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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1909
Page
1
A fragmentary account describes Gattle addressing a gathered audience, detailing his demeanor and appearance. The piece notes his slow speech, long manicured fingers, and the crowd’s mixed reception while outlining Macdoanans’ belief in education and developing all senses to align spiritual with material growth.
A laborer O H Olson entered a Washington street noodle house and ate chop suey. He tried to leave without paying, cried for help, and two shots from Patrolman Baker’s revolver were fired in the air. A streetcar motorman helped subdue Olson until police arrived. Olson faces police court Monday afternoon.
In a quirky courtroom scene Judge Quinn and Judge Gibson observe three defendants all using artificial legs. E P Bull testifies while revealing his own leg, prompting questions about the trial’s justification and casting a pall over proceedings.
A contract awarded by the Decoration Committee to Ball Hr c for production of nearly 200000 buttons for MLE Day at the AYP expo, totaling 1 973 516 dollars in costs. The ceremony includes installation of officers after memorial services held in the morning.
The finance committee met to discuss hosting Japanese businessmen visiting soon. Volunteers formed groups to solicit contributions for an entertainment fund, aiming to raise 16 000 dollars.
The Florence Bromley benefit matinee at the Grand theatre in Seattle drew wide participation from leading shows. Proceeds were banked by Mrs P. A. Cook of the Bunch of Grapes Luncheon, supporting Bromley’s family care. Net receipts exceeded 9962.60.
Colonel Roosevelt states he will not seek office. Accompanied by Kermit and the narrator, he says no possibility exists for considering such a proposition. Arrangements are made for future movements of the expedition with supplies being purchased. he will stay several days while other party members remain at Naivasha.
A fragmentary column portrays a dog named Ram as a true sport in a rough village scene. It describes Ram chasing, killing, and shaking prey for bounty money, while other dogs like Hum and Phun are noted for their traits and misdeeds within a rough moral frame.
Atlantic City July 24 United Press reports Beach regulations fail to censure two young women on the shore as sheath bathing skirts are deemed not immodest by local standards. Beach patrolman Frey notes concerned spectators while the girls briefly reveal more as skirts slip. Officials refuse to intervene amid prior censoring disputes.
The city affairs committees that met yesterday will convene again on Monday and report to the general meeting on Tuesday. They will present a draft report on prosecuting John Pupfinger and consult with Superintendent Youngs of the water department about the feasibility of making sprinkling improvements.
United Press reports from Chrtiagana Norway that Capt. Engeletad, meteorologist and naval officer, was killed by lightning while taking storm observations aboard a kite apparatus en route to command Capt. Amundson’s Fram voyage to the North Pole. Amundson, present in Chrtiagana, expressed profound grief as preparations for a seven year expedition were halted.
Admiral W. J. Thompson has not improved and remains at Providence Hospital. He rested yesterday but did not have a very good night. Plumbers hold picnic at Wildwood Park this afternoon with over $800 in prizes to be distributed for various competitions.
In Los Angeles on July 24, seven year old William Hawkes son of Dr W J Hawkes was crushed under a brick wagon after being struck by a speeding automobile near West Pico and Dewey. The father, Dr Hawkes, was among the first to reach the scene and witness the death.
George Horner who stole them was arrested yesterday and released on $250 bail. Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Jeimer insists each snake be tagged Exhibit A, Exhibit B, and so on for trial next Friday. No one will take the job. Holzheimer may hire Nils Wedeen or learn from a snake-charmer to tag them. Deputies declined. justice hinges on which Justice will proceed.
Water will be shut off on all intermediate service mains in the district north of Lake It Union and the government bternal from 0 a.m. to 4 p.m. next Monday July 26.
Boston July 24 Jealousy runs through the Beverly social set around the Taft cottage as a German countess graces the circle with a memoir gift to Mrs Taft. The President values the book highly in his library while the German ambassador’s wife draws attention from other diplomats and ministers at Beverly. Bryce fades amid the Countess Von Bernsdorff’s rising social sway in Washington circles.
The case centers on a 17 year old, one armed, cocaine user who confessed to murder and was sent to a training school. His father is dead and mother far away as he faced Judge Frater in Pendleton. Weather and local crime notes follow with a Portland shooting involving Dr. Miles Colling and his wife.
Rev John O Foster A M B D dean of Puget Bound theology argues eternal damnation exists. He cites Bible as proof and notes death is not a release but eternal punishment for sin. He asserts no second chance and recounts Civil War era connections and war tales.
Leonard Ledoux known as Brother Boniface of the Order of My Lady of Lourdes was found dead in his room at the Brothers college South Park this morning by a servant. He was 55. Funeral services set for next Tuesday morning at the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Body at Callins Bros undertaking until then. interment in Mount Calvary cemetery.
Chicago July 24 James Phillips sues for 5000 damages for alleged alienation of his wife's affections from Rev T R F Dornblasser of Grace Evangelical church. He includes a poem and hymn in his bill claiming muses could sway his wife, but his wife testified he abused her and could not support her, forcing the return to her father with their children.
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