U P Entry Shares Games On Sound With NP Tracks
An entry from U P sources lists games to be played on the sound over the NP tracks. The notice outlines scheduling and venue notes for the events.
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1909
Page
1
Magnates Reach Joint Use Deal On Columbia Bridges
York May 26. J Kratt of Hines announces arrangements for Northern Pacific Great Northern and deriding railroads to bury the hatchet and jointly use the Columbia river route between Tacoma and Vancouver. The plan aims to end the Union Pacific Pacific legal fight and improve Puget Sound service by coordinating three railways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
J. Kratt
Hines
Isolfic
Northern Pacific Great Northern
Columbia River
Northern Pacific
Geath
Northam Pacific
Puget Sound
Hill
Union Pacific
the Pacific
Portland
Why Tha? City Sprinkling Debate Sparks Lawn Controversy
Indignation rises in the Madrona park area as residents urge the city water department to curb sprinkling until the reservoir is replenished. A. V. Houlston, praised official, reportedly waters his lawn drawing public protest and questions about unequal treatment for taxpayers during the water shortage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denny Maine Park
Madrona Park
A. V. Housston
Beattie
Bouillon
Lake Washington
Jinax
A. V Houlston
Star Office
Plan for the care of sick consumes Seattle fund
The Anti Tuberculosis League of King County reports a major fundraising win from a downtown dinner night. A total of 157 dollars and 97 cents was raised to start a camp to care for consumptives, with tents and ground secured. The league already cares for eight patients and plans more aid as funds grow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anth Tuberculosis League
King County
The
Prague
Elght
Tia Ay
Fens
Seattle
Lees
Son of Nonagenarian Dies at Allotted Age of Man
John H. M. Epler aged 12, a retired marine engineer, died of chironic heart trouble at Seattle city hospital after arriving from Portland. Survived by father Fred Epler of Sherwood Oregon and aged mother and father in Pennsylvania. body to lie at Butterworth Bone undertaking. Jury case Austa vs Seattle and Sprager Concrete company for damages waived verdict for defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John HM. Epler
City
Epler
Seattle
Portland
Ore
Fred Epler
Bank St
Pennsylvania
Butterworth & Bone
Sherwood
Austa
Sprager Concrete Company
Rain Tonight and Thursday Weather Forecast
Rain is expected tonight and Thursday with moderate south winds. This forecast warns of wet conditions and gusty trends for the coming days.
Groove rail controversy to be settled by public works board
A committee will meet Saturday at 10 a.m. to report on compelling Seattle Electric to install grooved rails of the T type on streets with heavy traffic. The board of public works will review the committee's findings and issue a final decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle Electric Company
Board of Public Works
Reward Offered For Fiend's Arrest In Child Abduction Case
Officials and the board of supervisors increased the reward to 1000 dollars for the capture of the murderer in the Anos Poltera case. The total bounty reaches 1760 dollars from all sources as the search for the child continued without new leads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angeer
Little Anos Poltera
Board of Supervisors
FRAIL WOMAN BATTLES INSANE MAN AT PRESS CLUB DINNER
Beattle Press club hosts a dinner Friday near Marion at the Butler Annex to honor L. W. Redington and associates of the expedition from New York to Seattle. Tickets are $1.50 per plate for members who notify Bec E. A. Friend, Main 1060, before noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Press Club
Beattle Press Club
L. W. Redington
New York
Seattle
Butler Annex
Marion
Bnd
Bec E. A. Friend
Man Wins Then Kills Himself in Desperate Crime
Charles Poulk a Ballard carpenter shot himself after a dispute with his wife over personal troubles and a disputed property title. Mrs M Hoyle wrestled the gun twice, but Poulk finally fired in the kitchen, dying at his sister’s feet as Deputy Coroner Engemann took custody of the body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Poulk
Ballard
Tothat
Struggie
Pany Faulk
Jana
Engemann
Sailors Clash as Foreign Competitors Dominate Regatta
May 26 report details a mixed sailing contest where Japanese crews outperformed American entrants. Events featured strong showings by Tacome'n sailors and California, with two ships advancing in eliminations. The match highlighted tense bouts and notable upsets in relay and individual races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacome
Sontest
Aso
Stews
Aco
California
Tennessee
Washington
Japanese and American admirals welcomed in Tacoma
Admirals Ileist of the Japanese squadron and Bebree of the U S Pacific fleet arrived amid a public reception at the Tacoma hotel. Governor Hay, Mayor Linck, and thousands attended as the marine band played. A cosmopolitan, formal yet lively gathering set a cordial tone for the visit. A banquet was planned that evening by local citizens.
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Tacoma
Ileist
Bebree
United States Pacific Fleet
Lorimer Elected U S Senator in Illinois
William Lorimer of Chicago, a long standing figure in Chicago politics and a member of the national house of representatives, was elected United States senator today in Springfield Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Hil
William Lorimer
Chicago
National House of Representatives
United States
Laborer Falls From Trestle Dies at Providence Hospital
Frank Oleson, a laborer, fell from a trestle at the foot of Marion shortly before noon and died at 10 PM at Providence hospital from internal injuries. He slipped while at work on the trestle and landed on his back. Oleson was 10 years old and staying at the New England hotel for several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Oleson
Marion
Providence Hospital
Olesent
Alnglie
New England
Ole Hanson Buys Land in Mason County
Local real estate men completed the purchase of land near Shelton and Saga between Shelton and Iga. The $4,920 free of logged off property will be cut into 20 acre tracts. The deal, one of the largest in Mason county and the state, includes a railroad right of way offered at no cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ole Manson
Mason County
Shelton
I Ga
Heson
Mother saves house as daughter kills father in bed
In St Paul Louise Arbogast aged 24 killed her father by setting his bed ablaze after a struggle in which blood and fearmark the scene. The mother restrained the assailant with family aid and police later detained Louise who shows little remorse as authorities consider prosecution uncertain.
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St, Padl
Minn
St. Paul
Louis Arbogast
Louise
Joe
Papa
Henry Anbers
Tate
Bouillon Rejoins Board Row Over City Contracts
City Engineer Thom son as board chair warned A Bouillon to stop objecting to street contract extensions. Bouillon issued a public statement defending fairness and equity in city business and urged Beattie residents to dismiss the chairman as a dictator and restore balance on the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Board of Public Works
A. ¥. Bouillon
Pubworks
Routlion
Board of Public Work
Beattie
Dick Johnson, IRS veteran, commits suicide at Keyport Kentucky
Dick Johnson, longtime agent with the United States Internal Revenue Service, died by suicide in Keyport Kentucky yesterday after securing funds to purchase a stake in race horses. Johnson had become a familiar figure on the eastern turf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Cincinnati
Dick) Johnson
United States Internal Revenue Service
Keyport
Jolson
Prothero Divorce Case Voided After Earlier Decree
Mary A. Prothero’s divorce suit against Charles A. Prothero ended abruptly when a prior marriage to Rebecca Prothero, dated September 1800, was found legal. Rebecca left with their three children after ten years of cohabitation, and improper publications invalidated the default decree previously signed by Judge Tollman. Judge Gillam then ordered the caveat dropped from the calendar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Prothero
Charles A. Prothero
Gillam
Prothero
Rebecca Prothero
Rebecca
Tollman
Gu ‘Ham
Lemlendar
Drunken man found dead beneath freight car near Colfax
Jon Mahoney a Colfax resident spent his last cent on liquor and slept under a box car by the Columbia and Puget Sound depot. Northern Pacific switch crew moved the car in the night unaware of his presence. The body was dragged about half a block and identified by clothing. deputies seek his relatives. He was about 50 and had ranch work nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jon Mahoney
Colfax
Columbia & Puget
Mahoney
Borthwick
Joseph Burns Missing Man Reported by Wife
Joseph Burns of 222 Columbia Street disappeared from his home on Friday after telling his wife he would return for dinner. His wife, aided by police, seeks his whereabouts and asks for public help in locating him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Burne
Columbia
Burns
Man Injured After Street Car Collision
Fred Mix of 1100 East Union Street was struck while crossing in front of an East One Street car at 11th and East Union. He suffered two broken ribs and a fractured collar bone and was treated at Seattle General Hospital.
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11Th Jay
East Union St
Fred Mix
Seattle General Hospital
Mix
Water supply improves but remains serious crisis
Water from Lake Washington is now in city mains to relieve the acute shortage after the Cedar river pipeline repairs. Two pumps operate at the old Lake Washington reservoir while the high service supply lags. Officials expect normal reserve by tomorrow night and ban sprinkling to prevent a fire risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Washington
Cedar River
Madison
Lincoln Low Service
Volunteer
Volunteer Park
Water Department
Youngs
Bank Clearings Summary for Banttia Tacoma and Portland
Bank clearings today show Banttia with 8 balances totaling 627000 plus, Tacoma with 4 balances around 885080 and Portland at about 1,053,653 with 5 balances. Figures reflect daily activity and regional totals across the three cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Portland
Taft Issues a Holiday Order
President Taft issues an executive order directing that when a national holiday falls on Sunday all government employees entitled to a holiday will receive leave on the following Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Taft
Man Held on Assault Charge After Preliminary Hearing
RK FP Trimmons of 87th and Wallingforday was held after a preliminary hearing on assault and battery and threatening to kill his wife. Deputy Sheriff Zimmerrman arrested him yesterday and set bond at $2000. A Salem Oregon link links his brother who killed his wife and died by suicide. Trimmons himself recently tried to kill his wife but the attempt failed.
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Trimmons
87Th
Wallingforday
Zimmerman
Salem
Ore
Sue
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Weee
Warse
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M. Turner
Illinois
Ole Hanson
Grew
Wwe
Laulee
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Dick Johnson
Joe Mahoney
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Linotype
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Kan
Coleman C. Clinton
Clinton N
Clinton
Portland, Or
Ethel Johnson
Jordan
Climton
Bank Clearings
Banttia
Bem
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