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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1909
Page
1
Water restrictions urge residents to avoid lawn irrigation now and limit use to 0:20 p.m. Only brief sprinkling window remains as officials cite efforts to curb waste and stretch supply. Sprinkling earlier or after is prohibited.
L. Youngs, superintendent of lighting and water, told a special board session the city has suffered from contractor fraud on nearly all concrete work for years. He cited misused cement and a hidden interior pipe issue in Cedar River projects, urging lowest bid contracts for future linings in Green Lake reservoirs.
A vehicle collision near ML Pitth av and Yesler injured a paying teller from American Bank and two others. Peter remained in hospital with extensive internal injuries while a building agent and others suffered injuries. Local responders probed the scene as splinters and debris filled the area.
Fragmentary text mentions a freight deal between Rome and Bebabeet Hamilton and a meeting of Ht Croix, Ian, and Mack to discuss rates. Context suggests a business discussion focused on profitable freight operations.
Special Agent C B Peyton led a raid on King street clubs arresting seven men named as presidents and secretaries of illicit clubs. Deputies seized items from six houses, counting twelve cases, while noting planned authority and safety concerns. Trials likely set for next Wednesday at 0 pm. Names include Comer Walker and others, with clubs such as The B B club and Assembly club among those raided.
A patrolman halted a speeding red auto on Broadway and Olive but learned the vehicle was Fire Chief Harry Dringhurst’s car responding to a North Broadway fire. Patrolman Morris pursued, then returned to duty after confirming the chief’s urgent mission. Officials from the Chicago, Milwaukee and Puget Sound toured by private car from Seattle, heading east toward Montana.
Disaster aboard the Coquitham off Point Hopeful Burned crewmen die in their bunks. Hans Larsen and a Japanese deckhand perish from smoke and flames. Second Engineer George Diack stays at his post before succumbing to fumes. Fireman Satow also dead. Ten passengers aboard plus seven horses unharmed. Weather shows showers tonight and Friday with lighter winds.
Portland Oregon May 27 J K Carper a forest service hunter in Wellows national forest reports bagging seventeen bears over the last eighteen months. He killed four grisly bears and twelve brown bears between the first and fourteenth of the month. Hunters employed by the government to cull bears coyotes and other predators receive sixteen dollars a month.
Labor leader H McCarthy of the Building Trades Council sues for libel over an article in the San Francisco Call alleging an attempt to betray the Union Labor party. Ernest Simpson and Charles W Merrick face similar complaints. a prior suit was dismissed for technical defects. President Taft nominates naval officers, Captain Winslow to rear admiral and Commander Brannersreuther to captain.
A. J. Townsend was arrested after allegedly soliciting money from young women as “bonds” for promises of employment. Detectives Wickman and Holland tracked him from Miss Lulu McComb and Miss Crampton, who paid toward fake ads, to a bank meeting where Townsend was taken into custody. He refused to discuss the alleged scheme and was held for further investigation.
The readable fragments reference an upcoming tournament and questions to a person, with mentions of Townsend's method and advertisements of an insidious act. Details are fragmented and names or specific actions are not fully present in the readable text.
Merchants donate prizes for the annual newsboys picnic at Wildwood Park on Sunday May 30. Activities include athletic contests dancing and boating with proceeds aiding sick and disabled members. Tickets are sold by union newsboys with a full program and music to entertain throughout the day.
Samuel Gompers, head of the AF of L, told an interviewer he would tour European labor groups for three months then return to push labor causes. He said he had committed no crime and would support Taft where aligned, oppose Cannon allies, and back labor candidates in future elections. He emphasized readiness to act if needed and to defend workers’ interests.
J W McComb, a Yesler Way streetcar conductor, shot his wife Mildred Payne McComb, 17, and killed himself. The couple had separated weeks earlier after a year of marriage sparked by jealousy. Reports say McComb feared her social life and companions, and a letter to Mildred’s mother noted plans of possible relocation for her. The tragedy occurred after McComb waited at their home while his wife slept, and the couple’s bodies were found at Butterworths funeral home.
President Taft left the New York theatre in anger after watching The Revellers a play accused of vulgarity and immorality. He exited at intermission amid a scene described as a muscle dance linked to Evelyn Thaw’s circle. The episode drew wide audience notice and sparked criticism of current stage productions.
Miss Nina thearts week becomes bride of Lynn A Osborn of the Delacy company in Brockton Massachusetts. Osborn, a San Francisco native, arrived from Boston a month ago to marry who was a Seattle schoolteacher aged 25. Harriman plans abroad voyage on the Kaiser Wilhelm I to Europe departing June 1.
Jackson Mississippi May 2 The town of Quitman is submerged by floodwater forcing residents to higher parts of their homes and some to move out. The high water spreads across the state destroying miles of railroad tracks with losses estimated at about 1 million dollars to railroad companies.
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