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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1909
Page
6
Reports from Mexico City March 3 describe a new crater forming on Mount Colima. Tremors persist as red hot rocks and ashes shower the area and lava flows descend the mountain sides. No signs of subsiding activity were noted.
Michael Valeoud, an insane patient at Stockton state hospital since September 26, 1908, died after leaping from a window. He broke his neck on impact from about 40 feet while restrained in the detention ward two weeks prior, and had recently been moved to a dormitory.
Caracas March 1 report states Cipriano Castro, former president, indicted in federal court on conspiracy to assassinate Juan Vicente Gomes the current president. If he returns to the Tepublic he faces arrest.
The Pacific fleet will proceed to Seattle for Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition duties arriving June 1. Rear Admiral Schroeder to command Atlantic fleet. Admiral Sperry likely to be assigned to naval war college. Casualties and local notices included amid broader shipping and public notices.
A jumble of rental offers, furniture sales, antique items, and services from nearby shops and professionals. Listings include furnished rooms, real estate pitches, sewing machines, kitchen ranges, secondhand clothing, and various trades from architects to opticians.
A chaotic classified ad lists water front and inland plots from Rainier Beach to Beattle, with terms from $600 to $26 per acre. It promotes five acre tracts, four room cottages, corner lots, and near-term payments, urging quick action through brokers Robert Maltby and Gordon Real Estate.
George W. Ames a 62 year old hotel keeper from Pacific City was killed at Valley City lumber mills when struck by a low chute. He leaves a wife a son and four daughters. Ames a veteran of Company C Fourth Minnesota infantry. Deputy Coroner Connell investigated.
Rates for classified advertisements appear with a disclaimer that The Star cannot guarantee currency or responsibility for errors in telephoned ads. The snippet notes situations wanted ads for both genders at half a cent per word and lists Ballard Agency and office contact details with phone numbers.
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