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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1909
Page
12
A jumble of ads and notices appears with loans insurance and real estate listings. It includes bank names Peoples Bank Crowns. architectural firms. lawyers Notaries Public. doctors and nurses. paint shops. furniture sales. lumber and roofing goods. massage services. photograph supplies. and a detective service. The page features two cottages for sale or exchange and various small business notices.
Visitors at the AYP exposition included Mr and Mrs Max Piaman spending days in Heattie and the Morals of Marcus company led by Guntay Frohman. Court order relieved a person of duties as Judge Gilliam presided in the superior court amid unsettled assets.
Port Arthur and Galveston report renewed Gulf storm damage with towns like Babine Sabine Pass Malletteville and Rosenburg inundated and residents evacuated. Nine bodies recovered after Bettsion pier collapse. several drownings include five black victims. High Island Bolivar relief efforts and water depths six to eight feet reported along gulf shore.
The Aldeshow committee of the Wikn' Society Circus met to finalize plans for an all time great side show at the A-YOP exposition on July 28 and 24. Sam Haller Maverick Terrell and George Hoos head the committee as they secure a 150 by 160 foot tent from White City management and assemble top freaks including the Wild Man from Horneo Circassian awake character Siamese Twins Willaballo Guallup Wampus and the nocent Log Roller plus a fair-haired Albino. The group will feature freaks and lecturers and recruit additional attractions.
Planners announce Hotel Men’s and Pastry Cooks Day at the Washington State building on exposition grounds around August 20. The Greedere club and the Washington State Hotel association will cooperate on exhibits featuring pastry and confectionery arts, barley sugar work, cakes, gelew work, and related displays to be shown and consumed later.
Governor William E. Glasscock of West Virginia left Charleston to attend the AsYoP exposition in Seattle. A telegram from his secretary D L Dees to Director Buckley said he is due in Seattle July 29.
The Sixth Duke of Connaughts Regional Bugle Band from Vancouver has accepted an invitation to perform at the A Y P exposition next week. Bandmasters meet to plan the International military tattoo by eight bands at the Amphitheatre on Friday July 30. The Sixth Artillery Band from Port Townsend will join the fair next Wednesday for the Elke Circus and participate in the tattoo.
Annle J Mullin sues George Stone and John Doe for 828 claiming a dress failed to fit after promises to tailor a gown. In Justice Brown's court Mullin paid the amount. the defendants were to make and fit the dress but allegedly did not. Judge Brown took the case under advisement.
Elizabeth A. Chidester filed for divorce this morning from Jun tice A. Chidester an Alaska mining man. They wed in Nome in July 1908. She accuses gross abuse and cruelty. Ella Stevens seeks separation from George W. Stevens. Jessie K E Sewell was granted a divorce from Walter H. Sewell, a Kennydale plumber, and May Glover was divorced from John S. Glover.
The Elks arrival crowds Alaska building and reception rooms with over a thousand visitors from across the United States. A southern states delegation from Los Angeles toured Seattle by auto and planned a dinner and reception tonight. A minstrel show tomorrow features the visiting delegation.
Fourteenth ward councilman Max Wardall leads an investigating committee into city printing contracts. He says the aim is to show antiquated methods and possible favoritism, not graft. The council formed a committee after Sears Payor Co charges against the Board of Public Works. He promises tarting facts at the committee meeting tomorrow morning.
July wheat futures declined as large cargoes arrived and longs liquidated their positions. The overboard dumping and selling pressure pushed July prices lower while other option contracts remained near steady.
Rear Admiral W. J. Thompson retired U S Navy was taken yesterday afternoon from his Sunnyvale Lake Washington home to Providence Hospital suffering a paralytic stroke. Though in a serious condition and delirious at times he is expected to recover. Mrs Thompson is at the hospital with her husband who has made his home near Beattle since retirement.
Mrs Ella Sterling Mighels was granted a divorce from Philip Verrill Mighels, noted artist and author, on desertion grounds. The case drew much local discussion as the couple, once considered a love match, was a prominent society couple in the city.
Debates over closing street shows continue as officials argue state law and ordinances already grant power. A bill from the last council meeting was tabled while a committee member says former Mayor Moore needed no extra authority to close events.
Special agent JR McCabe seeks arrest of C W McCally and Robert Crawford, butter stall proprietors raided by State Dairy Inspectors Ernest Kely and IL Hanson who found oleomargarine sold as fresh butter. Awaiting court order to dispose of unpaid fixtures.
Charms J Yates charged with selling narcotics on a complaint by John Poolman. Trial set in Judge Brown's court on change of venue from Judge J B Son court. Alleged offense dated July 8. Yates allegedly ran 4 messenger offices in the downtown district.
W. M. Shaw, formerly employed by Mr. Rudensey, was bound over to the superior court in bonds of 1000 dollars after being charged in Justice Brown's court with lar ceny by embezzlement. The complaint alleges Shaw on May 2nd embezzled 50 dollars of his employer's funds.
In Kenosha Wisconsin on July 22 three strikers and three officers were wounded as riot conditions flared between strikers and strikebreakers at the Allen tannery. The clash followed the company’s refusal to discharge a foreman and grant a wage increase. a 50 cent raise was offered. Milwaukee reports troop 1A first cavalry being sent to Kenosha.
Jack London and Mrs. London arrive in Oakland and stay with his mother Flora London. He plans to depart soon for his Sonoma county ranch to seek health and remain until recovered. The Brooklyn Eagle reports a separate church anecdote from Hixon about a sermon and a trimming reference.
An A Y P E program listing outlines a Fraternal Brotherhood day and National Editorial Association events. Highlights include parades, exhibitions, concerts by Wagner's band, lectures on irrigation, and a Fraternal Brotherhood boat ride on Lake Washington with a full day of activities at multiple buildings and grounds.
Ballard residents voice frustration with Seattle Electric service amid crowded cars during rush hours. Women fill seats, men stand, and a Ballard Beach line switch is seen as only a partial fix. Concerns also touch sidewalks on 57th and aging boardwalks, with a soldiers monument dedication planned at Crown Hill cemetery.
The Bible Students' convention began at Christenson's Broadway hall with over 1,000 attendees from 26 states. J A Acheson gave the welcome, Chas Russell responded, and Judge G F Rutherford was elected chairman. Afternoon prayer and praise followed, with Russell giving a short address.
Miss Josephine Flynn seeks 50000 damages from W T Sullivan for breaking a marriage promise. Judge Waite bars remarks on the charges during the equity suit while newspapers may publish the petition awaiting trial. Sullivan denies the accusations as reporters circle the case.
In Fitchburg California on July 1 Mrs Alfred Mod Lewis is at risk after swallowing three sharp tacks while holding burlap tacks in her mouth. Physicians fear surgery may be required to remove the tacks embedded in her stomach wall, causing severe pain.
Mateo Romani charged with threatening to kill Meia Carlona after a dispute over a woman was arrested on a warrants list shortly after his $250 bail was forfeited. He has not been seen near his cell blocks since release and denied knowledge of a July 71 court date. Romani held without bonds. Paul Ambrogi also had $250 bail forfeited after failing to appear. a bench warrant issued for his arrest.
Paris news reports Aristide Briand, a socialist deputy, chosen as premier by President Paulerion. Briand promises few cabinet changes as Clemenceau remains influential, signaling continuity in governance despite reformist pressure. In Duluth Minnesota three drown during a devastating night storm, with property damage estimated at 1.5 million. J P Morgan expresses optimism on steel consolidation on the Paris bourse after a four month European sojourn. In Annapolis a mother challenges the death timeline of Lieut. James N Sutton claiming new evidence of an appointment after his death.
A promotional notice touts Bremerton Heights near the Bremerton Navy Yard as rapidly developing and water supplied. It promises a written guarantee of large profits within one year from investments in the property at current prices.
Seattle Homeseekers' Company promotes free auto tours to Navy Yard sights from the Seattle office at 106 Cherry Street and the Bremerton office in the Oregon Building Bremerton. Agents depart several times daily aboard the new fast steamer H. B. Kennedy for a fifty minute ride. Call at our offices to see us.
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