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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1909
Page
7
Tonight at the club rooms at Atlake and Boston the Fast Improvement club will take action on Star's proposed ordinance regulating street traffic. President Lyons says the club aims to see the ordinance viewed and enforced, and a committee will attend city council meetings where it will be considered.
In Portland this morning Abbie L Ab's will was filed for probate. It states the Uni church of Portland receives 1000 for the Baby Home and 600 for the Women's Exchange. John Atwood of Seattle, a brother, is left 15000.
A counterweight broke under strain while pulling a car down a steep Washington street grade. The coupling failed and the car No. 28 from Seattle, Renton, Southern, and the counterweight carriage slid down the hill. The impact crushed heavy timbers and sent debris into the path of a passerby.
In Mattoon an elderly farmer died today after keeping a coffin likely bought for his wife. Friends tried to persuade him to part with the ornate heirloom but he kept it. Nearby, several accidents occurred with three people hospitalized from injuries.
A London country council school head mistress introduces a toothbrush drill after finding 80 percent of pupils have defective teeth. She buys brushes at 4 cents, sells at 3 cents to pupils, and allocates a daily home brushing check. Biweekly exams replace worn brushes.
Evan J. Collins, sought in Seattle for embezzling 4500 from W. D. Cohen Co at Arcade building, was arrested in Oakland while at the races. Detective Jack Wickman to bring him back. Also involved, Olive, a 10 year old girl accused of jewelry theft later, claims it was a mistake. South Dakota reports a record gold year with 7460000 dollars in production.
A Columbus woman walked into a local bank to endorse a birthday check written to the “most pretty woman in Campus.” The teller asked her to sign as written, she refused finding it too bold, and the matter ended when she endorsed the check with her own name.
Billings Montana January report says Attorney General Galen and the state railroad commission directed County Attorney Harry Wilson to arrest Willard Brith and James Hickey engineer and conductor of the Northern Pacific freight train. They face involuntary manslaughter charges over a crash at Youngs Valley that killed 20 people. Investigators say the men attempted to ignore orders and run ahead.
Papers signed yesterday consolidate the Boston Store and the Hubbell Co. G. C. Hubbell is elected manager of the new firm, which will be called the Boston Store in the future. The Hubbell operation moves stock from Seventh and Pike to the McCarthy store, and promises continued success.
Springfield Bl Jan 8 There was no quorum today in either branch of the Illinois legislature where an effort to oust Gov. Charles Deneen who was reelected in November is reported. A plan to convene the assembly after his inauguration next Monday is under consideration.
The fragmentary item mentions a millionaire manufacturer and two years as governor, an inauguration as governor of Mascachu Reds, and Loula Frothing who took the oath as lieutenant governor. The passage is garbled with missing words and names, obscuring exact offices and dates.
Special Chinese ambassador to the United States Tang Bhao Yi sent a letter to Secretary of State Hoot stating he plans to leave the United States in a few days and proceed directly to Kin.
Ballard high school debates at Mt Vernon with Capt Cusick and Berg Di leading the team as Bayward coaches push for teamwork. Skaters on Green Lake battle a cold wind while Seattle Electric Co faces a return to 20 minute car gaps despite an eight to sixteen minute pledge. Foresters to Install officers across four Ballard courts in Seattle at Recreation Hall next Sunday.
A note extends a warm invitation to all members of the order from distant courts, inviting participation and attendance at an upcoming gathering.
The State convention begins in Walla Walla with delegates ready to debate tariff removal on securities and settle the resolution committee matter as the event progresses.
Washington Jan prompt legislation to regulate illuminating gas in the city following Attorney General Bonaparte recommendations. The proposal focuses on the composition of gas and the move to water gas as part of a broader reform.
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