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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1909
Page
5
A fragmented classified page lists items for sale and services including furniture, ornamental goods, architects, abstractors, dentists, hat makers, and osteopathic physicians. Names such as Beattie and Percy Grant appear with scattered addresses and notes on pricing and locations.
Ganley, a book agent, tries to sell the Royal Compendium to a kind maid at a mansion gate. The exchange blends humor and flirtation as the girl hints the tome could lead him back to the couple’s rural home, where the family wants volumes on manners, farming, and entertainment.
Ohio Bath sparks village beauty race with 16 towns competing to send the prettiest girl to England for a July carnival. Campaigns surge from morning to night as housewives and youths rally candidates amid rumors of votes and civic wagers.
Wearied by an all night search for the fiend who attacked Miss Minnie Withrow age twenty of College Park the county sheriff and local youths formed fresh posses They scour the countryside and vow swift justice The young woman was assaulted dragged into a grain field gagged and left to stumble home bruised and shaken Police organized a pursuit from San Jose with every able bodied man joining the hunt
May 1 1900 report from Vera Cruz says an American seeks Harold Sanborn of Chicago wounded under arrest. Macho Vincnes a planter attempted to quell drunken clashes and killed all victims except a girl. Rioting, shooting and knifing also reported near the Banta River by Tlagnotalpa with origins linked to a prior Wednesday shooting.
May 1 1892. Harey B. Shattuck was shot and fatally wounded by August Coussans who accused him of breaking up his home. Coussans waited at the Silver Moon restaurant, fired twice, Shattuck wounded, Coussans arrested and held in detention pending outcome of injuries.
Discovery of abandoned tunnels from a vacant 1679 O’Farrell building exposed a plot to loot Swiss American Bank Paro Jewelry and Great Western Loan. A hole in the floor and tunnels within feet of vaults tied the three sites together. The watchman linked to recent vigilance likely deterred the attempted robbery.
Agnes Gorman known as Grandpa Gorman proposes the county build her a house on a 14 acre tract near Atlantic City. She would hold charges from the county and upon death the institution would revert to the city. John Hanna, county charity commissioner, approves the plan likely to be enacted.
President Taft suffered an infection in his left eye likely from an insect bite while riding Wednesday. The eye required bandaging and caused him discomfort, but he still carried out official duties during the day.
Ballard veterans announce a 14 foot monument at Crown Hill Cemetery funded by a Saturday May 4 fundraiser at the Fraternal hall corner 67th and 724 Avenues W with a program and dance. The issue also notes a masquerade ball at the Fraternal hall and school events, plus Canal lock site debates and shipyard concerns near Mallard with public works plans for the ridiron and dock completion.
The trial of Captain Peter Hanna, charged with killing William Annie, returns to rebut the defense claiming Hains was insane. Dr Houghton testified briefly after cross examination, followed by Ew in Andrews Jr and M L Downs who testified Hains appeared rational at the time of the killing.
This morning a seat sale opened at the Moore for a minstrel show staged by the Knights of Columbus councils. The benefit performance next Monday marks the start of a tour to Spokane Tacoma Bellingham Everett Yakima and other Washington towns with a costumed lively production promised to be a rare humorous spectacle.
Mischa Elman will give a Sunday recital following last Wednesday’s symphony concert at the Moore theatre. Henry Grafoff will accompany at the piano as Elman performs pieces including Symphony Bapagnole, Gavotte, Melodie, and Caprice Banque.
Commissioner Behively has not appeared in Olympia and no new developments in his case today. The investigating committee dispersed. Schively was last heard in Portland. The Great Northern Railroad petition for a temporary baggage station for A Y P exposition was referred to the superintendent of buildings with instructions to invert, wait and report back at the next meeting. The finance committee appropriated 44000 for a welcome arch project, left to the chamber of commerce to arrange decor and design. Pioneer is dead.
Anna Rusteede’s petition to remove BN Rucker as administrator of Major Frank McLaughlin’s estate was denied by Judge L F Smith in Santa Cruz California. Husteede accused Rucker of omitting property from the inventory wasteful management and misadministration. The report also notes today’s treasury figures and a piano sale notice.
The funeral of Richard Naeah, newspaper man, who died yesterday from injuries from an explosion in Columbia, will be held Saturday morning at 10 o'clock at Ewerds Church, Milliman. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery. All friends invited to attend.
June dates for carpet and rug cleaning by the compressed air and vacuum method must be phoned to the Blue Wagon Office at Main 2153 or Ind. 1149 No solicitors are employed to ease the hose wife and save her annoyance Estimates cheerfully given Dates secured two weeks in advance Call now for prices at M. 2153 or Ind. 1149
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