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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1909
Page
1
The King County sheriff discusses limits on boxing content at an arena event next Friday night. He notes laws restrict contests and urges public satisfaction while addressing concerns about wrestling and safety. No firm permit or details are provided, but the sheriff warns against unauthorized bouts.
Fragmentary report from a medical convention notes lack of formal sessions for two ophthalmology and otology sections. Names Paty Smith McKewisie Hean and others appeared as speakers amid scattered remarks and unresolved outcomes.
Fragmented text from a wire caption mentions United Press July 24 and reference to White and Wright among others. Includes garbled phrases about tests, navigation, and possible bank clearances with scattered monetary figures 41,469,972.08 and 8901,124.00 9544.00. The readable content is sparse and not fully coherent.
Governor Hay requests the resignation of state highway commissioner J M Snow who has held the post since 1905, promising the position to Harry L Howlby a West Point graduate. Neither Hay nor Snow provide a reason for the action.
Nile A. Wedeen reports six snakes and a Gila monster stolen from his show on First Ave between Union and University. George Horner, accused of stealing, is in Auburn moving goods. deputy Scott Malone handles custody of the reptiles as Justice Brown orders venue change and trial setup.
The finance committee backed efforts to curb water waste as Port Lawton faced shortages. Superintendent L B Youngs blamed pumps on Queen Anne for insufficient supply and noted Queen Anne residents were wasting water, while Port Lawton suffered. The committee criticized the proposed private pumps delay from July 16.
Rolllo H. Mitchell sues Alice Mitchell for separations claiming years of threats to kill and habitual drunkenness. Mrs Mitchell denies and asks dismissal. Edwin S. Ling secures divorce from Estelle A. Lina. married in Brooklyn in 1903, she did not contest. Billa Adler seeks divorce from Chas A Adler on charge of non support.
Twenty five people are dead and a dozen towns wrecked as three hurricanes sweep Southern Texas. Rice fields destroyed, trees uprooted, houses unroofed, tracks washed away, and lines damaged. Communication with surrounding areas was difficult. early estimates place property damage near three million dollars, with deaths likely to rise as reports arrive.
A brief forecast notes strong winds and cooler conditions with high winds expected. Mentions pair of nights with windy weather and a pattern shift into Saturday, guiding readers to expect breezy conditions and potential changes in temperature.
Auction of boxes for Elke circus planned at Orpheum tomorrow noon to fund the Elke building fund. Rivalry expected in bidding, with proceeds supporting circus preparations for Elke Day at the exposition. Three big shows with matinee and evening performances, parade horses provided by Seattle firms, and Elke stars from across the country arriving for the celebration.
San Francisco July 28 James Clay Dunphy admits he cannot manage his millions and asks his sister Jennie Dunphy to be appointed guardian. This follows a sharp dispute where she sought a guardian for him. Funeral services for Mrs Frank Wood are set for Saturday at 3 40 pm at Butterworths parlors.
Mian Mobrinway of Pilchuck Tribe dies from a wax bullet wound during a sham battle at the exposition stadium. Coroner rules accidental, with Red Men and militia confirming no blame. Spectators misread the incident as part of the show as Mobrinway was rushed to hospital and died.
United Press reports Washington on July 25 as Senator Mean of New Jersey moves to shift Senate adjournment to Monday, stating the tariff bill likely will be ready for final action then. Kean supports the plan, saying he was informed the bill could be completed by Monday.
W. L. Bekhard was arrested in Dunemutt Cal last night with a six cylinder Winton car taken from the Winton garage in the city. He rented the machine Saturday night and did not return it. County officers tracked him, but he eluded pursuit in Oregon before Dunemuir officers nabbed him on arrival. He will be returned to Seattle.
Atlanta July 28 members of the Georgia legislature await a reply from Luther Burbank the plant breeder of Santa Rosa California whom they have invited to continue experiments with cotton to improve the fibre quality and yield for the state’s crop program
Sheriff Robert T. Hodge announced the revocation of the deputy commissions of Claude D B Peyton and Laure K Church who worked under Prosecuting Attorney George P Vanderveer. He defended his authority, saying the prosecuting attorney is not a peace officer and that Peyton and Church overstepped by acting with police powers in Beattie and the county. He emphasized his bond and control over his office and warned he will not yield to others guiding the office.
A chaotic account from a city scene describes painter B Vail, 25, killed instantly after a 25 foot fall from scaffolding at Stevens School. The report notes his Caldwell origins, his wife, and the painter crew, while recounting a separate court scene where two youths, George Defel and Leonard Nelson, faced shoplifting charges. Judge Prater urges the boys to redeem themselves and directs reporting to a probation officer. An irrigation project in Red Bluff is announced, and a bakery fire in Red Bluff destroys a building, causing $10,000 in damage.
The South Park Improvement Club of Seattle and the Northwest Improvement Club of Georgetown call a meeting at Dudley’s Hall in South Park tomorrow evening to discuss better streetcar service. Formal demand for improved service is expected from attendees. City officials of Beattie Georgetown and Beattie Electric Company have been invited to attend.
Pastor Charles T. Russell of the Brooklyn Tabernacle tells a Bible students convention that there is no eternal hell, citing Hebrew sheol and Scripture. He contends fear of hell misleads believers and outlines the hope of future life rather than everlasting punishment. He will speak Sunday afternoon at the Armory on Where Are the Dead.
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