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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1909
Page
1
A chaotic report from Unity Bay records a collision in the English Channel. The Marvel boats rammed a damaged vessel, with one submarine and a freight plane involved. casualties and statuses remain uncertain as wire reports arrive. Bank clearings detail Tacoma, Portland, and regional figures.
A man named Qwaiesper was charged with embezzlement of 166 in funds from Red Deer Alberta. He appeared before authorities on the matter today and remains in custody pending further proceedings.
Dr Emma Bower praised pantaloon gowns as attractive for women while attending a reception hosted by Modern Maccabees Hive No 944 in Carpenter's hall. Dr Isabelta Holden, Great Medical Adviser to the Modern Maccabees, attended the National Council convention opening.
A letter denounces perceived corruption in the judiciary, accusing Supreme Court figures of subtle bribery and urging a thorough state investigation. It cites Governor Hay and unnamed officials, calls for impartial prosecutors, and urges the State Bar Association and Supreme Court to clear the public of suspicion.
The Seattle Chamber of Commerce and Seattle Press Club urge auto owners to join a city tour for 250 newspaper delegation members from the National Editorial association meeting in Seattle next week. Departure 4 PM returning 6 PM Monday July 19 from the Central building. Owners asked to report car sizes and availability promptly. An investigation into the Yosemite wreck will resume at 2 PM in the marine inspector's office.
A large meeting at the Armory tomorrow evening, organized by the Beattie Central Labor council, will feature Florence Kelley and Anna B Law as chief speakers. Anna Shaw attends, with addresses by MacMahon Johnson and McCullough. the A YoP band to perform. ministers and National Council of Women delegates expected. The event aims to spotlight working women and children's conditions with free admission.
The four Seattle hives of the Maccabees hosted a labor day luncheon for National Council delegates. Red rose decor and 85 cent covers framed the event while Hive drill corps served and performed. Organizers Mrs. Clara Alfred and Mrs. Z G Cautlman led the preparations with 20 helpers. A rousing Labor Day celebration is planned at the Labor Temple Saturday night with a joint session, merchants warned to verify credentials before soliciting donations.
At a Central Labor Council gathering last night committees were named to plan a celebration. The item signals organization for public events and community activities.
Valentine H. May, an insurance agent in the Alaska Building, went to meet his mother Mia Katherine H. May as she arrived by boat from Tacoma. She barely reached the dock before collapsing from exertion, reportedly dying of a heart condition as the boat sailed away. The incident occurred shortly after the vessel departed the Tacoma wharf, with the boat traveling about 200 yards.
George Harris, a recent arrival from California, has vanished since last Monday from 1811 Bummitay. Friends fear for his well being as police are enlisted in the search to locate the missing man.
Patrolman F. W. Blacker was discharged by Police Chief Ward pending an investigation into the shooting of Anton G. Gonzalez a fireman. Gonzalez said he could buy or beg and claimed union ties while criticizing the patrolman’s actions. Ward ordered Blacker dismissed after reviewing the case.
Forty state troopers rushed to McKees Rocks to quell rioting between Prec ed Steel Car strikebreakers and striking workers. The plant remained closed as thousands surrounded it and clashes produced numerous injuries. Township Chief John Farrell was stabbed twelve times and shot in the shoulder during the confrontations.
Fair tonight and Friday with light west winds expected across the region. No precipitation indicated and temperatures likely mild for the period.
The National Council of Women of the United States held its morning session at Plymouth Church with officer elections. Honorary president Mary Wood Swift of Berkeley led a slate that includes Detroit’s Lalian M Hollister as president and Washingtons Kate Waller Tarrett as vice president. New officers also include Florence Crittenton worker Harrett as vice president, Flo Jameson Miller of Wilmington as recording secretary, and Paul Kioine of Toledo as treasurer.
John H. Schively a wealthy North Manchester Indiana manufacturer died of heart failure at his son A C Schively’s home 4824 Greenwooday Seattle visit to the exposition last month aged 63. Funeral services will be held at 10 a m tomorrow at A C Schively’s home followed by cremation Mia Schively and her daughter plan to return to North Manchester shortly.
Albert E. Parish was sworn in as a spencer of King county by the county commissioners this morning. His bond was filed and approved. His father departed for Olympia to assume a role on the state tax commission.
The Metropolitan Building Company benefits from a 1907 lease on university land worth ten acres near Union and Seneca streets. Tax exemption under the lease lowers annual costs to $15,000 versus $72,000 in taxes, projecting a multi-decade net gain and a claimed gift value of $222,000 per year to the lessee.
W H Simpson aged 48, window washer for six months, fell from a tenth story window of the White building yesterday morning and died at Providence hospital. Coroner J C Snyder notified. inquest decision pending. Simpson lived at 810 Colum and was married. his wife is in Newport visiting a daughter.
The Pacific Coast Association of Nurserymen held its annual convention in the Seattle Chamber of Commerce assembly room with continued deliberations this afternoon. Officers are to be elected later this evening.
San Francisco reports two military prisoners Charles Pettingill and Warren Covey fled the Presidio guard house in a daring midnight escape. They climbed a water pipe to a ventilating shaft and vanished after shots were exchanged with guards. Blood drops suggest a bullet wound.
Carl Blanes reports his 11 year old son Peter Blanes left Clinton for Seattle on June 1 and has not been heard since. The father fears misfortune and asks authorities to locate him.
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