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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1909
Page
1
The report notes Wnderveer shows less anxiety than expected as contempt proceedings move forward. The attorney questions the coercive actions while observers and attorneys anticipate the next steps in the port portion of the case.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a pending pelt case in Los Angeles with references to a judge or official named Coleman and mentions of a great North event or figure. Details are unclear but suggest legal action awaiting a decision.
Fragmented OCR text mentions weather details and forecasts with unclear names and places. It references a forecast for fair tonight and Wednesday with daylight winds and asks to find the weather outlook, but the source is garbled and unreadable.
Local water department announces sprinkling may resume at evening hours after June 12 with irrigation orders easing. A new Cedar Lake main line leak repair delayed supply but work completed tonight. full main expected by Thursday and cleaning by Friday, permitting daily water use again Saturday.
West Seattle loses bid to bar saloons on shore areas as the state supreme court upholds city licensing authority. Hartig license upheld after petition to referendum. decision affects similar licenses citywide and statewide.
Charlee W. Gayley, a saleeman for the Realty Owners Syndicate, cut his throat and wrists in room 827 at the Hotel Cecil after a reported cash shortage of at least 600. He was found undressed on the bed and died at 2 p.m. The would be suicide, who lived at 121 Fourteenth Ave North with his wife, was being treated for blood loss, while Bayley’s colleague, also a likely victim of circumstances, survived a severe loss of blood. Police recovered papers indicating financial trouble and a telegram bearing a forged wife’s name to obtain funds. Detectives questioned management but were refused information. The incident occurred while Bayley’s job took him to Beattie and nearby towns. his exact age was not provided.
Exposition officials enjoyed a home luncheon as the fair opened. Ten officials attended the luncheon. Attendants maintained high standard though special events were not held. Treasurer reports show bank clearings in Beattie Portland and Washington totals, with receipts and disbursements noted, and the Washington Home Society gathering did not convene until the afternoon at the Auditorium.
Robert W. Boyce handles a busy session with law books over an international incident at the exposition. A Japanese officer demanded the removal of a flag from a jinrickisha concession, prompting Boyce to consult international law and advise temporary action. Press from Chicago reporters in attendance could spark wider attention depending on editorial stance.
In Judge Gay's court this morning Thomas DeLane, a Broadway High student, was charged in a state case. A counterfeit twenty dollar bill was admitted as evidence. DeLane allegedly passed the bill for candy and received $19 in change. The defense claims mistaken identity.
After an 18 hour deliberation the Hill jury split nine to three for conviction in the case of John Hill accused of stealing a watch and purse of little value. Hill from a wealthy Mostana family claimed he found the items and dropped them into his pocket amid a pocket hole mishap, while police arrested him during the retrieval. State prosecutor Frank Holtzheimer presented the case.
A person named Crawford, residing at 608 Eastlake, was struck by an automobile driven by Hess Cohn shortly after 10 PM near Fortieith Street and Twelfth Avenue. Crawford was not seriously injured. no arrests were made.
United Press report from South Bethlehem details Attorney General Wickersham addressing Lehigh University alumni and students on June 1. He criticizes over specialization and urges broad general education for all despite career aims. Separate note mentions Fortress No. 1 Daughters of the Civil War and veterans group meeting June 9 with a banquet at the Rainier Club.
Activity slate for Washington state A Y P and Catholic orders day includes marching bands at Forestry Building and Stadium events. Highlights feature Wagner band performances, a Grocers association luncheon,Moving pictures and lectures, receptions, and a night program with “A-Y-P” light of archbishop. Washington Pioneers visit Froante but no formal entertainment scheduled.
An old passage depicts Chicago as ruled by three powerful bosses after a night meeting. Lorimer holds the West, Deneen governs the North with Hyde Park, Coughlin and Kenna answer to him, while the South and Lake Shore districts fall under other bosses. The piece notes the uneasy, informal coalition that will steer city politics until 1911.
Maggie Hall, proprietor of a rooming house at 1419 First Ave, was arrested yesterday under a prosecuting attorney directive on a charge of selling liquor on Sunday. Mike Furlough, a bartender at Kelly's Art Palace, 1815 First Ave, was also arrested on the same charge.
The Western Transcontinental Passenger association held its first Seattle gathering at the Hotel Washington after noon. A banquet followed a lengthy session and attendance reached 15,045 yesterday, with 221,872 total for the first week as railroad officials from Coast and Eastern lines discussed passenger traffic matters to foster better understanding among the roads.
John Behrendt of 261 East Boston street was attacked near his home after leaving a Red Man lodge meeting. Two masked assailants beat him, dragged him into an alley, and robbed him of cash while he lay unconscious. He remained in serious condition with coma expected. detectives pursue leads.
At the Daughters of the American Revolution building the Exposition guests were welcomed by Mrs. J. F. Wagner with assistants Mrs. Byron Thorp Carr Miss Jeanette Perry and Miss Edith Proach. Today Mrs. William Reid will host with aides Mrs. Z. Hansey Mrs. Frederick Gribble and Mrs. Edgar Snyder. New York singer Mrs. Howard Rogers will perform in the afternoon.
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