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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1909
Page
4
A man masked as a robber threatened to blow up a Redwood City bank unless $50,000 was paid. Customers fled and deputies were summoned as the suspect, described in garb, demanded money from a teller before escaping with funds.
Pay Streak showmen and the treasury department clash over who pays cashiers and ticket collectors at the exposition. The treasury wants its own staff at 30 cents an hour, while showmen say 20 cents suffices and fear a 10 cent increase. Officials Barrell Mattox and Governor A M Baker hope to settle matters before opening day.
Fragmentary report states a woman attended a dance and did not tell her husband she would be there. The text references insanity and officers at the county event, with unclear names or dates.
Private Cleveland Wood of the Gigna Corps at Port Lawton is charged with forging checks in complicity with Sergeant Davison Tyce. Authorities say Wood aided by cashing a fraudulent money order at Frank Gave saloon near the Great Northern docks and turning proceeds to Davison. Bond set at 800 dollars. Wood remains in county jail as grand jury evaluates the case.
County clerks cheer the decision to pay salaries on the first of the month. The June expositions opening boosts the date. Officials say money arriving on the seven day after the big show offers ready cash for bills and readiness for any emergency.
The New England club officially opened its rest rooms last night with singing and speeches. Located on the ground floor of the Haller building, the facilities were fitted for visitors to the fair from New England states.
Tomorrow morning the state university opens commencement week with a ceremony in the auditorium at 10:90. At 2:00 p.m. the center will host friends in the same building and at 7:40 p.m. the law school alumni reunion meets in the university dining hall. Saturday features a rowing race between Washington and Stanford on Take Washington. Sunday morning at 10:20 a.m. the bac calaureate sermon is preached by Rev. Harry P. Dewey of Minneapolis. Monday at 10:90 a.m. graduation exercises with Rev. Luther K.R. Dyatt of Portland delivering the address. Monday evening the President and Mrs. Kane host the faculty, and Wednesday the alumni association banquet occurs at 0:00 p.m. The seniors hold their annual ball in the Washington building on the exposition grounds the same evening at o'clock.
Clara M. Morton sued the City of Seattle, the Northern Pacific and Great Northern railroads after her child fell through a sidewalk hole on Hathroad Avenue. A first trial awarded 1,000 dollars. in a second trial the jury increased the award to 600 dollars.
Judge W. J. Bell ex county superior bench member was arrested on a warrant charging passing worthless checks. He may be released on personal recognizance after booking by Deputy Sheriff Aromernan. Also Levy was taken for allegedly displaying jewelry valued at $20,000 and facing related complaints.
B L Levy alias Dell is granted liberty after arrest on charges involving more than six thousand dollars of stolen property. Authorities report ongoing investigation into his theft network and recent seizure.
The text questions why the electric company has not finished the Bescon hill car line to the south terminal. It notes extension only to Lander 1 while a franchise provider requires it reach to point eight blocks further. The utilities company will pursue action to compel full construction.
Three warships from Bremerton join West Virginia and Maryland to sail to Seattle for harbor inspection during the fair. In a few days five more cruisers will join, bringing total ships to eight for the event.
Governor Hay and State Bank Examiner J L Mohin dra suspended Boone Who after a conference into the fake Palouse State Bank collapse. The ex-president of the defunct bank faced blame for the institution's troubles amid the investigation.
Emma Russel secured a divorce from C. A. Russel in Judge Gillam's court. She received $75 for fees, alimony of $20 monthly, and custody of their girl. Letters cited show the husband funded her support and suggested work while infidelity was not substantiated.
The wedding of Billy Stratton and Mise Watson planned for June 1 was postponed due to the groom’s illness. Stratton, a deputy sheriff, remains at Seattle General Hospital for treatment as doctors monitor his condition.
The Aki Maru arrived with 2 600 tons of freight and 100 passengers reporting a spreading Chinese boycott in strength across China. Japanese shipping suffers severe losses as factories close, with South China new plants forming amid secret society influence.
Tokyo dispatch says editorials debate Taft's offer of the Chinese ministership to John Hay Hammond as a sign of an ambitious eastern policy. It notes U S reaction and asserts Taft’s new administration signals interest in Asia.
The passage notes a strong belief that the administration will significantly influence the development of relations between America and the East, reflecting keen interest in oriental affairs and diplomatic outcomes.
New York May 17 reports James Moffett is set to succeed Henry H. Rogers as vice president of Standard Oil of New Jersey and as president of the National Transit Company, a pipe line concern owned by the oil trust. Moffett had effectively filled Rogers' role for two years and has long been with Standard since youth.
London May 2 King Edward sent Earl of Durham to inquire into jockey Bert Martin who fell when his mount Sir Martin toppled in yesterday's derby. The horse appears fine but Martin is to be laid up for several days. Martin calls the incident an accident and says he has charges to make against someone.
Advices received by General Agent Dudley report the Yukon river clear for navigation from Whitehorse to Lake Lebarge and from the lake’s southern end to Dawson. Lake breakup is underway and 6 to 10 days will allow ice to move out.
In San Francisco on May 27 Police Judge Shortall ruled a sausage cannot gain beauty via rogue applications and fined three butchers $10 each for adding an attractive block to the salable sausages.
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