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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1909
Page
12
A garbled classified directory fragment lists trades and firms including law, optics, physicians, painters, plumbers, lithographers, and stamps. Scattered fragments reference Arcade, Edmonds, and various services with unclear context or formatting.
A gray haired widow paid a fine to release her son Fred Smith, known as a dangerous character nicknamed the human arsenal, from the county jail after serving a 100 day sentence for carrying concealed weapons. Their tearful reunion offered a wary hope he will reform and succeed.
President Taft plans radical changes to the Interstate Commerce laws and Sherman act. A New York conference within two weeks will frame proposals to create a quasijudicial ICC, limit its power, and shift labor, safety, and rate dispute functions to a new commerce and labor bureau. He seeks heavier penalties for restraints of trade and possible government capitalization of interstate corporations.
Dr Cooke urges post arrest sterilization and lifetime imprisonment for habitual criminals while A W Thutler cites marriage license exams to prevent marriages of the insane. Dr Charlon Henderson supports mandatory medical checks for mothers on welfare and Rev James Reid proposes a sweeping national law across states and territories.
Keon Erickson, noted jumper for the Mott Haven Athletic Club of New York, announces he will move to Seattle. Seattle Athletic Club trainer Hayward seeks to recruit the Awode star for Blue Diamond track, aiming to bolster a weak Seattle jumper lineup with a world class performer.
Pickles, accused of stealing goods worth about 44.75 from the Old Curio Shop, faced Justice Brown. He claimed to be an honest worker, said a necklace and paperweight were placed in his pocket after an alleged shove, and paid a reduced $0.80 fine after offering $2.20. Police report notes he was not caught red handed.
Randerenateh the patriarch of the Hoo Hoo House black cats has vanished from the exposition grounds triggering chaos. Jim the clan’s youth nearly died after a bone obstruction but survived after surgery at A Y P Emergency hospital. Secretary Sawyer seeks two black male cats to restore peace and tradition.
A City Council dispute over a 10 day payment window and a 26 per cent penalty sparks criticism from Bouillon and Bouillon cites charter changes creating a utilities supervisor. He accuses Parker and others of serving a private monopoly and urges immediate rescission and public relief.
A schedule of Pay Streak Day events features the Theatrical Mechanics' Association, International Improvement Club, and Knights of the Maccabees with a parade, pageants, and performances. Highlights include Royal procession, Dare-Devil Pole Act, balloon jumps, water craft exhibition, Mile Carmen's Slide, a ship destruction reel, a beauty contest, and a Lanterns festival finale with concerts by Ellery's and Wagner's bands. Members from Toronto perform with Highland ensembles.
A number of sailors aboard cruisers in harbor will be granted liberty ashore today. Naval patrols in white fatigue keep watch amid crowds and distractions in the city. Tomorrow may require tighter patrols as payday brings more sailors seeking land leave. Pink lemonade at the circus and a low cream or coven at the A.Yo P. K. are among the refreshment plans mentioned. A separate dispatch notes Pinchot Hallinger controversy revival unlikely to pass resolutions committee.
In New Orleans on Aug 19 Ed Crane’s 407 foot long distance throw stood for decades until Joe Martina, 21, smashed it with a 417 foot throw at a Amateur Athletic Union meet. Officials may doubt the distance as it was measured by steel tape.
Sarah McKennie filed this morning a suit for 26000 damages against Renton Clay and Coal company for the death of her husband. He was killed when a timber fell, fracturing his skull. The widow leaves three children aged two years and two more unspecified.
The second cloudburst along the Arkansas River causes riverside flooding. Homes along the river front are evacuated as floodwaters rise and damage is reported in Canyon City and surrounding districts. A separate report notes Parliament considering actions on debt imprisonment in the Commons.
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