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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1909

Page

6

Baby Girl Survives Fall From Third Story Window

Frances Dewey, child of Dr. Dewey of Fourth Avenue, fell about 40 feet from a third story window onto gravel but sustained only head bruises and shock. Mrs. Dewey found her near the window, raced downstairs, and called for help as Dr. Thomas and Dr. Bourgeon arrived to aid the examination at Beattie General Hospital. The child is in a comatose condition but undamaged by bone injuries.

Frances Dewey Kb] Dewey Mr. Dewey Ila J. W. Thomas Fanted J Tate Mason Wong Thonme Dewey Glen C. Bourgeon Ahock Deweye

Aldrich Tariff Advocates Higher Duties Than Dingley

Senate release shows Aldrich bill imposes higher duties on hundreds of items than Dingley. The metal schedule sees large increases including ferrochrome up 1240 percent and iron castings up 225 percent. Other rises affect oats rye wheat hops buckwheat and wine and spirits with varied percent increases.

United Frep Washington Senate Culberson

Beveridge Seeks Higher Tobacco Tariff in Senate

Indiana Senator Beveridge denounced the tobacco trust as a private monopoly and urged a tariff amendment to raise duties on tobacco. He claimed $14,099,557 in revenue was lost over eight years and said the plan would yield at least $21,461,954 more annually. The proposal hikes taxes on cigars, smoking and fine tobacco to nine cents per pound, snuff to twelve cents, and cigarettes to higher per thousand rates.

Batted Presay Washington Tobacco Trust Beveridge Indiana Senate

Hidden treasure motive clears in McCoy ranch mystery

Mariposa California May 14 United Press reports renewed search for buried riches tied to the McCoy murder ranch case. A skeleton unearthed is identified as John Wilson the missing cattleman who rode from Mariposa twenty years ago with money and his dog. Authorities debate the fate of the money while three other skeletons yield few clues.

United Press Mariposa Cal McCoy George McCoy John Wilson Martposs Wilson McCoy Ranch

Bill Bradley’s audacious rise to Major League baseball

Detroit fans recall Bill Bradley’s bold entry into professional baseball. Bradley describes sneaking into a Chicago park in 1899 to watch practice, climbing a fence after being rejected at the gate, and being laughed at before joining Chicago, then Cleveland as a Nap.

Bill Bradley Deacon McGuire Detroit Brad Auburn Chicago Nationals Chicago

Bilberhorn Released After No-Cause Ruling

Beattie public official C Bilberhorn was discharged by Justice John J Carroll after Kate Mitchell accused him of threatening bodily harm. The judge found no cause for the complaint. Also notes a dance tonight at Lesehi park pavilion for New England club with invitations only. Seattle Olympia legislative committee adjourned until next week.

Bilberhorn C. Bilberhorn Beattie Public John J. Carroll Kate Mitchell New England Lesehi Park Seattle Olympia Beattle

Boy Dies After Fall at Manhattan Building

A one year old named Allen Tirelle died from a fractured skull after falling down a flight of steps to a basement in the Manhattan Fate building last Wednesday. Funeral services were held at Beattlle Undertaking Company this afternoon. The father is Albert Broke. burial was at Mount Pleasant cemetery.

Runera Allen Tirelle Manhattan Beattle Undertaking Company Manahattan Albert Broke Mount Pleasant Cemetery

Glessner Joins Perry Hotel Staff in Seattle

C M Glessner of Chicago known as torment of the Great Northern has taken a clerk position at the Perry hotel in Seattle. Though in the city only a few weeks his cheerful smile has earned him many friends among hotel men and patrons.

M. Glessner Great Northern Chicago Perry Hotel Perry

Betrothal of Helen Watson to William Stratton

Mr and Mrs Duncan announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Helen Watson to Deputy Sheriff William Stratton. The couple plan to marry June 2 at Maddison Hall. The notice notes Stratton's role as deputy sheriff and his growing duties as an assistant jailer.

Duncan Helen Watson William Stratton Mr Stratton Miss Watson Maddison Hall Bistay Stratton Bob Hodge King County John Roberts Sheriff's Office Sheriffs Office

Caribou Bill Nears City Blaine With Husky Team

A dog team from Valdes Alaska arrived in Haine en route to the Seattle exposition. A dog died at Haselmere after delay due to illness among the dogs. The team left Valdes January 1 for Beattie drawing a light four wheel wagon. Weather forecast calls for fair tonight and Saturday with light northwest winds.

Blaine Wash Caribow Haine Seattle Exposition Nellingham Vatteowver Haselmere Valdes Alaska Beattie

Girl May Go Blind Following Accident

Eight year old Annie Brown was injured in an Indian hunt near her home when nine year old Johanie Metcalf fired an air gun. The lead pellet struck her between the eyes and doctors report optic nerves severely injured. A Treasury report for May 14 shows receipts of 1 841 097 and disbursements of 2 900 000.

Annie Brown Annie Wee Johanie Metcalf Treasury Washington

The Feud of Tears in the New Harmony Town

A teary playground incident sparks a feud between Latham and Grant families in New Harmony. Tops, marbles, and a gaudy toy lead to fights and a mortally laced quarrel. A note from Bayne to Eisie seeks harmony while new graves hint at lingering cost of the feud.

Stuart GB Stone Kiste Latham Raemy Grant Biste Tom Bammy Latham-Grant Biele Latham we-Klele Mimon Bamiy Jonas Grant

Feud Reopened as Latham Grant Pair Invoke Union

In Moccasin Valley a long standing Latham Grant feud flares when Eiste Mille anoints Sammy Grant. After a tense confrontation at the station the couple kiss as Blaze Latham proposes marriage, signaling an end to the feud and a tentative peace.

Elsie Sammy House of Grant Moccasin Bend Latham Tnele Elele Bilate Eisie Lathama Eiste Lathame Guna Miele Sammy Grant Bieie Blaze Latham Seattle Lathan Grant

Oriental Limited In The City Today

The Great Northern Railway rolling palace, named Oriental Limited, arrived in Seattle this morning and has been receiving passengers since. In Tacoma yesterday the Oriental Limited was viewed by over 2,000 people, the first of the company’s passenger trains there. The train will begin a 72 hour run from Seattle to Chicago, leaving Sunday evening.

Great Northern Railway Company The Oriental Limited Seattle Tacoma Oriental Chicago

Japanese Training Ships Reach Victoria for Training Visit

The Japanese cruisers Aso and I arrived at Victoria port before 10 am and were escorted to their anchorage by a pinnace from British warships. Official calls occurred by noon and officers were entertained at Workpoint bar racks during the afternoon. A birthday party and whist gathering were held by local residents in honor of Mrs. J. L. Cully’s anniversary.

Victoria Aso Pee Mra G. W. Kummer Mra. J. L. Cully

Cupid and the Wires A Yukon Telegraph Romance

In Vancouver May 1 report tells of the Dominion line from Vancouver to Dawson. Dan O Brien, a tall Irishman, and a dusky Indian maiden on the Itoh Ka plateau become entangled as a tree is chopped to break the wire. The maiden aids at night to keep the line intact, and O Brien returns to build a new hut beside the cabin.

Dominion Yukon Vancouver, HC Vancouver Dawson Dominion Government Dan Cupid Daniel O'bren Iteh-Ka Mountains Dan Hie Zephyr Daniel Dan O'Brien Itch Ka Mountains O’brien le

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