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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1909
Page
1
Mr Struve proposes a city hall site and large rental offices to fund a mall project. He cites conservative estimates by the committee and argues income could reach about 195 900 yearly from a 35 dollar monthly office rent, contrasting with another estimate of 143 100.
Miss Anna Schumacher, 17, was found dead on her father’s grave in Holy Sepulchre cemetery Rochester New York after likely being struck and beaten while placing flowers. The brutal crime Saturday described as unprecedented with the head severely battered by a stone and further blows after unconsciousness.
California huntress Mrs Hanna and her husband James Mockman hunt in northern California after a successful Montana Wyoming trip. She recalls using her 20 40 rifle to bring down bear deer wolf and fox on the trail of the famed Bwna Tumbo and hints at possibly exploring Attica someday. A separate Chicago note reports a day of accidents with injuries up to noon.
Spokane dispatch reports Roosevelt era push for irrigation and reclamation of arid lands fueling a showdown between Secretary Ballinger and Chief Pinchot at the seventeenth National Conservation Congress. Debate centers on reclamation service, water power lands, and the so called water power trust as delegates gather for a floor clash.
The story reports Everett Rhodes, a young Oregon boy, who fell into a fire near his home at 134 Bast Gist Street and suffered severe burns. His mother volunteers to donate skin for a graft to aid his recovery, despite the pain to herself. Doctors expect skin grafting to begin next week as his condition improves.
The report details a fatal confrontation in Seattle where Luke Bowe and John Lynch fought after a music reference. Lynch died from the clash and Leonard Lane is implicated in the incident. A rose themed lyric from the song The Roses is noted in the narrative. The case centers on second degree murder charges against Lane.
Aug 9 Farmers near Black Mountain commend 15 year old John Wade who singlehandedly attacked a monster cat amounting to wounded five and killed one in the mountain region leaving area residents amazed at the young hunter's feat.
More than 1,000 people attend the opening drawing for Coeur-Alene Indian reservation lands. First name drawn is Isadore Bolig of Myrtle Creek. the first woman winner, Ella T. Maloney of Spokane, was fifth. Other winners include John Hedwark of Spokane, John B. Hormemel of Spokane, Herman Newbauer of Tacoma, and William W. Atkinson of Troy Idaho. The prize drawn by Selig is valued around 20,000.
Bonnie Wheeler argues for stricter marriage laws amid scoffers. A reader named A Mother praises the reform, claiming it will prevent ruinous matches and benefit future generations though some say it raises costs and adds inconvenience. The piece contends that reforms will take time to prove, with long term gains for families and future generations.
On the Lake Washington steamer L. T. Haas returning from Wildwood park, thieves picked three passengers. Mrs. M. Coburn lost a diamond pin worth 120 dollars and a purse with 3 dollars. another victim from the Palace Hotel reported a 180 dollar purse loss. A. K. Hide lost a wallet containing 12 dollars.
Forecast calls for four showers tonight or tomorrow with light winds. In Chicago officials and transit unions hold wage talks to avert further trouble as public service concerns rise.
Mrs Josephine Bruyta of TIG Lancet and her five children face hardship after her 10 year old son John disappears during a swimming trip while she visits Lakeview cemetery to lay flowers for her late husband. Neighbors continue searching with slim hope he ran away.
United Press report from New York Aug describes Isaac Epstein aged 107 who felt like a two year old and ran away from relatives. Police located him dancing and singing for children miles away. He was held at the station for the night and returned home in the morning.
Browhegan Maine August 9 An announcement reports Mr and Mrs Charles Dickey of Canaan welcomed a daughter the couple have had 22 children in 27 years All 22 are living in Canaan and none have been seriously ill The oldest child is two years old
My United Press reports in Columbus that Williams, six years night watchman at the county morgue, was charged by county commissioners for entertaining many friends at the morgue and in his home of the dead. His resignation was requested, then Williams was removed after noncompliance.
Dan R. Sheen of Peoria Illinois elected to the Hitnoln legislature on the prohibition ticket will lecture tomorrow evening at the Free Methodist church at West Dravus and Thirday in Seattle. An entertainment precedes the talk as friends entertain him during his stay in Beattie before visiting the exposition and other local points of interest.
P F Morrow testified before the legislative investigation committee detailing alleged fraud and corruption involving Supreme Court members attorneys and business men. He named go betweens and showed papers about agreements to secure Ballard property by fixing a future decision. The witness identified Mrs Sarah L Brown of 250 Florentia Street as a person involved and noted Dr J C Jordan funded the effort.
Donald Miller of Manchester misplaced seven cents while at a baseball game in Winsted Connecticut. He later found a small snake in the grass where he had been and recovered the money after pursuing the reptile, which he suspects may have a bright future.
Aug 9 in Omaha Nebraska a man named Schlater boasts he is the most remarkable man, declaring bold claims and seeking attention from local readers. his statements center on his supposed unique prowess and importance.
Rev. Charles McLean known as King Behiater told believers at a faith healing meeting last night that he has cured 7 000 persons of ailments while Christ healed lepers at a time. His remarks drew heated discussion in the community.
The Seattle Chamber of Commerce asks merchants and manufacturers to celebrate Washington Day at the fair with a display of Washington made goods. Letters have been sent to leading commercial bodies urging their active support.
In Canton, Mrs. Antonio Panella shot her husband through the head after finding him with Clara Piesanna, then killed the young woman with a butcher knife. Panella surrendered, saying she would not endure another life of lost love. The scene showed a fierce struggle with overturned furniture and blood throughout.
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