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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1909
Page
1
The home of a wealthy resident on Warren Street was burglarized Sunday. Mrs Riddle reported the break in after discovering an entrance used by the burglars and the thieves fleeing with loot. Authorities are investigating the entry point and collecting evidence.
A disrupted streetcar service prompts resident complaints about loading transfers and delays. Meanwhile an auxiliary meeting of the Ladies’ Auxiliary in Seattle is scheduled for Wednesday June 14 in local rooms.
Dr Jose Carlos Rodrigues will be honored at a dinner held by exposition officials at the New York state building. Attendees include his niece Miss Lopes and several couples. Later, at 11 pm, he and Miss Lopes sail on the Boukane for Alaska. A separate notice reports the sudden death of saloonkeeper Oat Norehrot of Anacortes from heart failure.
Fragmented text indicates a lodge gathering convened this morning. Additional readable details are limited, with possible references to names and places unclear in the OCR.
Seattle Day at the exposition moved from August 4 to Tuesday September 14 to suit local manufacturers and merchants who objected to the original date. Plans for a large celebration of Heat Day are underway while Flag Day observances spread across Alaska districts earlier. Water shutoffs noted near Federal Avenue and surrounding districts scheduled June 4 from 9 am to 4 pm.
A scathing denunciation of Ke J Heney Rudolph Spreck Willian J Durns and others connected with the graft case opens to clear trolley magnate Patrick Calhoun of bribery charges. Alexander King, former law partner, argues to influence the jury as the trial unfolds in San Francisco. Meanwhile a El Paso train wreck near Hermantilo Merz injures nearly score passengers when the derailed train plunged down an embankment.
Dr J B Crichton, commissioner of health, has nearly finished a preliminary investigation into the manufacture of cream by firms operating in Sea Isle. He will soon introduce an ordinance before the city council to regulate ingredients used in the product.
The health department warns ice cream quality varies by maker and keeps two to three days may harbor germs. Superintendent W L B Younge says sprinkling is suspended tonight and the Cedar River pipeline leak near Dunlap remains under repair delaying water restoration.
Ortie Hamilton former adjutant general of the Washington National Guard remains jailed on embezzlement charges after arraignment. The state did not file forgery information yet but will seek bond terms around twenty thousand dollars. a separate embezzlement charge carries a higher bond. Florence Moore, linked to the scandal, has fled to Europe and plans to stay in Paris and London until Hamilton's October trial.
A man named Murphy befriended a cashless stranger identified as James Burne in front of a hotel. Burns feigned need, received a meal and shelter, then vanished with Murphy’s $60. Police pursue Burns as Thaw seeks freedom via habeas corpus returnable June 17.
Carl P. Mabon and Morrie Ralston were arraigned before United States Commissioner Armatrong with bonds set at 5000 each. A Thursday hearing was scheduled as authorities anticipate confessions. accomplice Cora St. Clair had been released after two days in custody.
G Walker president of a rear 611 King Street club and J A Hall head of another club named Queen City were fined 50 dollars and costs by Juallen of the Peace Fred Brown. The clubs served Manora on Sundays to railroad porters and other colored men, allegedly violating state law.
In June all Seattle births are eligible to be christened at the exposition on July 15 and receive a gold medal. Director Buckley leads the plan for Baby Christening Day with parents and sponsors invited to communicate for ceremonial access.
Chicago reports say former convict Amer Smith, likely to be sent to Joliet Penitentiary tomorrow to begin a bank wrecking sentence. Strashelm has arranged to assume charge of the prisoner tonight as his reprieve is discussed.
Thomas Firato, a Golden West hotel guest, says he met a woman calling herself Katlo in a Sixth Avenue saloon. She invited a stroll, and soon after he found $40 missing from his pockets. He asks police to arrest Katie.
John Moe walked into the police station today claiming he was struck on the head with a iron pipe and robbed by two men in Pourthay and Washing. He says $2 was taken and a $20 gold piece found on him during a search.
A raid at Streets of Cairo on Pay Streak near the state university resulted in seven cages of beer and several bottles of liquor being seized. No sale liquor was found, but a report was made to management as authorities enforce local liquor prohibitions two miles within the university radius.
Juneau Alaska reports a Canadian boundary survey member named Shepard fell from a cliff about 1,000 feet to a ravine below and died. He joined the party two weeks earlier and lived in Vancouver before traveling north with the expedition.
Patrolman Edwardson is shot at by a stranger on Western Avenue near Pike Street just after midnight. Hagen confronted two men, one fired, Hagen returned fire, chasing the shooter into a tunnel. the man escaped, no further trace found.
The order of Western Star will hold an informal reception in the Masonic building on the fair grounds today. It will be followed by the order of communication for the rest of the week. A reception will be given in Christensen's hall Thursday evening.
Japanese sugar plantation workers emit dangerous mood amid belief government support will arrive with cruisers Aso and Soya on June 26. Authorities fear a turning point as tension mounts and local order may be affected by the pending naval arrivals.
In Franklin near Norfolk a shipment of rifles and ammunition packed as pianos was found, believed for Venezuelan revolutionaries. The consignment originated in New York and was routed to St. Louis and back to Franklin. The Nan took and tug Despatch were nearby as revenue cutters Blockaded the scene. Separately, the National Civic Federation announced a Seattle meeting to organize a Pacific Coast branch with John Mitchell and Ralph M. Bailey leading efforts.
The coroner's jury found Carl Gauder died of carbolic acid poisoning but could not decide if it was suicide or murder. Mrs Kate Gauder and George Siegert were arrested as suspects as the inquest delved into odd deeds, finances, and a hidden life before Gauder's death. The case centers on postmortem questions, suspicious acts, and contested ownership of Gauder property.
Kanjo Fukushima, a Japanese navy wireless expert, tested radio wireless telephone during the recall visit of Japanese warships to Seattle. Japan has appropriated funds to install wireless apparatus on all battleships and cruisers.
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