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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1909
Page
1
Fragmented notes describe a Senate debate over a repeal bill. The document mentions attempts to pass the repeal, with references to possible majority, opposition gaps, and procedural moves that could cause the bill to fail.
In San Francisco Aug 2 Paul Schmidt first violinist with Gypsy Rigo died of heart failure during a performance at Techau Tavern. He collapsed after finishing a wild Hungarian melody, moments after the bow dropped and he slumped to the floor. He was 44, a native of Hungary.
Angelo Caprio severely injures a jailkeeper with a spike taken from his cell at the county jail. He is opposed by John Corby who aided the guard. Caprio faces additional charges as authorities investigate the incident and related security breaches.
Seattle residents reel as postal inspectors probe W W Smith & Company at 216 Cherry Street. Hundreds traded small sums from 10 to 200 dollars to the operator who advertised low rate real estate loans. Off ice sealed by the government, Smith absent, with callers reporting losses and absent promised loans.
Thousands attend Caledonian Day at the fair with Scottish clans in plaids, pipers and bands marching past, while the French Fete and a big evening program unfold at the Amphitheatre and Auditorium. A separate report notes loan schemes at Smiths Offices partly failing and a suspected Denver fraudster seen near the American Bank building.
The Star prints an appeal from Mrs. Ellen Bolton of Seattle asking thieves to help a robbed woman by returning or aiding in recovering her belongings. A man from Bremerton allegedly offered to carry her grip containing valuables, but the articles remain missing as Bolton continues her search for restitution and hope.
City plans a wiring project from Seventh Avenue to death curve with an arc light and several red lights to reduce auto accidents. Estimated cost around $1,500. construction could start soon and be completed within a week after finance committee approval. In Olympia, Faulkner delays income tax action for two years to avoid aiding Democrats.
Bodies of a woman about 15 years old and a 3 year old infant were found on Hareesher lake near East J Lowie. A man’s body was later found nearby with fatal injuries. Police believe the woman killed him before taking her own life.
The death toll from the Thursday night crash at Fourth Jay and Andover rises to five with all bodies recovered. Inquest set for Monday as families and rescuers recount the tense search led by C C Mant and C G Nockanter assisted by Dexter Hay and M M Grothe.
Portland man Callaghan arrived in Seattle and plans to lead an expedition to find his brother T Y Callaghan and J W Stevens who are believed lost or dead on Mount Rainier. No word has come from the climbers since a week ago when Lewis M Sterling spoke with them between Gibraltar and the summit.
Olympia Aug 21 United Press reports a new cigaret law approved by both houses now allows possession of cigaretes and makings inside the state and permits robbers to carry the goods but only for sale outside the state.
Forest fires in the Coeur d'Alene Indian reservation run for hours with more than 1,000 lumbermen and farmers fighting the flames. Timber losses may exceed 4 million dollars as crews work to prevent spread toward burned areas. A second fire at Mica Bay near Lake Coeur d'Alene is reported controlled after 60,000 dollars in losses. Grand Forks, B C faces possible destruction, Roseberry ruined, residents flee. James B. Stetson in San Francisco is gravely ill with uncertain recovery prospects.
Miss Pima Birkland asked police help to locate 16 year old Leda Birkland who left 18th Avenue North residence August 9 likely to join her soldier sweetheart in Bremerton. A note said she would end it all and asked not to be searched. Emma Birkland says Leda had $18 cash and fears she may have harmed herself. Police promised to investigate.
A 26 year old man, Pred Fost, is jailed for five days on drunkenness and a $10 fine after also breaking a jail window at Colman dock. His mother Mrs Barbara Fost, dependent on him for support, laments the arrest and her own precarious living as the judge upholds the sentence despite her plea. The incident highlights the burden of a single provider and the social stigma of misconduct.
Fd Pincus a former Seattle resident known from the Schmite Ruef era was shot and killed by William Maxwell yesterday at Mason and Market streets after a dispute over property. Maxwell said Pincus reached for a gun and he fired twice, killing him en route to the hospital.
The A P exposition schedules two major musical events tomorrow. The Duke of Connaught Rifles band and bugle corps perform a 4 pm drill and concert at the Natural Amphitheatre with 15 000 seats. Ellery's band closes with Burning of Moscow in the Amphitheatre accompanied by red fire and pyrotechnics.
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