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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1909
Page
7
Chamber committees debate paving from Fremont to the county line with macadam, funding via abutting owners and city land and county road funds. They back bills on permanent road funds and oppose a county recorder office, taxing railroad land, and weekly wage plans while supporting customs deputy salaries and public geology surveys.
County Treasurer Matt H. Gormley introduces a daily check system to trace all county payments. Chief Accountant EB C. reports progress as papers align with issued checks to prevent mismatches and stop incorrect payments immediately. Tax receipts rise daily, with sums from $25,000 to $40,000, potentially reaching a quarter of a million daily during peak season.
In ErvilLe Tennessee on February 16 a court eyed the murder case of Carmack. The widow of the late W. Carmack, Coby Carmack, attended with family as the trial began after jury selection. The first witness, Mrs. Carmack, sobbed on the stand comforted by her son Edward, among others present.
A dispatch describes sheriff deputies receiving new army pattern revolvers with 160 rounds per deputy. Deputies previously used older sidearms and badges varied in design. Distribution covered deputies across parties with each assigned a standard weapon and badge.
A chaotic note alleges a box of flowers and a mail mix up at a Seattle hospital area. It claims hundreds of packages, misaddressed to Homitl care County Hospital, with no progress on delivery after three weeks and missing recipient details for Mrs Geo Rusch.
In California on February 16, Governor Gillet has not yet signed the Otie Walker antirace measure. He has five days left to act, and observers believe he is postponing a decision to avoid upsetting race interests. The aim is to let the bill pass with limited financial harm if he signs.
Councilman Revelle introduced an ordinance to restore street lighting along North Broadway in Pike to Royets a 12 block stretch angering local property owners amid the ongoing cluster light fever.
C H Garnett, posing as a robber, held Lawrence M. Jones, his wife, and son Cheater in the Jones home library on Troostay for about 30 minutes demanding seven thousand dollars and threatening to blow up the house. Jones overpowered the thief before police arrived.
Officers rush to a reported landslide at Madison and Siath after a prank call. They confront Henry Bachmann, who provides comic but confused statements. Bachmann is taken to the station for immediate sanity examination as police treat the incident as a possible joke.
Tacoma clearings total today 661 228 dollars with balances 46 394. Portland clearings today 1 110 825 dollars with balances 140 378.
Sporting editor John L Sullivan will oversee the Star's sporting page for the remainder of the week. He enjoys sporting news and has volunteered to furnish items, promising interesting information from his past and present experiences.
The incoming president removes Roosevelt aides and Rooseveltiam loyalists, citing his own record and mentors. Critics fear a formal break from Roosevelt policies as Taft consolidates support from pre Roosevelt-era interests and new appointments.
Snohomish representative Fell will serve as Speaker pro tem as Speaker Meigs heads to North Yakima for a business trip. In Aberdeen a US steel mill plans to resume, hiring hundreds. In Chehalis A J H Rice seeks one of two new supreme judgeships. Olympia telegraph bill proposes giving wires control to railroad commission. In Quinault Ernest Randall claims the smallest Celtic count state baby weighing 21 ounces and 11 inches long. In Tacoma Crackrinen robs a safe at Stoe Cattee. J B Mills seeks a receiver for Parker Lumber Co amid $6,000 in liabilities after Bitter Lake plant blaze.
The Will Plan Entertainment-A group convenes in the office of Dr W B R Inge at 9 Yelock tomorrow afternoon to coordinate hosting visitors from southern states for this year’s fair. The county advances a one week delay on Seattle Lighting franchise action as it seeks authorization to lay lines along the north city perimeter from Lake Washington to Puget Sound. The steamer Buckman is due in Seattle from San Francisco at 8 o’clock tomorrow morning.
Several thousand yards of charming silks offered at special prices. Beautiful Messaline 20 inches wide in taupe khaki brown blues gray and evening shades. Shadow-stripe Messaline 20 inches wide in evening shades and dark colors. Fancy Taffetas 20 inches wide for shirt-waists and dresses. Moire 20 and 27 inches wide for jacket suits and skirts. Some fabrics feature line checks or large bold stripes.
A varied collection features 20 inch Louisine in self colored effects and diamond motifs in black taupe raspberry wistaria catawba and more. Also Peau de Cygne Taffeta and Sarah weaves 20 inches wide with two tone blocks hairline stripes and jacquard patterns. 23 inch Herringbone Sarah Silk and 20 inch rough Shantung with coin spots in pastel shades. Black Messaline 24 inches wide offers soft lustrous pure silk.
An important offering of high quality pure thread silk hosiery with double sole toe and spliced heel. Available in popular spring shades including tans greens burgundy wistaria taupe light gray pink sky and white. From a well known American house renowned among women.
New York Chamber of Commerce forwards Feb 4 resolutions to Seattle urging adherence to treaty obligations with Japan and opposing any state action that would dishonor the United States by impairing international commitments. Similar appeal requested for Seattle chamber.
Judge R. A. Ballinger will be guest of honor at a noon luncheon at the Hathekeller and a dinner at the Rainier club tonight. The lunch is arranged by the King County Republican club and the dinner by Rainier club members, ahead of his departure for Washington where he will be announced as incoming secretary of the interior in President-elect Taft's cabinet.
Shimane Maru put to sea at 10 o clock this morning bound for the Orient with 70 passengers in two classes. A storm warning is posted for shipowners and crews approaching British Columbia as a southwest gale is forecast. The steamship Kumerte will depart Seattle tomorrow for the Orient via Victoria carrying a cargo of salt herring and other goods.
Members of Patterson St. Methodist Episcopal church plan a reception for Rev. Charles A. Bowen at the church tomorrow evening. The former pastor will attend and all former members have been invited.
Edward Timayne Dunetan will deliver a lecture tomorrow night on New Zealand the Land of the Maori at the Pilarim church Loylaton av. Republican hosts will initiate the event with stereopticon slides furnished by New Zealand government officials.
The Raven Drug Co asserts that doctor's skill is only as good as the compounding that accompanies it and stresses dependable pharmaceutical preparation at 1415 Second Ave.
A Seattle car ride ends with a petty theft as a domestic worker tries to recover a 20 cent fare after packing multiple bundles in a crowded 19th avenue car. The scene features Mrs Bundles and Miss Domestic in an awkward exchange amid rumors of a larger scheme, ending with a comic lemon twist.
The Seattle committee on ceremonies and special events formally designates Saturday June 12 as Seattle day at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition. They aim to rival Portland day at Lewis and Clark with attendance exceeding 90,000, seeking cooperation from all commercial and organized bodies.
A suffragette mission near London failed when a balloon carrying pamphlets and a megaphone drifted off course as King George addressed parliament. Miss Matters led the ascent toward parliament, but an adverse wind forced the craft away, ending the abortive stunt. Authorities plan to prevent a second ascent.
Rainier Heights residents host a benefit ball at Greyerbiehl's hall 2715 Jackson St to aid a destitute family. Tickets are on sale and organizers expect a large crowd and a substantial sum raised.
In Murphysboro Illinois a Illinois Central passenger train derailed two miles west of Carbonado after a broken rail. Several persons were killed and 20 injured though none of the injured were expected to die. The carriages overturned and emergency crews responded.
Morning market report lists prices paid to ten producers on Western daybreak. Beef and veal quotes include live weight and dressed figures for cattle and veal, with values per pound for hogs sheep and lambs. Poultry eggs and butter prices appear for local ranch markets alongside Belgian hares and other items.
Remnants of wallpaper offered by the Federal Paint and Wallpaper Co at 1214 First Avenue with discounts from 20 to 50 percent off regular prices this month. Limited stock available as of spring preparations.
J H Brown writes from Olympia urging residents to protest plans to destroy historic maple trees around the capital grounds for paving. He recalls the trees' role since territorial days and warns officials may raze them despite public sentiment and artistic value. Protests may yet halt the destruction.
Scotland Yard tightens anti terrorism drive as the special branch is reorganized and a roundup of political refugees begins. Authorities fear a threat greater than the dynamite outrages of two decades ago and vow prompt action to curb possible anarchist demonstrations following the Tottenham incident.
A fragment from a Seattle page highlights concerns over exploitation practices and calls for policy review. Community leaders and residents urge accountability while officials weigh regulatory reforms and enforcement. The report underscores ongoing tensions in local governance.
An inventory of all municipal property and assets will be prepared after a board of public works meeting. The listing covers sewers water works electric wires real estate buildings paving and all tangible city assets. City Engineer Thomson will direct the project with possible extra funds from the finance committee to address title irregularities.
Letters from the Washington delegation to Congress and many other representatives and senators arrive at the Chamber of Commerce. The documents express backing for constructing roads in Alaska.
In response to a request for $1000 to build roads in Alaska, state members and many others express strong support and readiness to back the project. Non-committal members promise careful consideration.
The piece touts Foeewans Baking Wader and its “It Raises the Dough” campaign claiming light fluffy and nutritious bread cake biscuits muffins and risen foods. Makers of Mapleine are highlighted as the new flavor originators.
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