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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1909
Page
1
Washington Post reports a congressional inquiry into the Ballinger Pinchot controversy will shape the dispute between Secretary Ballinger and Chief Forester Pinchot. Delegates to the National Congress depart for Denver with plans to discuss the matter and potential resolutions.
August 14. In Guad retaliation policy cited. Marie Perusina applies for American papers at the district office. Woman seeks admission to citizenship to offset restrictions. Cor. valued at $200. Government actions relate to policing and male exclusion in citizenship process.
A fire and injury incident occurred at a Truck Company on Fourth Avenue last night. A worker suffered a left shoulder fracture after a stumble and fall during a chaotic moment involving an explosion or flare. Authorities investigated the scene and assisted the injured individual.
In a brief police report, a man related to a church incident faced questions after a disturbance at the parish. Witnesses described tense moments as officers secured the area and prepared for further statements today. Reverend John of the Walla Wa area was noted to speak at the GB church tomorrow evening.
In Washington Aug 14 a telegram signed Nelson W Aldrich and sent to J Merpont Morgan aboard a yacht noted tariff passage after a senate vote. Morgan and Aldrich reported back by wireless while La Follette pressed public impact. Melton death and divorce filing in San Francisco stem from misnaming spouses in court papers.
Cecil Lyons republican national committeeman vents frustration after lunch in a five cent lunch room. Several cabinet members dined with the president and searched for a place to eat. Taft was in town to play golf with the president.
United Press reports Donald Perach, a note broker arrested in New York on charges of robbing F. Auguste Heinze, says he will disclose shocking connections within major interests if kept in jail until Monday. He claimed wealth awaits him upon release and suggested he was used as leverage by powerful figures.
Olympia reports state lawmakers push to probe the court and the Ivan estate, seeking full evidence behind charges against lawyers and others. Representative Peter David led the call for truth, pledging a thorough inquiry if House funds and authority are granted. Several reps back deep investigation despite political risk.
Bella Barshak and her sweetheart Jacob Bennett faced the Sex Market court after she claimed he abused her father. Barshak said Bennett had quarrelled with her father and threatened violence, while Bennett blamed the father’s drinking and unemployment. The magistrate admonished both and advised letting the couple proceed without further trouble.
Evansville Indiana reports 21 year old William T Foley and his bride, about 80, marrying after a Western Union telegraph employee, previously Mrs Louise Reitz, a wealthy widow in local society. The ceremony occurred at Mount Carmel. Attendance figures noted with admissions totals.
Residents of Queen Anne and Capitol Hill endure noisy sightseeing buses and bragging tour guides as crowds parade past mansions and lazy memories. Complaints reach city council but action is slow while the 60 cent shows roll on with bellows and rubbernecking along the water front area. Weather shows showers tonight and Sunday with cooler temps and southeast winds.
Ed Uael, a volunteer firefighter, fell from the roof of a burning South Park residence while fighting a blaze started by a defective flue. He fractured an arm but other volunteers escaped with minor injuries. The Wolsey home at 5609 Eighth Ave burned for about $500 in losses, the blaze spreading to Duchan’s next door and McCoy’s residence, totaling further damages of $150 and $450 respectively.
A delegation of eight business men from First Avenue appeared before the corporations committee to contest Seattle Electric Company’s petition to cut service on the Seattle boulevard route from Argo to Jackson. The committee assured them the petition would not be granted, while the company sought a franchise change to extend schedules from 15 minutes to an hour.
Delegates to the American Prison Association congress crowded the Young Men's Christian Association building all morning registering for the annual convention. Judge neat B Tindaey of Denver, famed for his reform work, will read the committee's report at the meeting tomorrow.
Minnie Trombly, an American girl, and Billy Ukichi Nukida, a Japanese working man, were married yesterday afternoon at the county courthouse. Nukida once ran a restaurant in a Mahoon town and the girl had previously worked there as a maid.
Nele Bad of West Seattle was struck by an Alki Point street car on the waterfront bridge near the ferry slip. She sustained a broken left leg and a severe scalp wound. Wadele single, a neighbor, lives in a small home near the beach.
Judge Lindsey, famed Denver juvenile judge, warns at an American Prison Association meeting that corrupt corporations fixed courts and tried to assassinate him. He promises a 12 month serialized expose in Everybody's Magazine detailing alleged schemes, coercion, and threats, linking crime to economic and social ills across U S cities.
A. V. Bouillon superintendent of public utilities accuses Seattle Electric of reducing car lines to push 6 cent fares, prompting a council inquiry. He cites complaints of holding up riders, rerouted cars, and transfers on cent tickets, violating franchise terms. Page Seven continuation noted.
A. C. Reynolds, son of proprietor H. C. Reynolds, was held up at the Hotel Reynolds on 1106 Pike Street shortly after 1 am by an unmasked highwayman who pressed a revolver to his head and forced him to surrender about 7 in silver before calmly fleeing.
Dr. J Springhorn, riding a Queen Anne Avenue street car, argued with Conductor No. 1197 over a five cent transfer. She claimed the nickel was short and demanded police search. the conductor, unfazed, suggested she look for the coin herself as it supposedly dropped on the car floor.
A Turkish immigrant using the name Sidney Johnson leaped from the Flyer dock at 1:60 pm in front of hundreds while a 2 pm boat to Tacoma waited. He sank quickly, his body not recovered despite efforts. An iron moulder, he had been in Seattle about three months after arriving from San Francisco with no motive given.
Thirty two YMCA campers returned from a Rainier climb led by A P finger marker replacement by the Mountaineers. One girl Miss Varnes completed the ascent among a party including F Haneard J P Scott H B Stickney A G Tralle E W Kuhn Rev R Atkinson and others.
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