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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1909
Page
2
In Hartford the Travelers Insurance Company warns accident policy holders that aviation and repeated ballooning violate contracts. The letter states the hazard of riding aeroplanes may not be insured and policy holders at the port must surrender the policy or face cancellation.
Three Washington National Guard companies join the A. P. expedition management for the International Military Tattoo at the exposition Stadium tomorrow evening. Liberati’s Band, the Duke of Connaught’s Fage Hand and Wagner’s Hand lead heavy music with the Highland Pipers adding Scotch dances. Free admission for expo visitors. finale features the unfurling of the American flag.
KANLOTUS Wash July 29 A local sighting reports a shower of small lizards, called water dogs, appearing on sidewalks and streets yesterday afternoon. Residents collected more than ten of the creatures in front of a shop as the odd weather event drew curiosity from bystanders.
Charles Kiddwell, 58, collapsed on a street yesterday and died at City hospital a few hours later. He had a long history of heart disease and officials believe the shock of the fall hastened his death. Relatives reside in Ireland.
A Swedish rumor spread among Tacoma residents questions admission to the fair on Swedish day. The management denies the claim that price rises to $2 next Saturday, noting admission remains fifty cents. Thousands of Swedes plan to attend Seattle to hear Gov. John A. Johnson speak.
Gov Johnson and Mrs Johnson with staff depart St Paul for Seattle on a special train to attend the Alaska North Port exposition. Johnson will unveil a bust of James J Hill during Minnesota day on August 2.
A flashy real estate pitch touts Bremerton adjacent residence lots with early profits and city water, offered by Seattle Homeseekers Company. It mentions the Navy Yard, a free steamer ride, and showings from Seattle and Bremerton offices.
Prof. John Ivey will exhibit two open air watercolors at Beaux Arts village on Lake Washington shore next Sunday. Works include At Eventide There Shall He Light and The Sweet Eventide with Ivey giving an impromptu art lecture. Million in Gold Coming from Fairbanks heads south on the City of Seattle to Seattle banks.
Victoria HL July 2. Peter Hing a full blooded Chinese student leads his class in New York City public schools and graduates with honors from Merill University Montreal. He urges self respect and avoiding gambling and opium as he plans to study law and later aid China.
Everett, Washington, July 20 Foreman Perry P. Prescott of Star Logging was shot and killed yesterday by rancher 8 G Smith three miles beyond Granite Falls. Smith surrendered to the sheriff after fleeing to Sadhorush and boarding an Interurban. The killing arose from a long dispute over a logging road lease on Smith’s land. Smith tore up tracks and threatened violence until Prescott’s crew relaid the line. In the confrontation Smith fired hitting Prescott in the back.
A large Elks produced bike themed circus thrilled 43000 attendees at the exposition fairgrounds. Leaders Harry Leavitt Louie Buckley Elkan Morganstern and Harold Bushes directed a polished amateur troupe delivering a lively full evening performance. Visitors from out of town toured the exposition today while last shows continue tonight.
The assistant rector Rev Allen Patterson aged 35 died at his home 26 California av. He leaves a widow and one child. He had served as curate and secretary at Trinity Parish for a year. A night service and Brotherhood of St Andrew service were held at Trinity Parish. funeral planned Friday at 2 p.m.
Grace Mallen tyne a Dew Motnes Iowa lawyer turns to farming after health fails under stress from Supreme Court practice. She buys a 1000 acre Idaho farm near Wallace and, with one man, handles all farming duties while her crop nears harvest. If profitable she plans to stay. if not she will return to law when health returns.
Philadelphia July 2 Mine Helen T Peterson twenty two died in a Philadelphia hospital as the result of two diseases contracted while nursing a patient She volunteered for nurses work after risks were explained and said Somebody has to nurse him and might as well be me She recovered after her diploma and then returned to work dying this morning in the hospital
New Jersey day marked by speeches from Jease A Hall commissioner and George B H in New York State building. Director General Nadeau welcomed about 200 visitors while Senator Wilcox and Judge T E Davie spoke for New Jersey Bet
Recap of multiple 1900s divorce filings and separations including Martha Byers seeking divorce after drunken conduct of husband John Byers since their March marriage. Amelia and Alfred Diamond labeled as past marriage and desertion. Samuel and Mabel Sherburn separated after alleged disappearance. Irene Lydon seeks relief from Andrew Lydon amid alleged desertion. Nelson Townsend sues Alice Townsend for desertion. couples linked to Walla Walla area and recent marital disputes.
Chicago July 29 nineteen new indictments were returned against resort keepers in the levee district of South Chicago by the grand jury investigating long standing corruption in the area.
Mrs Elfen Walker and her sister from Montesano caused a scene at the Arlington hotel when a large valise carried by a porter revealed a thin rooster and hens scratching the carpet. The house detective intervened and the birds were removed amid tears from Mrs Walker.
Roy Blake a traveling photographer known as Blondie Blake is held in Clear Creek county awaiting transfer to Belleville to answer a murder charge. Ella Watts once saw a man at Mount McClellan she believed matched the suspect’s description, while Blake denies involvement and claims not to have been East where the fishing was good.
Northern Pacific officials report an unclaimed body believed to be Edmund Tollman is in a Union depot casket in Portland. Police will open the casket with the coroner present as an investigation starts. Gertrude Tollman, traveling from McMinnville on two return tickets, is unaccounted for.
The miners conference vote on a national strike in support of wage reductions ends with 518,461 in favor and 62,030 against. London reports the result as decisive for escalating action by the miners in Britain.
Judge Frater, returning from a tour in the interest of children, advocates securing an appropriation for the county to erect a juvenile detention home after studying conditions of delinquents in eastern counties.
Women of Seattle will participate in Seattle Day at the A Y P EB gathering and contribute to lively activities. The note outlines a summary by a woman leader for the ACY P Seattle Day association.
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Late yesterday a complaint named Atey George eer, Riplinge, and others amid four information charges alleging misappropriation of funds totaling $160.54, with breakdowns of $60.56 and related transactions involving HM. Young, a stent company, and Thomas Petersen.
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