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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1909
Page
3
Four thousand people visited the exposition grounds with heavy attendance noted at the main gate. Letters home described the fair's progress and anticipated displays as visitors toured the site between 2 and 3 PM.
A 19 year old boy, Bort, is held at the county jail on a charge of murder related to the death of Clara Taylor. W. E Witte and H. P. Wibie fired five shots in a Baker lobby after an altercation. The Witte brothers seek protection as they fear threats from the accused.
An advertising note touts osteopathy and therapies such as electricity, vibration, light therapy, and hot air baths. Arthur, an osteopath at 407-498-409 People’s Bank Building, Second and Pike, claims to cure at least 90 percent of patients using these methods.
Justice Noyes denied a New York Central and Hudson River Railroad request for an injunction to restrain west to port grain shipments. Judge Ward dissented as the state court of appeals filed the opinion.
G J Chamberlain new general manager for Grand Trunk arrived in Winnipeg to look into complaints of poor road work and equipment on the Winnipeg to Edmonton route.
Paris obituary reports famed French author Catull Mendes died from injuries after a fall from a train in the St. Germain tunnel. The accident occurred last night and was followed by his death today.
New steamers depart from Co ke bound for Puget Sound to support Navy operations. Crews report readiness as ships set course through busy harbor routes. Local yards see increased activity prepping vessels for deployment.
H Sothern performs in repertoire while new vaudeville acts headline at Orpheum Pantages and Neudeville en va tonight. Shannon's Cameraphone showcase features in the bill with Scott and Power highlighted.
The San Francisco Opera company presented Inez Woman's Power at the Grand Opera House to two good houses. Eugene Weiner Frank Bertrand and Russell Power earned praise for natural acting and singing. George Kunkel staged the production. Miss Dorothy Kenyon and Miss Dorothy Turner gave sharp turns as leads.
The Raven prescription service notes that doctors' prescribing skill is enhanced by pharmacists' compounding expertise. Raven Drug Co located at 1416 Second Ave.
The baking powder known as Crescent Egg-Phos receives praise from government tests and oven tests alike. Priced at 25 cents for a fair deal, a full pound is offered to bakers seeking reliable leavening.
A catalog of Irish German and Scotch linen sets offering matched cloths and napkins with hemstitching, borders, and sizes from 18 to 90 inches. Prices slash regulars from $5.75 to $19 with sale figures such as $4.85, $5.50, $5.85 and $15.00. Includes odd tablecloths and satin damask pieces with discounted tags.
An old newspaper ad lists quantities of damasks and lace doilies with widths from 58 to 72 inches, featuring bleached and mercerized damask, pure linen options, and Cluny lace trim. Prices range from 18¢ to $2.25 for center pieces, with many items offered at annual sale prices. A selection includes doilies, centerpieces, scarfs, and lunch cloths, highlighting value and floral patterns.
Clyde Pitch's strong performance in The Cumbers delights audiences at the Loie Theater. The Pantages troupe, led by Mr Henderson and Mr Frawley, delivers polished work with May Ween and Miss Johns among capable supporting players. The play explores male weakness and female love with a careful mounting and a bumper run seems likely.
BRIEFS BY WIRE N FRANCISCO A lightning strike knocked a wireless operator from his chair and left strange marks on his arm. ST. LOUIS Judge Williams rules a child’s life begins at birth. INDIANAPOLIS United Mine Workers adjourned late Saturday night. SACRAMENTO Legislators begin work to try to finish by mid session. NEW ORLEANS Taft reception will be a full dress affair as attire proves difficult. COLUMBIA Taft and Sherman ratification ceremony set for 1 pm in the House. DENVER Possible shake-up in Colorado & Southern railroad officials. SAN FRANCISCO Heavy rainstorms drenching most of California. NEW YORK Charles A Strong, son-in-law of John D. Rockefeller, attacked on ship. Brazilian suspect detained for sanity check. JACKSONVILLE Pryande injured in auto accident near Tarpon Springs.
The Republic disaster hero Jack Binns returned to shore to a tremendous crowd. He was greeted by his sweetheart and uncle and received a gold watch from Marconi Company directors.
Percy Skerd, noted as resistant treasurer of the Grand theatre for a year, is described by friends as the youngest treasurer in the world at 18. He reportedly received an offer to become treasurer of Spokane theatre and left last night to assume duties in Spokane, the inland city.
In Chicago during the California school row a Chinatown dispute grows as Celestial mothers refuse to send their children to white schools. Mrs. Annie Go Sun Way is fined $5 and costs by Judge Girten for failing to send her 12 year old daughter Ruth Go Bun to Jones School at Harrison Street and Plymouth Court on a regular basis.
Ty Vu, Poe Kin Ard and Queen Alexandra left the city at 10 40 this morning for Dover. They boarded their yacht and set course for Berlin to visit the Kaiser.
News reaches theatrical circles that Denman Thompson, famed for The Old Homestead, died at his West Newland home near Keane, New York, from pneumonia.
Professor Isaac F. Russell speaks at the Hotel Astor banquet, arguing that history has revised many tall tales. He questions common depictions of Pocahontas, Sheridan, Lincoln, Washington, Caesar, and Paine, urging a reassessment of Jefferson, Franklin, and Washington as republican founders.
London announces the betrothal of Robt. Alexander Gardiner of New York to Miss Nora Loftus daughter of Mr and Mrs Lindsay Coates of London. The notice confirms their intended marriage.
The Treasury statement for February lists receipts of 2,118,829 dollars and disbursements of 4,610,000 dollars. The data reflects government cash flow for the period and is presented in official financial accounting terms.
A scrubbed account describes a boy hurrying out on hearing a commotion and finding his one-year-old sister Marie with blood on her head and hair. She explains she threw a brick up for God to catch, but He did not.
A strong quake was felt at Noto, Syracuse and Bietly area today, more severe than December’s temblor. Residents fled their homes in panic and spent the rest of the night outdoors.
A historical note states that in 1907 there were 94 express companies operating in the United States, reflecting the breadth of private parcel and mail services before modern consolidation.
James C. Morrison a 50 year old carpenter at Brighton Beach knocked supports from an old stairway at the Fourthay South and Jackson trestle. He fell fifteen feet injuring a rib and was taken to Wayside hospital for treatment.
An official release states Americans have donated 150000 dollars to Queen Helena for the care of children made homeless by the quake. The fund was placed at the queen's disposal through ambassador Griscom to support relief efforts.
The Star office has received several girls’ garments for ages five to eight and three or four women’s items. If a family in need could use these clothes, they may call at The Star office to arrange pickup.
Patrolman Harry Barton arrested Leon ecavallo Quinn an 11 year old boy and George Nettle 48 on suspicion of stealing several boxes of cigars and gum from a cigar stand at 111 Yesterday. The boy claims sole guilt while Nettle is in custody.
The ladies of Fremont Christian Church have completed arrangements for a musical recital at the church located at 38th and Stone corner. The event takes place Wednesday night.
An autopsy on Fred Pompleitz found dead under foul play suspicion revealed a black waist button lodged in the right auricle of his heart. The button was bent and warped, suggesting it had been in the heart for a long time, though how it arrived there remains unknown.
Reports from North Yakima Asotin Tacoma Spokane Olympia sketch events across Washington. Notes include a horticultural fair for Dayton children, a kidnapping tale to Pittsburg hospital, evangelist Billy Sunday bidding farewell, and a supreme court case involving the lieutenant governor and former Lt. Gov. Coon.
English lightweight James White arrived in New York after nearly four years away and expressed a wish to fight Battling Nelson. He said he is in first class condition and ready for a match.
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