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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1909
Page
6
Crowds greet the Wright brothers in Dayton with chants and lights urging action. The article frames their homecoming as a rebuke to wasted lives and a call to "do something" through their example. It recalls venues like pool halls saloons and parks, noting the contrast with their industrious ethic and fame.
The trial of William Hanley in Harney County Oregon centers on allegedly fencing 40 000 acres of public land. Testimony from ranchers Peter French era and others describes fence conditions and grazing disputes between sheep and cattle interests. Witnesses note bad fence upkeep and gaps exposing territory to unauthorized entry.
South Omaha police arrest three men suspected of involvement in a Union Pacific train robbery near Omaha last Saturday night. One man had 125 dollars, another 98 dollars, and the third a annualler wut. Children reported three handkerchiefs cut for masks, three revolvers and flashlights found at the spot where the loot was hidden.
William Wilson known as i Wilson, a former baseball player, was arrested by Seattle investigators Lee Barbee and Tom Hayden in a Jackson Street saloon. He faces charges connected to post office robberies in Chicago and Kansas City, including the December 1907 robbery of station 128 Cheako offices. He previously escaped a county jail after May 28, 1908, and had wandered to Seattle. He was drinking yesterday and said he was off his guard pending Chicago officers’ arrival.
A masked highwayman entered the Reception Saloon at 1204 North 0 Old Town Tacoma, forced eight men and bartender Joe Coleman to surrender, and stole $45 in gold and silver from the cash drawer. The attacker, about six feet tall, wore a derby hat and dark suit and concealed his face with a towel. This marked the fourth saloon holdup in as many weeks, officials say, with three by the same man. Also noted, Gov. Hughes signed a "joy riding" auto bill prohibiting use of a vehicle without the owner's consent.
Spokane Athletic Club manager Momberg and Eddie O’Connell of Portland’s Multnomah A C wired for permission to pull their teams from the meet alleging premeditated interference by judge Inglis. They blame him for biased calls and withholding amateur status cards, while Inglis says he maintained amateur rules and refused outside influence.
The Fox case ends as domestic tensions ease after an arrest for incantary charges and insanity findings. Mrs Grace Fox withdraws a complaint against her husband, stating they will reconcile, with remarks about yesterday's anger fading.
Captain Wagner of the German ship Hiree Lihn fought off six mutineers who attacked him and the boatswain after mutiny began with wine tapping on April 10. One man was killed as the crew tried to overpower the captain, but Wagner and the beat swain restored order.
After hours of debate the Sound's finance and lighting committee recommended the ordinance by L B Youngs authorizing 495000 dollars for street and commercial lighting extensions. The council favored contract work over day labor and aimed for competitive bids, while a separate 100000 dollar power dam preliminary plan was delayed pending site visits.
City irrigation allowed Saturday evening from 7 to 8 30 o clock by order of Supt. Youngs of Light and Water. Water use prohibited after the single 7 to 8 30 window until further notice.
President Taft reviewed briefs outlining the Wilson Ballinger controversy and sent them to Attorney General Wickersham for opinion. The dispute centers onforester Pinchot and Secretary Wilson as the case unfolds.
In Chicago several foreign and American suspects were brought for trial on charges of smuggling Chinese across the Mexican border. The group includes Robert W. Stephenson, Bob Leung, Jane B. Tarra, and Carl Joe Lavetta. Additional Americans Jack Holizell and W. H. Clark are to be brought in later. Federal officers anticipate sensational revelations at Judge Landis’s June hearing.
Contravustor John Daugherty joined with two local owners to begin Irondale’s new business district. A $10,000 hotel is planned for Mrs Mora Dowling and a 7500 store and rooming house block will be built for another Seattle inventor. Both blocks should be finished by August as steel mills prepare to open by October 1, signaling rapid growth and many new work locations for mill workers.
Laborer Benjamin Wikt, about 30, was injured when a freight train moved while he tried to crawl between two cars on Madison Street near Railroad, crushing his foot. He was taken to city hospital where doctors amputated the injured limb. his residence is unknown.
The first train moved on the Georgia Central Railroad today from Atlanta to Augusta under Post Office Inspector Bannerman. It carried a union engineer and a Black fireman and was not molested by strikers who agreed to permit government use. both sides say moving the mail does not affect the strike merits or signal traffic restoration.
A heated argument near a building led to a violent clash between Allen and Butler. Neighbors report damage to a vehicle and a broken item. authorities charged Allen with assault and battery after the incident occurred yesterday near the rear of the (unreadable) structure.
A chaotic clipping describes a review of the cruiser and related events with references to patrols, decorations, and transport. It mentions weather, a wheat market note, and a possible ambassador successor, but details are fragmented and unclear.
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