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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1909
Page
8
Joshua Klein, on trial for attempted murder, testified in a jittery, erratic manner claiming a nervous disease expertise. He spoke at length while his attorney distanced himself from the dramatic performance as jurors remained amused and baffled.
In a belligerent vignette the Kosmos line and Ostrander & J ostander threaten Nicaragua and El Salvador with armed vessels and seizures. The Seattle agents mock war plans while reporters and editors hype sensational headlines in a chaotic newsroom account.
Alameda California March 12 By U P when Gus Jansen left the facility after release with others from the night cells none of the jail workers noticed an added corpulence to this jaded man. Later fellow prisoners George Joost and William J Burns found their clothing missing upon release.
A note from Vancouver lists the Princess Royal leaving Pier A at 10 p m with exceptions on Tuesdays. The route number 209 is cited as the best on the line.
Dr H Stanley offers illustrated orthodontia lectures at his residence 322 North Third Street each Friday evening through March. Participants may receive guidance on teeth alignment and related dental care.
George Gould lauded B H Harriman, saying the railroad king has fought valiantly and survived government attacks. He expressed that Harriman would be welcomed on any Gould road board, noting Harriman's resilience and current strength amid past attempts to crush him. In Los Angeles officials await Harriman's conference arrival with Howard V. Platt and Julius Kruuschnitt aboard his Water car from Phoenix.
Nome Alaska March 13. The Pioneer Mining company reports extracting rich ore at six dollars and thirty cents per bucket with 1080 buckets mined each month. Eighty to one hundred eighty workers are employed. Today's estimates peg this season’s gold output at twelve million dollars.
Cheap colonist fares return this spring for westbound travel via the Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company picturesque line during March and April. Chicago to destinations including St Louis Omaha Kansas City St Paul and Missouri River points priced at 23.00 or 25.00 with deposits at Union Ticket Office 608 First Ave. El Bea Ellis general agent.
County Treasurer Matt Gormley announces a one day extension until Monday March 16 for taxpayers to claim a 2 percent rebate on taxes. The treasurer’s office will stay open all day to accommodate those seeking the rebate.
London march 18. actress Marie Dressler mortgaged all her assets to keep her company of 60 employed after the Aldwych theatre closed due to poor business. The company received one week’s pay with a promised second week under a two week notice clause once funds are secured.
Superintendent Wm Cope of the Seattle post office led a detective effort to locate McFwain a 18 year old girl who left Monahan to come to Seattle. After fruitless inquiries she fell ill and stayed in a hotel room prompting her mother to notify police. Postmaster Russell Hassell and Copstick aided the case in a successful search.
In Copenhagen on March 13 women who qualified exercised their right in municipal elections, marking the first full use of the franchise after a 25 year long struggle to gain electoral status.
A. L. Hall advertises the start of baseball season inviting customers to visit at 1111 Firatay for a full catalogue of uniforms and equipment including suits caps belts socks mitts gloves halls masks shoes score books and hats.
Daniel O Connell will be the subject of an oration to be delivered by Rev Patrick J O Reilly at a meeting in March. The event, under the auspices of a new society, features literary remarks and amateur and professional attractions, with a Champion Gas Range promotion offering a coal or wood range free.
A feature on G. A. Bergstrom, the postoffice detail, describing his tale of romance and daily human drama. The piece highlights letters undelivered, the sorrow and joy of patrons at the general delivery, and a glimpse into a teenage girl seeking work and escape.
A missing youth, last seen Thursday morning, was found dead in Puget Sound near Richmond Beach yesterday morning. The boy, named Boott, was last heard saying he would seek work, with police believing he either fell from a trestle or was struck while boarding a passenger train.
In Albuquerque New Mexico on March 14 Francisco Aragon a Santo Domingo Sioux Indian visitor sat at a typewriter and typed with ease. The episode sparked discussion on civilization and native skills as Aragon demonstrated proficiency in a modern office tool.
The post office department plans a new railway mail district for the West covering Washington Oregon Montana Alaska and Northern Idaho. Headquarters location to be decided after studying Tacoma Seattle Spokane and Portland as potential sites amid competing city demands.
Medina Ohio March 18 Guy Rasor convicted of manslaughter was sentenced to 20 years in the state penitentiary for killing his sweetheart Orrie Lee This was the maximum penalty allowed for the crime.
Local advert announces a new setup offering "25 Sole Tables" for a bar and restaurant, plus a seven-chair barber shop. It notes a grand event with cash giveaways between Piké and Union on a Friday, date unspecified, at 4189-16-17 hirday.
Barrie C. Butter, aged about 65, sought a divorce from Mra. Butter after filing a suit claiming she could not tolerate his three score years and more. He presented poetry as part of his plea, which the court accepted leading to a default decree.
The Argus notes Robert T. Hodge has proven competent to run the sheriff s office facing emergencies and overseeing county prisoners. He proposes three women wardens at $75 a month each, while county commissioners value them at $80. He urges support for his plan and leadership, praising his past performance and fitness for the role.
In Cleveland on March 13 Mia Sarah K. Merdith urges rethinking child rearing and endorses race death by own action as a solution. She argues for quality over quantity and questions marriage for unfit couples and future children.
In Philadelphia on March 18 a U P A delegation of anthracite miners met with United Mine Workers President Lewis to plan a convention to draft a report for district unions and seek satisfactory wage arrangements with mine operators. Lewis expressed regret that miners and operators could not agree on a regional wage contract.
Miss Mary Bchiach will take charge March 26 as matron of the new municipal hospital. Shiach is a graduate of Seattle General Capital Training school. Miss L Cohen named curalical nurse under Dr Insiee B Greene. A V Bouillon of the Public Utilities Dept. took Beattie Electric to task over neglect to pave Rastlinkeav street car tracks, leaving about a mile unpaved and the street impassable.
Reports from the Empress of China describe a massive landslide in Java that submerged Wardengshe Taiboeboehan and Telok Bengoe villages. More than 1,000 people are dead with only one man and two children surviving Telok Bengoe. The event follows Mount Kentjana collapse as earth continued to move.
Rome dispatch reports ongoing chaos two months after the quake with critics blaming officials for delays and mismanagement. Foreign relief workers and some citizens claim improved organization is needed while censorship limits reporting on conditions and events.
Los Angeles faces a political muddle as the recall of Mayor A C Againet nears, with Harper's appointment dispute over office duration and several attorneys contending the recall election is invalid. The city weighs emergency actions while parties plan conventions to nominate a candidate if the vote proceeds.
A recital by the Young Mens Bible club of the First Presbyterian Church is set for Wednesday March 11 in the church mein auditorium. The program features soprano Merarence Hopper contralto Mrs. William H. Whittlesey tenor H Price baritone Vin Gillett and flutist A Masino with pianola accompaniment. Attendance is free and all music lovers are welcome.
Site owner Col M F Jones of Ravenna Heights offers land for a Lutheran college on the hill overlooking the University of Washington. Alki Hive 59 will host a card party and luncheon at the society hall on Firetay March 16. Mrs H L Johnson of the Seneca hotel was injured when struck by a First Ave streetcar near Virginia St. she received care at her rooms from Dr F E Dent. The Swedish Republican club will meet next Monday at 8 o’clock pm at the Swedish club at Eighth and Olive. James A Moore returns from four weeks in California in good health.
This morning market listing shows prices paid to producers for livestock including live poultry veal and dressed products, with per pound and per dozen figures. Butter and meats are noted with local ranch references, along with fruit vegetables and regional produce priced by sack, ton, or crate.
The Lana Park Natatorium opens on Saturday March 13 with a car ferry service. Cars depart from Interurbane and boats leave from the foot of Marion for the opening events.
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