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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1909
Page
7
The city street department will obtain about 1,000,000 gallons from Lake Union to spray streets during the summer. A spur will run near the Westlake boulevard streetcar tracks to feed sprinkling cars, easing the need for water on the roadways near the A Y P exposition grounds.
The former Washington adjutant general Ortie Hamilton, once praised by the war department, is revealed as a forger and condemned by his conduct with Hazel Moore. His thefts from military funds and lavish lifestyle led to a dramatic downfall, ending in disgrace and ruin of his career and family.
The article recounts a spiraling scandal involving editor George Voules and the Truth newspaper amid accusations of financial impropriety linked to Adjutant General Ortte Hamilton. It details a sensational dinner party at the Butler Annex hotel with Mrs. Moore and Hamilton as guests, triggering a cascade of allegations and public interest.
The article previews a circus style program by Norris & Rowe featuring high jump and long jump acts. It highlights aerial performances over animals and adds that famous European and American jumpers will participate along with rotating gymnastic acts by the Panvard La Verne and Lemayne troupes.
In Seattle court a showman named Page was fined ten dollars for contempt of court after attempting to aid an associate. The incident occurred amid a chaotic hearing involving accusations of disorder and racing acts. Page refused the fine and asked to be jailed to support another.
Nadeau, director general of the A PKB, the Restaurant Keepers Association, stated a plan to maintain current prices during the coming summer. He delivered an address outlining the effort to avoid price increases.
Prominent figures including Ballinger and Facuston speak at a peace conference in Michigan. The event features greetings from leaders and a message from the U S president as delegates discuss universal peace and practical steps toward its achievement.
May 5 Chicago reports Patten reenters the wheat pit after two weeks. Traders note panic earlier but bears remain cautious. Wheat opens around 1.29 and fluctuates to end near 1.28 as Patten’s return sparks renewed activity and speculation of a fight to influence the market.
Superintendent of Buildings Francis W. Grant asked Mayor Miller to veto a bill that would appropriate 3000 dollars to buy chairs for the National Guard armory auditorium. He argues it is not the city's duty to furnish chairs, points to a rental agreement with Standard Furniture Co, and notes bids are required by law with no guarantee Standard will bid low.
A fragmented display mentions rheumatism therapies offered at People’s Savings and a corner at Second and Suite 220 to 226. It hints at a show case of Tailons and various names tied to a furniture and piano business, with scattered addresses and hours.
The Seattle Yacht Club won a ruling after the Erickson Mill Company failed to obtain an injunction blocking the city from granting a permit to erect a clubhouse on Georgia Street in West Seattle. The mill company had claimed a lease through December last and two years after, but those acting for the club say the lease ended in December and the club now holds the rights.
The Northwestern Association of Congregational Churches hosts its 18th annual convention with over 2100 registered visitors in attendance. Attendees show enthusiasm about the church’s financial growth and rising membership.
Members of the Beattle Prowse club will be guests of the A Y P exposition management on the fair grounds this evening. They assemble at the administration building at 5 o'clock for a short trip about the grounds and will enjoy a dinner in an exposition restaurant.
Hill, later Need at the Washington, fod now ofouplen and aapensive suite at the Tutler Annex, has made several trips to California including a visit to her mother Mrs Moore at 466 Rose Street in Oakland, details previously aired in The Star weeks earlier.
Judge Prater approved Charity Commissioner Hannan’s report after a ward investigation of public and private schools and orphanages. He advised rearranging appropriations, which total $920 a month, noting private institutions should not receive county support without juvenile court input.
Mont May 6 Construction of a railroad from Butte to Lapwai Junction will begin immediately after articles of incorporation for the Montana Idaho and Pacific Railway were filed. The 360 mile line is backed by Harriman interests.
A Chicago man, Harry Santorn, son of the president of the Junta Plantation and the Sanborn Lumber Co., was jailed after a clash at a plantation involving Mexicans. One woman and several others were killed, including Vincente Kepinosa, a prominent cattleman.
The board of public works adopts a policy requiring abutting property owners to bear the full cost of installing cluster lights on the street between Second and Ninth A petition from Union ot property owners to install lights was denied as they only agreed to pay a portion of the cost.
Albert Magnuson wins 13 760 dollars after losing sight in one eye and partial sight in the other from a dynamite blast. He originally sued the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway and later proceeded against contractor J Jotneon after volun tarily non suited the railway action.
The article lists satin deluxe ribbons up to 534 inches wide in many colors Sky pink rose old rose red American Beauty delii vy gray brown tan nylon smoked myrtle acock maize black white cream and more. Also Maire Ribbon six inches wide in white cream sky pink navy brown black and red shades. Velvet ribbons include black velvet up to 3 inches and a broader velvet in Jacqueminot new crimson old rose wistaria mustard heliotrope and pastels. First P ipor.
A display of long and short kimonos in cotton crepe, challis, and silk ranges from $1.00 to $22.00. Styles include heavy crepe kimonos in pink red and blue with satin trimming, empire style negligees, and exclusive silk or wool challis pieces priced from $6.50 to $100.00.
Catalog entry lists One-Piece Linen Dresses in white and pastel shades with square yoke net detail and circular skirts. Prices $18.75. Wash Skirts in linen or cotton poplin, 13 or 15 gore, with lapped seams and pearl buttons. Prices $3.75 and $4.95. First Floor.
New bronze hosiery for women showcases Lisle Silk-Lisle Gauze-Lisle and Thread-Silk in Bronze shades. Prices range from 50 cents to 1.50 per pair with designs including plain, lace boot, all over lace, self embroidered, and Nilen Galliadan styles. First Floor display emphasizes value and quality.
Blucher Oxford models in chocolate kid golden brown vidi kid tan Russia calf and patent colt are offered at 3.50 dollars per pair. Styles include flexible shoes with turned soles plain toes stock tips Goodyear welt soles Cuban heel wing tips dull leather tops and fancy tips. Shoe findings such as buckles pompons laces and dressings are displayed in this section.
About 2 000 children joined in a chorus during a May Festival matinee in the new armory building. Miss Lucy K. Cole directed rehearsals as the chorus performed in unison with soloists and orchestra, delivering an inspiring display of coordinated singing and disciplined effort.
Spokane voters yesterday chose Pratt a Democrat but nonpartisan in this race as mayor with an estimated plurality of 17 000. Other notes include Olympia officials appointing H D McCool to cruise capitol lands and Secretary Nichola sending a resignation to Gov Hay.
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