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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1909
Page
1
An oral transcript reveals sharp tension between the senate and public sentiment, with discussions about representation and demagoguery. The piece notes distrust of regulars, tariff fights, and a forecast of wind tonight as a fleeting aside to the broader political mood.
United Press dispatch from Georgia reports labor discontent as Com Of Labor Neill arrives to discuss differences between railroad workers and management. Rail unions claim color line issues and threaten actions while several railroads contemplate relieving freight load.
Overland traffic resumed after a temporary shutdown. Reports indicate service or routes returning to normal levels tonight or Sunday, with local conditions affecting travel.
Health officials urge residents to boil drinking water as reservoir levels sink. Lincoln Park reservoir drops to five feet while Cedar River supply pipe construction promises relief by July, prompting strict household water conservation through June.
Police pursue the bandits who robbed the Overland Limited, with Chief Canady vowing capture and dire punishment. Initial estimates place the loot around 125000 dollars, tied to a Reno pouch theft and possible insider help within the postal service. Investigators consider a discharged worker or clerk as a potential source of the information.
The article questions why the Imperial Hotel on lower Youler Way reopened after a May 11 order to close. It alleges patrolmen reported the reopening to Sergt. Stuart, yet Chief Ward says he was not informed. Officers fear risk to their jobs if they intervene amid ongoing nighttime occupancy.
A long standing resort once closed by Chief Ward was allowed to reopen under a loose enforcement regime. Reports say police were warned against arrests and the place operated openly with a known illicit practice. The situation sparked questions about protection and policy in the police department. Treasury data notes 184,667 disbursements in the latest report.
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney John H. Perry travels to Georgetown to pursue charges over graft tied to roadhouse handling. He says if witnesses prove claims, charges could be filed against most city officials led by Mayor Mueller and Chief of Police Johien. An informant offers state’s evidence in exchange for immunity, signaling a sensational Beattie scandal. Roadhouses closed as probe intensifies and grounds prepare for cleanup at the A Y P exposition until June 1.
War correspondent Warrington Dawson reports Col. Roosevelt avoids discussing a New York mayoral bid during a buffalo hunt at Heatly ranch. Roosevelt and Kermit are in good health, with latest dispatch noting no foundation to rumors of illness or political plans. The column also mentions a fatal fire in Genoa where foreigners died and others were injured.
Nellie Geary, aged several, dies and four other children are expected to die after a sparkler ignite gauze during a Mia Hoyd school girls drill at the Geah opera house. Fire spreads through the audience amid a stampede. many women and children trample to exits as flames race through the building.
A humorous incident near the capitol led President Taft to join Archit Butt and another man in plucking flowers from beds. A watchman challenged them, Taft joked with him, then returned to his car while praising the guard for his vigilance.
Superintendent of Streets M. T. Maloney pushed for extensions to contractors amid a dispute with A. Bouillon of Public Utilities. City Engineer Thomson defended Bouillon while Maloney secured approval from the district engineer and city engineers. Thomson challenged Bouillon, warning he risked influence with the board and public if his stance continued. Bouillon opposed extensions, citing lack of valid business reasons and contractors working on other jobs.
City Engineer Thomson confirms streets leading to and around the exposition grounds will be completed by June 1 the day the big fair opens. He notes the careful handling of exhibitor contracts and promises diplomas to winners after the opening.
May 25 reports Parker and Lehan died of heart disease aboard the steamship Admiral Sampson off San Francisco. Remains were brought to the city morgue. A contested will matter involving Parker’s estate delays a proceeding to July 19 as Morrison travels to Seattle to attend the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition.
After nineteen years of service in the army Charles W Davison sergeant in the signal corps at Fort Lawton was arrested for stealing money order blanks from the government and cashing orders totaling 252.03 during a three day spree. He had just become clerk in charge of the fort post office three weeks before arrest and is held in county jail on a 1000 bond.
Fresno California May 2 United Press says Joseph Scott van Nrat long sought to live to 93, the age of his ancestor. Though seriously ill a few months earlier he maintained vigor by will power and died peacefully late last night after his 93rd birthday.
Mars the official airship operator of the A-Y-P exposition arrived in Seattle yesterday and will ready the 16 foot airship A-Y-P for operation on June 1 with three ascensions daily. The craft is owned by Charles A. Stroebel of Toledo Ohio and sent to the fair, while Mare also oversees the Pay Streak captive balloon concession.
City officials accuse Northern Pacific of breaking a three year pledge to build elevated bridges over Holgate and Lander streets to span tracks. The board demands full correspondence from Secretary Bagley while investigations seek to confirm why work has not begun.
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