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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1909
Page
1
Dispatches from Antinoplae report Christian communities in Aleppo and surrounding vilayets suffering mass killings and arson. Foreign fleets move to protect residents as the Young Turks push toward Constantinople. Martial law expected. evacuation and refuge efforts underway.
On May 30 a special leave for exploration travels will dispatch a delegation of Chicago manufacturers and university representatives. The trip will start in Chicago and proceed to Fargo Bismarck Mandan Helena Butte Missoula Billings Spokane North Bellingham Nampa Ogden Cheyenne Denver and Kearney Lincoln. Return via Union Pacific and Northwestern routes.
The notice states Mrs Keants May London, wife of Jack London, will marry Milner of this city in a modest ceremony. Milner will be accompanied by her daughters and the couple plan a later tour after the wedding.
In a letter to The Star Elderly Ladies editor H P Fortis asks for an elderly lady to adopt his name and share his home. He describes a desire for a wife and references Seattle ladies who might want a home, noting he has a "set of double harness with one side idle" and inviting replies via The Star office.
Moy Kee, a wealthy Indianapolis Chinatown restaurateur, and his wife were freed from the local immigration station after proving additional property. Detained since March 12 due to a betrayal by his nephew who claimed the workers’ certificate, Moy and Mrs Kee dined with Judge John B. Humphries before heading back to Indianapolis.
Diamonds cash and clothing valued at about 91400 stolen in Seattle last night. Robberies targeted the Melrose hotel rooms of A Brennan and George N town, with items including a 2% karat diamond ring, a diamond stud, two Colt revolvers, a leather case, a $20 gold piece and two $100 bills. Other thefts followed at Ross apartments, the Alaska Commercial hotel, a Japanese restaurant, and the Jockey Club saloon. Police investigate with suspects and a probable loot packing scene.
H W Mix travels to Portland to search for his wife Mrs. Mix who vanished after carrying $2560 and valuables from Seattle. Police arrest a suspect linked to missing trunks valued at about 750 dollars while theories include murder or abduction or deception by Asiatic-study circles.
James A. Patten, known as the wheat king, heads west to inspect crop conditions as Chicago wheat trades quietly. May futures reach 1.25 at noon, with no sensational moves observed in today's pit activity.
After a violent disturbance at their ceremony in the tabernacle, Harry M Rows and Elisabeth Gleck formerly of New York, now newlyweds, spend their honeymoon in quiet retreat while recalling the pane-shattering chaos that marred the wedding witnesses.
Edward Corcoran aged 71, born in Carrigannie Ireland, accompanied by solicitor Charles P. O’Neill, appeared in King County Courthouse to file naturalization papers and declare his intention to become a United States citizen.
Motor men and conductors on Pittsburg street railways voted to strike. Carmen union officers met with railway officials this afternoon demanding a wage raise or arbitration to settle their differences.
The steamer Admiral bearing Ex-President Roosevelt’s party was sighted at noon and docked within the hour. Col. Roosevelt will stay in Mombasa until tomorrow and then move to Sir Alfred Pease’s Athi River ranch.
Reno report says John Harmon once a Cripple Creek mine owner loses 17000 in a stud poker game with Plunger Ole McHott Inetnight. Elliott partners with Tex Rickard of Goldfield and Rawhide fame.
Shade, inventor and director of the Lighting Valve and Dredge company, has been located in Bacranto California after a broad search across several states. He admits bigamy, defending actions by claiming settlements satisfied his former wives.
Word from Boston reports Reverend Elwood Worcester rector of Emmanuel Church has collapsed from overwork and must suspend his duties for six months of complete rest. The Emmanuel movement founder plans to recuperate at home and resume work later.
Charles P O Neil of Dublin Ireland travels to Seattle to confront John B Wright in a dispute over Edward Corcoran's inheritance of the Sullivan estate. O Neil forces surrender of a deed after threatening exposure amid a broader tale of Seattle heirs and estate struggles.
A 67 year old Alaskan, A Bartlett, walked with two aged Malamutes when attacked and taunted by William Raymond and an associate. Raymond and the other man were arrested for disorderly conduct, bailed at $20, Bartlett released as a witness. The dogs were recently donated to Woodland Park. Court appearance is set for tomorrow.
Former U S Senator David Turpie dies at his Indianapolis home at age 80. Reports confirm his passing as tributes flow from political circles.
Lena Adel Sperger, recently married, shot herself with her husband’s revolver after being denied a parting kiss. Her husband escorts the body to Ludington Michigan. A note pleads forgiveness and asks to be buried in Ludington.
Langford and O'Brien were captured looting a quarter slot meter in the Capitol Hill residence basement. City Detective Phillips and gas company representative Careen presented the case in police court. Each man received 68 days on the chain gang.
Grace Jepaon pleaded guilty to larsony from the person and received an indeterminate sentence of six months to five years in the penitentiary. She stole $20 from John Frazier in Georgetown, was arrested, and sentenced within about an hour and forty minutes.
A. V. Bouillon, superintendent of public utilities, resigns from the board of public works after clashing with colleagues over forcing contractors to clean up work and limit extensions. Mayor Miller requires City Engineer Thomson to prove delays are warranted before signing extensions. Grant named temporary chairman as disputes hinge on compelling timely repairs before the exposition.
Police and deputy sheriffs pursue Victor Conde alias James Conde alias James Boyle for robbing Harry V. Lee’s state range residence at Orilla last Saturday. He allegedly stole 1080 pounds of brass shells valued at 63.40, sold the loot in Kent for 23, and is charged with stealing two revolvers and a diamond ring. Conde, once Lee’s helper on the range, remains at large.
Coroner J C Snyder ruled no inquest is needed in the death of Vernie Walsh a 14 year old who was struck by a moving freight train at Wallest street and died at Pacific hospital Monday night. The coroner found Walsh had a habit of stealing rides on passing trains and cleared the train crew of fault.
The open shop agreement in effect for over a year was abandoned at the Seattle Builders Exchange regular meeting held yesterday.
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