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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1909
Page
8
Reported ceremony installs 40 new patrolmen under Ward Chief John Sullivan as part of exposition security. Details describe detention posts, a 1000 pound equipment grant, and plans for two bi patrolmen under a sergeant. Construction delays threaten opening.
In Tacoma the combined Japanese and American battleship crews enjoy a busy day with a large reception planned at the Tacoma hotel. Admiral Utchf approves the week’s plans for parades and events featuring 165 Japanese marching with the Aso band, and an athletic carnival at the armory. Gov. May travels to Tacoma to attend the welcome celebration.
I F Coates and Thomas Culver were arrested by Patrolman J Byers on a brutal assault charge against James Simone a young florist following a ball at Dudleys hall South Park Saturday night Simpson floor manager of the Fraternal Brotherhood event to raise funds for uniforms for the degree team faced severe injuries including a broken right leg and facial lacerations as Culver allegedly plotted to assault him after the ball Miss Vera Powers accompanied them as they left Dudleys hall around 1130 PM police say Culver invited Coates to help carry out the plan after a call down was given at the ball.
The city spent 750 dollars for 10 000 circulars to invite outside officials to the ALYP exposition. The items show Seattle waterfront scenes and were bought to gain a council vote, then dumped in a back room as clerks struggle to dispose of them.
Captain Oscar Lawrence of the Planeer boat house urges wharf owners to close gates at night where no watchman is present to prevent intoxicated men from wandering onto docks and falling overboard. He has pulled three men from the water in three months and often works in frigid conditions to rescue others, prompting calls for safer dock practices.
Clark Davis, a Brooklyn Avenue property owner near 40th Street, requests permission to erect several wooden booths on the front of his lot to ease street assessment burdens. The building department refused authorization, despite the booths being on his own property, leaving Davis in Seattle with years of residency noted.
A veteran senator criticizes self proclaimed independents as vaunting trust influence. He argues duties on lead shape competition and accuses Standart of masking interests. The interview also touches Senate courtesy, public sentiment, and a tax dispute linked to Davis property.
An benefit whist evening at Thorne's Hall Green Lake station June aims to aid the destitute mother and child of Jean Mortier the murderer. Organizer Mrs T A Taggart and local women plan games prizes refreshments and a council of war to finalize arrangements. Proceeds will fund medical bills and clothing for the newborn.
The Moore Investment Company urges Seattle investors to buy Irondale residence lots now claiming they will double in value when the steel plant opens in October. They tout prices from 100 to 200 dollars and promise government-bond safety with thirtyfold returns, directing inquiries to 400-410 Arcade Annex.
Secretary Ballinger advances a revised plan classifying about ninety million acres of U S coal lands on the public domain. The government would gain greatly from sales while promoting western development. The new ruling ties maximum prices to coal tonnage and deposit quality, aiming to end prior disputes over withdrawals and valuations.
Legal tangle mounts as Fred Siegert and Fred Ramm, former auto partners, face a web of lawsuits. Siegert sues for $33 board bill, while Ramm accuses Siegert of fake imprisonment and seeks $7,500 damages and foreclosure of a $120 mortgage. Proceedings yesterday were charged with bitter animosity.
Fragmentary text shows Mr Brown Plumbing Co advising focus on handling worries about public perception. The snippet mentions Pine Street and a general concern with appreciation of people over time. The passage is incomplete and lacks clear events or outcomes.
Last night downtown diners joined bands and decorations to support the Anti Tuberculosis League. Cafes and tamale shops boomed after theatres as crowds flocked to Washington Savoy Raider Grand and others with festive menus and flowers. Proceeds and final totals will be announced tomorrow.
The program for the A Y P E opening includes remarks by James J Hill and Bishop O'Dea. Taft will press the opening button at high noon to start the exposition with military review from the US forces and the Japanese navy. A luncheon at 1 PM, invocations, a 5 PM banquet, and fireworks at 8:40 PM will conclude with the Gloria Washington march.
Col. Henry B. Dosch announced that every breath of exhibit space is filled across all exposition buildings. Forty applications cannot be accommodated unless current space holders reduce their exhibit areas and crowd into smaller rooms.
Bank clearings in Seattle today amount to 3 196 336 564 with balances 443 777 209. Portland figures show clearings of 1 039 193 and balances 142 082 values.
The May wheat option rose to 1.95 in Chicago trading, a new high for the month, with yesterday’s May high at 1.95 and close near 1.34. Market uptrends were driven by news of the Russian crop, affecting pits in Chicago and European centers.
James Daniel Richardson of Washington D C sovereign grand commander of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite is touring the West to promote the lodge. He arrived from Fresno and will visit Portland and Scottish Rite bodies in Washington Idaho and Montana before returning home.
The chamber of commerce information bureau opens in a new office at Fortson place with additional desks in the Central building. Officials say Youlor way quarters will be easier for visitors, though they still need more rooms before the fair opens.
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