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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1909
Page
2
The Wallace show plans a steeplechase with elephants and Jockeys in a jungle themed act. The July 6 performance will feature polar bears and exotic animals, including bear and horse acts with free canines. The pageant promises dramatic animal displays and humorous moments as audiences anticipate the spectacle.
A 24 year old farm hand Cal Littlepage shot himself to death rather than face trial after allegedly killing Mr and Mrs Jamison at their home eight miles west of Valley Junction. A posse chased Littlepage for ten hours before locating his body in a field five miles away.
Walter Raffin, the Skyeard son of a tailor, was killed in Portland, Oregon when an auto driven by Marty L. Keate struck him after he jumped from a wagon. Eyewitnesses said the car was not speeding and the accident was unavoidable.
A cloudburst in Helena Montana damages property including flames sidewalks and outhouses while wrecking cellars and fences. George Jabour proprietor of Jabour's Animal Shows recalls Seattle as the best show town he ever struck during a return from a business trip with his Oriental rag business.
Next Monday July 6 marks Young People's Union Day at the exposition with services at the Baptist Building. On Tuesday national officers of the Baptist Mission Society visiting Portland will tour the exposition and be entertained by local Baptists.
President Taft attended Yale Universitys commencement exercises in New Haven. He traveled by automobile from his private car to the campus, wore gown and cap with Yale president Hadley, and joined an alumni dinner at 1 PM.
Governor M.F. Hay issues proclamation noting Fourth of July falls on Sunday and designates Monday July 9, 1900, as Independence Day holiday in Washington state. The observance prioritizes Sabbath respect while marking the nation’s anniversary with a state holiday.
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