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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1909

Page

2

Fiend Attacks Two Women in West Berkeley

Police seek a short Mexican man after a brutal assault on Mrs Fred Williams watering her lawn and a second attack on Mrs Anna Lacy as they walked Ninth Street near Austin. The assailant fled both times, dropping his hat in the first incident. A posse and officers hunted through the night with no results.

Potted Presa Herkeley Cal He & Hegre Weat Berkeley Mra Fred Willaims Mee Williams Dia Williams Mary Kusenan Apna Lacy Ninth St Austin Williame

Million Attendance Marks at A P Exposition

The A P exposition surpassed one and a half million in total attendance today. July business nearly matched June with a 40 cent rise overall. June attendance was 650000, rising to over 550000 in July. Pay Streak receipts since June total 497000, with 200000 in June. Jane's share was 35000 in May, July near 55000. Fat rate concessions will add thousands. Director General notes 60 percent better run than June, fair shows steady profit, operating cost under 175000 per month, June receipts about 230000, July about 190000. Bonded debt paid 30 percent. 10 percent more due soon. Seattle fair has more than doubled Portland’s two-month record.

Asiness Jane Seattle Portland

Wright makes great flight carrying one

United States Army observers watched Orville Wright in a ten mile cross country flight near Fort Myer. He exceeded the speed requirements of his government contract and set speed records, attaining over 43 miles per hour with a 14 minute 42 second run and rising about 600 feet. President Taft arrived to witness the dramatic display.

United Freee Washington, D Orville Wright Ben Femta Army Signal Corpe Taft Fort Myer

Captain Fiske’s Inventions Spotlighted by Navy Officer

CAPT Fiske, commanding officer of the flagship Tennom at Puget Sound Navy Yard, has 14 U S patents including a naval telescope. He credits naval officer Commander Charles N Robinson of the British Navy with the origin of the present system of pave gunnery with telecope ta.

United Press Navy Fiske Charles N. Robinson

Editors Welcome National Day Association Party to Cordova

The steamer Northwestern arrives with 194 visitors who are greeted by a city arch and festival atmosphere. A special train will ferry the party along the Copper River to view the glacier-fed river system and an evening reception and ball is planned.

United Press Cordova Northwestern Seattle National Day Association Copper River & Northwestern Railway

Deadly quakes and mass executions dominate reports

United Press dispatches describe a devastating earthquake across central Mexico with estimates of thousands dead and extensive damage from Acapulco to Chilpancingo. Simultaneously, two hundred rioters were executed by military authorities in Barcelona as authorities seek to suppress uprisings.

Iy United Press Barcelona United Pres City Mexico Mesi Mhilapa Acapulco Wader Chilpancingo Guerrero Hidalgo Titan Vera Crag

Charges Against Judge Yakey Referred to Grievance Panel

Aberdeen Washington July 31 The Washington Tar association met ending sessions late yesterday SelectingHelingham as next meeting place Charges preferred against Superior Judge J I Yakey of Kits county by State Senator J W Bryan alleging irregular expense account and travel on passes referred to grievance committee Pending embezzlement charges from the Great Northern railroad action to bar him not taken Former Supreme Judge M J Gordon of Tacoma remains under cloud Officers elected President C C Gore Walla Walla secretary W Schaster Olympia treasurer Arthur Hemington Olympia Today members plan a trip to Westport

United Pres Aberdeen Wash Wheahington Tar Association Hellingham J. I. Yakey Kites J. W. Bryan Great Northern Railroad Supreme M. J. Gordon Tacoma C. C. Gore Walla Walla

Man in Custody After Early Morning Disturbance

Otto Bourne, 21, of St Paul Minnesota, wandered through Medford area homes at dawn crying for help. He refused treatment and was arrested in Robeburd Oregon awaiting an inquest into his sanity.

Ore Otto 8 Bourne We County St. Paul Minn Buell

Borrower In Tacoma Charged With Grand Larceny

Steve Berkit was arrested in Tacoma on grand larceny charges after security for a $150 loan was declared false. He claimed ownership of a ranch near PeELL Washington but admitted only paying $60 on it, having no actual title.

United Press Peell Wash Steve Berkit Tacoma C. W. Boynton Bank of Boynton Brow, & Co Cite Place Heakit Here

Senate Adds Sum to Deficiency Bill

Washington July 11 The urgent deficiency bill reported to the senate carries 1 107 185 an increase of 687 826 from the house version. Main rises fund tariff law provisions with 100 000 for state department trade relation expenses 4 000 for horses and carriages for the speaker 7 000 extra pay for the Brownsville riot committee and 25 000 to defray a unifying landes use on the Yakima Indian reservation.

Washington, D.C Senate House State Department Brownsville Yakima

Santa Gertrudia Mine Sold for 9 Million Mexican Dollars

John Hayee Hammond, after weeks in Mexico, announced the purchase of the Santa Gertradia mine from the Pachues group. The deal, representing Camp Bird Limited of London, values the property at nine million Mexican dollars.

Poise Los Angeles Cal John Hayee Hammond Mexico Santa Gertradia Pachues Group Camp Bird, Limited London

OF SPECIAL INTEREST TO WOMEN COIFFURE FOR THE TAILOR-MADE GIRL

A guide to hair styling for fashionable women emphasizing a tailored look with a curled fringe, a central back shell ornament, and a halo-like rolled fringe. It discusses the old maid stereotype, women’s evolving roles, and practical tips on neat, well dressed appearance, plus ten virtues for ethical conduct.

New York Pompadourtoes

Old Time Home Made Recipes Frayed By OCR Fragments

Fragmented list of kitchen preparations includes cornstarch pudding ribbons fried scallops rye muffins rye bread and green corn dishes with notes on ingredients such as corn starch cocoa milk rye meal flour and seasonings. Contains many garbled phrases and misread quantities but outlines multiple dish ideas and steps.

Only The Wisdom Of Cynthia Grey Petticoats To Wear

A young woman economizes on summer laundry costs by sewing two tight fitting white cotton crepe petticoats with knee length flounces. She uses nine yards crepe, two lace widths, and trims, creating durable dressable undergarments washable ready to wear.

Sumner

Old Fashions Revived Women’s Style in Paris and London

The piece notes French and English women reviving an old fashion, with minimal cosmetic use and bold hairdos. It describes pale court plaster accents, elaborate hairdressing, and long gowns as a modest revival seen in Paris, with limited crescent trends emerging.

Directory Paris

Dinners Week Set With Governors to Lead Events

Next week in Seattle hosts a packed A Y O P exposition with multiple governors including Glasscock Johnson Hay and Lt Gov Cox arriving for a series of celebrations. States and days named include New York Day Monday Minnesota Day Tuesday Mississippi Day Olympia Day and various other regional observances across the schedule.

Tng Seattle Glasscock West Virginia Johnson Minnesota Gov Hay Charles EB. Hughes New York Cox Kentucky Hill Missouri Twin City Snohomish County K. F. Noel Mississippi Olympia Alaska

Will Build Big Store in Metropolitan Tract

A large department store will rise on the old University tract in Pittsburg. Metropolitan Building Co. to erect a building on the West side of Fourth Street between University and Benecaste at an estimated cost of 750000. Miners Overcome in Central Coal Mine No 31. 12 seriously injured with 3 possibly fatally hurt. Insurance men from West Coast Life arrive in the city for a celebratory day in their San Francisco HQ. City boards let a contract for regrading Dearborn Street to Lewis & Willis for 362468.

G. Poyros Chilpacingo Chilate Guerrero Santa Julia Thie City Federal District Mexico City Hoeplitals Popocatapet Morelo Metropolitan Building Company University Fourth 4 Benecaste Pittsburg Kan Central Coal & Coke Co West Coast Life Insurance Company San Francisco Board of Public Worka Yeater Dearborn Lewis & Wllie

Seven rules for two daughters on bedroom door

A mother posts seven printed rules on her daughters bedroom door. The guidance covers keeping the room tidy, rising early, and dressing neatly. The list emphasizes quiet behavior, orderly attire, and punctual breakfasts.

Fire Rages through Osaka Threatening Whole City

A devastating Osaka fire destroys over three square miles and threatens the entire city. Troops and an entire Osaka division fight the flames as dynamite and boiling canal water are used amid panicked residents. The castle and canal-front houses burn while thousands attempt escape.

Osaka Japan Eree Alstrict Osaka Pees Willton

Osaka City and its historic harbor role in Japan

The article describes Osaka as a picturesque inland water city at the head of Osaka Bay. It notes its historic importance as a rice and tea center with canals girding the city and a small foreign population, while attracting thousands of tourists annually.

Japan la Ventce Gulf of Osaka Oine

New York Day at the Fair Honors Gov Hughes Speaker

Gov Charles F Hughes of New York will headline New York Day at the A P exposition. He arrives in Beattie to be greeted by local officials and will address 15 000 attendees at the Amphitheatre with a luncheon, reception, and banquet planned at the New York Building and State Building.

New York Charles KB. Hughes Hughes Beattie Union Station A T P New York State Building New York Building

Bon Marche Decorates for Swedish Day Display

Downtown Bon Marche festoons its main entrance with three large Swedish flags and Valeummen banners for Swedish day. A central Swedish flag bears the greeting Welcome Governor in white letters, while the adjacent flags feature an American flag and banners.

Bevond Av

Chinese Chamber of Commerce to discuss tourist guide reform

In Los Angeles on July 3 the Chinese Chamber of Commerce will meet at night to discuss plans to abolish guides seen as harming local business. Officials warn against sensational tales told to tourists by a mix of guides from Chinatown areas.

United Press Loe Angeles Cal Chinese Chamber of Commerce

Booth Declares It Fool In Civil Action Notice

Robert Booth the attorney for the plaintiff in the Our House Wine and Liquor case serves garnishment notice to the American Savings Bank and Trust Company. The note declares Thomas Mack, a traveling man and Spokane County resident, has had his account garnished for 69 dollars and 6 cents amid a broader political context from the 1909 legislature.

Robert Booth Our House Wine and Liquor Company Ve. Thomas Mack American Savings Bank and Trust Company Thomas Mack Spokane Robert Hooth Mackie

Edgar Allen Jr Visitor Receives GA Custers at Armory Hall

Members of the General Custers camp will host a reception in the Armory building to honor Edgar Allen Jr of Washington D C commander in chief of the organization. The G A R will also install officers elected at Tacoma at the same meeting. Allen arrived in the city recently and praised Beattie Heim visiting the Washington Annex.

General Custers Bane of Veterans Armory Edgar Allen, Jr Washington, D. C Tacoma Allen City Beattie Heim Washington Annex

Mrs. Sam Haner Cured After Lifetime of Suffering

A fifty two year old woman describes years of headaches dizziness and illnesses finally relieved after treatment by Dr F W Dickey at 204 205 Peoples Bank Bid The patient credits eye work and electrical therapies for restored vision and eased nervous and muscular ailments detailing a complete recovery and professional credentials of the physician

Sam Haner Mra F. W. Dickey Peoples Bank FP. W. Dickey

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Yosses Berkeley Wright Signal Corps Capt. Fiske Entertain Editors Tehauntepec Aca Washington Department Thompson Valley of Mexico Pacific Coast Yakey Ate Bar Association Wan Borrows Nannini Mary Cynthia Grey BON Marche Make the Quad The Quaker Drug Co First Pike St Booth Sam Bere Han Dickey Germany F. W. American Ciarist People’s Banker Malin Pike Place H. L. Klein James Street Ae Boy Lill Gee
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