This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 29 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1909
Page
1
Sheriff condemns county officials for delays in ambulance approval and hospital transfer for prisoner Alexander Jamieson. Matron and commissioners dispute who can authorize treatment. Excerpt notes potential malice and calls for system changes to avoid fatal delays.
Constantinople reports the abdication of Sultan Abdul Hamid after Grand Vizier Tewfik Pasha presented the cabinet’s resignation. Parliament shows near unanimity on deposition. the sultan is imprisoned in the palace while guards hold four thousand reactionaries. Chettik Pasha is granted free hand for a time as calm returns to the city.
Report says Victor Lavelle living at 715 Street was struck by a unknown woman while at the Jewel Theatre act with his wife. He suffered a scalp wound believed to be non fatal. the assailant escaped and Lavelle and his wife could not provide the assailant's name. The incident occurred that night and may have involved mistaken identity.
Bank clearings listed for Seattle Tacoma and Portland show totals of 1,004,864.65 for Seattle and 700,574.00 for Tacoma. Portland reports 91,180,468.00 with 121,087.00 in additional figures.
The Meatile Liederkranz held its seventeenth anniversary with a concert last evening in the hall directed by Lueben and assisted by Mia Ferrie. The programme featured a mix of musical selections and the comic opera The.
In Latakia April 26 reports describe thousands killed in ongoing mass casualty events across Asia Minor. Hadjin hospitalizes missionaries including Mise Lambert and four American women amid deteriorating conditions. French cruiser Jules Ferry lands sailors to aid Austrians as rioting prompts potential bombardment.
In Sadro-Woolley Washington on April 6, Mrs. Hila Carrot disappears after leaving the home of her son in law Paul Rhodius Saturday afternoon at 4. An umbrella found on a slough bank is taken as possible evidence of drowning. Her husband was killed in New York last year and her misery followed until spring. Efforts to locate her continue despite dredging and dynamiting the nearby slough yielding no results.
Burglars visited six residences in the Capital Hill district over Saturday and Sunday nights. Three houses yielded valuables, including silverware, a purse with $26, rings, a pearl necklace, and a gold cleek, while three others were entered with little or nothing taken. A Japanese servant accidentally interrupted one break in, causing thieves to flee.
Harrietta Lovell fled Salt for absolute divorce from Mark Lovell a harness maker after three years of marriage alleging nonsupport. She says she was compelled to earn her livelihood by working as a waitress since the wedding.
Charles Waters aged 81 a Beatty pioneer died last night at Emergency hospital after refusing nourishment for nearly a week. He left a will bequeathing his estate valued at 40 000 to 60 000 to his sister Miss Elizabeth A Waters of Bonnedrville Massachusetts. Body held for instructions from beneficiaries.
Calloway a leading Montana horse dealer disappeared after meeting the carrier at Bentville. He had in charge a valuable trotter consigned to Fred Carter of Carter Contracting & Hauling. The missing man, about 36, six feet tall, white hair, last seen at the Northern Pacific yard after telegraphing he would arrive with the horse. Police cannot explain his disappearance.
Colonel Roosevelt and his son Kermit are reported ill at the Pease ranch on the Athi river in Nairobi. Messages say they have not acclimated and have overexerted themselves since arrival, but neither is thought seriously ill. The hunting expedition may be postponed for a time.
Burglars stole imported laces worth 5000 dollars from Messrs. Cressagy and Birdeaul at 1610 Seconday. Entry used a pass key and thieves took only premium imported goods, leaving domestic laces behind.
An earthquake in Alemte province Friday caused at least 100 deaths and left thousands homeless. Messages from Lisbon report widespread suffering as relief work is coordinated by the king from Salvaterre amid ongoing crisis updates.
In Birmingham on April 25 a Black man identified through Mrs. A. M. Patterson was captured from constables and hanged by a mob despite his plea for mercy. The incident followed an alleged offense involving Mrs. Patterson.
Duke Pelja awoke at 014 Main to two intruders stealing a $66 gold watch and a $10 gold piece. He wrestled one man until Patrolman Boyd arrested the suspect, charged with grand larceny. the second thug fled after falling into a hole. Separately James Lowden reported damages of $374 after his wagon and horse fell into a partially filled hole near 16th Ave N and 46th St by the exposition grounds.
The Seattle Daily Star editor K. C. Beaton petitions the Seattle Bar Association grievance committee, alleging misconduct in the Sullivan estate matter and citing a California case on attorney impropriety involving Bolte. The letter highlights concerns about undisclosed legal arrangements and potential bar disciplinary issues.
Dan King known as Little Dan tells detectives he killed James Johnson in self defense after Johnson attacked him. King struck with an iron foot rest from a boot black stand, Johnson died from a fractured skull. King was captured after fleeing to Spokane and returned to Seattle for possible manslaughter charges.
Huneliman Mullen proposed an amendment at the license and revenue committee meeting to bar Japanese from driving automobiles as chauffeurs. The measure is unlikely to pass the council or gain committee approval, though it could provoke protests as Japanese chauffeurs in Beattie may appeal to the local consul and Japan.
H E B Wiley a contractor sues Seattle Electric Company for 1390 dollars claiming injuries from a crowded electric car. He alleges he rode on the steps due to overcrowding and was struck by timber piled near the track crushing his right foot. The lumber reportedly exceeded step height.
Two youths Harvey Smith and George Spencer tearfully faced Judge A W Frater after running away from home over not being allowed to play baseball at school. Each pledged they would not run away again as the judge promised release when their families are contacted.
Expect showers tonight and Tuesday with moderate south winds. The outlook calls for unsettled skies and milder temperatures through the start of the workweek.
Eneryn J. Klein of Cincinnati and Miss Augusta Green married in Chicago on April 23 after meeting in Seattle last year when Klein showed her the Rhode Island. Letters traveled between Seattle and Chicago culminating in a May to July romance that ended in matrimony.
A well dressed young man told Captain Laubscher at police headquarters that he forged several checks two weeks ago and passed them at Ballard Grocery and an American cafe. He appeared haunted by fear and was booked, with officers reviewing his past. victims’ names at Ballard could not be secured.
Henry Speck a waiter at the Newport cafe First and Madison streets was arrested shortly after 11 o'clock last night by Patrolman Warren Hubbard and William Alvey. Two partially filled beer items were seized as evidence. Speck was taken to police headquarters and released on a $100 bond.
Kenneth Beaton editor of the Seattle Star was arrested by Deputy Sheriff C B Peyton on a criminal libel charge tied to a Sullivan estate dispute. He was released on his own recognizance after questioning. the investigation was led by Prosecuting Attorney Vanderveer.
Mrs M Johnson of 1040 Donovan Street and a companion escaped two masked robbers who tried to hold them up at South Park. Patrolman J B Kuntz searched for the suspects with no success. Mrs Johnson wore white masks. Max San Juan of 502 Fifth Avenue lost 12 50 to two armed men at Railroad Avenue and Jackson Street as one held a revolver to his head and the other searched his pockets.
Towboat Eagle of the Louisiana Petroleum company sank in the Mississippi River about forty miles south of New Orleans. Crew members were swept into the swift current as the vessel broke in half. Eight people died, seven escaped by clinging to debris until rescued. Those drowned were reportedly asleep at the time.
In San Francisco on April 26 the Melville Dollar carries 700 tons of freight from the Pacific Mail steamer Indiana wrecked off Point Tosca near Magdalena Bay. Wireless reports say a large amount of coffee is among the cargo. In Dayton Washington Mrs. Carrie Everett was fatally shot by her 12 year old daughter during target practice.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.