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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1909
Page
1
The impeachment trial schedule remained unsettled with proceedings to be decided by morning. A July 26 reply date and possible August 10 assembly were discussed alongside ongoing testimony and an appropriation of 40.7 for investigations as lawyers prepared omitted details.
Visitors from King County join a Saturday program with bands and activities. Volunteers assist at a building exhibit while girls practice, drawing crowds to the fir building. Local organizers coordinate the day with a focus on community involvement.
The Seattle Chamber of Commerce nominates Frederick C McGet presidency but he declines time demands. Bolters confront regulars as delegates split at the Washington Equal Suffrage convention, with the National Board deciding to defer to a state vote. The uproar shapes a tense power struggle across the movement.
The ReW exposition plans a sequence of events this week with King Cherry day today, Rose festival day tomorrow, and King County Strawberry day Saturday. Skagit county Indies will decorate the Washington State building with roses and give away flowers. The rose festival starts at 10 am and runs all day with a 2 20 pm reception and special music.
James R. Morrison county engineer has been ill for several days but rose briefly today. He hopes to return to work by Monday.
John L. Sewell, a marine engineer, battered his bride of a few months after failing to recognize her while intoxicated. He was sentenced to 30 days on the chain gang. Sewell testified he would not have struck her if he had known she was his wife. Mrs. Sewell claimed he married her for her money and had not worked since their marriage.
City council asked A. Toullion to investigate the telephone system and utilities funding. Bouillon argues for broader authority to manage and regulate city cars and signs as Seattle prepares for the exposition. He cites the need for clearer signage and control of public utilities during the 1900 exposition period.
Fred Schwing, a laborer at the exposition grounds, reports his wife Amelia and four children vanished from their home at 900 Densmore Ave. He found the hearth cold, furniture gone, and a note of despair as he sought help at police headquarters. Local neighbors recall no visit or departure, and the missing children include 11 year old Mia described with brown hair and eyes, last seen in a white coat and black hat.
In Olympia July 1 Judge Humphries of Seattle was blocked from US Senate candidacy as the Washington Senate refused to repeal a primary law amendment. Friends of Senator Piles sought to shift the supreme judges nomination back to the old direct primary system to aid their candidate though the bill failed.
Rev M A Matthews commends county commissioners for action on the Yosemite license matter and urges continued weed out of saloons in King County, urging steady enforcement on the high seas and in local writes.
Mrs. A Sawyer was absent from her residence at 1420 Federal Ave last night when a burglar gained entry by a fake key and stole coral chains and scarf pins.
The dedication of the Vancouver welcome arch scheduled for tonight is postponed indefinitely as militia from Beit Tah Columbia lack travel permission. Finishing touches remain with the electric lights not yet installed.
Miliman City will experience a scheduled water shutoff on Friday July 2 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The interruption affects all services in the area while crews perform maintenance and repairs.
Stanley Dollar, manager of the Dollar Steamship company, is cited in a court filing as facing desertion allegations. Dollar argues he cannot afford to pay bills run up by his wife, claiming financial hardship and urging relief from payment obligations.
Des Moines reports Captain John Raymond died today after being shot three weeks ago by Corporal Crabtree at Fort Des Moines following a rebuke. Crabtree had fired after the officer rebuked him.
United States grand jury indicts the American Sugar Refining company and executives on charges of conspiracy to restrain trade and violate the faith trust law in refinery and shipping of sugar. The indictments name W J Thomas Arthur Donner C Hi Senff John Mayer G H Fragen John R Parvon BB Harned and K H Kisnel. Killed in quake two bodies found in Messina Italy a woman with her babe in her arms among the ruins as rescue efforts continue.
A 60 year old man, Worth, is badly injured at Third and Columbia in Tacoma when a streetcar jerks as he attempts to board. He falls, hits his head, and bleeds from scalp wounds. doctors provide first aid as company officials rush to move him to a hospital. The incident involves Beattie Electric company personnel and a news seller nearby.
G L Gray aged 60 claiming to be a watchman was found with two loaded revolvers and a big clasp knife after a Friday stop near Venuler way. Police report he said he had two drinks with an old woman and did not intend harm. He was fined 25 dollars by Police Judge John Gordon.
New York July 1 Commissioner of Police Bingham was removed from office by Mayor McClellan. Deputy Commissioner Baker was placed in charge of the department and several other officials were ousted. Deputy Commissioner Hansen resigned after the mayor demanded his dismissal.
Fragmentary OCR note mentions Bartana Clearinge folay and financial figures like M9048 and 180,986. No clear event, dates, or entities to confirm a full news item.
A procedural outline describes assembling a mall development group, expanding it, drafting a plan for a plan, seeking approvals, and appointing committees. It details evaluating public spirit and teamwork, finalizing the plan, scheduling an exhibit of improved steels, and requiring organizations or individuals to submit their exhibit plans.
Boston, July 1. W G Shepherd quotes BE Pilene urging three to five public spirited Seattle? Boston leaders to start a city improvement plan. He notes unions churches lodges and clubs should unite, with a main committee forming from common aims. Emphasizes worker inclusion and broad fundraising to boost civic betterment.
B Garboch reports to police that during a dispute with his son in law J Parker Gartoch, Parker rushed at him with a butcher’s cleaver. Gartoch, holding a baseball, threw it and struck Parker in the head, felling him. Gartoch says the ball saved his life.
Severe storm toll rises as Tarpon Beach village is wrecked with many killed. Reports from Houston indicate near total destruction of the resort community with scant details available at this time.
OML ESMAN, a Seattle jewelry salesman, was arrested in Denver on a warrant from Lachman & Co for theft of jewelry and stones valued at 5200 dollars. Extradition papers likely this afternoon, with a year and a half of alleged misconduct and prior prison terms noted. Torpedo boat destroyers bound from San Francisco toward Tremerton sighted this morning and expected tonight.
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