This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1909
Page
5
San Francisco June 18 Edward Byer a county prisoner escaped from the city and county hospital after assaulting two fellow prisoners and stealing clothes. He was serving a term for petit larceny when admitted for morphine addiction and removal from jail. He overpowered guards and fled. details kept secret until today.
The chamber trustees elected D. and Frederick as presidents alongside Col. Smith F. W. Baker and WII H. Parry as vice presidents and treasurer. John M H McGraw was asked to again accept the presidency but declined. The annual secretary report noted over 1,000 members, free publicity for city papers, lectures, a transportation bureau aiding Seattle port, and lucrative public contracts boosting local industry.
The A Y P E program hosts an open house at the Oregon State Building with events including concerts at Forestry and Muste pavilions, grammar school track meet at Stadium, illustrated lectures, free attractions by Madame Schelle and her trained hounds, a life saving exhibition, airship flights, and a grand fireworks display at the foot of Pay Streak. Activities run from 5:00 p m to 9:00 p m with multiple demonstrations and band performances throughout the day.
A heated argument centers on Governor Hay and a proposed special session to approve a new Capitol Commission and use state lands for a Capitol building in Olympia. The Senate may reject recent appointments, while critics warn the project could be a vehicle for timber interests to acquire land.
Oregon State figures led by Col Wood Governor Hansoh and President Chilberg attended the dedication of the Oregon building at the Alaska YP exposition. The base to dome is flower decorated, with Portland roses prominent. Governor Benson and party arrived in Seattle and visited the fair. Mrs Benson and 16 Oregon women hosted a lawn reception after the ceremony.
Mr and Mrs George O Reilly and daughter Evelyn of 106 33a Were the victims of a serious accident on old Rainier boulevard at night when their carriage overturned due to a loose plank in the road The frightened horse dragged the occupants 200 yards before stopping All three suffered severe cuts and bruises Mrs O Reilly sustained a severe back injury Mr O Reilly held the reins and halted the horse A loosened sidewalk plank is blamed for the mishap
A consular report from East Africa notes a catastrophic native rebellion beginning July 1905, with native deaths near 120000 and widespread famine and pestilence. German casualties included 11 Europeans and 60 natives murdered while fear of reprisals drove many across borders.
Miss Lena Duthie make s first Seattle appearance at the Arcade building next Monday evening. The Aberdeenshire native will perform Scotch and Irish folk songs in costume after touring major Eastern cities and earning praise from the press for her interpretations.
The testimony centers on charges of trying to obtain a San Francisco street railway concession. Heney questions Calhoun and others about motives behind seeking an overhead trolley franchise and alleges fabrication of evidence to aid a corrupt board. The discussion links March 1906 events to future aims of controlling streetcar systems for profit.
The fifty second annual communication of the Grand Lodge of Washington F. and A. M. closed in Arcade hall after spirited elections. Most worshipful grand master William Ricker Colville and other officers were elected. Tacoma to host the next session at St. Foresti? Forest W. Tyler Tacoma.
Reported three Nome steamers icebound and the Olympia with a damaged hull, but no confirming word has reached the city since the initial wireless alerts. The city awaits official updates on the perilous situation.
Fifty thousand visitors are expected to attend State of Washington Day on July 6 at the A Y P exposition. A buffet luncheon in the Washington State Building will welcome all guests with Gov Hay and officials among those attending. A parade, Independence Day program, and a large fireworks display are planned as part of a democratic celebration open to every citizen.
Do not be misled by unscrupulous dealers who push land sales in remote jungles where value is unlikely. The warning urges buyers to verify title and location before committing to any such bargain.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.