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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1909
Page
1
Reports indicate a severe heat wave in New York City with rising casualties and extended heat exposure. Officials warn of continuing danger as crowds endure high temperatures and limited relief while emergency crews work to manage victims and street conditions.
J. W. Smith a reputed dangerous man was held this morning as the man who assaulted a woman in a city Colonnade hotel. Bob Haden identified him and police moved to detain him for trial before Judge Gordon.
Fragmentary text describes a June event with costumes resembling insects and birds. Names such as Baroness Rothschild and Princess appear, with references to a dress gala and titled attendees. The garb includes bee and butterfly motifs and a defiant tone amid muddled narration.
The text reports G. Cushing, governor of Alberta, Canada, leading a delegation to a station area called Stpoaition where they inspect grounds at Chilberg. Details are garbled but indicate a formal visit by the governor and twenty prominent citizens.
Deputy Sheriff booked Young Jones, son of Captain Bell, under WS K. Jones on forgery charges after landings by ceypeets. City Denne 6 reports the Meretwervies office investigation and charges against the young Jones.
New York report states Justice Dowling clears Mrs Catherine Clemmons Gould of charges by Howard Gould and grants a separation with alimony of 3000 dollars monthly. She testifies that Farnum is an acquaintance, while sonorous cross examinations and witness accounts cover business talks and alleged relations.
The house approved the impeachment resolution unanimously and a seven member committee will prosecute before the senate. Debate centers on removing Insurance Commissioner Lehively amid calls to proceed with proper trial rather than shortcuts, with cost estimates for a prolonged process reaching up to 820,000.
Mrs. A Thompson reports her sons Charles 16 James 14 and George 11 may have drowned after leaving 3407 10th av to pick strawberries across Lake Washington. No word has reached their mother and police are informed. Weather forecasts predict showers and west winds.
Chris Schoening a 34 year old blacksmith from Greenwool Iowa ended his life with a 38 caliber revolver at the Goldfield hotel 15144 Firatay around 11 30 this forenoon He was out of money and could not find work and was said to be in poor health He left his landlady his watch to pay his room and mailed letters to relatives in Greenwood Iowa The body is at Mutterworth Bonn awaiting orders from relatives in Iowa
Police connect Wall Street broker Eastman known as Lame God to the Maryland tragedy through a deed to Bergin County New Jersey property. In St Michaels the case grows as evidence points to Roberts as an accomplice or participant.
Frank Folsom of 1615 Harvard Ave, a Star seller, was given a 5 gold piece by mistake last evening. He seeks the rightful owner who lent it and can prove the transaction. Folsom promises quick return once the owner calls and verifies the details.
Bank clearings report shows Seattle totals 1 944 156 412 with balances 200 618 00 Tacoma 978 025 004 balances 49 607 004 Portland 800 521 00 plus a balance line 119 864 00 for the period.
The Star reports strong council support for a third pipeline from Cedar Lake to avert future water shortages. City officials and business leaders urge immediate construction, citing rising demand and storage limits, while probing meter adoption to curb waste. A medical controversy over Dr Hazzard’s fasting treatment results in a death case, with prosecutor Vanderveer pursuing charges.
Letters found in Leon Ling's trunk show Elsie Sigel claimed to love both Chu Gaing and Leon Ling. Ling and a Newton, Long Island suspect and another aboard the ship Aronian were identified in the Ling murder case. The Newton suspect matches the fugitive description and will be brought for identification.
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