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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1909
Page
1
A pistol shot near the Grant street bridge over the tide flats ends with Harry L. Hel tying unconscious on the bridge. Central saloon at 117 a.m. was broken into, bartender Helessis dead or dying, and a search for an unknown accomplice continues as officers sweep the scene for clues including a cleaver, overturned bottles, and a fleeing suspect.
The case, filed in the superior court, seeks the recovery of unhonored drafts totaling 14 200 against John W Corson a mining operator and former US delegate candidate. Bert A Northrup leads the collection effort for the agency handling the drafts placed through First National Bank of Fairbanks Alaska.
Olympia reports show the house remains in session over the weekend as local option proponents and opponents clash. Rumors claim a 33 member caucus backed a precinct local option bill while the senate judiciary sub committee mulls a plan tying dry status to a two thirds vote.
President Roosevelt after voting on the census bill sent a message to Congress refusing to approve the measure in its present form. He argues for competitive exams and civil service merit to prevent political influence and wasteful spending, warning against spoils system practices. He cites past censuses and urges needed changes to ensure accuracy and fairness. The message references officials tied to earlier censuses and stresses the importance of a properly conducted decennial census.
Occasional rain is forecast for tonight and Saturday with brisk southwest winds. The mixed showers may affect outdoor activities and travel conditions. Temperatures are expected to remain mild, with no significant temperature drops anticipated.
Two Northern Pacific detectives Alex S. Smith and W C Dudley fought a pistol duel at 4 pm in the second and Kingate freight shed. Smith was killed instantly while Dudley was shot in the neck and hand and is under guard. Dudley, once a widower with a Tacoma wife and family, is said to recover. Witnesses include J A McBean and railroad employees. Coroner Snyder has not set a date for Smith's burial.
The Star disclosure of unsafe street car tracks at the Eighth and Pine curve prompted the Seattle Board of Public Works to order Chairman Bouillon to demand immediate repairs from Seattle Electric. If the company does not brace the sandy banks by tomorrow night, the board may authorize fencing across the tracks to block car operation on that hazardous stretch.
London writer John Joseph Conway arrived in New York and declared that England expects a war between the United States and Japan. In a separate matter Alex Meyer faced a burglary trial before Superior Judge A W ter for allegedly entering the Manhattan hotel on December 22 and looting a room. The case continues.
A Bouillon report to the Seattle city council calls for ordinances fixing passenger capacity per car four square feet per person, car numbers, intervals, gates and operator mechanisms. It recommends increasing cars and service rather than strict capacity limits to relieve congestion and improve safety and comfort.
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