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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1909
Page
1
Storm winds lash Seattle as snow and ice cripple water systems and tear at sea walls. Residents endure perilous hills, merrymaking on slick slopes continues, while warnings urge conserving water to avoid widespread outages.
A minister is found fatally harmed and his body chopped into pieces in a shocking crime. Police search for a sailor under suspicion as investigators pursue leads across the port and inland areas.
Port Huron Michigan Jan 7 four deputies and citizens hunt a mysterious sailor suspected in the murder and dismemberment of Rev John Carmichael at a church near Columbus. The killer stabbed the minister after a struggle and hid body parts in stoves. The horse and buggy were found at Pine River.
Geo Cohan's eight year old daughter Georgette, famed Yankee Doodle comedian's child, studies in Paris with her mother Ethel Levy. Georgette attends conservatory daily, plays Beethoven, and learns French and Italian while father proclaims her brilliance. they plan to remain until she completes her schooling.
Reports from Messina and Rome describe looters captured after the quake being tried by a new court with several sentenced to death. The government estimates 162000 deaths with many more wounded and dying, while priests minister to the stricken.
An informal city conference reports the regrade project stalled by a Supreme Court ruling invalidating the bond issue of 494000. A $200000 funding gap remains, with no clear plan to raise funds. If new assessments or court modifications allow $131000, work may resume but months of delay and potential damages loom.
In Butte Montana a worker Hugh Kearney fell 600 feet down the Big mine shaft. In the failed rescue James Martin dropped 100 feet and died. The fallen truss dislodged and struck Dan Sweeney, killing him instantly.
Weather bulletin says warnings move northeast and accelerate eastward this afternoon and into the night. Forecasters expect strong northeast winds, diminishing later tonight as conditions ease.
Spokane reports Billy Sunday retells the David and Goliath story in his own humorous slang. The preacher has David travel by trolley to the front, recruit brothers, and defeat Goliath with four pebbles and a decisive strike, ending Philistine resistance.
In a Beattie police room an aged, frail Joseph Toba breaks down while recounting the death of Mrs. James Young at 715 Olive. He recalls her kindness and earlier aid in the desert, then follows her to Beattie where she died. James Young stands silent beside him.
Beattie newsboys are invited by Manager Dick French of the Third Avenue theatre to attend the musical comedy Jakey Mikey and Ikey tomorrow night. George W. Engler of The Star arranged the outing. Boyss assemble at The Star office at 7 pm for a parade to the theater, with about 50 expected in attendance.
Detectives will be assigned to guard the residence of Justice Daniel T. Wright after a flood of threatening letters since he sentenced Gompers Mitchell and Morrison to jail for violating the Buck Stove and Range injunction. Wright says he is not afraid but friends and family fear for his safety.
A manhole explosion on Seventh Avenue and Union Street shattered a 100-pound cover, throwing it about 100 feet after gas in a conduit ignited from a candle. No pedestrians were injured. Sunset Telephone Co worker H L Warthelemig was at work a block away when fuel gas leaked and ignited, causing the blast.
Police records reveal seven men in the hatter trade were arrested during 1908. The sole repeat offender was Stowell Wheeler, known as Fighting Wheeler, who was jailed seven times after losing his temper.
Thornton Jenkins Haine grew more self possessed during the fourth day of his appearance on the witness stand in the trial for participation in the shooting of William E. Annis. He faced newspaper clippings and Judge Crane limited questioning to matters already testified.
Snow sweeps Alaska as storms continue along the coast. Temperatures drop to 61 above in the morning with wind and drifting snow. Whitehorse records 87 below while Dawson hits 67 below as gusts lash the region. Tremendous storms persist along the coast for three days with continuous wind and gale-force conditions.
Weather forecast predicts fair conditions tonight and Friday with strong northeast winds. No precipitation expected.
Kent authorities report Heleny Murphy was struck on the head while clearing land and died shortly after. The incident occurred yesterday in Kent, details pending.
Superintendent of Public Utilities Bouillon promises a complete inquiry into street car overcrowding in Seattle. He will meet with the corporations committee to discuss The Star’s proposed ordinance by Councilman Weaver. Bouillon says he will go to the bottom of the issue if the council directs him.
Detectives in Cheboygan Michigan investigate a brutal assault on the wife of Dr C B Marks a church singer who was struck with acid after a boy brought word her baby was ill The attacker remains unidentified and no motive is known.
Chicago reports near zero readings at noon as snow halts traffic and charity groups aid distressed residents. Two switchmen, John O Vonner and Joseph Fleming, die in blizzard conditions while western states endure bitter cold across the north and mid Atlantic with Duluth and Moorhead among the coldest readings. Travel nationwide remains hindered by winter weather and Columbia River navigation is nearly stopped.
Butte reports 40 to 45 below zero with snow and shifting winds stalling trains. Vancouver notes 15 below zero with rising snow and a heavy storm moving toward North Bend, as the cold wave spreads across British Columbia.
Bellingham records a frigid forenoon of 18 degrees with the weather man warning of colder temperatures tonight. Snow is expected to fly as heavy falls continue through the region.
Portland reports continued stormy conditions with temperatures around 16 above and high winds driving, causing travel disruption and falling debris warnings as the state braces for worsening weather through the day.
Chicago January 7 Judge Anderson of Indianapolis appears ready to preside over the Standard Oil rebating trials both sides express satisfaction with his selection and it is expected he will accept If he declines Judge Sanborn of Milwaukee may preside as successor to Judge K M Landis for a second trial
In Tacoma superior court Judge Snell settles a custody dispute over a found baby. The child, found on a Tacoma doorstep two years ago, was raised by Mr. and Mrs. Brinkman before being adopted by Susan Woolsey, daughter of the matron at Woolsey Home. The judge decides the rightful custody rests with the guardian best able to provide care.
Washington January 7. Secretary Newberry cabled Admiral Swinehart to take the Pacific fleet to Valparaiso during the north cruise. The fleet is currently at Tac(me)hano, arrived last Monday, and will stay until January 14 following Chilean government requests for the visit.
Two men clash over a woman in Mrs. Carrier Erne’s rooms at 1818 Terry Ave. B. F. Dailey, a hotel keeper, is jailed on stabbing charges after allegedly injuring B. F. Taliaferro, a solicitor. Taliaferro admits striking Dailey. Dailey’s prior diamond theft case is noted but withdrawn.
Passengers arrive in town as the Madleon street line stalls during a fierce snowstorm. Cars suffer failures at the water plant, and sleds are used by travelers as women and men brave the flying snow. Local residents help by hauling the weary through the drifted streets.
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