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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1909
Page
8
A report from Heidelbure describes a Sunday school scene at St. Paul’s Lutheran where a cow in a grove chewed and trampled a young girl’s dress. An attempt to intervene led to injuries and the garment being nearly ruined.
Aug 6 New York report says Mrs Smith, 22, was found guilty of stealing from a family she served as a maid. The defense noted the house was lavishly furnished and employed two other maids, with the theft totaling at least $40,000. The case highlights domestic service crime patterns in the era.
A fragmented notice indicates two excursion trains from Aberdeen and Hoquiam to the Chehalis County day event. The story mentions the Watchword Idaho and a local celebration at a picnic. Details are incomplete due to OCR issues.
A note from Sunny California describes a move from Los Angeles to a fair featuring oranges, bananas and other fruits. The California building will showcase produce as part of a mid August event.
The passage hints at a plan overseen by an official with a date in June. It mentions a royal or supreme authority. It promises at least 25 000 given away and a larger audience of at least 24 to 25 thousand people.
The program lists Alaska Women’s Auxiliary Day with multiple events at the A Y P exposition. Highlights include a noon luncheon, a Highland piping and dancing troupe, educational tours, concerts by Wagner’s A Y P band, and a Sigma Nu ball. Name entries include Mrs. Thos F. Kane and Mrs. Scott Calhoun.
Fragmentary report argues the new marriage law is aimed at graft within state and county medical departments. The writer acknowledges potential public health benefits if graft is removed and the law implemented nationwide.
In Madison Street hotels Della Johnson and Mina Johnson voice opposition to a new Washington marriage license law. They describe it as an outrage that raises costs for doctors and threatens legality of marriages. They worry for working women seeking stable unions and warn that easier licenses may not help those with fewer prospects.
Spokane teacher Miss Elizabeth Wiggins argues the new marriage license law with mandatory medical exams will reduce sickness. She recalls a Christmas marriage affected by pneumonia and the ensuing tragedy, saying early detection would have saved lives and inspired stronger, healthier families.
A notice explains how to wed in Victoria with a 3.50 round trip rail fare and a 15 license fee. Both parties must be over 21 with no residence requirement. Restrictions follow the Church of England prayer book, similar to other states.
A health officer from Seattle outlines proposed rules for pre marriage exams. He argues the exam should be a quick stethoscope check, not intrusive, with a fee cap of 3 dollars for a couple. He notes states of mental or physical illness could nullify marriage rights.
T. B. McMahon a well known attorney says marriages solemnized in British Columbia or elsewhere by residents of Washington are legal. He argues the state act limits only to its border and cannot control marriages contracted outside the state. He notes no precedents and believes such marriages, if legally performed where contracted, are valid without risk.
The article cites limits on marriage within a state and defines who may solemnize marriages under law. It notes McMahon’s belief that southern decisions on miscegenation are not applicable here and proposes raising the marriage fee from eight dollars to twenty six cents while promoting marriage.
In Alaska era and mining days a wife dies and husband Larimore vows to join her. He leaves two daughters aged six and three as beneficiaries in a will drawn amid family sorrow. Larimore dies in Beattie after caring for his wife and children, leaving the elder with their grandmother and the younger with an aunt in Washington.
Richard Mallett six years old was hit by a Seattle, Renton and Bouthern street car at York station last night and may die from injuries. Authorities say a partially deaf old man failed to hear the bell. The boy was taken to Minor hospital with a fracture below the knee.
In Hoquiam Aug 6 Charles M Tilly of Laredo Texas and John Tilly longtime city official met after a 40 year separation. Both men kept up correspondence. John 77 and Charles 72. The elder brother had served 29 years as a superintendent on a Southern railroad.
Otto H Bolanz writes to The Star to refute a Feb 4 item claiming he was arrested in Ballard and Tacoma on insanity charges. He states he was never arrested in Ballard and was never bound for Tacoma on such charges.
Prank Brown vanished from his room at 1621 Fighthay Saturday night with cash. Friends fear foul play and police are alerted. Brown is about 66 and his clothing remained in the room. The text notes a federal appropriation conference report passing the Senate and going to President Taft.
The real modern steamship of the Pacific coast offers daylight cruises daily at 900 r.m. from Vancouver to Victoria with views of the Sound Straits of Fuca Active Pass and Gulf of Georgia. Passengers observe the salmon fishing fleet at the Fraser mouth. Canadian Pacific Ry 609 First Avenue.
Attorney Morschauser for Harry K Thaw opened a defense attacking Stanford White’s character to justify Thaws beliefs. A handwriting expert presented letters allegedly from White to a girl named Bue Parker and a May signee, claiming they show crimes and orgies. District Attorney Jerome challenged the witnesses and noted no letters reference the assault. The hearings referenced lunacy records and Thaws asylum stay as the case nears a potential release.
Dr Henry Rasche aged 48 died at Providence hospital after an accident at the Commercial Holler Works while setting up Ulladen machinery. He leaves a widow and two children and the family plans camping at West Beattie.
A. M. Loughney and partner Loughney advertise Bake Oven treatments for rheumatic, stomach, bowel, liver and kidney ailments. They left osteopathic practice and now operate at suite 220 225 People’s Savings Bank Building under Dr. F. H. McClellan. Free consultation and diagnosis offered, with nurses on site daily from 8 am to 6 pm and Sundays 9 am to noon.
A grocery wagon driver, Lewis Leonard aged 15, was seriously injured near noon when his wagon was struck by a car. He was taken to Seattle General Hospital as officials allegedly sought to conceal the accident from police and the public. In another item a bank robbery suspect, Henry Paul, was killed after a standoff following the White Bear bank robbery this morning.
There was no evidence against George Ryan and George Hopkins, arrested in connection with Monday's incendiary fires, and they were dismissed today. Kyan promised to leave the city.
Heavy voting today by the surface street car employers in Chicago raises belief among labor leaders that the fevering strike will win. The city witnesses widespread participation as workers press for favorable terms and action.
An attempted burglary at the Pleasanton hotel woke Charles A. Vaughan who found a pole with a hook and gear to reach an upper window. A thief’s rope of items fell to the ground below and missing money totaling $14 plus a railroad ticket to St. Paul.
Two bids for excavating the Lake Washington canal were identical when opened. The tied offers, Badenhadeen and Hull, priced at six dollars per cubic yard for 136000 cubic yards. Major C W Kuta U S Army engineer overseeing the project said a coin toss may determine the award.
One hundred forty eight Alaska school children accompanied by several teachers from across the territory visited the AYP exposition today to participate in educational activities and demonstrations.
Southeast Beattle residents faced four days with no mail delivery as Postmaster Russell explains new rules. Those on sidewalks must install sturdy boxes on the boulevard to receive two daily deliveries. HD Shaw, a druggist, had been acting postmaster but is no longer handling the mail.
Following their yearly custom the Garvey Buchanan company treated employees to an evening at the Stockade hotel Alki Point on Wednesday August 40th A fine musical program by the store's talent preceded dancing and refreshments guests included friends and relatives of the staff The firm says the gathering strengthens ties between employer and workers and improves morale behind the gun
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