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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1909
Page
5
A fragmentary letter from HLMER W. DAVIS discusses Seattle city money plans and bonds, arguing that an economy of high taxes and assessments shifts burden to residents. The note critiques royal clauses and criticizes bond funding as harming ordinary people while benefiting property owners and officials.
A Tacoma girl donate blood to save her dying brother after a severe hemorrhage. The 4 year old brother suffered pneumonia and blood loss. the transfusion performed at Green Lake by Drs Beattle and Moore without anesthesia. The patient recovered rapidly and remained conscious throughout the 15 minute procedure.
A partially legible report indicates a farmer near Wi doanly found a body said to be murdered a neighbor. The tale mentions a skeleton unearthed and buried, with unclear names and dates, and a request to notify authorities.
Harukici, a custome officer age unspecified, was charged with perjury and denied a denial as he stood trial before Hanford. The case, connected to Japaneer defiance and a testing fear, was secured this morning in U.S. authorities' Mile area.
Real estate notice offers large tracts and affordable lots at $35 and up. Mentions Bremerton area, Will or guarantee by a beneficiary, and a call to request a price list. Also references Mattle Homes Seekers Company and Navy rights on free auto in Oregon.
The general delivery, a ramp and two windows of the local office will be open Monday July 5 from 9:00 AM until 12:00 noon. Postmaster Kuseet orders all windows to remain open to serve visiting crowds. One carrier delivery will be made throughout the city in the morning.
Paris May 2 Paul Roy accused of killing his brother in law at Newington refuses to return to the United States to face trial. France declines extradition, arguing he is a French citizen and not answerable to US authorities. Roy, husband of singer Grada Call, fled to France after the killing and claimed self defense.
Peter Murphy, violently insane over religious beliefs, tied in a straitjacket in a padded cell, sang prayer and religious songs last night, preventing sleep for other inmates. He was committed by Dr Green of City Hospital and will face a lunacy commission this afternoon.
King County hosts a multi day A.Y.P.E program with strawberry day and Railway Men’s Day events. A grand parade forms at Pioneer Ave at 9:30 am with processions to Exposition grounds, followed by exhibitions in the Educational building and various parades including industrial and lumbermen routes. Evening concerts, prizes, and fireworks cap off a long schedule at the stadium and Pay Streak with a midnight exposition gate close.
In Chico California on July 2 a laborer named Mille Mills, 25, was seriously wounded by a revolver fired accidentally by Frank Brown, a bartender. Mills entered Brown’s saloon and, during a joke, mockingly demanded “Buy a drink” after a soda bottle was pointed. a gun beneath the counter discharged, striking Mills in the groin and leaving him unconscious at a hospital. Brown claimed the incident was horseplay and that he did not know the gun was loaded.
Two hundred fifty pounds of candy strawberries produced by Imperial Candy Co for the King County Building AYP exposition to decorate the venue for Strawberry Day. The candy berries will be shown to visitors and then distributed to the crowd after the display.
Two men face suspicion over a Black Hand extortion plot aimed at John K. R. Chace, manager of the Associated OU company. A demanded $1,000, a detailed ransom letter described a riverbank drop, police probe continues with possible arrests soon. A boat with grappling hooks and a sack of washers were recovered during the investigation.
In the incident described, careful water management aided the search for the loot. Authorities pursued the case along multiple lines, resulting in two men being placed under surveillance as a precaution and ongoing inquiry.
The man claimed Novak ta ranaoont of the crime and said he did not shoot the girl. He described the scene near Gray Heathers’ office and denied being the shooter who fled the scene. Cunningham repeated he was not responsible and expressed no remorse. Novak was released from custody. Mine Hraneh’s parents in Germany have not spoken since the tragedy.
More than 5,000,000 A Y P stamps were received at the post office over ten days ago yet few Seattle residents are aware. Postmaster Russell ordered stamps delivered only on request to conserve sales, leaving about 2,600,000 stamps still available for two cents each. A Skagit Valley Week committee for the A P exposition was entertained at the Nikko Palace Cafe by Josiah Colling and Huckley, with about 20 attendees.
Charles H. Gabriel famed gospel song writer arrives in Beattie aboard the Princess Charlotte at 4 130 o clock to lead the International convention muse and organize a 500 voice chorus with church singers from Seattle. First rehearsal set for tonight at the First Methodist church. Also mentions inspectors Hare Melvin and MecCabe failing to resolve yard conditions inquiry.
A. J. Melvin and George P. McCabe reported to Secretary Wilson that not one charge held as of July 2 against inspectors at East 41 Louisa took yards. The investigation follows allegations raised by J. F. regarding inspector actions.
The Kilers Music Home installed a new automatic musical instrument for William Spurrier at the Savoy Theatre on Mirat ay. The device features pipes chrome mandolin and piano with full keyboard and is touted as up to date and economical to operate, with potential to attract other moving picture shows seeking modern automation.
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