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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1909
Page
1
A fragmentary line mentions Seattle and art in a city context, suggesting a local art scene or exhibition note. The incomplete text hints at a Seattle art piece or event, with no clear dates or participants available from the readable portion. Further details are unavailable in the surviving OCR.
An Alaska report notes Mike Garich a factory worker en route Rupert. He was knife attacked and later exonerated by the coroner after Barsich investigation.
A fragmentary report describes a serious incident involving a bomb alarm and a disrupted event on a street, with unclear details and chaotic surroundings as responders and bystanders react to the threat. The text references blasts, timing, and a potential device, but specifics remain unreadable.
Representative Cushman of Tacoma Washington remains seriously ill at Roosevelt hospital in New York. He is regarded as slightly better today after a difficult period, with hopes for recovery rising but no safe predictions possible for several days.
H W Mix of Seattle offers $1000 forfeit to match Dr TL F P Roller with an unknown challenger, posted in The Star. The note references past Turk-Roller match chatter and notes the challenge is wide open to a $2400 stake and will run through Cleveland, Chicago, Boston, and St. Louis listings.
In Pittsburg morning action RW Olelanadl deveteceee FC Pittsburg scored 60 with Rowan McLean Madder and Gibson contributing. In Brooklyn RH EB BOHM led a 4 to 2 score with White Bowman Hunter Berger batteries. In Philadelphia OR 100 batterion Wiltz Behlel Covalaky Dooy.
In Tacoma the Tacoma 61 defeated H. and Vancouver with Hickey Sugden Berger and Pierce contributing. In Portland Aberdeen lost to referee Portland training with Hatterson Aiever Krobs Sea son Murray. Exposition attendance shows Saturday 40,583 Sunday 97,556 total season 791,140.
San Francisco reporter Leland said an inquest will be held later this week into the death of Miss Caroline Brasch who was shot by James Edward Conningham during a dispute over a few cents. He will call all parties involved as witnesses.
Fire alarms numbered eighteen from 2:30 a.m. yesterday to noon today as fire crews fought blazes sparked by fireworks. Incidents included grease spill fires, a roof fire, a small blaze from fireworks at Sixth Avenue and Senecast, and multiple minor fires at stores, bridges, and buildings. Damages were generally slight, with one store stock destroyed and a few near misses.
July 6 Seattle reports a chaotic Independence Day with fireworks bans, injuries, and fires across cities. Notable incidents include a 20 year old in Myon area and a 12 year old in North Forty Ninth injured by exploding crackers, a boy drowning after a cannon misfire, and fires in Portland and Pittsburgh. City lodging and crowds swelled as visitors sought rooms and entertainment amid racing, boating, and exhibits.»
The first American Congress of Good Roads assembled at the Good Roads building on the A-VoP grounds. Gov Hay addressed delegates as President Dickson of the state A-Y.P. commission presented the Good Roads building to the University of Washington. Sessions planned for Tuesday and Wednesday with an excursion on the Sound Thursday. CELEBRATION BEGINS AT HENRY N Y July 5 Governor Hughes of New York and Governor Prouty of Vermont opened tercentenary celebrations for Lake Champlain discovery.
Independence Day celebration at the exposition grounds will feature a $5,000 fireworks display by the Pain Pyrotechnic company. The evening includes the first amphitheatre performance of the Indian drama Bridge of the Gods by Pacific University students. Sixty performers participate in the show portraying Indian lore along the Willamette. Performances run nightly at 8 o'clock all week.
A string of accidents reported across the city as residents tried fireworks. Bartender Steve Reakoeloh lost three fingers from a cannon cracker explosion in front of the Alaska bar. Richard Christian, 12, burned on the face after a cracker exploded near Third Avenue. Frank Hauser suffered facial and hand burns while attempting to light fireworks at home. Several other minor injuries noted, with no widespread casualties by press time.
Beattie’s team, led by manager Dugdale, won 2 to 1 over Spokane in a tense morning game at Dugdale’s park. Key early runs, errors by Seattle, and strong pitching produced a close contest with six hits apiece.
Police arrested seven Fourth of July celebrants for discharging cannon crackers in city limits after Chief Ward ordered bans. Those detained included A I Bla el, C BP Donald, Frank Dells, Tom H Johnson, Gus Anderson, and two Japanese men Aoki and Kumota. All posted $5 bonds except Johnson who failed to meet the bond and will face court tomorrow afternoon.
United States Senate adopted a joint resolution to submit a constitutional amendment authorizing Congress to levy an income tax. The measure passed unanimously 77 to 0 with no opposition. Debate included Bristow and Aldrich regarding direct election of senators. Bailey’s convention submission failed 46 to 16. The article notes continued political maneuvering over constitutional changes.
A state luncheon for 20,000 visitors at the Washington State fair grounds featured ham and chicken sandwiches olives pickles two cakes and ice cream served by 50 waiters. Governors Hay and other officials attended as crowds moved through the Washington State AYP program in Seattle. The event followed the Fourth of July program in the Auditorium where Col A Mercer delivered the first Fourth of July oration in Seattle more than 40 years ago.
United Press reports from San Francisco that stan ley Ketchel and Billy Papke weighed in at 148 pounds none above the mark both in fine condition. Ketchel predicted a first ten round stoppage echoing his earlier win pattern against Philadelphia Jack OBrien while Papke recalled his prior kayo of Ketchel and believed he could repeat. Odds were 10 to 4 on Papke as bettors expected a quick decision.
A fragment from a Pacific Coast League score note shows a morning game in Los Angeles. RHE and Vernon are mentioned with partial inning data and a final line for Los Angeles, indicating a 14 to 4 result.
In Ban Jose California a 11 year old boy, unnamed, was wounded when a revolver he found discharged in his right leg. He was taken to a hospital where the bullet was removed and amputation was not required.
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