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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1909
Page
1
A man testifies about the night of the Sigel girl murder noting he saw Leon Ling strike and pin the victim on a bed, describing the struggle and events through a witness’s room keyhole view. He recalls smelling smoke and seeing the assailant linger before sleep, as authorities investigated.
Twenty four women prisoners living in a small bunk house near male cells face relocation to an open air stockade without a matron. Mayor Miller and officials confirm plans to house 24 women and 48 men in the stockade, raising alarms from women’s clubs about ventilation, privacy, and treatment amid broader calls for reform in Seattle’s jail facilities.
Olympia June 22 The preliminary fight over control of the special session centers on organization of the two houses. Clayden forces press Meier and Ruth opponents as the senate shows strength for Rosenhaupt for president. Key votes hinge on Allen Pratt Davies and Biewart with caucus plans to bar Democrats and push impeachment under Governor’s message. Palmer arrives to back a slate to preserve the old guard, boost investigations, and curb insurance regulation amid rate trusts.
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Despondent over a quarrel with a young man Marion Weininger dies by carbolic acid in room 701 at Westlake Avenue hotel. A half full bottle is found on the floor as a chambermaid discovers the body before 4 am. The woman had moved here months earlier and showed signs of distress. Remains to be held at Butterworth & Bons undertaking establishment while relatives are sought. Monday expositions attendance reported with 16,043 admissions.
A lone highwayman armed with two revolvers boarded an observation and buffet coach in the Northern Pacific yards just before 11 this morning and forced porter Gregg Williams to surrender at least 180 in gold and bills. He then assaulted waiter L. H. McDonald and cook H. D. Wolff before jumping from the coach and fleeing toward Firatav after the train arrived Seattle from Spokane. The incident occurred after train No. 17 reached Seattle and the coach was switched to the Y near King street station.
Vancouver June 22 Five wave bandits halted the Canadian Pacific Express No 97 near Ducks Kam near Kan. They mistook the train for No 5 and fled by boat after stealing silver worth about 50 000. Five killed in wreck in Kam near Kam. Bodies in debris presumed tramp riders.
Flooding at Tunnel station on the Denver and Rio Grande line blocks rail traffic in Grand Junction Colorado. Two tents are affected as crews work to restore service after a tunnel collapse following heavy rain in early June.
Washington June 22 rumors say James Wilson of Iowa will retire from public life this year and Charles E. Scott of Kal a is reported to be receiving serious consideration. Lands to be opened in Klickitat county near the Yakima Indian reservation will be thrown open for settlement after July 4 in Washington state.
In North Yakima Washington June 22 Ford Car No 2 leading the ocean to ocean race arrived after a long drive. Mechanic Charles Smith slept while Bert Beott was sleep deprived. Two hours halted for repairs. Car No 1 Shawmut machine in lower valley expected at noon. Car No 2 suffered a small scorch in Prosser from a bystander spark but damage was minor.
The Seattle Electric announces a policy requiring all 1,500 motor men and conductors to purchase a standard timepiece. Expecting a cost of about 30 dollars per watch, total outlay could reach 48,000 dollars. Employees condemn the order as an unnecessary expense and have appealed to council members for investigation.
Anton Walter, a German, was robbed of $300 and a $2,000 draft near Beattie Lake. Deputies searched woods for the scene, aided by interpreter notes. Walter, hospitalized, may guide officers to the holdup site once fit to travel.
New York June 22. Servants from Castle Gould rebut claims Mrs Gould drank heavily and used profane language. They testified to her good character and that she remained ladylike during the period of separate maintenance proceedings. A Virginia hotelier and the Virginian manager also vouched for her behavior and denied the alleged liaisons.
Washington reports a detailed look at a pivotal tariff moment revealing how Taft and Aldrich opposed an income tax amendment. The piece chats about a “tax on wealth” being avoided and a dividend tax pushed instead, arguing the public bears the burden while big entities skirt.
Bank clearings and balances are listed for Seattle Portland and Tacoma with figures for today. In San Francisco on June 22 Robert Batnes, a dry goods merchant, placed $1000 with Tom Corbett to bet Heney elected district attorney. the stake was covered immediately.
Irrigation will be allowed tonight from 7 to 8 30 only and applies to meters as well. No irrigation will be allowed until further notice. L B Youngs superintendent.
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