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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1909
Page
1
A garbled financial notice references overdue payments, city taxes, and 6 to 10 percent rates. It mentions a half million district cost and property agreements tied to the Del In the cos t fr the onlay district.
Reports from Reno indicate Mrs Thaw plans to seek divorce from Harry Thaw as an inquiry into the case continues. The proceedings focus on custody and support while the husband remains in Matteawan and a Batler hearing is expected to address the Thaws.
Ontario visit and local disbursement report outline McMillen’s return home. Officials note improvements and anticipated assistance from McMillen to the community with ongoing support and medical follow ups.
Rabbi Joseph Krauskopf asserts divorce laws advance morality and purify homes. He argues women gain freedom to work and demand respect, urging higher education and full participation in life to elevate society. He cites two thirds of divorces involving women and warns men must meet evolving standards.
In Tacoma on July 29 Mrs. John Cruikshank-Beattie at the hotel she runs held up a prowler at gunpoint in a room he was rifling. Mina Dorlé Flestup, a fellow guest, alerted the landlady and helped trigger police action as the man, named Harry Jones, was halted in the hall. Police investigate his background.
In San Francisco on July 2 a mounted officer Betsel Ia nure-Ing injured a finger during a clash with Henry Rodeman after Rodeman argued with Bridget Carrigan about flirting with her wife. Rodeman drew a revolver but was disarmed. he was booked on charge of resisting.
Judge Ronald hears Arena's bid for a permanent injunction to stop the sheriff from interfering with a planned fight between Dr. Roller and Al Kaufman tomorrow night. A temporary restraining order was issued yesterday through Arena's attorney. Weather forecast mentions Ban Porro arrival and light west winds with a cargo and passengers aboard.
County clerk D K Sickles observed a birthday on Tuesday. The clerk's office awarded him a pair of gold cuff buttons with diamond settings. The donor noted Mr Sickles age as 66, to which he replied I’m only 41.
John E. Humphries leads a push in the legislature to repeal the new jury law he calls a grave injustice to the poor. The Central Labor Council urges restoring the old system arguing 30,000 citizens may be barred from civil juries if kept. He argues corporations secretly shaped the measure to favor property owners in personal injury cases.
Clearings today show Tacoma with 91 863 851 825 cow and 4 lines, totaling 086 776.79. Portland reports 9415 625.00 in clearings and 116 499.00 balances. Balances total 76 408.00 across locations.
Pearl Osborne, daughter of a wealthy farmer, complained after John Housfield tried a “real manly” hug. The bashful suitor Rammed the embrace, breaking two ribs as Pearl sought a softer response but got a forceful display. The incident sparked gossip in Enah, July 1st.
The steamship Ohio reached the harbor early this morning with about fifty passengers aboard and a full cargo. The voyage included Port Graham and several intermediate ports, signaling steady traffic and activity in the harbor.
Bantam Bouillon and P J Metfagh clashed in a street fight over concrete quality on a paving job between Cherry Street and Denny Way. Bouillon, a bantamweight and city public utilities official, confronted McHugh a heavyweight contractor about the concrete as the inspector examined the work. The altercation ended with Bouillon returning to his office and McHugh leaving for the mayor's office to report the incident.
In Cherbourg and Paris, Eugene Vievy aged 14 and Ernest Caput 12, armed with dirks revolvers and burglar tools, were stopped while bound for America to fight Indians. Caput lost 207 francs from his father’s savings. The motive appears to be influence from sensational American dime novels like Buffalo Bill and Nick Carter.
Mrs Wyrell testified in a divorce case that for ten years her husband James Wyrell and she lived in the same home without speaking. They communicated via their 12 year old daughter Peart at meals, with each party relaying messages through the child. The silence ended when Wyrell allegedly ordered her to leave the house about a year ago. The couple had been married fifteen years.
John L. Stevens and his wife were aboard a Green Lake car when the vehicle halted on the Lake Union trestle. As lights failed they began walking, Stevens fell through the structure into the lake, cried for help, and was rescued by A. Betterlin who reached him by lowering into the water and pulling him to safety.
New York July 20 Harry C Pulliam president of the National Baseball league died at 7 30 this morning from a self inflicted pistol wound in his room at the New York Athletic club Last night he shot himself through the right temple the bullet exited on the left side The coroner was notified and doctors reported the magnate dazed and unable to answer questions The motive remains a mystery with no clear premeditation evident
Madrid reports from July end say Spanish troops suffered near two thousand losses at Melilla including General Minto and a colonel. Mobs surround the palace shouting Down with the king as radicals push for a government overthrow. In Catalonia riots spread and Alfonso, on a balcony, faced jeers and boos before retreating to the palace. Water shut off in Seattle district mains tomorrow from 8 a.m. to p.m. due to interim service disruption.
Judge Frater appoints Vaughn as receiver for a collection of snakes including a Gila monster and rattler after a partnership dispute between N A Weeden and Horner. Weeden allegedly funded the venture while Horner supplied labor. Horner removed snakes during Weeden’s absence prompting legal action. Several snakes have died as the case proceeds and the live ones are kept under court supervision.
If winds favor, the first heliographic signal from Mount Rainier to Seattle will be received at the Government building in Seattle tonight between 5 and 7. Five members of Company A, Signal Corps, National Guard, already atop the peak await a chance to use mirrors and sun rays to communicate. First Sergeant V. V. Westfall will read signals, with a possible alternate base if winds shift. The Seattle party includes First Sergeant K. C. Ingraham Corporal H. B. Moore and privates EB. Ingraham RC Buck and W. J. Colbett, all residents of Seattle. They left Fairbanks July 25 and expect signals nightly for three days. The Myer code used mirrors the signal method used by the Ladysmith garrison.
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