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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1909
Page
1
Turmoil erupts in McKees Rocks and Pittsburgh as rioters clash with troopers. Reports describe shots fired, a trooper killed, and arrests amid martial law efforts to disperse crowds. Sheriff reinforcements arrive to restore order amid ongoing unrest and fears of further violence.
Anna Besant, noted lecturer, declared in Seattle that a new teacher will soon appear. She said the world has not yet manifested this figure, but conditions observed while traveling suggest its coming. Besant denied predicting Christ’s reappearance and clarified her remarks about a future teacher.
Elizabeth N J Aug 82 CN Fowler former chairman of the committee of banking and finance in the lower house who was refused reappointment by Speaker Cannon addressed an open letter to Cannon. He accuses Cannon of ignorance prejudice and concealment and claims Cannon conspired with Aldrich against the house tariff bill and sought high tariffs to discredit Taft. He calls Cannonism the peak of political treachery and predicts Republican loss at the next election.
The Salt Lake High School cadets, 290 strong, arrived at the A P Exposition today and went into camp on the University campus north of the fair grounds. They will participate in Utah Day on Wednesday while the Salt Lake Tabernacle choir is due to arrive Wednesday.
B. B. Knowlton, injured when the launch Swastika struck a rowboat on Lake Washington, is in Providence hospital with a broken leg. He says a lit lantern caused no blame and that Marine Inspectors Whitney and Turner will investigate the accident.
Geo Gettings aged 73 and Mrs A Ray aged 74, who courted 60 years ago near Sandusky, renewed their romance and wed recently. Weather forecast: fair tonight and Tuesday, warmer with light west winds.
Mrs Ethel Merrett sues Atherton Merrett of the A U U Her felt Commission company for maintenance. She says he forced her to sue for a divorce to gain control of funds, cut off her allowance, limited credit, and made her do housework. They married in 1895 and quarrels led to a separation fight.
The 12 year old Stromeren, J living at 1914 Diet Ave, died early this morning from diphtheria. Butterworth and Bons assisted. No funeral arrangements have been made. This marks the first diphtheria death in weeks and casts doubt on the anticipated suppression of the annual epidemic.
Two captains, Charles Anderson and John Peterson, tangled over the widow of "Shanghai" Smith. Peterson allegedly fired a pistol at Anderson, wounding him in the chest area. Anderson claimed he was attacked by a jealous suitor. Police arrested Peterson as witnesses contradicted Anderson’s account.
Riots of wind and rain hampered the International airship tryouts at Rheims with only brief ascensions by Wright Le Fevre Bleriot and others. Spectators witnessed the large fleet maneuvering jointly as crews prepared for the main tests if favorable winds permit. Auto manufacturers attend to study engines for airships as the Incroonate passed nearby and the atmosphere ships behaved well in the gusts.
Sheriff Anderson of Kitzen County and mounted police from Manitoba pursue bandits who looted the Karlatad bank for 1000 dollars in gold early Thursday. The fugitives headed north and are believed to be caught within hours.
A large forest fire near Twenty-Five Mile creek in Chelan county endangers ranchers and their crops as crews work to contain the blaze. Fire started from a lake shore campfire and spread across the mountains, with rangers aided by Crystal Springs Parndale and Rosemount teams, fighting for five days before new flames arose.
A special sales push for Beattie day tickets at the exposition drew strong demand with over 10000 sold by Saturday. Bank and wholesale districts report high activity as retailers urge workers to buy in advance.
W. W. Smith of Wo Wo Beith Co left town after collecting fees from Bal lard M E church and about 200 local owners for loan abstracts. Cards bore Realty Owners Syndicate crest and claimed representation. Postmaster Stewart says neither he nor his firm knew of the syndicate. Desk found filled with hundreds of abstracts, including First M E Church of Ballard title, fees paid were $25 on a $7 004 loan request. Continued on Page Nine.
Dolph A. Newcomb a clerk at the Rainier club was arrested by Patrolman J B Boughton on a disorderly conduct charge after allegedly slipping his card to a comely maid aboard a street car. He was held on 25 dollar bond and failed to appear in police court. bond forfeited.
Charles W Hall admitted he robbed numerous houses after meeting Captain of Detectives Charles Tennant. He implicated accomplice Joe Weng but cleared him of involvement. Hall listed several robberies dated June and July across Mt Methine, Federal Avenue, East Republican Street, Mercer Street, Summit Avenue, and Madison Avenue. He will lead police to other burgled residences as he tours the city.
Francis J. Henney announced from Newport Oregon that he will return to San Francisco around September 1 to campaign as a district attorney candidate. He vows to fight corruption and enforce the law against the rich and influential criminals who have tainted the city.
Judge Gay continued the hearing on appointing a receiver for Puget Sound Realty Associates to August 30. KR Smith requested a delay citing partner Shank on vacation, while plaintiffs attorneys argued the extra $11 000 mortgage risked bondholder loss if delayed. August 30 was set as the first new hearing date.
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