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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1909
Page
1
Fragmentary notes mention Brash Bros. and a man named Edward Ig s seeking details in a murder inquiry. Readable bits hint at a suspect and investigators pursuing leads today amid confusion and incomplete evidence.
News from London reports Bir Lesley Probyn wounded as Indian student Nadar La Dhingras shot and killed Colonel Sir William Curzon Wyth and Dr. Calas Latienca at a university reception. Sir William and Lady Wyllie faced the shock as investigators pursue a political motive behind the double murder and the suspect, about 20, remains silent in custody with a preliminary hearing set for July 10.
Authorities clash over ID of a Chinese body found drifting in the Hudson near Riverdale. Coroner McDonald and Police Captain Ward say it is Leon Ling, linked to Elsie Sigel’s murder, while Captain Carey and Detective Van Wagner push for forensic testing to confirm death details.
One hundred workmen were entombed by a landslide that wrecked docks under construction on the Irish Sea near Newport Wales. The death toll could not be determined.
Fred M. Low dies at home as 20 000 loggers and millmen prepare for Lambermen’s Day and the biggest A.Y.P. event since opening. Rail men hear orders for parade routes while coal mines in King County close to send workers to the fair. Strawberry Day festivities include industrial parades, bands, floats from dozens of towns, and a second railroad parade. Orville Nash, 15, is fatally crushed by lumber, his mother Eva J. Nash injured. neighbors aid. Bank clearings and other daily totals noted as the town braces for intenses events.
Olympia July 2 The legislature adjourned briefly after attempting to extend a revolving fund for estate rock crushing plants and delaying many bills. Senate resumes impeachment July 14 while both chambers adjourn to August. News notes dilatory tactics, protests over impeachment proceedings, and a proposed expansion of the Senate payroll. In New York, the Public Service Commission heard NY Central’s plan to raise $21 million for improvements through new securities.
The San Francisco Daily Globe urges all Westerners to attend the Seattle fair citing it as the greatest show on earth. It argues attendance will boost Pacific coast prosperity, education, and regional pride, and urges Californians to book travel and enjoy the exposition and related events.
Strong aftershocks from the Messina quake shook the region across Italy Spain Portugal Tunis and Algiers last night. Reports say the quake was extensive and severe with heavy damage suspected though fatalities remain unconfirmed.
Joy and anger mix as Emma DeVoe and Spokane leader Baker clash over seating two delegates from Washington state. Progressives form a faction at Third and University urging national board action while the main convention proceeds, with Treasurer Harriet Taylor Upton reporting favorably on finances and peace exhibits sparking debate.
An internal Spokane insurgent faction clashed with regulars at a Washington Woman Suffrage convention. In an ante room a key was turned and the door locked to block a reentry by insurgents. Dr Russell, angered by the maneuver, telephoned police. before officers arrived the door was unlocked and the standoff defused.
The Cornell four won the fifteenth annual Poughkeepsie regatta by ten lengths in the first race amid placid river conditions and calm weather. Spectators lined the banks as patrol boats struggled to keep the course clear of launches bearing undergraduates and decorated craft.
The Retail Merchants' Association states greater Seattle department stores will close on Monday July 5 allowing clerks a rest. A merchant notes store holidays have supported workers and sales loss is offset by energy from clerks. Fireworks and explosive devices are barred at the exposition grounds and violators face confiscation. Henry Rief, King County game warden, is ordered to collect attorney fees and alimony in a divorce case, Martha Rief alleges temper and jealousy.
Extradition papers for B. H. Van Gaeer arrested in Denver on a charge concerning T. Lachman of Seattle were refused by the Denver prosecuting attorney. No reason was given. Van Gelder, a salesman for Lachnain, allegedly filled his trunk with unvalidated jewelry on his last trip.
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