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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1909
Page
5
Denver May 21 Another development in the rail war between the HY and Harriman systems the Union Pacific released a two hour faster overland limited from St Louis to Denver. The new schedule goes into effect May 2 the same day as the electric Burlington train.
A damaged OCR of a 20th century page shows assorted ads for professionals and shops. Entries mention opticians physicians and real estate agents along with sewing and tailor services. The jumble includes mentions of printing, storage, and typewriter supplies from multiple firms.
Two con men Maybray and Johnnie Flood sit at the center of a reform tale. The oldest criminal and the bungler preach home duty while a lettered warning on crime and responsibility urges readers to repay debts, keep promises, and guard family life.
A plausible plan from St Louis and Denver aims to cut about 20 minutes on the Denver to St Louis run. Union Pacific says all through trains from Chicago to Denver will gain 30 minutes in running time, to take effect May 39.
Pasadena, Cal, May 21 Muldoon's famous health farm near White Plains, New York may be duplicated in the foothills of Pasadena. Jean Strong, a Los Angeles physical culturist, plans to recreate Muldoon's renowned resort for worn out men seeking renewed vigor under a toughest course.
Secretary Homer Hil calls a special meeting of the committee of 64 to discuss the restricted Beattie district. The Beattie Commercial club rooms at First and Columbia host the 4 PM session with Councilman BW Way presiding and Mayor Miller’s district conclusions under review. In another ruling, J Barberta wins against Seattle Electric Co over reconnecting wiring at the Crown block after Barberta refused a $43 monthly bill, showing a minimum rate of 10.4 per month in the contract.
A 35 year old woman identified as Mrs Carstem killed her three children, including a one month old infant and a ten year old boy, with a razor before fatally harming herself. One other child, the younger boy John, was fatally wounded and died shortly after. Neighbors report the mother appeared to be in a violent rage prior to the attack.
The first knowledge Lewis Carstein Sr, husband of the woman, had of the tragedy. He rushed into the house but was too late to interfere.
Three posses scour the countryside near Dingham Utah after two masked robbers held up the Combination saloon gambling house at 2 AM. They forced 15 roulette players to the wall and took about $500 before fleeing through a rear door, pursued by heavily armed pursuers.
Laura Macdonald wounded her year old son John in bed with a .38 caliber pistol and then swallowed antiseptic tablets in a San Francisco hotel after a marital quarrel with J M Macdonald. A fellow lodger, C M Green, stopped her from drinking car acid. She was rushed to Emergency Hospital, where doctors stated she would live. In New York, attorney F Augustus Helmaset filed a demurrer to an indictment charging misappropriation of funds.
A tall young bandit pistol-whipped Carl Glock in Tacoma at the Potomac hotel bar. He forced seven men to the floor, ransacked the till, took a gold watch, fled through a rear door, and boarded the 1915 Interurban to Seattle. Glock is hospitalized, in stable condition, expected to recover in weeks.
A large dog named Major saved a four year old girl teetering over the Galbraith dock at Port Madison. Captain Joly Hughes pulled the child to safety as the crowd watched, while the mother praised Major’s brave act and quipped that trouble isn’t feared when Major is present.
David Well, a tailor on Third Avenue, was fined ten dollars by Judge Frater for violating the compulsory school law. He had been warned previously not to employ Cecil Mle, a boy under 14, and was arrested again days later for the same charge. The boy’s father H. C. Pile was cited to appear but failed to do so, a bench warrant was ordered.
The body of an unknown man is held at Butterworth's undertaking establishment awaiting advices from Vancouver. Police say the man had a hawk account in Vancouver after reading an account of numerous panics or suicides.
A lively Seattle audience packed the tent to enjoy acrobatics and comic antics. Performers in yellow dazzled the crowd with daring feats while clowns sparked laughter, and ushers praised Norris & Rowe for courteous treatment.
Taft and lawmakers are expected to attend the nineteenth session of the trans Mississippi commercial congress in Denver the week of Aug 16. Key topics include the Japanese question Panama Canal impact on the west, conservation policy, ship subsidies, Pacific trade, Central American relations, irrigation and reclamation, scientific farming, and public lands control. Governors may appoint 10 to 20 delegates for every 5 000 inhabitants.
The deceased known only as The Cowboy remains unidentified as authorities continue to investigate the fatal incident. No other names or details have been released, and the case awaits further characterization.
In Tan o May 21 a blast from an oil lamp ignited a blaze that killed Mrs. Charles Breyer, 23, and her two year old child in their Atlanta home. The mother fled through flames to a neighbor, died three hours later, while the child’s bones were found in the ruins. Breyer, a night-shift worker at a mining mill, arrived to find his family dead and the home destroyed.
Five attempts at suicide were reported in Pittsburg yesterday with three deaths. George Phillips of Greensburg took carbolic acid and leaped before a passenger train. Tessie Gallagher, 22, took carbolic acid and was in critical condition. Harry Quillen, a newlywed, drank lye in an attempted self harm. two men were recovered from the river believed to be suicides.
A large scale piano sale announces drastic cuts to top grade makes to near factory costs. Offers include new and used pianos, organs, and accessories with easy terms from six dollars down, aiming for immediate cash and quick delivery. Johnston Co at Third and University opens Saturday evening.
May wheat reached a yearly high at 1.41 1 4 per bushel as Armour led buying in options and backed by widespread purchases. The market showed strong gains with 16 to 20 cents per bushel advances, as Armour reportedly bolstered demand in May and July deliveries.
George Valdez, a Mexican, was arrested on San Angilen street around 2 pm on suspicion of killing Anna Portera, 9. Bloodstained coat and new clothes were found. He admitted disposing of old garments and changing at the Hoffman house. Detectives questioned him as he was taken to the city prison. Later he said he changed clothes at the Hoffman house.
A river incident preceded news that the Lincoln Ice Cream Parlor at Madison Park will open next Sunday. It will serve a lutefish dinner from 12 40 p.m. to 8 p.m. The report notes a man was pulled from the river.
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