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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1909
Page
8
A brief note describes a grand march observed this morning as it appeared to artist Renfro. The fragment hints at a parade or procession and the artist's impression of the scene.
The event featured a grand luncheon in the New York building with guests from Alaska and China amid a joyful gathering. Leadership included vice president John J. Mothaw and editor Kenneth Beaton, with welcomes from Joane K Wilson and remarks by Charles W. O’Neal and others as nations pledged cooperation for a successful exposition.
Crowds cheer the opening as 1200 Japanese American bluejackets and soldiers parade. Vice President McGraw presides at lunch for visiting guests. weeks of exhibits, bands, and speeches unfold across the grounds with a concert scheduled for the evening. Attendance forecast unclear as day ends with cultural events.
A grand banquet hosted in the New York State building features invited guests with a program led by President J B Chilberg. Welcome addresses will honor visiting governors and mayors, judges, press representatives, and military figures with toasts to Canada, railroads, and Alaska.
The opening of the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition marks a turning point in Pacific Northwest commerce and pride. Citizens hear calls for unity and patriotism as the expo promises peace prosperity and a higher civil spirit.
A fragment expresses optimism about timekeepers of progress and the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition. It hopes the event marks a milestone in good for progress and people remembering it fondly, while mentioning lodging and business chances.
OCR fragment describes products including Yokina Valley Potatoes and Sour and Feed with a line of Elaple Grace Tela. Orders are prompted but details are unclear.
The address urges firm adherence to old virtues and patriotism, praising Seattle's spirit and industrial progress. It frames the Alaska Yukon Pacific as a historic name and calls for civic service to advance both material endeavors and broader purpose.
Portland June 1 A Harney county rancher named Hanley was found guilty in federal court of maintaining and controlling an unlawful occupancy of government land spanning about 0 acres. The jury imposed up to 1000 dollars fine and up to one year imprisonment, with room for a new trial motion and bill of exceptions. Hanley protested the verdict, claiming insufficient evidence.
Water use for irrigation is permitted from 7 to 8 30 p m Tuesday June 1 1909 in the city. Only that date allowed and no further irrigation use permitted until further notice. Applies to metered and fixed rate water. Signed 8B Youngs Superintendent.
A forecast calls for showers tonight and on Wednesday with light southerly to southeasterly winds.
Smith and his sister Mrs Ratcliffe were badly burned when their car exploded near the Latona bridge. Smith, a large man, pushed his sister to safety before his clothing burned away as flames enveloped the overturned vehicle. The pair lived at 2026 10th Ave N and were en route to an exposition. A separate item notes Jacob Nevine of Cleveland died in a Turkish bath in Baltimore.
About 15 000 visitors are counted arriving for the A P exposition opening with another 6 000 from nearby towns. Trains ferries and interurban lines report heavy turnout as Seattle Welcomes crowds to the exposition grounds and downtown street throngs.
Seattle police seek Harry Thaw a cook formerly at H A Weld 16 West Harrison after a grip of valuable articles disappeared from the Weld home last night officers believe Thaw may know of the missing items and urge his arrest for questioning
Henderson sued for $0,000 claiming he bought exclusive right to a hair growth product and paid $1000, only to lose all hair and seek $5,000 in damages. The case centers on the efficacy of a preparation promoted by Hasenhelt. No arrests or major incidents mar the fair grounds daytime activities.
Fewer cars are on Philadelphia streets today than since the onset of a platform men’s strike, and the city faces a general walkout of all trades unions affecting approximately 76,1000 workers.
J B Cornell discovered a large automobile in his back yard this morning and could not recall owning it. He notified police who took charge of the vehicle bearing the mark No. 1091, as investigators begin to determine ownership and origin.
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