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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1909
Page
7
Taylor of Chicago addresses labor council on Play splicon views and the East playground move. The meeting will hear how city playgrounds may have saved hundreds of children from disease by providing fresh air. A tuberculosis representative will speak as Mayor Miller and prominent physicians attend.
Mayor Miller states that city growth requires prompt street contracts and stricter penalties for delays. He warns private contractors to finish municipal street projects on time unless emergencies justify pauses, highlighting a shift from past tolerances and the need for specialized street contract firms.
A fragmented Seattle business notice lists various trades including hat makers and lumber dealers. It references a detective agency, divorce services, and workshops with addresses and blocked lines, signaling a classified mercantile notice cluster from the era.
Seattle Electric company notes the prohibition on operation of street cars with Mat wheels and calls attention to the ordinance. The statement specifies the numbers of cars affected and emphasizes compliance with the ruling.
Secretary Haflinger designated 157 176 900 acres in Oregon Washington Utah Wyoming New Mexico Nevada Arizona Colorado and Montana as subject to the 20 acre homestead law. The totals include 7 000 160 acres in Oregon and 3 576 960 acres in Washington. About 40 percent of the area appears already held by individuals.
Mary Beberens aged 20, daughter of a wealthy Sheboygan saloon keeper, was found dying in an alley beside St. Anthony's parish house in Milwaukee. Father Decker said she sought shelter at the church last night and was found unconscious under a window in the third floor room. Her father insisted she did not take her own life and offered no clear motive for the death.
The irrigating season opens on May 1st. Water consumers are urged to use water economically. The following rules and regulations are established by ordinance and will be strictly enforced.
The department prohibits wasting water and leaky fixtures, prohibits hoses of large diameter or nozzles, and restricts usage to hand held hoses during specified irrigation hours 7:00 to 6:30 p m and 7:00 to 4:30 p m with daily announcements for changes. Violations incur $2 for the first offense and $4 for subsequent offenses, with water shut off.
Minoru, the Duke of Portland's entry by Cyllene outpaced Sloe Lu Phameron to win the 2,000 Guinness stake at Newmarket. King Edward's horse took the spring classic, with Finkered finishing second in a tight field.
Four youths, described as a gang of teen-aged robbers, are being hunted by San Francisco police. Reported hold ups include a failed attempt on Sid Bey Norton at a Cadillac hotel doorway, where a smallest gang member aimed a revolver and demanded valuables. The force fired, and Norton resisted.
Carrie Chapman Catt presides over the fifth convention of the International Woman Suffrage Alliance at St James Hall London. Twenty countries represented with delegates from allied societies. Conference to run until May 1.
New York April 24 The United States Brew Corporation reports net earnings for the past three months of 22 971 208 dollars, exceeding the prior year by 1 000 000 and topping expectations by 2 000 000. Business has improved since January 1 with February and March showing higher profits.
April 28 report states Russell G. Cott husband of actress Ethel Berry is defendant in a suit brought by W. A. Thompson. Cott claims the $1 check covered a gambling debt from Yale days and argues the debt is not legal since he was about 20 then. He is son of Col. Samuel H. Colt, a millionaire.
In Durango, President Diaz ordered the arrest of Lieut. Jesus Garcia Gonzales, the officer who commanded the troops that carried out the Velardena executions after a religious outbreak two weeks ago. A thorough investigation is demanded and the officer faces severe punishment if the executions are found unwarranted.
Judge Gilliam granted a writ of habeas corpus returnable May 4 for Grace Jepson who was arrested for larceny at Georgetown. The case drew attention to her claims of speedy arrest and trial and lack of attorney. Attorney Tom Page argued the legal fine amount was not allowed between arrest and conviction.
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul retiread issues illustrated booklets to advertise Seattle and the North West. A book titled North Pacific Coast Country showcases fine illustrations and writing. A colored folder highlights the upcoming exposition The Fair That Will Be Ready.
The Chamber of Commerce committee on city affairs urged the city council to grant a 60 year franchise to the Oregon and Washington railroad for the railroadway. It added a clause making it unlawful to load or unload cars while on the track.
W A Belard president Brooks Parker vice president and Paul Sternberg director of musicians union No 76 Seattle are chosen to represent the local at the National convention of Musicians and will leave for Minneapolis May 6. They are pledged to bring the next convention to Beattie.
The health and sanitation committee meets tonight to consider an ordinance from Councilman Wray to regulate billboard height and curb the nuisance. Neoprene? representatives from several clubs will press for favorable action.
Bus drivers protest the unsightly vacant lot at Kingst and Second, near the depot, as visitors approach the city. Refuse from Swift Cudahy and National Packing warehouses, old scrap iron, barrels, junk, and litter foul the area. Drivers and hoteliers urge the Northern railroad to clean the mess to present a cleaner image to arriving travelers.
A. V. Douillon states the public utilities chief that meters supplying multiple tenants should be banned. The corporations committee debates banning slot meters in lodging houses or hotels and may draft an ordinance. The attorney for the gas company will prepare a proposal for the next session before action.
The Seattle Chamber of Commerce in formation bureau asks city lodging house proprietors to provide free rooms for fair visitors. The plan targets hotels unable to accommodate all arriving guests and will be shared with transcontinental lines. A $5 listing fee covers lodging during the exposition period, while private residents pay the old rate of 2.
The Parkhurst trial focused on government witnesses identifying documents and cashiers slips. Laula F. Sailor of National Park Bank testified about slips and lenient sheets detailing transfers between First National Bank of Seattle and National Park Bank of New York. Other bank officials and clerks testified on the shortage and alleged confession. The court believes the case will not go to the jury this week.
A public utilities department letter condemns Great Northern for switching switch engines and freight cars on Railroad Ave during prohibited hours. The practice endangers life and blocks crossings, miring both vehicles and pedestrians. An official of the Northern Pacific was arrested for noncompliance, and similar action may target Great Northern to enforce safety ordinances.
Deputy sheriffs Malone and Zimmerman arrested Chris Olsen at Port Madison on a $75 bogus check to Pate Parson in Ballard. Olsen claims he is not the wanted man and blames his brother Bert, who allegedly has a long prison record. Olsen is jailed pending story verification.
Mattie A. Murray of Tacoma, formerly Miss Mattie Weller, accuses her husband William Murray of bigamy and desertion. She says he already had a living wife when they married in Tacoma in January and that he obtained money from her. He is described as a professional gambler and a deadbeat.
A brief business listing for Mahktin and Co selling gloves at 207 Second Avenue opposite the Savoy Hotel.
Mrs. Lucy A. Ames files suit this morning for herself and three minors against Valley Mill Co seeking 15000 dollars for the death of her husband George W. Ames a logger who was jailed March 2 1909 and killed when a log was sent down the chute without warning.
A University Community club gathering is set for 8 p.m. at J B Kittredge’s office 421 14th av N to discuss the proposed Union Bay treaty.
One of Beattle’s largest masked balls will be held at Dreamland tomorrow night. Admission is 25 cents and includes six dance tickets.
Typical Furniture Values lists mission rocker with quarter-sawn oak frame and leather cushion at 8.50. Umbrella stand at 175 with oak, 28 inches high. Princess dresser 24, box-seat dining chair 3.50, extension table 7.50 extends to six feet. Chamber chair 3.50 on third floor.
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