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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1909
Page
1
Urban water fears surface amid wartime mobilization rumors as United Warine corps officers push recruitment. News notes a gunboat voyage and marines being sought for possible Nicaragua conflict, with economic stakes tied to American trade and the Pacific routes.
Officials report rising rivers endangering the Cedar, Green, Black and Duwamish rivers, with the Cedar River pipe bridge at risk. Crews reinforce supports and clear debris as flood fears grow. If the bridge fails, Seattle could lose most of its water supply and must rely on a much smaller Lake Washington pumping station.
Charles Smith, one of the blud geon men, is under arrest in Chicago for the murder of Hugh McMahon. He will be brought to Seattle to face trial. The case involves Peter Miller who defended himself in Judge Gilliam's court and pawned McMahon's watch and diamond in Spokane. Miller received them from Smith and Rose, who were allied with Smith. Miller later killed Rose and was sentenced to five to fifteen years for burglary.
The trial of William Bowman colored, arrested on the charge of living off the earnings of May Mar sell, a fallen woman, will be heard Tuesday afternoon in Justice Fred Co Brown's court. Gill, candidate for mayor, appeared as attorney and secured Bowman's release on a $5,000 bond. Oscar Collins colored and Sam Pinschower, two gamblers, are Bowman's bondsmen. Gill will defend Bowman tomorrow in court.
United States Senator Samuel Piles states he will not run for reelection due to private business. He endorses Judge Burke as a candidate to succeed him.
The council weighs Mercer Ament and Occidental Investment to transfer saloon licenses to brewing interests. The State law forbids breweries from owning licenses, but council members back the maneuver, arguing the law is faulty. The Star argues holding companies evade prohibitions and that transfers imply breweries control, or ownership through Mercer and Occidental is needed to avoid illegality.
The woman, identified as Edna May Neieon, speaks publicly denying involvement in a hat purchase and credit scheme. She says she aimed to write under an assumed name and insists she never paid $82 for the hat, nor visited the Archibald hotel, and claims a misnamed hotel manager caused confusion. She outlines her literary ambitions and defends her honesty while addressing claims tied to creditors and merchants.
The Seattle Star accuses Vanderveer of biased ties to King County officials and urges his removal as legal adviser to the grand jury. It claims the prosecutor’s actions show influence over the jury and argues Vanderveer’s prejudices undermine impartial proceedings.
Frustrated riders along Madison street describe weeks of outages as the Seattle Electric company delays replacing worn cables. A. V. Bouillon warned of constant failures and urged stock of a spare cable. with Bouillon out, conditions worsen as cars tear the aging line and weather adds to hardship. Residents demand action and accountability from elected officials.
Edward Bachman, a prisoner in Galaon Ohio, tells sheriff he killed for money down south. He offers to confess to more murders in exchange for the Mississippi reward for his mother. Bachman hopes to trade his crime for life or death sentence, aiming to secure funds to aid his starving mother.
The President, a fast Pacific Steamship liner, entered San Francisco harbor twenty hours late after a night and day of heavy southeast gales off Cape Flattery. Hatches were torn away and seas flooded staterooms as 300 passengers sheltered below. Captain Thomas ordered life netting fastened to prevent tragedy. Clyde McCoy of Seattle was swept into a net while braving the deck.
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