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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1909
Page
8
Abstractors and architects are listed with varied duties and offices in a dated classified directory. The snippet highlights terms like ARCHITECTS ABSTRACTORS and OFFICE roles, with scattered references to locations and miscellaneous trades, indicating a broad trade directory entry.
A lurid narrative centers on Mrs. Chas. T. Yorkes once widow of a Chicago London traction magnate and ex-wife of Wilson Minuar. Emelie Grisby, 30, introduced as ward, and the aging Yerkes marriage unravel amid court actions and creditor claims. The tale follows Mrs. Yorkes in her Fifth Avenue mansion as lawyers, bankers, tax woes, and social pageantry swirl around a fading beauty and a doomed fortune.
WARRINGTON DAWSON reports Col Roosevelt faced a wounded female rhino at close range and killed it after seven shots. The animal, weighing pounds, was the largest hunted in years near Namob BW. Natives dubbed the cub named Iwana Mtoto before the Shafter party moved on. Margaret Den Adel, aged yearold, died after slipping into a spring while planting flowers at Sprague Washington.
bullish session in Chicago as wheat prices turn higher after yesterday's decline. May contract climbs to 1.39 from 1.28% yesterday, July to 1.44, December to around 1.04, with gains expanding at the close amid broad buying demand and bear pressure easing.
New York May 10 The death of H H Rogers of the Standard Oil Company sparked an opening decline in stock shares Amalgamated Copper fell sharply but mostly recovered by end of day The Baltimore Ohio posted higher earnings and helped rally the market while National City Bank expanded export lending to Argentina amid mixed trading professionals supported a safer close
In Butte Montana on May 19 a ceremonial foot rail completed the line linking Chicago and Seattle near Hell Gate, with officials announcing transcontinental service will begin at an early date.
Paris reports a mob attacked postmen during a strike at telegraph offices. About 160 diggers were involved, two postmen were consulted by the mob, one seriously injured, and most striking telegraph workers have resumed their duties with a few dismissed.
W and Allen was found in a comatose state on Pier 1 by Patrolman Ed Cran dall. Initially believed intoxicated, doctors diagnosed a nervous disease. Taken to city hospital, he remained semiconscious with rigid muscles and unable to speak.
The Everett Sour mill shut down for the summer as there is no wheat left to grind. The plant will idle while the company’s other mills and 16 eastern Washington and Idaho warehouses are mostly empty. The notice comes via United Press from Everett, May 19.
Financier Henry H. Rogers dies at Fairhaven after long decline. Wives, children, and close associates attend the bedside as plans for funeral are made at the Unitarian church of the Messiah. Mark Twain and John D. Ryan are among mourners. stock market reacts to Rogers death.
Arte Flores Magoon Villareal and Hivera, three Mexicans recently convicted on American soil of conspiracy to overthrow the Mexican government, were each sentenced to 18 months in territorial prison. The defense plans to appeal the verdict. A dispatch from Admiral Gamble reports favorable weather with moderate northerly winds.
Miss Virginia Moore, famed African American violinist, will give a master concert at the YMCA auditorium under the Women's Missionary Society, starting at 8:30 p.m. She recently returned from a year abroad and has two years of engagements scheduled. In Victoria, steam yacht Delawra will ferry Lieut. Gov. Dunemuir and party to Seattle for the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition opening on June 1.
Reports from WALRBANKS CORDOVA NOME and SKAGWAY detail broad opposition to Walter E. Clark as Alaska governor. Local officials and editors denounce the selection as outsider driven by Hoggett and Guggenheim interests. Protests flood Washington and regional capitals as Alaskans demand an Alaska-born leader.
A long line of cars accompanying the Med.ington car led a transcontinental race procession through city streets today. A meeting at Vent 4s planned a large wave of cars and a free admission fair grounds welcome. Tedington, in charge, will deliver letters between Mayors McClellan and Miller and the Gotham postmaster to Postmaster Russell. A banquet at the Washington hotel will follow and a reception committee lists many local dignitaries and officials.
Governor Hay, in Olympia for mansion furniture talks, declined to discuss an extra legislative session amid disclosures from the legislative investigating committee.
In Ferndale near Bellingham, tensions rose after two men Monty Adame and Phil Roessell were arrested for stealing two pigeons from Alex McDougall. A mob attacked Adame at the Nooksack river bridge, binding his hands and gagging him before throwing him into the water. he escaped, reached shore, and is under medical care as deputies prepare arrests.
The Tanana steamer, the first boat of the season, departs Dawson with Seattie passengers. Despite a late season, it will carry more gold than any May prior. Ample labor and good water enable a profitable opening, and district shippers expect heavy freight and passenger movement.
In Chehalis based case, the Washington Supreme Court overruled a motion for a new hearing in State College v. State Auditor Clausen. The court criticizes the legislature for eight sewer assessment law changes in seventeen years, noting courts cannot ascertain the current law.
Arthur George faces first degree murder charges after he shot his wife Elizabeth George at their home 6110 Holly Ave last Thursday amid family troubles. The killing occurred as tensions rose in Cedar River area where a city project on subdivision No 4 and a Cedar River pipe line are involved. the exact bid amount and bidders await announcement by the city engineer and prosecutor.
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