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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1909
Page
7
A northwest windstorm disrupted service with trains between Index and the se tunnel stalled by landslides and washouts. Crews cleared fallen trees and sites by afternoon as recovery progressed and trains began operating once more from all directions.
A jury in the tuberculosis ward inspected a bed under a linen remnant and found a damaged mattress with rough straw stuffing. Witnesses praised the jury’s businesslike pursuit of truth and noted a shift in hospital mood from hell to a more tolerable purgatory as The Star’s reporting influenced perceptions.
B Lewin, a track walker for the Oregon Railroad and Navigation, is under arrest in Dalles for the Warrendale wreck that killed Engineer Thomas F. Rogers and injured two crewmen. Officials say Lewis left his post 30 minutes early during a heavy rain, and a landslide soon after caused the crash. Prosecutors may charge him with speed or criminal negligence.
Washington state residents faced record flood levels as the Nooksack River rose to a peak unseen in years. Property losses ran high with bridges damaged and some stock lost, though overall damage was less than feared. In Oregon, Willamette Valley communities reported about 80,000 dollars in tolls from the floodwaters and rising rivers threaten further overflow.
Testimony depicts patient neglect and harsh treatment at the hospital. Witnesses describe insufficient nutrition, mocked care, and a culture of cruelties affecting patients including repeated boiled beef meals and mocked nursing practices. Dr Corson examined as jury investigates hospital conditions.
The eight hundred million dollar copper combine is paused as lawyers study the impact of the Standard Done ruling. Wall Street reports say prominent lawyers warn against rushing the merger amid the drastic decision.
Missoula Montana November 24 engineer O R Mecham is dead and Fireman H H Byrd and Brake man H C Brown are seriously injured after a Northern Pacific engine rolled down a 50 foot embankment. The wreck followed a freight train crash into a landslide near Iron Mountain amid heavy rains.
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Robert W. Prigmore filed a complaint charging C. M. Madison G. E Buckley R. Jensen and Jane Doe alias Clara Campbell with grand larceny. Prosecuting witness IL H. Degering testifies that defendants obtained 200 dollars from P. W. and Ida Allen by false pretenses claiming an unencumbered land title in California. The land contract is alleged fraudulent.
Allen Dale Jr son of Allen Dale proprietor of the Good Eats Cafeteria at Third and James celebrates Thanksgiving by turning all meals receipts that day over to the Washington Children's Home Society.
The regular meeting of the New York ub will be held at the Commercial club rooms tomorrow evening. The evacuation of New York City will be celebrated. An excellent program has been provided.
Legal opinion explains Puget Sound Electric Co operates under Seattle franchise limiting fare to five cents for trips within Seattle city limits. Riverton residents cannot force reduction, but Seattle residents near the southern boundary could compel five cent fares for trips along the line within Seattle.
Ortis Hamilton former adjutant general of Washington sought a writ of error to the United States Supreme Court after the Washington state Supreme Court denied it. Attorneys sent the appeal to Washington DC for presentation to the federal high court. If granted before trial ends it could set aside the current trial. The morning covered jury selection in the superior court.
Nome Alaska November 24 A massive Iditarod strike drives wild rush to new diggings as camps empty and stampedes unfold. Ramos Peterson reports a one mile paystreak on Otter creek with 600 feet width and other creeks showing rich returns. Andy Lange strikes 25 miles below Otter creek mouth with 400 feet of paystreak at $1.50 per foot. Linemen head to string telephones from Kaltag to the diggings as work races ahead.
A price battle erupts between Kitsap County Navigation and Seattle Poulsbo routes as major investors back competing interests. The fight centers on control of the Mosquito Fleet routes from Seattle, with Green and Barnard Eliot rumored to back rival sides and the Flyer operator Seeley named as a key ally. If the conflict continues, Sound rates could drop sharply as each side vies for dominance.
Frank Kernan of San Francisco fought a masked attacker who demanded valuables as Kernan rushed to fetch a doctor for his dying mother. The wound in Kernan’s wrist and the ensuing struggle preceded Mrs. Kernan’s death.
D S Baum and C Morse sue Emma Minnis in Justice Fred Brown's court alleging negligent transmission of barbers itch to their faces. They claim disfigurement humiliation and time lost from work with damages of 14 each plus 25 for doctors and total sought of 99. The filing notes pneumonia coughs sore throat and lung trouble as context with Leary's Compound advertised.
Clearing figures show Seattle balances 988 205.00 with 63 244.00 additional, and Portland totals 1 294 917.00 with 314 971.00 in balances. Daily clearings amount to 2 200 122.75 for Seattle and 860 406.99 for Malances.
A diary fragment from Cherry Illinois dated November 24 describes a deadly fire at the St Paul mine. Of 14 men initially in the mine 260 escaped. 169 bodies found in the lowest level with 24 still unaccounted for and 101 recovered earlier. A slate reading We die together 169 appears at the scene.
Children’s Orthopedic hospital plans a Friday matinee at the Seattle theatre on November 26. Admission is free but attendees are invited to donate what they can. The program promises an interesting lineup to aid the hospital’s Christmas Bed.
A report details a fraudulent scheme involving Ruth Bracklin, Watt, and a fictitious Dr. R H Thomas linked to a non existent Epler block office. Watt poses as secretary and claims directors include Mugford and Thomas while Miss Bracklin is the stenographer. Prosecutor Vanderveer denies involvement.
Benjamin B. Cable, a Chicago attorney, has been appointed assistant secretary of commerce and labor to succeed Ormaby McHarg in Washington on November 24.
Marie Edmunds traveled from Los Angeles to Seattle and wed Charles W. Brazee in the county jail. She insists Brazee is innocent of leading a fish theft ring for Chippeck Fish Company and believes he will be cleared.
Dr C B K Ford defended a charge of driving at high speed on November 14 near the Golf Club Links. James Merryfield testified Ford reached about 40 miles an hour and fled when ordered to halt. Ford claimed he was not speeding and thought the incident involved a real estate sale. Judge Gordon reserved judgment.
James Elan owner of the 8 and 8 bar at Georgetown faced trial in Justice Brown's court for selling liquor to minors known as joy riders on September 23. Elan plans a bitter fight for acquittal arguing he was in Missouri at the time. His lawyer Will H. Morris contends owners are not automatically responsible for all activities in a saloon. Elan appeared in court and was released.
Chas M Buchanan Indian agent at Tulalip asks Seattle Chamber of Commerce to mobilize residents to send money and food to Indians on Christmas day. Indians belong to the same tribe that deeded land where Seattle and other cities now stand. All gifts should be sent directly to Port Madison Indian reservation.
Dreamland Live hosts a free admission evening with Turkey Day themed dancing. Guests enjoy continuous dancing until 1 o clock with no charge for entry or participation.
Mr Ballinger defended by Mathews in The Star analysis of Alaska Petroleum and Coal company land grabs. It recalls 1907 legislation aimed at stopping corporate land grabs, Ballinger’s role as attorney and secretary, and Glavis Taft clash. The piece cites Roosevelt era actions, land patents, and political maneuvering in Seattle and Washington.
Archie Kincaid was sentenced to 10 days in jail after conviction for driving 25 miles over the speed limit at the crossing of Madison Street and Firetav. The case marks the first instance of a chauffeur being jailed for speeding in Justice Fred C. Brown's court.
An ad-like notice touts possum as a new skin cure available in a fifty-cent package at Quaker Drug Co. and other stores. It claims rapid relief for eczema acne tetter and itching conditions with a flesh-colored grease-free formula, and offers a free experimental package by mail from Emergency Laboratories in New York.
Loughney and Loughney host a Thanksgiving buffet luncheon from 2 to 4 p.m. at 220 to 225 People's Savings Bank Building. The event, in a reception format, showcases their Bake Ovens used in rheumatic and digestive treatments. No consultation fee.
Store reports a fire forcing a drastic price cut on wallpaper and paints. Entire stock offered well below cost at the ML ERAL PT Wall Paper Co location in 1914.
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