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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1909
Page
7
PIA February 17 report says state buildings for the A Y P exposition may be halted as Representative Slayden notes a state commission will pay cash for the work. The commission members aim to avoid vouchers through the state auditor to prevent crooked spending. some want to suspend work until cash is provided.
On the front, Settanery arrives with the Cottage docking at 7 o clock from Alaskan ports. The Burnside shifts to rathie meenaks for cable and ballast. The Serak arrived yesterday and moves to Tacoma to complete loading at Port Ludlow, bound for Manzanillo. The Fal arrives at 7 and San Francisco at noon. the Columbian loads four bers for Honolulu Friday.
A man, Antone Hanson, attempted to test water depth at a Sound pier at midnight. He reportedly leaned over the railing to see the depth, slipped, and fell, but was later found and rushed to a hospital for treatment.
An agitator at the Standard Oil plant in Long Island City exploded today causing a fire with no injuries reported. Other briefs note deadlock in Wisconsin over the U.S. Senate seat, no break in Springfield balloting, and a navy bill amendment restoring Marine detachment service aboard warships by the Senate.
An arrest linked to the Farmers and Trust Company of New Samuel Sloan relates to Myers accused of presenting forged stationery to aid a proposed New York branch. Washington Bankers investigate directors amid the probe into alleged misrepresentation and testifying by Sloan.
San Dingo California report details Mrs Effie Duden under arrest for murdering her brother in law Truce Sheffer. Mrs Winnifred Bronson, jailed for art gallery robbery, is confined in the same cell and former spy may reveal motive. Bronson to testify at Duden trial, public eager for whispered insights.
In San Francisco on February 17 a San Luis Obispo man C. L. Ries was found dead in the Grand Central hotel with a bullet in his temple. Pool tickets from Emeryville and checks marked no funds indicated he could not pay his hotel bill. He held memberships in the Masonic Lodge the Elks and the Eagles.
Five people die and others are injured when a hall floor collapses in Valencia during a conscription draw. About 30 seriously hurt and 50 lightly hurt according to United Press report. The incident occurred as soldiers were being drawn for the army.
Hulda Faulk allegedly went insane over religion and faced an insanity commission. Her father, present as a witness, suddenly collapsed in court and is believed to be insane as well.
Sacramento report states the Sanford fare bill, idle 40 days in the senate corporations committee, was recommended not to pass and sent to the judiciary committee where it is assured of quicker reception and potential favors.
San Francisco reporters note the February 17 trial session centered on George K. Porter an electrical contractor during the Calhoun case. In Utah President Smith travels by special car with his party from Salt Lake City to San Francisco en route to Honolulu to observe Mormon colonies in the Hawaiian Islands.
SALTMAN Ore Feb 11 The Oregon House of Representatives killed the McArthur bill to create a paid commission to examine Harriman influence and investigate the central Oregon slowdown. The measure failed without debate as lawmakers rejected the probe into perceived Harriman control.
County Engineer Morrison urges acceptance of the Taylor road in a report comparing east and west routes from Orillia to Kent. The Taylor route length is 22 2405 feet with an estimated cost of 46 550.10, rights of way about 5 080, totaling 51 470.10. The Bridges road east route costs 44 272.03. no distance data or construction details for that option. Proponents cite flood risk on the east route and grade crossings, while opponents warn of dangerous crossings near Kent and Orillia. A Canadian fisheries treaty package awaits Senate ratification after a foreign relations committee report.
Testimony on February 17 quotes John D Sharpe saying Senator Carmack ought to have been in hades. Sharpe with Colonel Duncan Cooper and son Robin Cooper face trial for Carmack's murder as W J Smith recounts the sensational remark and tying campaign chatter to Carmack. Welch testifies Sharpe cited Carmack editorial as unwarranted news.
Mrs Anna Holt of 808 Yesterday Street collapsed in a swoon at the Garvey store on Second Avenue between Spring and Seneca around 1 pm. A shopper nearby also fainted as the incident occurred. Mrs Holt was carried to a doctor’s office for emergency care.
Denny hill property owners decided at a meeting last night to issue bonds to finance the regrade project. Bonds will mature in 10 years with annual payments, offering cash or deferred payment options to each owner.
The Duwamish River Improvement Lab night opposed the pending house bill to create a port district. critics argued the bill was a step toward the Lake Washington canal and would fund harbor work at the expense of the Duwamish river project. They urged the canal be funded by North End keel owners.
County commissioners were urged to pave a 3 4 mile northern link from Fremont Road to Greenwood Avenue to connect with a county road near the north end of Greenwood. A city committee pledged half the cost, aiming for completion before the fair to enable access to the Golf club grounds and other northern points.
Tacoma, Feb 1. P. C. Warwick, a Seattle based commercial traveler, was attacked in a Tacoma saloon and later died in a local hospital from injuries. He fought with bartender Geo. Botts who knocked him down. An inquest will be held.
In Ballard on February 17 George Thayer a dining car cook is accused of passing two counterfeit checks to pay for drinks at the Drum saloon and at the Magle bar using aliases. One check for 25 dollars was drawn on Joe Mace the saloon keeper, who trusted the longtime acquaintance.
A local listing details various aprons including gingham and Amoskeag fabrics. Items cover bib aprons, full length and circle-skirt designs, Mother Hubbard style, coveralls, and princess trim with prices from 25 to 75 cents.
White aprons priced from 25 to 50 cents feature round designs in lawn with hemstitched ruffles lace trim pink or blue bibs and embroidery accents. Styles include dotted Swiss with embroidery and bib aprons with bretelles, plus hemstitched tucks.
Active selling today reduced several waists to broken sizes. Items priced at 2.95 and 3.95 feature chiffon taffeta and mes s atine waists with detailed trims in black, bottle green, porcelain blue, taupe, and electric blue.
The item describes Peau de Cygne Taffeta and Sarah fabrics 20 inches wide in two tone block effects with hairline stripes and 44 inch stripes plus jacquard figures in pleasing shade combinations.
Silk gloves offered at $1.50 a pair feature two embroidered effects and silk covered clasps at the wrist. They are double tipped Paris-point stitched and washable. Color choices include green navy sky pink tan brown gun metal lavender pongee chamois plus black and white.
Judge K A Ballinger declared pride in Seattle amid a farewell luncheon by the King County Republican Club at the Tathskeller. Mayor Miller praised Ballinger’s character and qualifications while fellow speakers celebrated his career, with Ballinger affirming Seattle remains his home in spirit.
Cabbage heads are an expensive luxury, priced from 6 to 3%c per pound, while cackle berries sell cheaply. Restaurants will pay high rents for dishes described as ham and. Two bites per twelve are common, and some sellers will drop to 2te if needed. Market notes show ton prices for comas and akimas at $28.
The Dix, an army transport, attracts hundreds as it docks on the waterfront. The ship will carry 470 horses and mules with hay and oats for a Philippine voyage, docking at Honeaunee for a short recreation before departure.
Mrs Mariella Nichols wife of David Nichols former schoolmate of Abraham Lincoln died in Berkeley California hospital from burns suffered early today The article notes a reference to farm or acre tracts and directs readers to page 6 for details.
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