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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1909
Page
6
A small cat is described forcing entry into a police station through a door crack. The animal climbs toward a high counter as a nervous youth pleads with officers and a large sergeant questions the visitor about favours. The scene notes the dramatic, clumsy entry and the tense reaction of those present.
Land California April 36 United Press report says F I Hilli er accused of embossment faces extradition to Spokane with Deputy Sheriff Pugh. He claims he was merely an employee and a victim of stockholders after a Pacific Srratock company collapse.
Police Chief enforces rule to remove boys and men from utility poles near the ball yard after telephone company complaints about danger from charged wires. Patrols are dispatched to clear poles and prevent injuries or fire hazards.
Wheat opened higher then fell back as May delivery moved lower with losses around a half to one cent. The market showed a modest net decline from yesterday's close with prices near the 1.23 per bushel range as futures in July traded near the same levels.
Latonia race track suffered heavy storm damage with estimates around $10,000. Stables and portions of the grandstand were wrecked.
The sultan attended Selamik at a mosque today in Constantinople. The ceremony lasted about half an hour as Thetanes of persons lined the streets. He bowed pleasantly to the people as he entered a car piece.
Five hundred memberships offered for a piano purchase through Club Plans A RB C and Db at Johnston Co Plano Clubs. Only fifty-one memberships remain with payments ranging from down payments of 6 to 20 and weekly dues from 1.25 to 5.50, plus monthly options. No dues or waiting, access to instruments now through Oldest and Largest Dealers at Third and University. Store open Saturday evening.
The city engineer's preliminary estimate to the Board of Public Works places the regrade of Dearbornet and a steel bridge at 1th av 8S at 426000. Of this, 41950 comes from the general fund and owners would be assessed 394060. Work includes reconstructing water mains and sewers. A Connecticut trunk sewer estimate is 105000.
The board of public works announced the completion of the new city hall. The city comptroller holds 54887.54 dollars to James Parke & Co. with 5000 dollars retained for 20 days to cover minor unfinished work.
Captain of Detectives Charles Tennant sent requests to detective chiefs in Chicago St Paul Spokane Portland Los Angeles and San Francisco to survey security for the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition. Two renowned investigators William Loomis former Denver chief and Mike McSheery Pinkerton man have been appointed. Salaries total 2000 dollars per year.
Washington DC April 20 officials announce four months leave of absence with full pay for officers just before retirement from active service. This applies to those not affected by age 64 or failure to pass required physical exams for promotion.
A special aerogram reports Gov. Hay aboard the Admiral Lampeon of Alaska Pacific Steamship Co with 00 guests. The steamer left at 12:40 for aSound tour stopping at Olympia, with latest wireless apparatus and press communication ongoing. The ship, recently purchased in New York, will run Seattle to Los Angeles.
Residents protest a long open sewer along Rainier Boulevard from Main to private property and then to Columbia City. Health department inaction cited due to lack of funds. A petition by 14 property owners was submitted to the city council but no action taken yet.
New York report says J. P. Morgan & Co Pirat National Bank and Nationality Bank bought 5 million dollars of 5 per cent bonds of California Gas & Electric. The deal, seen as a forerunner of large Pacific investments, follows Pacific Telephone & Telegraph regulation and brings Morgan’s California investments since July to about 26 million.
Anna Johnson of 711 Valley and Jack Marshall of Carter Construction eloped to the Bremerton navy yard and quietly wed yesterday. Due to parental opposition, they did not permit anyone to attend.
The Exposition Number of the Beattle Churches and Hithe magazine will be published free. It will include departments on CE work, choir, Sunday school, health, home and school questions. It promises to be a very interesting issue.
Antonio Cippola, a Sicilian, was hanged at Folcot prison in Sacramento California for the murder of Joseph Pirano. He refused to talk and declined a priest, uttering his final words It is all right, boy. The incident occurred this morning with his death sentence carried out.
The Seattle Playgrounds association will hold its regular monthly meeting at 1 30 tomorrow in the Chamber of Commerce rooms Central building Dr Elmer B Heax will speak on playgrounds in cities as a means of preventing tuberculosis
Amateur night unfolds at Shell theatre in Thirday featuring Pike and Union as performers with bets likely on the outcome.
Ming Katherine Koch of 16 Hoylision Ave reported jewelry and clothing items stolen from a bag aboard the Bound srehmer tour ship yesterday after boarding at Remerton. Police were notified. no trace of the missing loot was found.
Thomas Hunker, a longshoreman, plunged from Moran Company bunkers pier into the bay. He struck a floating buoy, suffering severe head bruises and multiple rib fractures. A rib punctured a lung and at Macific hospital doctors fear he may die.
Police report a 17 year old girl, Jessica, ran away with a youth named Paul after taking 440 dollars belonging to her mother, Alga Nelson of Tacoma. The mother says the girl may be in Seattle and authorities have been told to locate her.
April 30 report from Yek centers on Willis Britt found in a dour state near his home after a fight. Doctors refuse to discuss his condition while he is treated for a nervous collapse and his role as manager for Etan remains unclear.
At a city council committee meeting J. W. Clise of a local wan company proposed an ordinance prohibiting slot meters in hotels or lodging houses with multi room suites. Existing meters must be removed within six months under the plan.
Tan covert cloth jackets and long coats described as good quality with semi fitted backs, coat collars and revers, tailored pockets, satin or taffeta lining. Price set at $5.65 in Pasement Ralearoom.
A description of lingerie gowns with white bobbinet fabric, panel fronts of tiny tucks, Honiton insertion, Valenciennes lace trims on waist and sleeves, a deep tucked skirt flounce, and a heavy lace band finishing the hem priced at $12.85. Basement Balearoum.
Advertises full size crochet bedspreads with soft finish and fringed edges at 8% each. Hemmed pillow cases 45x38% in heavy bleached muslin priced at 1244c each. 76x85 seamed sheets of heavy bleached muslin for hotel use at 53c each. Basement Balerroom.
42 inch Zephyr Gingham in plain colors stripes and checks offered at 15c per yard. 30 inch Mercerized Dress Satin in white on blue brown gray or black at 15c per yard. 9 inch Medium Weight Percale with spots figures and stripes on navy cadet gray or black at 10c per yard. Basements Salesroom.
Basement Salesroom offers affordable children apparel including $1.50 Reefer Coats in navy or golf red for ages 2 to 4, $1.95 Reefer Coats for ages 2 to 5, and $2.50 Reefer Coats with emblem and satin trims in navy, leather brown or golf red. Sailor and straw hats priced under 60 cents, and $0.55 wash dresses in percale with French styling.
The basement salesroom offers aprons in multiple styles and prices. Band, bib, and full-length designs in Amoskeag gingham and percale include navy blue and white checks, pure white lawn, and color plaid options. Many feature pockets, ruffles, and Dutch neck for cooking school wear.
Catalog lists women's handkerchiefs with different finishes and prices including crossbar hemeatitch and hand-embroidered initial hemetitched styles. Linen and cambric options priced from 1 cent to 64 cents each, with four color effects mentioned.
Neckwear in multiple styles and fabrics offered at low prices. Venise Dutch collars sell for a few cents and lace stocks and jabots display varied colors and trims including Cluny imitation. Children’s lace collars and jabots priced affordably for the display.
Catalog note listing women's cotton vests in white pink and sky colors with low necks and sleeveless cuts, priced at 2 for a price. women's white cotton corset covers with crochet neck and long sleeves at 19c each. children's white cotton vests with high crochet neck and long sleeves. umbrella style pants at 12c. women's seamless cotton hose medium weight fast-black with rib top or split sole at 19c per pair. Basement Balesroom.
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