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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1909
Page
1
Whatcom County officials reported that a two year extension of work deadlines is under discussion as contractors delay water pipe installation near Ballard and the mill district. Officials warned delays risk fire and force contingency measures while negotiations continue.
An affable young man offered lodging and a ride at a rooming house on Weller street. A confrontation with Fletcher near Fletcher Plank resulted in a hit with blunt force and a loss of money from a pedler’s change. Pedestrian Pletcher was injured and sent to hospital. Flood fears and a police patrol reported by witnesses as nightfall approached near Grand River.
Fragmented text describes a violent incident with two assailants abducting a man and threats or harm implied. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR but indicate a crime report involving a kidnapping or assault and a suspect in custody or under investigation. No verified names or places are readable.
John Olson and John Anderson, arriving on the Ohio in Seattle, report over four hundred thousand dollars from two cleanups at Alaska mines. Dave Hall, injured at The One Below mine near Fairbanks, faces a crippled future but keeps hopeful stance as he endures long recovery and unyielding mining dreams.
The council revoked the license of Tony Gianantonio who runs a pool hall at 2014 E Madison St due to numerous neighbor complaints. The business allegedly catered to young patrons and at times became exceedingly disorderly.
The council passed a bill appropriating 100000 for a power dam on the Cedar River to supply the light department. The act authorizes the public works board to advertise and award bids for construction.
Willam Noss a cook was arrested after a divorced wife accused him of stealing her clothing. The story cites a recent divorce decree and a court order to stay away. The alleged incident occurred last Monday in Braxboy and Pike district with the victim claiming entry by force. The penalty under the ordinance ranges up to 90 days in jail or a $100 fine.
Oliver De Wolf former city attorney of Wear Seattle hurled defiance at a legislative investigating committee member accusing the supreme court of corruption to favor Beattie Electric and Puget Mill. He testified the court violated law and oath while recounting a prior motion before the court and noting a Post-Intelligencer report. a remark about a writer was attributed to him.
Interviewing reporters at the Washington hotel Francie J. Heney discusses the essential question of whether the present form of government is efficient. He cites graft prosecutions, his injury from a bullet, and possible trips to Alaska or Oregon. He stresses continuing anti graft work and aims to influence reform through California laws.
Flood waters from Grand River and Big Creek inundate Pattonsburg with ten feet of water and reports of drownings. Aid appeals posted in Kansas City and St. Joseph as residents seek rescue amid rapidly rising flood. A later item notes a quiet wedding at 4263 Morgan Avenue, Dorothy Makelin and W Forbes wed at 6 p.m. with Rev. Greene officiating.
The executive staff of the Monitor and Merrimac and Gettysburg spectacles will host a large banquet at Cafe Vienna on the Pay Streak after the performance at 11 80 tonight to celebrate record first month business at the exposition. Henry Pehl, longtime expo cafe operator, to manage the feast.
Mrs Hello Sandefur of 2116 Booth Gat Fought off a robber who aimed a revolver at her last night. She refused to be frightened and the bandit fled. In Washington D C Lieutenant Commander William K Gine, 38, was killed aboard the gunboat Annapolla at Tutuila Samoa, the naval station.
The power schooner Rainbow capsized near Pukoo harbor Molokai while an excursion party of about twenty five children and several women aboard were rescued. One woman died from shock and excitement during the incident. A second item notes Councilman Eugene Way introducing a bill to appropriate $1,000 for the Duwamish river project, pending finance committee review.
John Riplinger came back to Seattle on his own motion and denied any need for immunity. He will prove his innocence of embezzlement charges tied to a $4500 check from Independent Asphalt and a broader $68,000 shortage, with a $10,000 bond set by Judge Gordon.
Seven alleged Blood Thirst society members were freed from city jail yesterday. Five named defendants Romani Ambrogi Casvella Maso and Etteum were to appear before Judge Gordon to face disorderly conduct charges. Police aim to press Romani and Ambrogi but doubt success against the others.
Reported from Naivasha that former President Roosevelt faced a savage lion during a hunt in British East Africa. A colonel and native hunter subdued the beast with a single strike as Roosevelt fired to save his life.
Tomorrow marks Billings Colfax South Bend and Chehalis days at the A Y P exposition. Delegations from Colfax and visitors from Pacific County arrive by train and have asked to use the Auditorium for a 4 PM program. South Bend and Chehalis guests arrived today and will attend tomorrow. It remains unclear if Billings will send a delegation, but the day is set and Billings will be welcomed if they appear.
Washington July 7 United Press reports the Senate sped the tariff bill through debate and Aldrich predicted final passage within a few hours as the measure neared approval.
Three San Francisco financiers and three from St Louis will dine with President Chilberg of the A Y P E at the New York building this evening. Guests include J G N Steinhart George Turney J W Van Bergen Stacy Bray J Herdon Smith C W Moore and St Louis brokers. Other attendees from Seattle include J C Marmaduke Josiah Colling John Davie A Nadeau James F Lane Alfred Mattle N H Latimer.
Bank clearings today show Seattle totaling $1,826,971.97 with balances of $166,592.14 and Tacoma clearings of $1,020,162.00 with balances of $58,510.00. Combined regionwide clearings reach $1,329,835.00 with balances at $144,921.00.
The council last night approved returning the 1600 deposit paid by Seattle Electric Co to guarantee the street car line on 10th Ave N Roanoke St and Harvard Ave N. Councilman Mullin argued the company failed to meet contract due to street conditions from a new water line project. A Central Labor Council meeting is set for tonight at 8 at the Labor Temple Sixth and University with key issues expected. Spokane Assistant Attorney General Lee says the legislative investigating committee will resume work this week on institutions on the west side.
The body of Francis W. Cushman of Washington will be shipped to Tacoma this afternoon. The casket will be draped with the American flag per his mother’s request. An assistant sergeant at arms will accompany the body toTacoma.
The Free Press reports Col W F Tucker retired assignment and recently divorced in Chicago married in Detroit yesterday to Mrs Myrtle Platt his former Philippine nurse. Attendance figures show Tuesday marks 13 100 with a daily average of .87 to date.
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