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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1909
Page
1
A fragmentary record shows council members and citizens arguing over a proposal for free taxes and heat benefits. People like Parker and Armstrong express opposition to Struve’s plan and the notion of moving to a new city site. A forecast notes Thursday fair with light southwest winds.
In Olympia a rush of lobbyists fills the state capitol as companies seek influence. The Seattle Electric Company presses for a university track franchise while others push for shore land and river interests. Saloon interests back repeal of the Sunday law as lawmakers exchange promises and favors.
Mrs William Richeson a former Twin Cities society leader was sentenced to 30 days in the workhouse as a vagrant. Divorced eight years ago she was arrested ten days ago for causing a disturbance in a saloon after alleging insult by a man. She admitted associating with negroes and appeared before Judge Hanft. Her hair is prematurely gray.
A Port Townsend story reports that lacing caused a girl's death and tied to a divorce suit against a husband married April 21. The claim cites pernicious health effects, urging that the husband abused the woman after a few days of marriage. The article notes the woman, 18, was bright with a sister, and mentions a separate divorce filing and alleged long abuse.
In Winsted Connecticut on August 11, a hotel porter named Gillette exposed a bald crown painted with a large spider design. Flies gathered on the painted head, but he asserts the flies do not bother him now.
A bluff slide near 1012 Jackson St. carried a cottage with Mrs Margaret Thorney, her daughter Mary McGill, two children Johnny and Florence, and visitor James Keefe, 89, wife and others briefly aboard. The house halted at a 45 degree angle with stove, china and furniture strewn. Neighbors aided rescue. no serious injuries reported. A month earlier blasting may have loosened the earth. local officials warned residents.
New York August 11 Victor D Brenner a renowned sculptor and designer of the Lincoln penny argued that every woman holds a dash of the devil which links Venus and angel in her He said the great soul lies in the eyes and all women old and young work or idle carry an intellectual spark He contrasted the Venus de Milo with the Venus Anno Domini noting the need for humanizing evil to complete a woman
An elderly patient Jacob John son is brought to a city hospital in dire condition and given kindness and care. After an 18 hour sleep he awakens hopeful and undergoes surgery. Doctors say he will live but only for a few more months. The staff note a renewed will to live in the man after the operation.
Philadelphia August 1 Mrs Katherine McFadden wife of Dr George McFadden sues Everett T Nock dental agent for 4000 dollars claiming a kiss was stolen during a room rental showing Nock denies the kiss and calls the affair nonsense He insists he would not kiss her even if asked and downplays the incident as trivial news in the city docket.
Mrs Martha Patterson files for divorce from Charles P F Patterson New York financier alleging separation since 1899 and marriage to another woman in Arizona on July 26 this year. The couple wed in Spokane on June 17 1888 and cells details of the suit proceed in court.
In San Rafael California on August 11 Arnold Schmidt an 11 year old boy who drove a bakery cart learned he has fallen heir to $60 000 and a hotel from a deceased father. He and his separated parent expect to assume control of the estate near Lake Lucerne after settlement.
Bert Hodge reports a quarter ending payroll of 16,407 dollars, up 155. Fees rose from 2,727 to 4,207 dollars, a 1,480 increase. Crime earnings grew from 10,108 to 14,148 dollars, a 4,040 gain, while overall operating costs fell by about 4,500 dollars and earnings rose 5,500 dollars.
Secretary Ballinger defended his actions restoring lands withdrawn by Roosevelt and questioned by critics who accuse him of favoritism toward water power interests. He argued for rational protection of public lands and stated the reclamation service supports private irrigation investment, not harming the poor.
New York Aug 11 Chas Butter, a Brooklyn machinist, bought champagne for all the soubrettes at Inmans concert hall Coney Island last night and then refused to pay. He shot up the hall fatally wounding Stiteh and injuring waiter Curley. A struggle over a $50 bill led to a fatal shooting after he brandished a revolver.
Beattie reports today clearings of 41 971 196.48 with balances 170 991 701. Acorns show clearings 70 450.00 and balances 76 614. Portland records clearings of 1 424 798.00 and balances 201 670.00.
Kenosha August 11 Judge Clarkson who vanished weeks ago and was found in a button factory 200 miles from home has taken a laborer job in the Simmons Manufacturing lacquer room. He dissolves his law partnership with Robert Baker and says he will study to become an Episcopal minister while pursuing day labor. Clarkson, once a prominent lawyer and judge, has a history of disappearing for manual work and attracts widespread interest.
Reports from Olympia indicate the Behely charges will fail as the attorney general’s demurrer advances at 2 16 this afternoon just before a special session begins. Schively supporters predict a Senate setback for the administration while Burdette's condition in Redondo remains critical after a fall several weeks ago.
Richard Golden, a veteran actor famed for his role in OM Jod Prouty and co author of the play, died suddenly aboard the houseboat Stroller in Gravesend bay. He guest-starred with John Newton Porter, with the long running production peaking at over nine thousand performances since its 1889 debut.
An 18 month old baby was seized by a large black bear ten miles from Cheboygan Michigan while the mother picked berries. The child was in the care of an older sibling as the incident occurred and a heavily armed posse searched for the animal.
Telephones from Gloucester state that six men drowned off Cape Ann as the federal tug Newencott foundered in heavy seas today. Boston dispatches confirm the maritime disaster and identify the vessel involved.
Secretary Ballinger directs withdrawals of 1 222 acres in the lower Yellowstone and 4 268 acres in the Hell Gate river district Montana from entry as power sites to preserve the sites for Congress. Later 1 160 acres on Judith river Montana and Ashley creek Utah were withdrawn. Desperate strikes prompt British shiploaders to depart Hull for Sweden seeking work.
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