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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1909
Page
1
Wheat storage shortages sweep the Midwest as mills in Chicago and Seattle threaten to halt operations. Centenial and Hammond firms face shutdowns. prices climb with wholesale reports at $4.46 a barrel and bread prices unadjusted in New York.
United Press reports James A. Patten faced widespread threats by mail amid coverage of a May wheat market surge followed by declines. The article notes Patten’s comments on borders of legality, fear of unconstitutional restrictions, and his claim of receiving many threatening and begging letters while attempting to unload May wheat shares.
In Gelees April 15 report shiploads of ore from Japan near Gar and other districts are delayed by complaints to Chief of Police Dish. A hospital letter urges measures against insects on straw berries, with worm appearances rising this season. Officials seek remedies to protect harvests as fruit moves to market.
A typhoon caused a great surge sweeping numerous people from Lusot north inland shoreline. Engineer Robert Minning reports the Manila trans Man Clark route was disrupted. Seawater and tidal surge endangered ships and residents along the coast.
Representative Scott of Kanaan introduced a bill in Washington to curb speculative gambling in wheat corn and other agricultural products. Beatt chairs the agricultural committee handling the measure which mirrors prior cotton focused bills. Public protest pours into the White House and Justice Commerce departments against Patten’s bull operations as a possible government intervention faces legal uncertainty.
Across cities from Constantinople to Washington reports describe massacres in Mersina Armenia fears, marital scandal in Muskogee and a deputy sheriff shooting, tariff debates in Congress, and gold finds near Ogden with ore values. The Payne tariff bill returns to the House for corrections while Admiral changes occur in the Pacific fleet.
The Star’s drive for hospital reform is reflected in patient interviews by the Chamber of Commerce taxation committees during a hospital visit led by L J Colman and Morgan J Carkeek with two nurses and two matrons. They found improved conditions since The Star’s reports, though they will not reveal conclusions yet. A committee meeting will set a date for filing data on humane conditions, with confidentiality assured and reports accepted by mail at 620 Central Building.
At 2 pm in Judge William Lawlor's court the Patrick Calhoun trial began with the 14th juror, Michael Murphy, a retired sergeant, accepted. Special Prosecutor Heney proceeded with the opening statement as indictments were read.
An abbreviated forecast predicts brisk south winds for tonight and for Thursday. No precipitation details are provided.
The Alaska board of inspectors revoked the license of Captain Nicholas Wagner of the bark Star of Bengal after its wheel lant fell off Coronation Island resulting in 111 deaths.
Portland reports the most phenomenal price surge in patent flour with a 40 cent per barrel rise and inferior brands up 20 cents. The sudden jump marks a nationwide trend, but the Pacific Northwest leads in the magnitude of the increase.
More than 300 students will participate in the first grand concert to open the new auditorium at the University of Washington tonight. This sole musical event of the year showcases all ensembles under Director C O Kimball in what is billed as the finest concert hall in the Northwest.
United Press reports a man named Jentran fell at work in San Francisco and a lead pencil from his vest pocket pierced his lung, leaving him between life and death at Harbor Hospital.
Former United States Senator Marilyn C. Butler died in Columbia tonight after a long career in public service and politics. Her passing marks a notable end to a prominent state and national figure whose work influenced U.S. policy and governance.
Queen Anne residents vow to fight a proposed tuberculosis camp on their hill while an armistice is declared. A medical league and property owners clash over site legality and sanitary concerns. A mass meeting is planned as debate continues on where a camp could be placed.
Corcoran heir and Edward Corcoran confront a Seattle alliance led by Piles Danworth Howe. They accuse the group of subverting mortgage subrogation to gain sole title to the Sullivan block while Corcoran claims half the estate and seeks an accounting from administrator Farrell.
Health Commissioner Crichton urges a clear agreement to govern patient admission to the emergency hospital. He argued before the council’s Health and Sanitation Committee that county residents over six months should go to the county hospital, with emergencies diverted to the city hospital for temporary care. He noted county commissioners have too readily assumed responsibility in many cases and proposed rules to distinguish city and county cases.
Fire at Gam Groseman expressman's stables in Georgetown destroyed five horses and two wagons or a bogey before 2 am. No insurance coverage.
James B. Howe, Seattle heir to the Sullivan estate, calls The Star a blackmailing sheet and vows to haul the editor into court for criticism. The Star asserts its yesterday and today reporting on the Sullivan estate. If Howe proves falsity he may pursue further contempt citations and libel actions in criminal and civil court.
Washington April 15 Rob ert Bean supreme justice of the Oregon state supreme court was nominated by President Taft for the new federal judgeship in the Oregon district. The post was created at the last session of Congress. Ex Senator Charles W Fulton had been urged but opposed by protests. Thomas R Lyons, Alaska judge, was renominated after withdrawal amid investigation of charges. the president believes the charges are unfounded. Daniel A Rutherford was named United States marshal for the First Judicial District of Alaska.
Cooks waiters waitresses and bartenders will ride in a private car to their national convention in Minneapolis meeting May 10. Seattle Portland and Spokane Mixer and Server's union members consult railroad officials. J R Harris secretary and delegate supports the plan to discuss preconvention affairs for Northwest interests.
At the corporate committee meeting a plan to abolish the death dealing slot gas meters is pressed after public demand rose following the death of Madge England two days ago. Members signal desire to act immediately despite earlier postponement.
One of the era’s largest copper deals closed with Guegenheim interests and J P Morgan & Co gaining absolute control of the Bonanza copper mine in Alaska located 150 miles north of Cordova. Purchase price said near 3 million dollars.
E F Daily was freed by Police Judge John A B Gordon after 99 days in jail without trial. The charge of assault with intent to murder was dismissed on motion of the prosecutor because key witness B F P Talliaferro had left the state. Daily claimed the knife wound was self defense after Talliaferro allegedly assaulted him.
J. M. Dodda and H. Tonkin were elected delegates by the Seattle Retail Grocers association to the National Retail Grocers convention in Portland on June 2. J. J. Higgins will attend as a delegate for the State Retail Grocers association. Plans for entertaining visiting grocers in Seattle after the convention were discussed.
The Ladies' Musical club hosts an informal tea for active and student members on Monday afternoon April 26 at the Hotel Washington. A program by student members will follow the regular business meeting at 2 30. Tea is served at 4 o'clock.
M. J. Kennedy a public market merchant paid a $10 fine on last Monday for a windshield incident at the public market and withdrew his appeal yesterday.
Several drafts of proposed plumbing laws to supersede current ordinances were halted by the health and sanitation committee. Council members admitted their difficulty with technical points and agreed to await guidance from a expert board including M. T. Stevens Franca Wc Grant Plumbing Inspector Mc Intyre and representatives from Master Builders Washington State Chapter of Architects Master Plumbers and Journeymen Plumbers. The committee will be asked to report in two weeks.
Mrs. Charlotta Crawford aged 73 died suddenly of apoplexy while walking near 1104 First Ave North shortly before 6 PM. She was carried to John H. McGraw’s home and Dr. J B Crichton attended her but she died. Funeral arrangements await word from her daughter Mrs. Elizabeth Willcox of Spokane.
On the liner Lucania sailing from New York April 7 two young women who shared a second class cabin shot themselves. Margaret Clark 24 a Brooklyn resident and Annie Miller 22 whose previous home is unknown died four days apart after Miss Clark fired first Miss Miller then took her life in the same manner.
After a yearlong voyage two service members wed. Navy Ensign Walter Jacobs of the battleship Illinois married Miss Winnie Dunlap today in San Francisco. Separately in San Diego, Lyman J. Gage heads Marine National Bank chartered by the U S Comptroller of the Currency to establish a new bank in the city.
An Information filed by the prosecuting attorney accuses Fred Johnson of burglary. He was arrested after attempting to rob several Great Northern freight cars about 1 40 yesterday morning. The case follows a reported break in and pursuit.
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