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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1909
Page
7
Shree Patrolman Fred Ribbach was struck with a granite pitcher by a drunken logger after an exchange at a Firatav street restaurant. He collapsed but, despite bleeding and bruising, returned to his beat. The assailant fled and was not found.
Eight students from the university establish a Hindu Students' Fraternity to educate themselves while maintaining racial individuality. They lease a seven room house and plan Oriental entertainments, with a rule prohibiting meat inside the walls. Deva, president, has studied at Chicago Oregon and Washington and aims to return to build free schools in India.
Salem Oregon January 2 A bill is introduced making it a misdemeanor for any candidate for the Oregon legislature to sign pledges about senate choice. The measure aims to block direct primary manipulation and seeks seating delays for Senator Chamberlain by challenging credentials in Washington.
Olympia January 20. Both houses met in joint session to canvass yesterday's vote and officially announce Wesley L Jones as United States senator. Representatives Weir and Jeffries introduced a saloon related measure, Ole Hanson attacked colleagues, drawing correction from Speaker Meigs.
A. Anderson and W. etultx were arrested last night and placed in county jail on tampering charges related to the Stewart case. Bonds are pending as the court handles the matter.
City council committee continued subway franchise hearings for W. 3. Boody and W. J. Dudley. It decided to require a $25,000 surety bond and $25,000 cash at six months as faith evidence. The panel debated transfers and student and adult fare terms, but agreement was not reached.
The Queen City Lodge No. 71 Switchmen of North Peesage plans a Sixth Annual ball at Magies Hall on Saturday evening January 30. Admission is $1.00 with ladies admitted free. Organizers Thomas Hayden Killdoff and J A Murphy promise an evening of notable entertainment.
A university club gathering is set for tonight with Dr Sia Gon from Wanhing University and B Cooper, city schools supervisor, slated to address the assembly.
Readable fragments report that the steamer Broquoia will depart drydock for annual cleaning and the Chippewa will return to service before May. The Whatcom was slated to run to Victoria but was removed from duty, and George Daley faces a damages recovery suit against Mougin & Price in superior court. Barron Trial concerns charges of shoe theft from Kirk Mercantile, set for morning in Judge Vrate's court.
Reports indicate many still alive in the rain may be cremated as the Messina fire roars on. Portland ferries and traffic face disruption as Willamette floods close the Madison Bridge to all travel. Vancouver declares its city the new headquarters for Canadian Northern railway. New York press coverage of Panama graft scandal surges. Tennessee governor vetoes statewide prohibition bill. Taft plans banquets for southern girls to unite the solid south. Anacortes hosts the Hoo Hoos state convention amid a kitten incident.
County Treasurer Matt Gormley pushes for a new office at the head of the stairs in the county courthouse. He says his current quarters are too small and the influx of school bond paperwork has him buried in papers.
A protest by leading Alaskan judiciary division citizens to Judge Royal A. Gauntson’s reappointment is sent to Senators on judicial confirmation. Delegates allege partisan court bias and claim Judge Reid has stacked staff with relatives and friends.
The Star announces a Ben Hur contest with a 160 word limit for essays. Prizes include a guest invitation to the monster theatre party and a public selection next Friday. Essays must be mailed tonight with name and address, in care of the Ben Hur Editor at The Star.
Midnight the Aberdeen mascot known as the Original Black Cat appears at the first cat and poultry show by the Seattle King County Poultry association. The tale recalls how his earlier Seattle game feats spurred Aberdeen to victory with a dramatic ninth inning rally and fan adoration.
The Beattie Chamber of Commerce announced the addition of over 100 new members in the last sixty days. Notable arrivals include CC A White Jonathan Gifford Alton M Gregory George W Dilling Bert P Kirkland H F Baldwin J C Rockford Chas L Philips Courtenay Haggler W Milne W Jones Ralph Me Allaater Ceiaas Rudd Geo ft.
The Se attle Principals' association in a meeting yesterday urged the legislature to endorse the Washington playgrounds bill previously passed by lawmakers and vetoed by the governor in 1907. The bill is set for consideration this session. Also, a supply ship Celtic delivered earthquake relief to Naples and refugees as reported from Washington.
The retailer thanks customers for patient delivery of January Sale furniture. Seventeen company wagons and seven to ten hired wagons have moved goods while shipping rooms clear. Despite reduced advertising, demand remains strong and deliveries aim to return to prompt service as congestion lessens.
A damaged OCR passage lists numerous individuals including John K. Antonwitach Samuel Greene C A Lux Chas H Law L HH Palmer F T Traill Theo H Rana C P Boylan Wheeler W V Cooper B C Stromer Jas T Law Albert Malthe Carl Bradley and others in a scattered ledger line.
The report lists multiple vessels in transit or docking including Kobe to Yokohama liner, Steamer Farallon, Steamer Banta Clara due Friday, Steamer Umatilla and Steamer Northland arriving from Seattle and Sitka respectively, and barge Two Brothers towing toward Waterhouse Co. plus tank steamer Col. B. E. L. Drake sailing from San Francisco.
Washington January 20 treasury report shows receipts of 2 943 902 dollars and disbursements of 2 620 000 dollars for the day.
A user inquires about finding the cheapest rates for dental work and asks where to consult for low prices. The note lacks location or provider details and seeks guidance on affordable dental services.
The president's children commission will meet at the White House next Monday and Tuesday to discuss guardianship of the rights and interests of American children in all phases.
John Davis, employed by Minneapolis Steel at McGill, plunged 55 feet to his death in Ely Nevada. A card found on his clothing bore the address 1 California street in San Francisco.
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