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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1909
Page
8
A lake excursion steamer ran aground or struck ice near New Orleans causing multiple deaths and injuries. Nine were reported dead, with ten survivors rescued from the damaged craft. The vessel, weakened by ice and heavy loads, drifted toward the pier as panic ensued among passengers.
A fragmentary report describes a lynching in Leon County where 18 masked men reportedly hanged a man after an alleged murder. The text is garbled but indicates a fatal act carried out by an improvised mob.
Police investigate a deadly gas release after a woman and her two children were found dead in a bedroom. The incident appears tied to a malfunctioning appliance, with authorities treating it as a possible accidental poisoning and seeking to determine the cause and motive.
Fragmentary account notes figures tied to a press era and a renowned leader awaiting at Honan. mentions watchful observers and a two month period, with vague references to justice and bearing duties, reflecting early era language and uncertain specifics.
A church blaze at Austin church Ohio Avenue in the large conference area burned with fire damage. Authorities estimate the structure at 975,000 dollars with a gas incident and a fatality. John Robertender died minutes after hospital treatment from a leg artery severed.
Admiral Uriel Bebree of the Pacific coast moots argues for regular dreadnought construction to deter war, suggesting three or four ships yearly if possible or at least one each year. He notes current hostility with Japan would be commercial and cites a Portland banquet visit with Japanese naval officers and local officials. The piece also covers Portland mayoral race dynamics and Carnival Day plans.
Claus Spreckels II, 20, and Misa Mary Adele Case arrived from Paris and did not wed as planned. A wireless message instructed Spreckels to meet his father at the Hotel Walcott before any marriage. After talks, he agreed to delay marriage for two years while pursuing business to prove able to support a wife. The couple will continue their relationship.
A sensational Washington item reports President Taft appearing in a resplendent multicolored ceremonial vestment. The piece describes Taft flashing vivid attire to onlookers as part of a grand display, with gossip that the spectacle astonished citizens and impressed observers.
Washington reports a split within the Christian Science church over charges by Min Detin M. Gilbert that the church lacks a spiritual leader and that Mrs Eddy is dead or mindless. Bishop Oliver Babin dismisses the charges as true, while Counselor Willem L. Post counters with proof they are false.
Oregon City reports the June 1 death of Pretty Villa Brown, the fourth victim in a hazardous material explosion linked to Teri Garrett. The incident involved a deadly plan to harm his family.
An 11 year old girl, Garret's step daughter, died after a Marquam morning blast left her injured. Garrett held funeral services yesterday forenoon and later for Mia. Investigators learned dynamite used in the crime was bought by hire days earlier in Mount Angel.
Tickets for special Eastern excursions go on sale July 7 and August 11 13. Fares include Chicago and return 72 50 St Louis 47 50 New York 108 50 Owana Kansas City and Missouri River points 60 July 1 and August 11 to Denver and return 55. For details and reservations visit Union Ticket Offices 608 First Ave BE. 8. Ellis General Agent.
APORANK Wash JING Tut reports that an impeachment push targets Insurance Commissioner J H Behive ly over alleged fee charges. Assistant AG George Lee says the attorney general will file proceedings at the coming legislative special session. Lee cites extortion claims, noting about 4 000 in fees from roughly 300 insurers, with some refusing to pay and facing seizure of what could be collected.
Baron R von Guttman the wealthy Austrian will escort friends into Alaska and Siberia for a hunting expedition aboard the steamer Transit with De Hanns von Kadleh and Leo Mahler coordinating in Vancouver. The party aims to reach Beattie by July 1.
June Tisse Powell, who wandered from the sanitarim Saturday, was drowned in the Yakima River. His body was found yesterday by a fisherman. Powell was connected with the advertising department of a Vancouver newspaper and had been under treatment for nervous trouble. A search had been kept up through the night.
United Press report from Louisville Kentucky notes the thirty fifth annual session of the Knights of the Myrtle Shrine opening with Vettors and families expected to approach 100000. Streets are decorated and parades planned as part of lavish entertainment in Dixieland.
Robert W. Stephenson and William H. Clark, brakemen on the Look Inland railroad, entered in federal court today on charges connected to a Chinese smuggling scheme. They are described as from good families, with Stephenson noted as the son of Judge J. N. Slephenson of Cripple Creek, Colorado.
A French sponsored balloon project is reported to be organized for June with the Aim of providing aerial service. Lead by Rowen, the dirigitsmen will staff the craft. Balloons will range in length and capacity from 4600 to 7000 cubic meters, with speeds near 60 kilometers per hour.
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