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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1909
Page
1
A troubled marriage ends in gunfire as Elmquist shoots at his wife Elraquist in Seaside. Witnesses describe jealousy and a failed plan to follow his father’s advice and end his life. Police note Elmquist, a contractor, faced divorce and disputes over the wife’s alleged fidelity.
Madison street cable line outages last weeks forced riders to transfer to alternate tracks causing long delays and extra travel. Patrons claim four cent tickets should cover routes but must pay extra to complete commutes. Public Utilities chief A V Houston to investigate frequent breakdowns and fare practices.
Mohammed Ali Mirza, the 17 year old Shah of Persia, succeeded to the throne in January 1907 after his father died. He was deposed on July 17 and replaced by Sultan Ahmed Mirza with Azad Malk as regent. The new shah, proclaimed Sultan Ahmed, rode from the Kuselan legation after a tearful moment and was greeted by the regent at Bultanatabad.
Ocean Park California posts an ultimatum from Postmaster Stillson requiring patrons to be dressed for mail service new season brings crowds of summer visitors. He notes that lines outside the office hinder postal business while denying improper attire. Montana cattleman Alona Smith dies of appendicitis at home of W A Day. Weather fore cast predicts fair tonight and Thursday with light to moderate westerly winds.
Exposition officials plan a Taft visit program at the Golf Country Club amid debate. President Chilberg Vice President McGraw and Josiah Col Jina lead discussions as citizens demand a more public and democratic event during Taft's Northwest stop.
The piece describes a chaotic scene at a Yale event where mothers discuss beauty tips while dads struggle with a fussy baby and a hidden pin causing distress. The crowd reacts with humor as a big man tries to soothe the infant, and the crowd cheers Mammas' return after the afternoon session ends. It notes Taft asking Walsh to quell the Pinchot Ballinger controversy.
A Seattle figure nicknamed Silver Dick, Adam Dixon Warner, campaigns for Los Angeles mayor on a Good People's and Municipal Ownership platform with a prohibition plank. He pledges municipal public trust control of streets and utilities, equal justice, and taxation based on actual cash value.
In Chicago on August 18 two men assaulted Mrs. Moore at her home, stealing $1500 in diamonds. Steel rats frightened the assailants, broke the blows, and likely saved her life. She is hospitalized receiving treatment for injuries.
Beattie Electric and Beattie Ren ton Southern face a stalemate over transfers under their franchises. Public Utilities Superintendent Boullion told the city council a reasonable time has passed to settle revenue terms. If unresolved, the council may appoint a new department to compel immediate transfers, arguing the public bears the burden.
Meant to free her brother Thaw Mice Thaw once Countess of Yarmouth trudged through a Canadian border rainstorm to Justice Mille at Mille mountain camp seeking parole. She offered a million dollars for his good conduct if parole denied. Weather and mud slowed travel yet she continued, guided, toward the camp ten miles away.
The San Francisco Bulletin concedes Charles M. Pickert won the district attorney nomination in a hard fought primary over Francia J. Heney. It notes Pickert had both Republican and Democratic support and a paid corps of workers while Heney, away during much of the campaign, drew a large share of Democratic votes. Crocker nominated for mayor. Leland for mayor by Democrats. Attendance listed as 1,582.
In Cincinnati William Achenck of Elwood Place faced Judge Hoffman on charges from a Sunday night incident. He claimed postal cards driven him to aggression, displaying several cards with provocative captions. The wife testified he slapped and punched her, and the judge warned her against sending further cards.
A Japanese man living in Alameda suffered a severe head burn when he fell onto a hot gas stove. The impact branded the words New Departure across his forehead, a mark physicians say will make him a walking advertisement for the cooking range for life.
State Tax Commissioner Frost argues the Metropolitan leasehold has no value without tax collection and the buildings will be valueless in fifty years. He cites the lease value at 496000 or 44 percent of a million as a basis for assessment, while the company claims 480000 to 576000 is fair. Douglass testifies the investment has lost money and that taxes are essential to realize value. continued on Page Seven.
Star Special Correspondence from Olympia reports broad legislative support for continuing the probe into the Sullivan estate and the state supreme court. Gov. Hay urges a complete, thorough investigation while Attorney General Hell says he will take action as duty requires amid heated exchanges and denials of improper influence.
In Berkeley a man beaten during a collection effort regains consciousness only to go into a ravin g state. doctors debate if his condition is permanent or temporary. Three suspects are under arrest as the incident is investigated. In Logansport a park officer survives an arc light shock after a tobacco chew allegedly helps sustain him during the crisis.
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