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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1909
Page
1
The rambling report shows minority stockholder Crawford opposing a prepared plan to merge and consolidate power among the Beattie Bredrich company. With over 70 000 shares represented by proxy the session aimed to derail proposed trustees and adjourn the meeting.
Washington Taft proposes Charles B. Landis former Indiana congressman and editor for Porto Rico governor. Maria Helena Modjeska remains in condition unchanged at bedside in Santa Anita. Stanley McCormick fights charges of mental incompetence in Santa Barbara. Charles W Fulton named envoy to China. E J Baldwin estate probate proceeds unless a new claimant appears in San Francisco. Robert Kinckade injured at Shawnigan Lake by a falling tree near Victoria. San Diego police seek crew to identify dynamite suspects at Edgar W Dickinson home. John Cimine set fire to his house seeking insurance in San Francisco.
In United Prec Louis Missouri April 7 John Milburn of New York, lead counsel for the oil company, argues the government seeks to crush competition and influence the big oil field. He claims the revolution in standards for industrial anarchy may come if the government wins the case.
Edward former ax collector of Ban under eritence of ten the penitentiary for the emof nearly 240,000 of the hasteen pervied, and Preparetions today to Prison here on May 1 began serving his term in and hie sentence would a in November, 19il.
War report from Kw Wyoming dated April 7 says the Mange conflict has begun with three guards shot while protecting sheep near a frontier area. Named victims include Ma and Joe Emegee and Joe Lazier, all sheepmen. Local authorities report uncertain details as the incident spreads.
In Tacoma after yesterday’s city election A Lynn appears elected as mayor with W Ben winning in the Republican lineup. Ward results show candidates J lic, L. Mean yr d, J. B. Hawthorne, and Calvin W. Stewart Jr. receiving votes with George Pus noted. broad majorities reported.
Detective Charles F. Baird wounded burglar Carl Peterson in a room at Columbia street in a March 17 incident. Peterson, recently released after burglary acquittal, awaits trial as threatening letters target Baird, who states he remains ready for further confrontations.
April to May wheat prices rallied sharply as traders covered shorts and Patten interests took profits. The opening saw May wheat near the high, then reversed, slipping from the peak after news and selling pressure. The session produced significant profits for some and a steep intraday reversal.
Henry B Harris becomes the first American to break the bank at Monte Carlo casino winning 120000 francs about $24000 in roughly 20 minutes. He started with small bets and played long-shot numbers at random drawing a crowd as the pit stopped the game and paid him out.
Walter Kimmick, jailed in default of bail, faced court after proposing to Myrtle Miles at her home. He allegedly demanded a dowry or other compensation, leading to his arrest. In a separate item, H. Oates of Oates & Chenevrough travels to Los Angeles to finalize freight arrangements for the Acre, the first ship under new San Pedro rates bound for New York.
Berlin April 7 German agriculturists form a stock company by three large farming groups to produce farm implements. The new firm is capitalized at 1 million dollars and is seen as a move to challenge the American dominance in farm machinery.
In Washington United Press reports Senator Humphrey presented to President Taft a recommendation to appoint G. D. C. Pruner as postmaster at Maine and E. J. Knapp as postmaster at Anacortes. Both are the current incumbents.
The State Right of Way contest ends tomorrow as judges sift hundreds of letters. Twenty six top entries will win two seats to the Moore theatre dramatization of Sir Gilbert Parker's The Right of Way. Mrs. Thomas Reed of Vashon advocates renunciation and heroic devotion as the ideal response to the prompt.
April 7 Aberdeen Monroe county four men died in a devastating tornado that swept the town and caused major damage. The victims include WC McMillan bank president and T C McMillan cotton buyer along with two Black men. No further casualties reported as the storm is described as one of the state’s fiercest.
K Yamada, a Japanese resident of 1020 Main, reports to police that he was attacked by a crowded group of youths at Second Ave and University, shortly after 10 pm. He says the mob followed him from Beconday and Union, struck him without provocation, and fled after he escaped.
William Wegener, a laborer, was attacked by three men Saturday night at the corner of Second and Cedar. He was beaten, robbed of 21 dollars, and left in a vacant lot. He crawled to his rooms and doctors say his injuries are not fatal. In a separate note, Daniel Huck, 40, an electrician of 810 Seneca Street, is missing and presumed drowned in the Narrows near Tacoma after a storm. A third item reports a Port Arthur woman using her flesh as bait to catch fish to feed her starving children, with aid promised for her recovery.
A powerful hurricane struck Toledo Ohio at 9 o clock injuring people and causing damage running into thousands of dollars.
A committee of business leaders, firemen, and newspaper men escorted the new life saving craft to buoy No 7 in Seattle this afternoon. After a sightseeing tour including the AYP grounds the group dined at the Washington hotel and gave shore leave tickets for the Orpheum theatre to enlisted men.
Burglars attempted to loot two business houses last night around 1 AM. A rear window at Bissinger and Co at 1406 av was smashed but no valuables were taken. An attempt at the Matinee Bar also failed after a window was pried, alerting a porter who scared the intruder away.
Sheriff Hodge reported the Ravenadale post office robbed last night. Thieves took 85 in currency a bracelet and a 2.40 gold veil. No clues to the robbers were found.
Attorney Thomas D Page refused to sit as Judge John Gordon ordered him to take a seat. The courtroom erupted as Page threatened an appeal after he was fined five dollars for contempt while defending Joan Norris in a nuisance case. The bailiff restrained Page during the incident.
Paul Tote of Shealer Wood real estate brokers chased and helped capture John Bishop, an electrician, who held Tote at gunpoint during a highway robbery on Stewart Street near First Avenue. Tote identified Bishop and a loaded revolver with five cents was found on him. Bishop refused to speak when jailed. a highway robbery charge was expected.
County commissioners condemned Sheriff Robert Hodge for buying hospital beds and mattresses without consulting the purchasing agent. An investigation by Al Rutherford and night watchman Dave Rutherford found poor conditions in the female ward. Sheriff Hodge and Jailer John Roberts defended the purchases as necessary to prevent vermin and contagion.
Jesse Winkle, accused of murdering his brother in law Frank Lamb during the 1907 legislature session, has been captured in San Francisco after a two year police hunt. He is jailed for trial in Olympia with Sheriff George Gaston directing custody. Both men were Olympia brewery workers in Tumwater. Lamb was attacked with a butcher knife and stabbed 17 times as he tried to rise.
Mrs Frances Posey seeks divorce from Oliver W Posey exposing a diary detailing his actions from marriage on November 16, 1906. Posey wept and urged his lawyers to do their best as the diary undermines his denials in court. Treasury report shows receipts 2,614,011 and disbursements 2,144,000.
Berlin April 7 dispatches report a massive iceberg near Riga driven to the open sea by a gale. About 1500 Russian fishermen worked on the iceberg and only a fraction escaped. conflicting reports say 1462 were aboard and many drowned while others remain adrift. Rescue boats pursue the stricken crew.
A ferocious Baltic storm off the German coast today sank ten fishing vessels with 40 fishermen confirmed dead. A mountainous sea and driving rain hinder rescue efforts as mist blocks contact with the open sea and survivors.
Fair tonight with light frost. Thursday will be fair and warmer with light east winds.
Petitions demanding the recall of Mayor Taylor are being prepared by the county committee after a spirited meeting. Dantel OConnell, chair, will lead the effort with labor support and funding to cover petition expenses. Alleged mayoral incompetency cited as basis for recall.
Deputy Sheriff Scott Malone reports Alvin L. Lehmann deserted his bride to be Louise M. Christian after lacking prospects and only $19 in the bank. Investigators doubt foul play and deem the diamond and $200 tale as a setup for leaving. Friends say Lehmann was despondent after selling his Apex cigar stand last February.
Mrs Laura T Golden wife of Deputy Collector of Customs Howard Sheffield Golden today started divorce proceedings alleging cruelty and a threat to her if she pursued the suit.
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