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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1909
Page
1
Local officials debate a proposed ordinance to ban gas meters in homes and hotels amid repeated coroner inquests. The gas company opposes the measure, delaying action for four weeks while authorities warn meters remain a constant life risk.
Dying in Conn Lilley, governor of the state, lies on his death bed after a long illness. He has been confined to his bed for several days with faint hopes of recovery. He was a prominent figure in the state's affairs for years, having held office and served in Congress.
Rumors circulate in financial circles that the government plans a suit or action related to alleged rebating in a large pack, with reports suggesting the case involves overvaluation and damage.
Fragmentary report notes a death linked to a hospital in a study context involving the Anheuser association and a university chemistry program. Details are incomplete with broken dates and names.
A suspect was arrested on charges related to looting Northern freight cars. The investigation centers on the George Street area and the Northern special mill locale, with the individual to be held for city authorities pending further action.
Millard Spellman a former high school boy bought an automatic revolver and wrote a note to his sweetheart Millard Spellman went to her home and shot himself His body was found by Mrs. Mark White the sweetheart’s mother The note says he has loved her eight months and could not withstand temptation The incident follows an operation for mastoid abscess leaving speculation of temporary insanity.
Chicago April 10. James A. Patten, after profits from rising markets, buys July and September wheat setting off a scramble. July rises to 1.15 and September to 1.074 as steady buying pushes prices higher. May wheat closes strong at 1.264 amid the rush to July and September.
Burglars pried a window open at the residence of T. Jerome, 503 Belmont Avenue North, last night and took a pair of shoes, $19 in cash, a gold pin and several opal and pearl rings.
Advices say the Northwestern under Capt John O Brien ran aground but none of the 600 passengers and nine stowaways aboard were harmed. The ship, carrying laborers bound for Copper River, was proceeding carefully when it struck and later towed off the shoal.
A store fire caused by an unknown source caused several hundred dollars in damage to M Land's grocery at 24 26th Ave last night. The blaze spread to a cottage but the residence was saved. Stock inventory will determine final loss. George H. Elliott pleaded mor gul to a criminal assault charge against Mrs. Tianche Rosburg in department No. 1.
The park commission will improve the triangular plot at Thirday and Yeeler Way as the library board lacks funds to build a branch there. The goal is to present an attractive site to tour hosts during the exposition.
The city treasurer’s department will be allowed four more clerks at $90 per month. City Treasurer Prosser requested four new men at $100 monthly, but council cut $10 from the figure. The department sought salary increases for most staff. decision pending creases will be allowed.
The Teamsters union hosts an evening at the Labor Temple with boxing cards scheduled and refreshments to be served. Fans will gather for a lively program featuring multiple bouts and social gathering.
F. C. Williams former treasurer of the Poultry producers union was arraigned before Superior Judge Mitchell Gillam on larceny by embezzlement and placed under a $1000 bond. The allegations reference an August 7 1907 transaction totaling 99291.92 in union funds.
Superior Judge A. W. Frater today approved the Denny Hills Resestmment roll and reduced assessments in several cases. Costs to the general fund total about $66,000.
Alfred Swensen, manager of Swedish American Mercantile and Cafe du Nord in San Francisco, was shot in his office by Special Policeman Thom as Mulvaney who mistook him for a burglar. Swensen in precarious condition at his Oakland home. Mulvaney says revolver discharged accidentally.
Seven men died and three were injured in an April Berwind near Johnstown Pennsylvania mine explosion caused by inexperience overloading of dynamite in drilled holes. Miners fled to safety but fumes and blast killed them. two of three injured survived only a slim chance of recovery.
A telegram from Los Angeles reports that W L Hardison vice president of Columbia Oil Products and former Los Angeles Herald proprietor was killed today near Roscoe station in an automobile accident involving a Southern Pacific train. The message stated the fatality occurred while he was en route from a ranch to his home.
Miss Miken, a worker at a fog machine plant in San Francisco, was scalped when her hair got caught in a machine. Eyebrows and left ear were torn away. doctors say she is expected to recover. The incident occurred April 10 and is being investigated by local authorities.
Indications today are that a bill for a subsidized line of steamers between Seattle and Pacific coast ports of Mexico and Central America will pass. The steamers will receive a monthly subsidy of 5000 dollars, will carry Mexican mails free, and will ship two naval apprentices each.
Willis W. Harner aged infant son of Mr and Mrs Henry Harner of 619 Dakota Ave died at his home yesterday morning after severe burns suffered while playing with a bonfire last Thursday. Funeral was held at the residence this afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Ferdinand Pinney Earle, described as a financier, is absent from his Monroe home after a divorce filing by his wife. Neighbors wonder his whereabouts amid unconfirmed reports he sailed for Europe to avoid serving papers. Treasury records show receipts of 1.767 million and disbursements of 97.2 million.
London April 10 General William Booth marks his eightieth birthday delivering a sermon on moral reform. He urges Americans to seek righteousness welfare of the poor and lasting riches by self denying devotion to build a model nation for the world.
Crowds of 26 teams gathered at Broadway and Pike as FE Crandall urges more water troughs for horses with warm weather coming. Drivers complain of hard labor and meager keep, urging humane action and city provision of ample drinking troughs along busy routes.
Chicago reports anarchists warn of violence if Emma Goldman is deported. Dr. Ben Reitman, allied with the Rede, says retaliation with force will follow the government move. He cites threats against officials and predicts serious trouble if deportation proceeds.
Wreckage bearing the name Pipes found on Willoughby Beach 10 miles from Cleveland confirms the fishing steamer Pipes was lost in a severe Lake Erie gale on Wednesday. The vessel carried eight crew members who are believed dead.
Beattie clearings today amount to 1 266 685 31 with balances 153 385 57 Tacoma clearings today total 685 693 with balances 69 745 00
A fire aboard the Tacoma in San Francisco started in the Japanese quarter and led to the death of Arthur Thorn, a second cook, who suffocated in his berth. The blaze destroyed most ship provisions and damaged the main deck, delaying the vessel’s departure to Alaska and Bristol Bay with about 200 passengers, mostly Chinese and Japanese. The cause remains a mystery and it will take days to mobilize repairs.
The forecast calls for showers tonight or Sunday with light winds from the south to east and a mild weekend outlook.
Mrs A A Helper and Mrs C B Follett, active Presbyterians from York Station, describe deplorable conditions at the county poor farm. They recount thirty inmates, filth, inadequate food, no medical care, bare rooms, and neglect including a dying man named Smith. They seek a hearing before the Chamber of Commerce taxation committee examining the county hospital and farm.
Postmaster General Hitchcock signs order to establish the thirteenth railway mail division with Seattle as headquarters. It covers Washington Oregon Montana Idaho and Alaska, carved from the eighth district with Montana rejoining the tenth. Operations start July 1. new superintendent and assistant appointed to handle state and Alaska mail schedules.
Coffee and Duffy salvors of San Francisco headed for the wreck of the British steamer Aeon off Christmas Island to secure salvage bought at auction. Looters boarded the Aeon and took all salvage while also destroying the ship, a startling report carried by the British steamer Aorangi arriving in Victoria.
William Miller aged 81 a member of Stevens Post Grand Army of the Republic Seattle and formerly of Barron Wisconsin died at the Washington State Soldiers home He was the oldest of six brothers all of whom served in the Civil War with him Miller will be buried Sunday afternoon.
Bids for the construction of three branch libraries at Green Lake University and West Seattle will open next Tuesday at noon. The project funds come from city treasury allocations and involve competitive bidding among contractors.
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