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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1909
Page
9
FR A Smith inventor of the salm on canning device died from burns after his car tank exploded near the Latona bridge Monday evening. He saved his sister from the wreck, though she was only lightly injured. he had given his life to protect her.
Edgar A. Wright of Larabee Wright dodged two burglar shots at his residence 4742 University Boulevard after waking to intruders lifting his bedroom. He grappled with the man. the assailant fired twice but the bullets missed, striking the bed and narrowly missing Mrs. Wright before fleeing into the night. Wright, a former University of Washington athlete, could not describe the intruder beyond his large size and strength.
The Globe announces acquisition of the Evening Post by Globe owners, with Thomas Garrett followed by Fred Hogue as new publisher. The Post will continue under new management and policies. consolidation plans remain undecided.
George Spring, accused of a brutal assault on F Lazarus and his wife of Bauralito, confesses to Sheriff Taylor. He alleges a plotted robbery outlined by Valley Tarpy, a acquaintance of Mrs Lazarus' sister Mee Wharton, with Tarpy denying the accusation.
The Broadway High School Dramatic club presents Shakespeare’s As You Like It in the Arcade hall next Saturday evening. Senior lead Orlando is played by Warde Bowles with Henry Winquist Elsie Moree and Mia Paula Bitte among the principal cast.
More than 200 cases filled the calendar as 194 crew and passengers from the wrecked ship Northwestern, mostly Japanese and Italians bound for Nushagak Bay, were rescued by breeches buoy and brought to shore. Police Judge Gordon conducted proceedings after the ship reached land, with survivors and committees meeting to arrange Seattle day events at the A P exposition offices.
City Engineer Thommen refuses to explain at the Board of Public Works meeting regarding paying We & Jones a premium on a reserve contract and penalties for a delay on another. City Comptroller Carroll says all filed contracts are on record, and the auditing committee will review the matter next Saturday.
The Pay Streak on Sunday will be as quiet as a Quaker meeting with no syblers brass bands beating tom toms or free shows before concessions. Attractions will operate in orderly fashion as downtown theatres. concessionaires learned Pax Break was to close but expect all attractions to stay open and conduct business quietly.
The Cedar River pipeline is finished and connected from the intake to Volunteer Park reservoir. Contractors Grant Smith & Co. receive about 70 000 dollars for early completion, as the new line will nearly double capacity to about 66 million gallons daily once fully pressurized, easing potential water shortages in hot months.
In Pittsburg at the Alvin theatre on June 2 a benefit performance of Pinafore raised more than 250 million in amateur actors and actresses from the city’s high society. The Bradstreet rating praised the cast from lead to supernumeraries, with flowers and audience gifts totaling over 60 thousand dollars.
A city Lutheran pastors committee met to outline Luther Day on August 29 with 6000 to 10000 expected attendees. Morning services will be in English with prominent Pacific Northwest pastors participating. A 606-voice chorus will sing antiphons at both sessions.
MIatak we E Zion of Atlantic City and Rosa Caheapero sought a marriage license in Camden. Justice Piahlan unintentionally joined Zion and Caheapero in marriage, demanding a $5 license fee before realizing Caheapero already intended to wed another man. The couple left still married, with the justice saying he could not divorce them.
In Los Angeles on June 2 Charles Barre was found in possession of a bracelet similar to one worn by Laura Regoster, slain in Providence RK last month. Comparison showed the bracelet was not the same. Barre was released to the custody of officials.
A monument to regular army troops at Gettysburg was dedicated on Decoration Day era. About 2,000 men from Gen Ayers infantry Gen Merritt cavalry and light batteries attended. Officers suffered high mortality and the event was hosted by President Taft and SecretaryDickenson with Helen Taft present.
Hoquiam Washington reports Cupid’s interference with teachers as the four city schools face possible closure. Superintendent W T Walton warns at least ten replacements are needed for the next term as salaries of 476 to 110 per month fail to lure candidates amid the Cupid-induced turmoil.
Deputy Auditor John F. Lottefeldt received a high grade fountain pen from colleagues today for his 44th birthday. Chief Deputy Auditor W. Lt. Lincoln called him to the office where the presentation occurred after a brief talk and Lottefeldt gave a short thank you remark.
The former pastor of the Methodist Church of Jamestown City in Columbia County withdrew from the Central Pennsylvania Methodist Conference rather than pledge abstinence from alcohol. He was baptized in Bloomsburg today and will enter the Baptist ministry.
The paper asserts the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition is the premier practical fair, ready now and throughout the summer to entertain thousands from around the world. It claims no time is better than another to send the fair and praises its readiness and success.
The first National Conservation Congress of the United States will convene in Washington under the Washington Conservation association with dates August 26 to 28. Leading figures from railroad, lumber, and forestry sectors support the effort, including Howard Elliott of Northern Pacific and officials from multiple Pacific Northwest firms and universities.
William Henderson a 76 year old former coachman for the Morris family of Throgg's Neck receives a life pension house and land after Mrs Morris and her sons decide the automobile suits her fashion. Henderson born a slave has served the Morris family for 40 years and now rides in retirement as the bays take over his duties.
A heavy drag on Marian a between Firat and Recond avenues slipped its brake in the morning, sending a loaded wagon and two horses sliding backward. One horse fell and was run over by the front wheels. both horses were badly cut and one may have to be killed. The Prye Bruha Co. driver was injured.
A weary mother clutching her baby dropped a five dollar gold piece in a gate at the exposition station. A gateman refused to refund and urged waiting for the inspector, until a gray-clad manondra offered a gold coin and assisted her aboard the car.
Residents in Cheyenne Wyoming search for Edward Waeton an elderly pedestrian who left Carr twenty miles south and has not been heard from since early yesterday. Authorities fear he may have stopped at a ranch house to rest or progress slowly due to poor road conditions.
Lieut. Gen. Arthur MacArthur, senior army officer, was placed on the retired list by operation of law due to age. The grade of lieutenant general will cease to exist in the army. Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood becomes ranking officer of the army but without an increase in rank.
Jense Fletcher a wealthy retired Indianapolis businessman aged about 50 committed suicide at the Turtle Lake club 30 miles southwest of Alpena Michigan. He had been in poor health after a period of travel in California with George N. Pierce and later came to Alpena with Starry 8 New of Indianapolis.
Gov Haskell issues a proclamation reopening state liquor agencies that had closed under prohibition. Agencies may operate in towns of 2600 or more or in counties without population limits, despite a proposed constitutional amendment failing.
Lincoln reports a novel funeral trend with the deceased laid out on a sofa rather than in a coffin. The Raymond funeral sparked interest as relatives described the living-like pose with pillows propping the head and limbs, signaling a shift in local ceremonial norms.
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