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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1909
Page
1
A Seattle man shoots and fatally wounds a robber named Carl Peterson during a bedroom burglary on Columbia Street. Peterson, a known thief, was found injured and jailed after a series of break ins. police linked him to multiple earlier offenses and a Tacoma capture.
Dr Griggs paid a 25 fine to Police Judge John B Gordon for carrying concealed weapons. He faced an additional charge of threatening Mary Anderson in her hotel room at the Hotel Irving on a January date. Anderson testified he choked her until she screamed and was ordered out by landlady Mrs Sedney.
Spokane March 17. By U P the grand jury investigation of charges against M J Gordon former counsel for the Great Northern railway was postponed pending a Supreme Court ruling on prosecutor Pughs right to take stenographic notes of testimony. The grand jury and prosecutor insist on a record while the court holds a contrary view. Supreme Court decision not expected before a week.
Portland, March 17. Chester C. Holloway, once of Los Angeles, was sentenced to ten years in the penitentiary for shooting his wife. Mrs. Holloway was initially not expected to recover but is now convalescing. Holloway claimed emotional insanity and attempted suicide after the act. Mrs. Holloway had left him in Los Angeles and he followed, causing the fatal attempt when she refused to return.
After a clash on a Oakland city wharf with the captain and crew of the Norwegian steamer Henrik Ihbeen, sixteen Chinese mutineers are in the county jail awaiting trial in U S court for mutiny.
The report says a person was robbed of 225 dollars by a colored girl in a rising house at Bay City. A maid and the money were not recovered and no trace of the suspect or coins was found by authorities last night.
The forecast calls for showers tonight and Thursday with moderate southwest winds. A brief wet period is expected followed by improving conditions as the system moves away. Temperatures remain mild with the chances of lingering showers in the afternoon.
Mayer Carl Reed of the Grand theatre wore Eritrean colors to honor regular army and militia officers and men who attended Paul Calmore's The Boye of Co. BL. Most of Company A and others from nearby units filled boxes and orchestra seats. W. G. Ward had charged K J Reas with selling formaldehyde in milk, but chemist Jacobson found no preservative in the sample. Henry Timkan, 78, one of San Diego’s wealthiest residents, died at the Van Nuys hotel in Los Angeles.
In Snohomish Washington Hy U Olen Downs a young man from Stillwater Minnesota was killed while riding a brake beam eastbound on the Great Northern. His scattered remains were found from Lowell to Monroe about 16 miles, with parts recovered along the track and a hospital certificate identifying the body. A cousin E M Downs is said to reside in Everett.
The Star invites readers to send letters answering how a man should propose to his beloved. Prizes include a box of six cats for a theater performance and orchestra seats. Submissions must be in ink on the paper’s side with “Girl Question” in the header.
In Olympia a crowd of mine owners and workers gathered as Governor Hay set a hearing on the eight hour law for miners. Union men split on the measure with some supporting the bill and others opposing it, arguing it favors unskilled labor and reduces miners' pay and hours. Operators contend the bill nullifies prior agreements reached after compromise.
A blaze broke out in a large frame building used as a shoe shop on Hart Island entrance to Long Island Sound. Although no prisoners were in the shop, inmates in dormitories observed the flames and grew anxious. Fire under control after 12 keepers and 40 trusties fought the blaze at Hart Island facilities.
Morrison accuses automobile drivers of tearing up county road repairs. He says the public harms ongoing improvement work, hindering engineers from keeping the roads in repair. He aims to address the issue before summer projects proceed.
The Northwest passed the fish docks when a girl fell from a deck and was rescued by a boat crew. A French captain at the wheel reassured onlookers that the child was not seriously harmed. Spectators praised the recovery as the liner continued.
The article reports Hiram C. Gill's explanations for opposing council members Reverle and McKinnon and hints at revived subway ordinance under Sparkman. It notes County Treasurer Matt Gormley reviewing bids to issue $400,000 bonds for School District No. 1.
Orley B. Gwin of Titl cum lodge No. 606 Woodmen of the World and postal carrier confronted a highwayman near 040 32nd ave Columbia Citya. The robber fired a shot through Gwins hat after Gwin hurled lodge books and cash at him, then Gwin wrestled the revolver away and fired four shots at the assailant. The gun was a .32 caliber Smith and Wesson.
Oscar Lawlor United States district attorney involved in prosecutions of three men accused of violating neutrality laws by fomenting a Mexican revelation receives two threatening letters from enemies. The latest letter published today states assassins are on the trail.
An armed posse speeds toward the Mexican line to seize broker Harry H Brown who vanished from his offices Monday with debts around 200000 dollars. He allegedly cashed fictitious checks and promised 800 percent returns, attracting Japanese and white investors including women. Felony warrants were issued for him.
Washington March 17 Rep Berena Payne of New York, chair of the Ways and Means Committee, introduced a tariff bill claiming broad reductions. Lumber and steel products drop 60 percent, coal and agricultural implements up free, sugar and tea duties cut, wood pulp free, and coffee tariff removed. The bill also taxes inheritances, issues treasury certificates, and contemplates reciprocal trade with the Philippines with limits on sugar, tobacco, and cigars imports.
Ensenada March 17. William Morse a New York broker and son of Prof. S F B Morse inventor of the telegraph, was held for 84 days awaiting trial for murder but was honorably discharged by the court. He is exonerated of all blame.
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