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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1909
Page
1
A man in West Seattle reportedly burned his hands off amid an attempt to purge himself of evil spirits. The attack occurred on 40th Avenue at the 8th and 13th avenues intersection last Sunday. He was rushed to the city hospital with severe injuries to both arms. Local witnesses described a chaotic scene as neighbors called for help.
The article urges Monday night dining at listed Seattle restaurants to raise ten percent of 6 to 9 proceeds for the Anti Tuberculosis League of King County. It notes venues such as Butler hotel grill Rainier Grand, Bavoy, York Cafe, Dawson Cafe, Allen Dales cafeterias and more. Reserve tables through Secretary McKibben Main 7999 or The Star office.
J D Lowman of Commerce arrived in New York to interview railroad presidents. He reported that the AYP advertised plans and claimed payment would cause Seattle to overflow with traffic. The officials discussed the proposed Be Japanese as they observed the situation this morning.
The famed prosecutor Harry is noted as the star wit in the Hay Pettibone trial. A new sentence is issued for the governor, Breumendere, with restrictions on trusted status in the department. Warden Whit is cited regarding labor policy and equal treatment as war influences continue.
In Oregon a mother from Los Angeles, identified as MrsFer, claims her 23 year old daughter Roselah Rochak was murdered after an argument at breakfast over skim milk. The district attorney plans a speedy trial as preparations proceed while the defense attorny refuses to defend the suspect.
Fragmented text discusses concerns over yellow journalism and its influence on public opinion. Mentions England, warships, and dated references to press practices, with unclear numerical figures interwoven.
The Interstate Commerce Commission in Washington ruled in favor of the Harriman lines over the Hill lines in the Portland gateway case. The decision allows selling through tickets from Eastern cities to Seattle and Puget Sound via Portland, simplifying travel and baggage handling for Puget Sound destinations.
Washington May 21 The Senate finance committee has proposed reducing rates on finished lumber arguing it lowers living costs by easing price increases driven by wage rises. The move aims to help American manufacturers sell cheaper abroad but decisions on concessions to foreigners remain undecided. Senator Culberson of Texas attacked the protective policy as centralizing power in Washington.
The San Francisco dispatch reports new sensational developments in the Calhoun trial as prosecutors promise more evidence and stronger cards. H H Taylor discusses fast tracking the Waterfront railroad to Bellingham with financing by D O Mills, while Rudolph Spreckels contests prosecutions accounts. An unrelated grim note from Mico California mentions a man found beaten to death after a meeting with local officials.
Mayor J Miller arrested Short a chauffeur for speeding down Queen Anne Hill in a Hartford car with two witnesses backing the charge. Short, released on 26 bail, claimed multiple prior speeding incidents but said he has never been convicted.
Pressure mounts as Chief Irving Ward delays naming the new police captain for the expedition force. Friends of Sergeants Claude G. Rannick and L. J. Stuart push their candidates while evidence for both sides keeps arriving for the chief’s consideration.
Mayor John F. Mueller of Georgetown shows gradual improvement after an assault by E A Hutchins owner of the Country Inn during a dispute over revoking the saloon license. He is about his home and expected to resume duties soon.
At 214 Washington Street a fight broke out in a Chinese restaurant when three men refused to pay for noodles. A. B. Stokes J. D. Madley and J. H. Smith were arrested by Patrolman Rooney and later released by Police Judge Gordon after conflicting statements. Ah Chin the proprietor described the melee and chair assault on Woolley before police intervention.
Mrs Helen Longstreet widow of General Longstreet and postmistress, fired at a burglar inside her home awakening to the disturbance. She reached her revolver under a pillow and shot at the intruder four times, wounding or scattering the assailant as he fled through an open window.
At the urgent appeal of his advisers, King Manuel considers revising the taxation system to lift the heavy burdens on his subjects. Observers say the move could include reducing civil taxes to prevent unrest.
President Taft arrives in Washington after a drenched parade review in Charlotte North Carolina. A jury trial is set in Seattle for Gertrude Rose Benson versus Seattle Electric over a November incident claiming $10000 in damages for injuries aboard a streetcar.
The legislative investigation committee abruptly quit work in Olympia and left for Seattle. They did not finish with Auditor Clausen's office and warned of a quieter proceeding ahead. Gov Hay kept the halt secret as rumors swirled about a return in two weeks and no special report for a special session.
Jess Sparke and Clarence Hudson fled Wenatchee with Norris and Rowe’s circus tenting show. A sheriff’s wire ordered their arrest. Patrolman Oden found Hudson at the circus grounds and Sparke was also apprehended. They will be sent back to Wenatchee with their guardians.
M Hawley struck a man in the Colman dock waiting room after learning his wife was with another. Patrolman Larson witnessed the attack and Hawley was arrested. In police court Hawley was released after explaining the facts to Judge Gordon. City Attorney De Bruler commended him. Weather: fair tonight and Saturday with light west winds.
Miss Clara Anderson, a 4 servant for the Schwabachers, woke to gas and defended a burglar in their Union Street home. She struck the thief with a small baseball bat, freeing the jewel case and recovering about $80 in cash as he fled. Police found no trace of the intruder.
Laborers on University cars led a fare protest after the Seattle Electric Co tried to enforce a new nickel transfer rule. Passengers cite the franchise guaranteeing a continuous ride for one nickel, while city officials seek rescission of Potter’s order. Bouillon and Calhoun urged action, with President Furth promising to consult Potter.
Francis J. Heney asserted that Attorney General Wickersham’s notice of his ties to the government shows he did not take any pay as special assistant attorney general since September 13 1906. He joined the San Francisco graft prosecution on September 16 1906 and says his Oregon work for the Hall case yielded no compensation. The attorney general’s mailed statement will be used as evidence in the Calhoun case when received here.
A reservoir break released 1,500,000 gallons of water this morning, flooding land and covering the Great Northern main line with debris to several feet, blocking traffic. The leak undermined the wall causing the break with no other damage reported.
May 21 Paris reports show police clashing with striking workers causing injuries during a riot. In New York a separate confrontation involved demurrers and government authorities as a sugar company fraud case proceeded with delays and conflicting statements.
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