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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1909
Page
9
Greece is poised to declare war on Turkey as both sides mobilize after Constantinople ordered Greek troops off the frontier. The clash arises from renewed tensions and orders toward frontier Greeks, with fighting anticipated within hours.
In early expedition notes the Uganda railway enables quick access for safaris lasting weeks or months. Officials hire a head man and 16 porters per official, carrying chop boxes, tents, and food. Roosevelt's safari example shows 50 native porters per white man, with food allowances varying by tribe and appetite.
The text details porter loads of food and supplies carried by Hwagan Kikuyu and Kikuya tribes, with loads of bread and perishables, and rations set at rice or flour and local pay. It notes the Mkamba meat eating tribe, their ritual readiness for raw meat, and references Col. Roosevelt and Kermit’s killing of three giraffes in a single day as legendary among Mkamba tales.
Swedish Day at the exposition aims to bring Governor John A. Johnson of Minnesota to Seattle on Swedish Day July 11. Andrew Chilberg, Swedish vice consul, plans to urge a faster trip, with Johnson currently expected for Minnesota Day August 3. The Swedish Club endorses a push to secure his presence for Swedish Day and may involve a call during his Seattle visit. A sale at the courthouse will auction the murder farm Hastman bought in February, with high hopes for strong prices and souvenirs at the event.
Seattle Shriners of the Nile Temple plan a charter arrival celebration tonight in Elks Hall. The charter becomes official after a year from organization, marking a key milestone for the group.
George Schuster, famed for piloting the Thomas Flyer around the world, drives No. 76 in the Glidden Tour press car for Automobile and Motor Age publishers. He draws much attention, greets many, and recalls the world race with modesty while touring.
Thomas Cara of the Western Federation of Miners leads 400 miners at the Veteran mine in Cumberland Ely. At a miners meeting the decision is to stand pat and continue the fight indefinitely.
Amoy China reports 174 bubonic deaths and 30 cholera fatalities in two weeks. In the U.S. a city claims committee weighs a $600 suit by T H Ramm for his daughter’s hand injury from a sidewalk flare near 32nd Avenue and Sprucest, seeking $160 medical fees and $360 for lost services. The girl counters with a $2,000 claim.
United Press reports the Grand Lodge officers elected include Exalted ruler James A. Sammin of Lemars Iowa and secretary Fred C. Robinson of Dubuque Iowa. Balloting for grand exalted royal knight produced no majority with four candidates and J T Preston of Wyoming received 425 votes. Additional ballots planned later. Also elected were officers for the French Canadian American club including President J C Levcord and Treasurer N Lanter. In Vienna, Baron Oscar Rothechild, heir to Albert Rothschild, died by suicide at 21 after a troubled love affair.
Twenty one reporters from The Star Pacific International and the Times toured the Chinese Village on the Pay Streak at the Exposition. They were guided through the village, witnessed a Chinese performance, and were treated to a luncheon in the Tea Gardens.
Independent dealers offer a range of cash registers and related equipment. The note advertises buying selling and exchanging second hand items, promising big savings. Located at The Sundwa Coy tt Biret Ave Beattie Wank.
John Gone was found wounded at Tup pers saloon in Biethay and rushed to hospital in critical condition. Lou Tinnon Joan admitted stabbing him after he was attacked. she was arrested early morning and held as his condition remained precarious.
Papers charging James A. Fife with assault in the third degree were filed in the prosecuting attorney's office this morning. Police recounts say his wife died by suicide Friday night after a severe beating. Fife reportedly beat her over her drinking and disobedience at the Boente Cafe, according to coroner testimony.
Charien Kahue, the sole Chinese justice of the peace in the United States and native of Beattie, is held for the federal grand jury on a charge of aiding and abetting the antigating of Chinese into the United States. A temporary bond of 2000 dollars was set.
A terse wire note from Wilkeson mentions Kovolele resting amid a search for Bronson and an appointment to draw the specimens for the Coeur d Alene land drawing set for August. The Washington slate of babies meeting is also noted.
The government announced a forthcoming opening of designated reservation lands for entry prompting the land office in the Federal building to process over a thousand visitors daily for the last 20 days. North Pacific officials report the surge as a record in the new office. A Vancouver delegate and local figures mention trials and hospital stays, with late notes on a fatal incident and a murder inquiry spanning Canada and the United States.
Cheyenne Bill’s Wild West Show opens next Saturday at Western Wellington fair grounds Madison Park. The 15 cow punchers and broncho busters from Oklahoma and Cheyenne countries form the company with 40 Sioux and Cheyenne Indians from Pine Ridge and Rosebud Agencies. Noted riders rifles and bucking horse performers join Cheyenne Bill, who has headlined major venues in Chicago New York and St Louis. The roster includes Haffalo Vernon Colorado Cotton Win M Charley Tipton and Tom Mix. A street parade with the mounted company and famed cowboy band will march downtown Saturday morning, featuring the pioneer emigrant wagon and the Deadwood coach. Reserved tents for the show will be sold downtown next Friday.
German ship Flensburg crew members detained after a mutiny late yesterday. Pirunken sailors armed with revolvers drove officers from their cabins to the upper deck and threatened violence. The captain held the men at bay until police arrived.
In Alaska on July 14 a new law barred liquor issuance within two miles of marshal or commissioner offices. Saloons in those zones were driven into town. An attempt to convert saloons into road houses near the Inn was rejected by Judge Lyons.
Bly Nevada July 14 Mrs Margaret Bellick aged widow wife of BE Bellick a driller at Copper Flat was burned to death in her home late last night She attempted to start a fire with kerosene in an effort to burn the house and herself local authorities said The incident is under investigation and details are being collected by the sheriff's office
Attendance on opening day reached 250 at Broadway High School for the summer normal. BE H Colton and Charles Fagan led the week's course before handing over to federal authorities.
Frank H. Hopper assistant secretary of the Porcupine Gold Mining company traveled from Porcupine Alaska to Seattle with Miss Marion Moree from Kansas City to wed at the Baroy hotel The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs William J Morse of Kansas City Moree is an attorney and Alaska mining interest The couple plan to split time between Porcupine Seattle and Kansas City and will later travel to Alaska with Mrs Moree accompanying their daughter
Within thirty days Chicago Milwaukee Puget Bound KR. H. will run through trains to St Paul. Trains to Coeur dAlene and the Bitter Root districts will be running by next Saturday due to land openings. Traffic manager R. M. Calkins announces the plan.
Tacoma July 14 William Thorpe longtime valet to Prince Iiemarck a German statesman committed suicide by hanging in his room at the Stella room Insane asylum.
Poorly printed ad touts a cough remedy promising health benefits. It claims a mixture of unnamed ingredients including garbled chemical terms and a guarantee from a chemical company. The text is illegible in key places, but presents a sensational home remedy claim with dubious sourcing.
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