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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1909
Page
1
Acting lay signs the Potts hotel and every street house keeper will face strict hotel rules. The bill targets boarding houses renting 10 or more rooms, imposing a $5 fee, annual hotel inspections, and added fire safety requirements. Critics call it a fine job for someone needing money.
In Olympia on February 26 Senator Cotterill of King nearly pushed a prohibition provision through the senate by seeking to strike miles in place of feet in the school code. A lone senator’s vote woke the chamber, and the amendment was killed, blocking the 6,000 feet ban.
A man found dead after being smothered on a city street was identified as a local resident. Police and detective work traced the fatal act to a coded exchange near Ison Street, with epileptic illness noted. The body, taken to Butterworth Undertaking, was found about 50 years old.
Coroner J C Snyder postpones the inquest into the deaths of Duncan Roberts and August Stange after difficulties securing witnesses. The victims were killed in an early morning incident in the north trunk sewer. body of Erangel not yet recovered.
Peter Oich, an Italian track walker, was hit by a Great Northern train near Richmond Beach after 7 pm. He lost his left hand and suffered severe injuries. rushed to the emergency hospital for immediate care.
Suit filed in superior court by stockholders M. B. McMahon and O. E. ng against George G. Darrow and James 8. excouncilman of Seattle, W. Johnson, H. O. Read, and R. 8B. Ladington. McMahon and Loving seek restraining order to prevent the Enterprise company from incurring further indebtedness.
A cancer patient named L. Rosano armed with a surgical instrument wrecked hospital furnishings and terrorized staff at a Keeley cancer hospital before police subdued him. He was taken to Central for a mental examination following the incident.
Two young siblings, Sarah Blanc and Bernard Blanchard, were found selling matches at an odd hour near Firet avenue. Humane Officer A. M. Kent, who had previously noted the girl’s activity, took them home and warned Southeast Beattie parents to stop letting children work on the streets. He vowed to press charges if it recurs, including arrest for neglect.
In New York on February 4, Lewis Ginter Young, once a partner of A. O. Brown whose book firm failed, obtained a license to marry Leon Aronson. Aronson is a friend of Edna Wallace Hopper, known on stage as Leon Andersson, who was linked to Brown in the past.
Superior Judge Frater presided as eight boys aged 11 to 17 faced a juvenile court hearing on misconduct including shoplifts and enticement. Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Perry argued the forgery case of August Olesen, who claimed he was drunk. the judge warned the youths about saloon exposure and potential prison if they persist.
Washington February 26 The democratic filibuster against the sundry ap prop ons bill ended around 1 am. Representative Tawney said the house would not adjourn until 3 am and adjourned finally at 4 20 am today. The bill made little progress.
San Francisco report says Frank Butz washed his hands in gasoline then lit a lamp. He sustained severe burns to both hands and was taken to the hospital for treatment. The incident occurred early this morning as he attempted to start a light with gasoline ignition.
Palo Alto reports the so called Jack the Hisser escaped Special Officer Matheson yet again. The prowler was found crouching behind shrubbery at midnight peering into a lit room where women played cards. He fled when challenged, wearing only duck trousers.
Kentucky newspapers praise Governor Augustus Wilson for pardoning the publishers of the Valllevillia Herald and dropping charges against Judge Thomas P. Cook and Commonwealth Attorney D. P. Smith in connection with the night rider trials in two counties.
Pacific Grove February 26 Carlton Russell Foster the playwright married Misa Ivy Anderson of the town. The ceremony occurred at St. Marys by-the-Sea with her father once serving as president of the Theosophical Society of the Pacific Coast.
BALM Ore Feb 24 Governor Chamberlain of Oregon has the honor of delivering an address at the New York Civic Forum in Cornhall New York City. He accepts the invitation and will speak in the hall with Stephen Wise present.
Coroner to pursue questions as McAleer is missing after a north trunk sewer cave in. Duncan Robertson, one of two known victims, was killed after leaving home for work. McAleer was last seen departing Robertson's house and has not been sighted since.
Bank clearings totaled 1 442 619 68 with balances of 123 745 88 reported for Seattle area institutions. The brief figures reflect daily activity across local banks.
Olympia February 26 by a 47 to 44 vote the senate refused to order an investigation of State Insurance Commissioner J H Mhively. The motion failed despite opposition from several members and followed weeks of political pressure.
The season's initial tomatoes arrive from southern Florida to Seattle in the morning, priced at about four pins per crate. California tomatoes are expected to push prices higher while wholesale houses ask 26 cents per dozen. Local shops switch two dozen for 5.50 deals to new pricing. A petition circulates to establish a Fort Yakitaki post office for about 60 miners who now travel 60 miles to Catalla for mail, amid isolation and danger.
At a Northwest Grading Association meeting in Bellingham 108 mills across Whatcom Skagit and Snohomish counties voted to extend the shutdown begun January 1 indefinitely preserving the ongoing closure of the shingle mill industry in the region.
The Waldorf public market will open tomorrow morning with about 16 stalls already rented and equipped. Vendors will offer items from pickles to shoe shines and strict sanitary conditions will be observed. Demonstrations will highlight wares and nearly an entire free dinner is available on opening day.
Ban Antonio report notes M. H. Harriman marking the day with pistol and rifle practice, saying he never felt better in his life.
In Olympia on February 26 the state exposition commission was rebuked by Acting Governor Hay for alleged overstaffing and misused salaries. The investigation led by Rimer B Johnson found the commission sought jobs and salaries totaling about 2600 dollars a month, with clerks and stenographers on the payroll.
Olympia feb 26 the senate passed senator fishback's bill to prohibit brewers from owning saloon interests with one vote against it. amended to include rectifiers as the measure aims to remove brewery control of saloons and reduce corruption. the bill advances to a joint committee hearing next Tuesday at 4 pm.
Chicago report notes leading woman AL P goclsne Wilson of Ohman's The Thief company wed Chester J. Maxson of Akron Ohio in Columbus two weeks earlier. News mentions replacement of Margaret Illington and potential fallout with management.
Harry Merts, a streetcar conductor on a Seattie Renton and Southern line near Southeast Seattle, was attacked by a gang after he asked them to quit smoking aboard the car. He suffered knife wounds to his right arm and hand and was rushed to Hillman City hospital with painful injuries. The three assailants fled the scene.
Arthur Dalton a young man died by suicide in a room at Norman House West Yester Way shortly after 11 this morning. He had lodged there six months and was a recluse. No relatives are known. Coroner J C Snyder has the body and it is at Butterworth and Sons undertaking establishment.
The street committee reports an offer from Stirrat and Goets to take sandstone for the street for a set amount. An error in the original contract omits future maintenance, covering only brick and asphalt. The mistake may cost the city hundreds of dollars and the council may decide the matter without a street committee report.
Chicago readers learn the National Association of Retail Milliners promotes a cabriolet hat at its semiannual opening. The design features a yawning front and flapping sides, representing the latest in hat contouring and style advised for wearers seeking a modern look.
A fragmentary note records a medical condition involving Dr Gount Jalphya and J T Mason. It indicates a clan connection and mentions an operation for an unspecified ailment. The readability is limited and precise details are not clear.
On a dock near the waterfront a con game unfolded involving C. A. Johnson of Minnesota and a man named E. A. Burnett. Burnett posed as a freight clerk to cash a bogus consignment, luring Johnson to a fake payment claim and a staged freight loss before investigators determined Johnson had been duped.
King and Pierce counties clashed in the state house over a measure to detach a border area from King county and attach it to Pierce county. Three bills from different committees proposed similar changes. King county supporters urged referral to the county boundary committee, which favored the split. A majority sided with King, but final action remains uncertain.
Luther B. Youngs superintendent of the light and water department has been seriously ill at his residence for several weeks but is reported improved today. Col W P Prosser city treasurer has been unable to be at his office for weeks but not seriously ill. Nev H Appleton chief assistant on treasurer has been very ill since last Friday and will be out several weeks.
A viva voce vote adopted Rep Tawney's resolution appointing a five member select committee to study the speech by Colorado’s Con posass Cook. The panel will review the remarks and consider its implications within the House records.
Olympia reports the state treasury evidence indicating the senate appropriated $20,000 for the congress to be held next summer. The morning session revealed further proof of the Holta affair tied to treasury funds.
In Washington the House debated a $6,000 to $10,000 increase for enforcing the game law in Alaska. Delegate Cale of Alaska accused the Alaska governor of being a lobbyist in Washington, initially calling him a lobbyist and then labeling him a third rate lobbyist during the dispute over the appropriation.
County jail matrons paid $75 monthly under Sheriff Hodge despite a $50 default allowance. Last month they received $75 from surplus funds diverted from city board for 48 prisoners January 12 to 31. City fed prisoners at 45 cents daily. accounting shows $74 balance after feeding costs and matrons’ pay totaling $47, leaving $26.40 to be turned over. Sheriff claims surplus belongs to county and notes he saves 7 to 8 cents per prisoner per day by avoiding personal gain.
The Star reports Mrs. Emma Raver faces loss of her four year old child amid a long struggle with humane officers. Eugene Van Treet offered shelter for mother and child, but Charity Commissioner Hannan did not investigate and instead arranged another placement, potentially ending any chance to save her sanity and avoid the poor house. Judge Frater suspects the woman’s mind is affected and will hear the case later today.
City detectives seized Mrs. Frank Boland alias Margaret alias Mrs Edward Stubley as a suspect in a mail fraud case. In her room investigators found a trunk and a wicker hamper packed with stolen goods. She claimed varied marriage ties to Edward Stubley, though police doubt the claim and note his prior prison sentence.
Stanford University, Cal February 26. By U P. Prince special commissioner for Great Britain and the Dominion of Canada will arrive here soon to confer with President D S Jordan U S special commissioner on drafting international laws for fisheries and boundary waters between the United States and Canada.
Spokane reports that agents for the unnamed oil company are investing in the Nesares Idaho railway and expect the line now under construction to connect Perce and Vollmer, linking two Idaho cities as part of the Nesares purchase.
Washington report says Congressrhan Cushman of Tacoma, with Senator Piles of Seattle, may name his brother Ed Cushman as federal judge for the district prompting protests from prominent local lawyers.
In London on February 26, diplomats doubt King Edward's Berlin trip will foster lasting warmth between Britain and Germany, with officials foreseeing no permanent improvement in relations.
The article reports an Italian suspect named Misa Milzabeth Grapes identified as the assailant in a violent attack. The suspect was detained after an assault that left the victim nude and bleeding in the street. He remains held under $6,000 bail awaiting court action.
Postmaster General Meyer signed an order naming Albertus H. Baldwin, chief of the division of correspondence, as assistant representative of the post office department at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition in Seattle.
Olympia February 26 The legislature accepted an invitation from the A P commission to inspect the exposition grounds on Saturday March 6 A special train will be provided to take members to Seattle.
The city council street committee will hear arguments next Wednesday from Dearborn street district representatives seeking immediate work on the grade project. Property owners who financed condemnation totaling 280000 last year urge action while Beacon bill residents oppose a 12th avenue bridge, fearing an elevated crossing. The committee will weigh Leyeees’ case after the hearing.
The forecast calls for occasional rain tonight and Saturday with light south winds. Temperatures remain mild as a front passes. Expect patchy showers mainly in the afternoon and evening hours.
Dr W A Lunn a prominent Houston physician died at his home from blood poisoning contracted during an operation three weeks earlier He treated himself and correctly predicted his death date two weeks before passing away He remained interested in the case’s progress until the end.
The Treasury statement released in Washington on February 26 reports disbursements totaling 2,460 thousand dollars and receipts amounting to 1,725,018 dollars, indicating a net fiscal movement for the period. The report outlines the latest figures from the federal treasury and highlights ongoing budget activity.
Portus B. Weare once a leading figure in Alaskan commerce died yesterday in Los Angeles. The aging financier left little financial means despite a storied career in the territory and campaign against adversity.
Three masked boys with drawn revolvers robbed conductor W. J. Fulton and motorman W. A. Boerig aboard a Madrona Park line car near the lake tem inue. They took about ten dollars in loose change, a watch, and robbed the crew of tools, while passengers watched. Police arrested Kid Larson and W. Pomeroy as suspected accomplices. officers search the area for the remaining holdup men.
County commissioners limit sundry expense accounts for deputies game wardens and tax collectors. Vouchers must detail every penny of daily meals fares and minor costs incurred in county service, ending the prior practice of excluding amounts under 50 cents. Commissioner Dan Abrams cites abuse of the old system.
A two story Dick inson Seed company warehouse in Chicago burned this morning causing about 2 million dollars in damage. Six firefighters were injured by falling debris and remain in hospital care.
Feb 28 marks the final day to secure admission to the Alaska Yukon Pacific grounds as work on buildings continues. A Sunday baseball bill faced a gubernatorial veto in Indianapolis as Governor Marshall rejected the measure restricting games on Sundays.
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