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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1909
Page
9
A gardener named Lorenzo, driving home from the market, was robbed at gunpoint by two youthful highwaymen near The Meadows early Sunday. They searched him and took about $10 in cash, with about $20 owed in his possession, after hiding part of his day’s earnings. The second holdup followed the first, both said to be committed by young bandits.
Frank Roger a bartender fired one shot at Charles Brown in front of the Inn saloon on Union Street last night. Brown was unharmed and both men were arrested. Roger says he acted in self defense claiming Brown attacked first and he fired only when escape seemed impossible.
Brigadier General Funston, commandant at Fort Leavenworth, fought a would be burglar in his quarters after waking. The intruder fired a shot at the general who leaped up, fired back, and the bullet struck the mattress as lights were turned on.
In Lake Charles Louisiana a night watchman Peter Drasig entered a crowded department store, drew a revolver and fired two bullets into his head. He collapsed, then drove shoppers from the building and fired at fleeing customers before slashing his throat with a penknife and finally shooting himself.
State Auditor Clau describes a new system as the Salt Lake railroad sets up its first wireless telegraph outlets of 411,320, showing May receipts and expenditures. R. H. Armstrong reports the local office. contracts in San Diego seal the installation, with the first two-way station to handle marine business and traffic.
Dringing several specimens of tropical fish from Hawaii to the A Y O P exposition, four losses in transit, Dix transport, Honolulu aquarium removal led by FH Potter, kept in heated tanks with air circulation. The Honolulu collection is praised for color and variety, though one creature lost much of its fin during the voyage.
William Ellis, a Vancouver man in an insane state from drug use, attempted suicide by leaping from the Cottage City steamer at Skagway Alaska. Passengers and crew restrained him, he was locked in a stateroom, then he tried to start a fire with bed clothes. Fills restrained him with water bottles and he was surrendered to the United States marshal in Juneau.
Frank A. Lacy, newly appointed superintendent of Consolidated Mines, was killed when a rotten board gave way as he stepped near the mouth of the Old Reilly shaft. He fell 200 feet and his head was crushed. He was regarded as one of Nevada's leading mining engineers.
Former United States Senator Joseph Simon a Republican was elected mayor of Portland by a large plurality. The Oregonian notes that Senator Almon exceeded the vote of former Circuit Judge M. G. Munney, the nearest competitor, by about 4,000. An initiative amendment for a Des Moines plan charter and an initiative law for a municipal lighting plant were defeated.
Berlin report states the Grotto sawmill has reopened, employing 160 men. ISSAQUAH news notes Mise Victoria Fk wins the subscriber contest for the Issaquah Independent and will represent the paper at the AY P exposition with all expenses paid for a week.
The last financial statement shows profits over $600,000 benefiting policy holders who share in the cash dividends of up to 65 percent. The Seattle company, owned by its holders, holds securities totaling about three and three fourths times the cash resources needed to carry business for eight years, reflecting careful risk selection and strong reserves.
Sulphur Springs June A-While Robert William, a well to do ranchman, his son Thomas Williams, and Jacob Tyndall attempted to cross the Grand river on a cable ferry. The cable broke, the boat overturned, and all were thrown into the river. William saved himself but could not save his son. The bodies of Thomas Williams and Jacob Tyndall remained unfound.
Madri d reports say a storm hit Durango Armina and La Bierra on Sunday causing numerous deaths and extensive property damage. In Cerritos a collapses tragic event disrupted a fairground. a department store scene led to a fatal shooting as Walter W Eddington pursued a suspected amoral spouse.
John Spreckels of San Diego announced plans to operate a fleet train over the Imperial Valley railroad within two years. In London, a conference praised navy development as 69 leading newspapers endorsed policy, while masked robbers struck a saloon in Scandia.
Senior Senator Samuel HM Piles plans a working tour with the national waterways commission in Europe. He argues the trip will yield valuable service to Washington’s waterways program and notes the commission includes six senators and six house members.
The Cincinnati club learned its officials would be quartered at Long Beach, a prohibition town, causing consternation among locals planning the Bike gathering in Los Angeles. Baseball magnate Gary Hermann and associates touring for the big event voiced worries after Cincinnati HQ was set for Long Beach. Announcements from California said the dry belt would not be irrigated for the relay if compelled to camp there.
In Seward Alaska June nineteen passengers face marooning due to Dora steamer’s disability. They held an indignation meeting condemning the line and seeking clear information on when Jos can continue. United Press in Seattle reports the Banta Ans set sail Saturday for the west on June 16. passengers threaten a lawsuit over the delay.
Juneau proposed as territorial capital under a new home rule bill by Kole Wickersham. The legislature would be bicameral with two senators and four representatives per district, first session set for 1910, biennial 60 day sessions, bill referred to the home committee on territories.
Paradena California June 1 Pearl Dubbs a nurse arrested and held on burglary and arson charges with bail set at 1000 dollars. Dubbs had been hailed as a heroine for rescuing Mrs Helen Kelsey and her daughter from a blaze before firefighters arrived though Mrs Kelsey and her daughter deny the rescue claim. Jewelry and money were reported missing from the ruined home.
Mollie Ridge and a house visitor were stripped, tarred, and feathered in a suburb yesterday after five assailants stormed the home. Police arrested five men, including Wright’s brother-in-law, as warrants target additional suspects. The victim says other warrants will be tested and the assailants warned to leave the area.
Local gas receipts tied to the death by own action of B Lindenberg a retired wool merchant. He disappeared from a boarding house last Saturday night and was found deceased in a flat at 2846 McAllister. Investigation shows he rented the space to end his life due to illness and despondency. The incident involved Morris Haas and Francis J Heney.
Several Pacific fleet personnel in Yokohama are under arrest and held for court martial over alleged theft of fittings and equipment from the cruiser Denver. Names of the accused are not released as authorities conduct a thorough investigation and the Yokohama fleet’s departure is postponed.
The regular meeting of the Revoe elation of South End Improvement club will be held at o'clock tomorrow evening in the room at the Commercial club. Matters of vital importance to the city of fe cattle as a whole will be discussed.
Remnant wallpaper sale advertised by Federal Paint and Paper Co offers bargain priced rolls from Eb cents to 200 dollars to cover an ordinary room. Limited stock remains for customers to wet in on the remaining remnant batch before it sells out.
An appeal in The Star requests clothing donations for two tuberculoid patients aided by the Anti Tubercule League. One man awaits assignment on an Alaska steamer for skilled telegraph service. the other has a job offer as a bookkeeper. Neither has funds, but both need essential garments to begin anew. The Star lists exact clothing items required and urges readers to help as in prior appeals.
Two organizations will mark a big day at Fay with a luncheon by the national Grocers' Association, speeches and sports at the stadium, a New York State building reception for Mc Carroll and O'Dea, and a Flower Mission event. Foresters schedule a 2 o'clock program, while Catholic groups and Beatle Rouquete provide festivities. Washington Pioneers plan a quiet afternoon rondo of the exposition grounds.
Whatcom County will call a grand jury in September to investigate county offices. The move follows repeated charges of misconduct in office by a former member of the county board of commissioners and rising demands for an investigation. Judges Ketlogs and Harden approved the plan. no prior grand jury term has occurred since 1900.
Veres Presa Ban Francisco Jones Morris Amaral faced murder charges in Portugal and were arrested today at Ban Lite Oblapo. United States Marshal Towls led the arrest per advices received here.
Frederick K. Foster, after attempting suicide by cutting his throat with a razor, staggered to a phone for help then collapsed in a hotel room. A hotel clerk found him bleeding and he was taken to a hospital where doctors said he was dying. Little is known about Poster and no motive is given.
In June in Spokane the Hay children left for Medical Lake before an asylum inspection tied to a Washington construction project. Senator Stutentason and Kane levied charges during the last session, while Mrs Hay accompanied the visit from Spokane State House to Minnesota after gubernatorial travel.
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