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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1909
Page
8
Timeon, Texas June 29 A startling local note proclaims J D Ford the lowest paid mayor in the United States at fifty cents per month. Ford also serves as editor of the town newspaper and remains the active driver behind Timeen’s civic life amid a tapestry of odd notices and business entries in the period page.
Harriman officials plan a through train between Chicago and Puget Sound with a Portland stop on an Oregon Washington route. Key executives met in Portland and Chicago to finalize the eastern end of the deal. Beattie withheld an official announcement pending refinement of schedules amid stiff Northwest competition. Meanwhile saloon owners faced court, twelve arraigned in Brown Court with most dates set for June 30 and about $5,000 in ball posted.
Financial notices show Beatie Chearinge today with 4.9 million dollars in clearings and 118 thousand balances. Tacoma clears 917 thousand with balance around 689 thousand. Other entries include 61.3 million and 689 thousand totals across entries, minus unclear names.
Mrs Pauline Mitchell wife of Capt Harry Mitchell of the Fourth field artillery received an enlarged photograph for the great flag unfurled at the AMV exposition. The flag 110 by 99 feet was made by Mrs Mitchell of Pullman. The photo bears stamps of President Taft and other officials. The Chamber of Commerce will discuss mail service between Seattle and Tacoma at today's meeting.
Yesterday Chief Wappenstein dismissed J. J. Marr a gates man at the exposition for taking the referee pennant from a winning auto entrant. The D A R hosted a reception at its building on the fair grounds from 3 to 6 in the afternoon tomorrow.
The Japanese Government building at the A.Y.P. site will be dedicated on July 15 with a morning reception for invited guests and a dinner at the New York State building. Speakers include Judge Thomas Burke Commissioner General H Ota President J B Chilberg Director General J A Nadeau Japanese Consul Tanaka Takesawa and Josiah Coline chair of the A P entertainment committee Gov Hay may attend Josiah Collins will preside at the banquet.
Washington notices show Senator Aldrich announcing the income tax would be taken up after settling tariff schedules. Senator Brown of Nebraska failed to gain precedence for his income tax amendment, and the debate ended with Aldrich signaling opposition to further tariff schedule consideration.
Mayor Miller sent two veto messages to the city council last night. One vetoed a water rate and lawn irrigation bill by Councilman Arnold Zbinden. The other blocked a $1,000 appropriation to aid the Duwamish River Improvement Club for forming a local improvement district, directing funds to the engineers' department instead.
Mrs. Anna Benjamin and her three children escaped injury when a 30 foot cedar log rolled down from a hillside above Youngstown and crushed a side of their house while she was dining. The log was felled by Thomas DeMarcus.
A boy drowned while playing in a puddle. Mrs May F Webber commits suicide by shooting in Tacoma last Saturday and funeral plans are set for tomorrow. Fay Moody investigates family troubles as motive. Notes and $66 found. 16 acres reported. Elroy Thayer, seven, drowns after raft incident. Willie Tonk, six, also referenced. Officials discuss river decorations and city convention actions amid July events.
Hoenuse B C Neufelder president of the People's Savings Bank agrees to pay freight for a 110 painting exhibit from France to the A-Y-P exposition in the Foreign building. M Marcel Surtel arrives from San Francisco with the collection arranged by the Legion of Honor and French Institute officials. The exhibit may join judges from France with Parisians Dasthon and Gerard likely to serve on the awards jury. Additionally the Japanese vessel Maru will be the only ship under its flag in Seattle harbor on July 4 and may have fireworks launched from A-Y-P grounds pending approval.
At the foreign building a French display draws crowds with a wind up canary singing beside a tiny dancer and a cigarette smoking doll. A Parisian novelty group promises more when the final consignment arrives from San Francisco, including bronzes and bisque statues.
Andrew Link a sailor staying at the Seamen's Institute seeks Fred F Ketmen ex bartender at the Post Keller saloon Seneca and First av. He says he gave Ketmen 265 for safe keeping on June 2 and found Ketmen gone with the money after a trip to southeastern Alaska. Police informed and investigation follows alongside a note from President Chilberg proposing 200 monthly water charges to the city.
M McLellan and L Roper woke to find their joint capital of 642 and two watches stolen from their room at 1217 Thirday. A thief used a pass key to enter during their sleep.
A chaotic OCR styled schedule lists Wednesday events for Skagit Valley A.Y.P. including Wagner's AYP band performances at the Forentry building band stand, two Kergere and Donnelly acts, Daughters of the American Revolution at home, airship demonstrations, lectures by Dr A C Haddon, and a firework display at Pay Streak foot.
The report lists 16 965 attendees for Monday's Tendanc Exposition and notes a total of 45 000 since opening. The figures reflect strong interest and expanding visitor numbers for the event.
Witnesses recall a severe automobile accident leaving seven injured. Powers owned the Win ton vehicle found at the East Pine garage. police offered no further comment. Separate report notes All Rassata the camel driver injured at the Oriental Village. New City Hall talks and Father W J Mets farewell to St Marys Parish also appear.
Corporation Counsel Beott Calhoun says a viaduct linking the First and Fourteenth wards over the tide flats can be built timely. He spoke to Councilman Max Wardall and noted negotiations by the Chamber of Commerce led to moving the weather bureau kiosk to Fortson Place near the exposition closing.
Three masked men in a car dynamited the Ireland Illinois post office taking 6000 dollars. Citizens fired on the car but bandits fled with revolvers drawn. no injuries reported as the car escaped amid gunfire from nearby homes. A benefit lecture for a church is planned at Interbay hall by Mrs Kate Scheurman and Don Carl recounting their Holy Land trip with stereopticon views. Prince Von Buelow says he will retire as chancellor once finance reform is settled.
Vietcher Dobyns assistant United States district attorney wooed Miss Winifred Starr daughter of Chicago lawyer Merritt Starr while handling cases for banker John T Walsh. They plan marriage once the father returns from Europe. Col Edward Dravo arrives to inspect Forts as chief commissary officer of the Puget Sound and Alaska division.
Hallard council approved Leary avenue boulevard project with no opposition. Condemnation starts, aims to finish by September 1 and begin actual construction next summer. Completion will cut travel to Beadle center and improve lighting plans with a $70,000 Lith ward estimate.
The expositions department of music issues another call for singers to join the Americana concert on Innes Day July 10. One thousand voices are needed to supplement five bands and Civil War veterans. second rehearsal is tonight at Millers Recital hall.
Salts of lemon remove ink stains from wooden floors using two tablespoons per quart of water and no woad. Adding a bit of walpeter or carbonate of soda preserves cut flowers, salt keeps them fresh, and a laundry tray aids organization. White paint should be cleaned warm with milk, while colored inks respond to cold tea as a solvent.
Real estate pitch touts large lots at 35 dollars with terms 1 and 2 dollars monthly. Claims Bremerton Navy Yard support, future city growth, and guaranteed profit in one year. Promotes free tickets maps and circulars from Seattle HomeSeekers Co. contact 106 Cherry Street and Bremerton Office Oregon Bldg. See the navy yard in free auto.
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