1 Davia Three deputies already in office L W Hanson of Seattle W H Adame of Spokane and J T Urquhart of North Yakima will stay Adame and Urquhart focus on meat and drugs inspection while Hanson Wrage Rothell and Kelly handle dairy inspections

John BE. Wrage Artington F. Rothell Apokane Ernest Kely Dairy and Food Commissioner Davia L. W. Hanson Seattle W. H. Adame Spokane J.T. Urquhart North Yakima Adame Mr. Urewhart Hanson

School Board Awards Contracts for Two New Buildings

The board approved two construction contracts. George McKensie to build a park er tract schoolhouse at West 60th and 26th Avenue Northwest for 72 515 to be complete by September 1. F and Campon to construct Colman School at 24th Avenue South and Auantle Street for 49 285 with completion by October 16.

Parker Tract Weat 60Th and 26Th Avenue Northwest George McKensie Colman School 24Th Avenue South Auantle Street F. & Canpon

Boats report by wireless from Pacific voyage

The United Wheelees received ship reports from the Pacific. The Chinane Maru says it is 00 miles out and will reach San Francisco Monday morning. Rupert City reports fair weather and safe progress off Chatham Point. The fleet anticipates arrival in Vancouver tomorrow.

United Wheelees Pacific Ocean San Francisco Rupert City Chatham Point Vancouver

Contempt arrest of Frank Clayburn at Livingston hotel

Frank Clayburn was arrested this morning in the Livingston hotel on a Superior Court order for contempt of court due to failure to pay alimony.

Frank Clayburn Livingston Gillam

Railroads End Tacoma Genesee Corridor Rivalry

Chicago, Milwaukee and Puget Sound line and Harriman west in Pacific Northwest reach a pact. No competition between Gentile and Tacoma as two routes become unnecessary.

Chicago Chicago, Milwaukee & Puget Sound Railroad Harriman West Pacific Northwest Gentiie Tacoma

Navy Lieut Palmer Named Naval Aide to President Taft

Lieut L C Palmer of the navy is assigned as naval aide to President Taft succeeding Commander William S Simms who has been transferred. The item notes the replacement in the president's staff and references a page 6 feature about an architect for house builders.

Washington Lieut L. C. Palmer Navy President Taft William 5. Simms

Standard Oil Plans Defense in Allegheny Court Challenge

The article outlines Standard Oil’s defense against a government challenge to its 69 companies’ consolidation into a single corporation. The contention is that the merger occurred before the 1890 act, with details from a government filing and an authoritative source.

Chicade Aes New Jersey United Eircuit Court St. Louis Nation

Receiver Sought for Gold Mountain Mining Company

Goon, a mining man, filed suit against Gold Mountain Mining alleging mismanagement and large borrowings for machinery. He asks the court appoint a receiver and claims a $200 promissory note dated January 14, 190%. The note was due in ten months and remains unpaid. Premiums on stock are called valacious.

Judge Morris Here to Stay with Family in Seattle

Supreme Judge George G. Morris arrived in Seattle from Olympia last night. He is the new member of the higher court appointed by Gov. Hay. He will not move his family to Olympia until next fall to keep them in Seattle for the A.Y.P. exposition.

George G. Morris Seattle Olympia Morris Hay A.Y.P

Steal Sack of Coin at Mission Hardware

Police seek two young men dressed like college students who bought ten cents worth of nails and fled with a sack containing 68 dollars in coin from the Mission Hardware store. Also, Krneat Twist sues the city of Beattie for 10000 in damages after stumbling on gas pipes at First Ave and Pike St. Edmonds welcomes the new life saving tug Snohomish visiting the harbor as the bu siness day is disrupted.

Ban Fancisco Mission Hardware Company First Av Pike At Krneat Twist Beattie Edmonds

Colored residents face restraining order bid in Mount Baker addition case

Susie Stone Marguerite Pay and other defendants in the Hunter Tract Improvement Company suit deny concealment claims saying the company knew the buyers were colored when they took possession. The case centers on a restraining order sought after the move to erect a house in Mount Baker Park Addition. The matter arose from an appeal to the Munter company and was reviewed in court yesterday.

HH. Stone Susie Stone Marguerite Pay Hunter Tract Improvement Company Mount Baker Park Addition John F. Main Hunter Tract Company Mt. Baker Addition Park Seattle Munter Company Yeoaterday Stone

Texas Town Fire Threatens Entire Section

A blaze in the southern part of the city threatens to wipe out the area as flames spread rapidly. The local fire department struggles to contain it. appeals go to Dallas and firefighting equipment is rushed in on a special train.

Went Worth. Tor Dallas

Miller Pleads Guilty in Grand Larceny Case

Robert Miller pleaded guilty before Superior Judge Mitchell Gilliam to grand larceny after being arrested by Deputy Sheriff Matt Starwich. He faces a penitentiary term of not less than one nor more than fourteen years for stealing money from Elia Morris who runs a lodge house in Franklin. In custody Miller sent a letter to Morris stating he would use the funds to hire an attorney if Mrs. Miller did not comply.

Robert Miller Matt Starwich Mitchell Gilliam Miller Elia Morris Franklin Aaant

Taft Plans Western Tour This Summer

President Taft plans a Pacific coast visit this summer and has not abandoned his western tour. He told Leo E. Alexander and Michael Alexander of San Francisco that he expects to visit their city during the fall.

Calted Press Washington Taft Pacific Coast Leo E. Alexander Michael Alexander San Francisco

Anthony, 51, Pleads Guilty to Assault with Deadly Weapon

Anthony, aged 51, entered a guilty plea to assault with a deadly weapon. He was fined 100 and sentenced to three months in the county jail. He broke down in court stating this was his first offense.

J. 1 Anthony Anthony Ie

Murder charge filed in Fotlas Kapuranis case

An Information charging Fotlas Kapuranis with first degree murder for the March 31 killing of George Kostas was filed in superior court by Prosecuting Attorney Vanderveer. Kostas was mortally wounded while returning to work on the regrading project at Ninth Ave and Lenora St. in Seattle. The rest of the text notes an upcoming concert by pianist Ossip Gabrilowitch at the Moore Theatre and a comic dialogue excerpt.

Fotlas Kapuranis George Kostas Vanderveer Kapuranis Kostas Ninth Av Lenora St

Wha her days at homer Ohe's jal leader has no days

Portrait sketch from the Kansas City Journal notes a leader forsaking home days and relying on the telephone for connections, reflecting a shift in routines and public life.

Homer Kaa City Journal

Whimsical quips on colleges and industry in a late edition

The page features playful exchanges about colleges and the electoral college and mock rivalry between schools. A judge comment notes 27 hairpin factories running day and night in the country yet failing to keep hair out of butter.

Prominent Ballard Man Dies This Morning

Prominent Ballard man Jacob D. Schumacher aged 55 dies at 2242 West 62nd Ave N W after a long illness. Survived by wife daughter Mrs Gay of Green Lake and two brothers in Chicago and near Edmonds Richmond Beach. Funeral planned at First M E church Monday afternoon. Remains with Mayfield Undertaking. Also reports the infant son of Mr and Mrs Morrill Batley dying this morning with funeral at Graham Engemann chapel this afternoon and interment Crown Hill.

Flist M. & Church Mayfield Undertaking Company

Colorado preacher weighs equal suffrage impact in Colorado

Denver reports Rev. David Utter, Unitarian minister, argues equal suffrage raises ballot totals but increases family jars and political discord. He says women’s influence on civic responsibility is limited and questions the broader benefits of woman suffrage amid politics.

Colorado Denver Colo David Utter Unitarian Church of Dr. Utter Utah

Quotable Balance of Patience and Faith in Men and Women

A fragmented quotation discusses gender dynamics, patience, and belief in male superiority. It contrasts a thief using intellect with a woman's faith, noting that even when a man proves superiority, a woman may not accept it. The piece reflects social attitudes and general observations rather than a specific event.

Proposed college for cooks to teach French menu writing

A Philadelphia Public Ledger notice states a proposed college for cooks will be called something new because its graduates will bear a French menu. Authored by A. M. Cunningham, merchant on Third Avenue.

College For Philadelphia Public Ledger

She And Are You Sure You Really One Wes Love Me

In a terse exchange the narrator questions certainty about love as a Herald piece hints at personal reflection and social commentary. The wording suggests a dating or courtship moment with playful doubt.

Pracuse Herald

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