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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1909
Page
1
Dr J E Crichton city health officer says the new marriage license law is an absolute failure as it fails to meet its aims. Licenses issued in July show a sharp drop and many couples travel to Victoria or Vancouver to marry rather than comply with the physical examination requirement.
The biographer discusses the embarrassment and economic impact of marriage examinations, noting the ease of obtaining a clean bill of health in Seattle and criticizing the reliance on physicians and stranger examiners. The piece argues for legislatures to set fixed exam fees to curb revenue concerns and stigma, with a continuation referenced on Page 7.
In a rough evening scene at a barn a bucket thief disrupted the setting and a pony became part of the incident. The account highlights a ruinous effect on the property and the surrounding area.
Norwich, Conn Aug 5 The tale of a society man William Henry Jennings who eloped with Bridget A Collins a waitress ends in a civil suit Mrs Jennings sues for 10000 claiming desertion failure to support and admission of infidelity She also sues Jennings' mother for similar damages citing alienation of affections
President Taft signed the tariff bill at 4 10 this afternoon making the measure a law in Washington.
Water service will be shut off Friday August 6 from 9 am to 6 pm affecting Sixth Avenue Stewart Street to Denny Way and Battery Street from Sixth Avenue to Denny Way. Residents and businesses are advised to plan accordingly.
In Oregon City Aug 6 a Reverend from Sheridan earned fame for arranging a love match via U S mail between Mary E. Davis of Mount Carmel Pennsylvania and Rev. John L. Jones of Clackamas Oregon. Davis met Jones at Portland and the couple traveled to Clackamas where she is to join his congregation.
The Star conducts reader views on air travel as Wright brothers and others visit Seattle. Citizens from health officials to police and business leaders weigh flying boats and aeroplanes, with forecasts of public events and caution about dangers and practicality.
Tacoma Aug 6 a young mother Mrs Fintie Richards 20 appeals for an adoptive couple for her baby Marion eight months after being abandoned in Portland by her husband. Her father in Tacoma is dying of cancer and Richards fears unable to provide care while seeking work and a brighter future for the child.
In Pine Bluff Arkansas on August 5 Miss Harrel’s near match wedding hat resembling a pot peach basket was ruined when her Jardiniere got wet. Her hat and trim were damaged as water splashed onto the jardiniere during guests’ arrival.
In Beverly New Jersey on August 5 a man’s old nickel watch saved him when stabbed by Mich Cassino as he embraced Cassino’s girl. The blade glanced off the watch causing only a flesh wound. Cassino was fined for carrying a concealed weapon and causing a disturbance, while Digiormo contributed toward the fine and both men later reconciled. Weather fair tonight and Friday.
Washington August 5 1909 the Senate adopted the conference report on the tariff bill by 47 to 31 votes. A concurrent resolution is prepared to correct the leather schedule and complete the law’s enactment. The president’s position is noted as wig */ correction.
Data shows yesterday's admissions analyzed with a total of 27 248 admissions and overall year figure near 1 033 452. The brief notes a rising trend in attendance across the period.
Officials dispute who will travel to San Francisco to fetch a wanted man. Sheriff Hodge plans to go after Harry Chesterfield. Vanderveer warned he will send a prosecutor’s man. Tension arose after Hodge revoked commissions of deputies aligned with the prosecutor.
In San Francisco a promissory note suit brought by Mary Reed against Fred Rutehle was dismissed after a courtroom scene in which Rutehle and his mother in law reconciled. The mother and daughter kissed, Rutehle apologized, and he paid the money, leaving the court in tears and friendship restored. The tale contrasts with another Seattle case where L A Larimore killed himself at the Georgian hotel after planning to join his late wife, leaving two children and arranging arrangements to ship his body.
United Press reports from New York an injured aviator John Halberd on a hospital bed declares he will continue in the business despite fatal risks. His balloon caught fire last week and plunged into Newark Bay before he was rescued. He favors expensive attire and attractive women, while police describe him for over 200 complaints and an estimated property damage of about 2000 dollars.
Washington police pursue a culprit nicknamed Jack the Spitter who has ruined several women's gowns in the Capitol area. The incidents prompted a police investigation and public caution.
Albert Niedrick, one of the citys unemployed army, fainted at the Emergency hospital and was revived after attendants gave him a bowl of soup. The brief report notes his hunger and exhaustion amid unemployment.
Four Minneapolis youths Bert Edwards Joe Johnson Tom Bowler and James Kingman fled toward Seattle after a theft case that involved a set of artificial upper teeth traced to Mrs Ida Eldem who initially pressed charges but later refused to aid the case. The men were detained as vagrants but released with orders to head west.
Miss Frances Thurman of Urbana narrowly escaped serious injury when a large glass showcase fell in a photograph gallery. Her hair allegedly cushioned the impact, breaking the doors and damaging the case, while she was dusting the display.
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