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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1909
Page
8
In Uma Ohio May a widow Mrs Mand Diltz was fatally shot by a man described as a negro after an altercation at her home. A posse pursued the shooter who fled to a shelter and later died of self inflicted wounds as officers closed in. Investigators consider motive related to the troubled relationship.
Mile A Root appeared this morning before Judge Root in Department No 2 of the King County Superior Court. Jodee Moyd J Tho faced Austa K Meacham of Seattle over alleged damages from a fall on Pallant Avenue. Case transferred from previous proceedings.
Judge Mitchel Gillam hears Patterson seeks divorce on grounds of incompatibility claiming separation since September 2. Wife alleges husband earns 226 900 and requests support and alimony, with the writ issued for relief.
Fire swept Merngion Mill causing major damage and threatening nearby properties. Reported by local authorities, the blaze challenged responders as crews fought to prevent spread and limit insurance claims and financial loss.
The article records a speech by Waner addressing ministers at a Methodist meeting. It notes the speaker’s focus on church matters and a restricted topic, with mention of a Kenator Section and considerable attendance, reflecting church leadership concerns.
A partial readable fragment reports a disturbance in Frisco settled after charges and local authorities involvement. The fragment mentions names and roles but lacks full context or outcome details. Further lines are unreadable.
Fragmentary notice describes a noon meeting involving individuals Allende Nigine Joln Walker and W 4. No clear event outcome or organization full names.
A woman alleges torture by her paramour Prank Lage an educated Indian. She described excruciating wounds and a fire started at her feet by the assailant. Officers report she bore strange markings. authorities seek the armed suspect who has fled the scene.
Investigation by Coroner J C Snyder continues into the death by own action of a young Canadian who drank carbolic acid at a lodging house on Lower Firstay. Vancouver police lack identifying details beyond the initials BG tattooed on the victim's arms. Coroner Snyder has wired Toronto authorities to check for an depositor with initials I Q at a bank. a reply is expected soon.
The council discusses a proposed railroad line to landabar g near the watershed feeding the Cedar River water supply. If built this would let officials reach the watershed directly by rail instead of by team and relay.
In Oaxaca and surrounding regions residents fear a major quake after a week of frequent tremors. Many abandon sleeping indoors in stone houses as minor seismic waves cause cracks and damage. Authorities monitor the situation for a potential heavy temblor.
Mayor Miller has not decided whether to veto or sign the Murphy ordinance amending building laws to permit frame structures to the lot line. The council passed it 14 to 6 and delegations from both sides seek action, but the mayor will not commit for several days.
Yesterday at Ina Park a record crowd watched Charles Leora perform a 100 foot wire ascent twice daily this week. The Weat Beattie ferry and Alki Point cars ferried large numbers of visitors, the Herendeen drum corps drew praise, and manager Charles Looft planned a famous screen talent for Saturday's thrilling ascents and parachute leaps.
Archibald Indley a Berkeley plumber died in a bath tub accident. While taking a hot bath he was suffocated before help could reach him. The incident occurred May 24.
Secretary of War Dickinson, weakened by illness, returns to Washington aboard the Mayflower after touring the Panama Canal. He praises canal progress but declines Cuban questions. The story notes Oscar Lawrence claims Dickinson has saved multiple lives in recent months including Allen F. Bunch, who narrowly escaped a watery grave.
Reports from San Francisco and Mexico detail ongoing disputes over lumber tariffs and related trials. Key figures include Attorney Klug, Special Prosecutor Francia J Honey, and former United Railways officials amid courtroom clashes and rulings on production of vouchers. Two prisoners, Ole B Plowtad and Atherty Coushener, were released from a Mexican penitentiary after the supreme court ordered dismissal of murder charges.
The city council committees will consider a private garbage franchise tomorrow. Seattle Garbage Co and four others seek exclusive collection and destruction rights. Protest groups urge against private franchise while municipal system funding remains unused.
An exhibitors club, including all exhibitors with own buildings, organized yesterday in the Oregon building. A. Fitcher of California was temporary chairman and W. H L Wehring of Oregon, secretary. They discussed locating selling booths on the grounds and a compromise with exposition officials to avoid harming exhibitors’ grounds. Permanent officers to be chosen soon.
The A Y P exposition exploitation department plans to circulate a handsome booklet this week titled The Cites of Puget Sound Your Hosts in 1909. It highlights 38 reading cities and the Puget Sound region with maps and descriptive matter across 48 pages, compiled by Wood & Reber and printed by Ivy Press Hundreds.
In Chicago May wheat options surged as May price rose to 91.44 1/4 cents per bushel. July and September hit new highs with July near 119 1/2 cents and September around 112 1/2. December closed up about 2 cents on the day with futures finishing above Saturday's close.
Joase B. Wilson, assistant secretary of the interior and chairman of the government board of the ALY.P. exposition, will arrive in Seattle this evening to take up his share of the work. All departments of the government building are active as the display nears completion, and the exterior sighting issue remains tied to a special congressional appropriation awaiting action.
The first camload of government fisheries exhibit is installed in the fisherien wing of the goal appointment of Sergeant of Police ernment building at the A Y P ex. L J. Stuart named police captain effective June 1 after eight to nine years as sergeant. The exhibit cost about 40000 and includes tanks and machinery worth 20000. Patrolmen Al W Nike George B i, Willian Weetedt and BL Hedges are assigned as ward geants for a five month period.
Senator Owen of Oklahoma denounces the protective tariff as promoting sugar trusts. He cites that the sugar trust collects fifty to eighty million dollars annually and asserts every child benefits from the scheme as he reads a newspaper story on customs sugar fraud to the senate.
London May 24 George Bernard Shaw has completed another play written on Forbes Robertson's invitation. The work tackles the woman suffrage question and reflects Shaw's investigative themes.
The AYP E seeks a new summer slogan as Welford Heaton, Chief of Publicity, plans a fresh line beyond the "The fair that will be ready" phrase. Officials await Mr Meaton to unveil the catchphrase believed to impress worldwide audiences.
Miss Hazel Corbett daughter of the late Haz e Corbett and niece of James J. Corbett and Joe Corbett of the San Coast League remains blind since birth. She is engaged to Alfred Deitt wire chief at the Pacific States Telegraph office in Kearny. The engagement was acknowledged by Miss Corbett today amid news of her late father’s passing.
Street railway workers plan a special day at the A Y P BK on June 14. The 8. B Co. will invite all men to visit the fair that day and local street car crews will extend invitations to professionals from other cities and arrange a special program.
The Palouse State Bank failed and was closed Friday morning. Manager M J Hawkinson will issue a statement early this week to explain the failure to depositors. Among large depositors is 8 G Burnett with 7600 dollars.
Water flooded the basement of the King County courthouse jail area this morning after a pipe clog caused six inches of water to fill the fore hold and padded cell. Deputy J B Simpson alerted Sheriff Hodge as guards swept refuse and steam to prevent kitchen fires. Federal Judge Landis fined the A Booth company $1000 for rebates on shipments between East and West.
The U S Supreme Court denied rehearing of the Columbia River boundary controversy between Oregon and Washington. The court said Congress must appoint a commission of residents from both states to resolve the dispute and set enforcement authority for fisheries laws along the river. The ruling means cross river movement could shield violators from prosecution under the current setup.
The Alaska building glitters with banners, bunting, and 25 hundred yards of material. Four men worked three days to install two pyramidal arches and 50 A Y P E B flags, plus numerous national flags, promised to stay bright for four and a half months. Socialist party tensions rise at the Seattle state convention in Everett on July 3 and 4 as regulars clash with insurgents.
Tev Sydney Strong of the Queen Anne tonal church urged formation of a citizens committee to aid Mayor Miller in eradicating vice. He warned vice is deeply entrenched and beyond police reach, calling for ward representatives, educated public awareness, and broad civic support regardless of politics or creed.
An announcement states 26,000 acres of land in California withdrawn for the Pitt River reclamation project have been restored to entry by the government.
Captain Donohoe, long known in Beattle, credits Loughney & Loughney Bake Oven therapy with eradicating rheumatism and chronic stomach and bowel ailments. He notes relief improved kidney and heart function and urges others with similar pains to seek treatment at Loughney & Ford, Seattle area. He currently resides in Monroe, Washington with nephew Thomas Donohoe.
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