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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1909
Page
8
A passerby warned a stranger about a dangerous area in West Virginia as a thug attacked Ford near a long bridge. The assailant struck with a heavy blunt instrument, robbed him, and tossed him over a river edge, before fleeing. Ford survived with nonfatal injuries and was taken to a city hospital.
An unresolved dispute surrounds the upcoming exposition with Governor Johnson and supporters directing criticism at press coverage. The article notes anger among residents and factions, calls for a ceremonial invitation, and mentions telegrams and planned gatherings in Seattle and Los Angeles.
In Villa Platt Jackson and WI Miller described as negroes were found guilty of robbery and intimidation of women. After the verdict twelve men from the mob shot them in the woods. Other items note tariff conference report in Washington and a Thaw inquest in White Plains.
The report recalls Governor Johnson’s stance on Minnesota day noting he declined to discuss the question. It details how his August 12 appearance would have required cancelling Chautauqua engagements and a Seattle trip, due to health and personal sacrifice.
A. Sorenson, arrested in Oakland California, faced four charges after a rapid sequence of actions. While awaiting trial he allegedly drank to intoxication and begged money from a pedlar, then seized goods from the vendor, leading to a confrontation and damage to a cart before ending up in the city bastile.
The Third Infantry unit of the UBA sails at noon Thursday for Parang on Mindanao. Soldiers will receive double time for service on the islands and an extra one percent pay increase toward retirement.
In Dayton Washington a man named Mr Prank Fletcher killed a large rattlesnake after it attacked two kittens. The snake did not injure the cats initially but fatally struck them when he approached. Local authorities note the event as a dangerous animal encounter.
Feathers in six shades are offered by Model Millinery Co at 820-537 People’s Bank. The copy advertises ostrich plumes suitable for hats and millinery creations with a emphasis on quality and shine.
In United Press copy from New York Aug Latkowice fired at Clara Zelner, 16, a model, after she rejected him. He died 20 minutes later. Zelner, learning Latkowice was dead, attempted to leap from a window but was restrained. She and Lefkowite were to wed, but were soon separated as relations cooled.
Mia A Mondor 61 is jailed on allegations she tossed three live kittens into a rear vault of a Central Avenue factory. Neighbors heard cries. two kittens were saved, a third died. Humane Officer Perry reports a fourth kitten and its mother found on Mondor’s premises resemble the survivors.
Ward Alaska Aug. 1 The Alaska Mining company is installing hoisting and mill machinery on Falls Creek. In about ten days ore treatment will begin. Two arras are set to mine four tons per hour. A stamp mill will mill about 10 tons daily, a crusher 12 tons daily, and an air compressor drill will speed mining. Water power from a Pelton wheel will run the equipment.
London dispatch reports an Army officer at Port Omaha Nebraska has claimed to invent an electric device that can destroy enemy aircraft. The statement says the machine projects a beam or effect intended to disable aircraft in flight. The claim comes amid wartime developments and official excitement.
The article reviews a telegraphone device claiming to replay messages sent over a wire. It explains telephony in absence, remote playback, and reverse rewinding to erase errors, calling the invention a major scientific advance and noting demonstrations by H P O Reilly of Seattle.
The readable text mentions Francesco Almont and a 1868 event involving directing force to an object, followed by a 1875 radiating arc over hundreds of yards to Beattie. Other names include Thomas W. Proaeh, suggesting a history of early electrical or magnetic experiments.
Mrs. Susan Conklin Prosch, longtime Seattle area figure, died at 8:20 PM at her Ninth Avenue home after a life of pioneer service, church and charity work. Born March 26, 1844 in Monroe New York she married Charles Prosch Jan 16 1846 and served as a juror in Washington Territory.
KB Ward Beattie and Tacoma Hotel News company advertising manager living at 417 Warrenay was held up and badly beaten by two thieves near Kinnear park around 10 30 Saturday night. They took Ward’s Eagle and his books, a pocketbook with papers, his hat and handkerchief. cash не more than six dollars.
A daily 9 00 departure from 609 First Avenue offers a Victoria voyage to Vancouver with sightlines to the Sound Straits of Fuca Active Pans and Gulf of Georgia. The trip passes Fraser River mouth aboard the Canadian Pacific Rail service with full salmon fishing views.
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