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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1909
Page
1
President Taft attended a large stock show in the west, mingling with spectators and inspecting horses with notable interest. He joked with the crowd, praised the display, and engaged with judges and handlers, showing more knowledge of horses than cattle and expressing curiosity about cavalry horses.
John L. Wilson Aiden J. Biethen and State Senator George J. Piper were seen in a friendly exchange during a Taft event at local fair grounds. Piper linked arms with Blethen and Wilson as they chatted and laughed, echoing a past tension with Blethen and Wilson over a prior luncheon.
Thursday marked the first Taft day at the A Y P with 62,066 paid admissions. About 1,100 soldiers and school children plus several hundred others were admitted free, contributing to a sizable crowd.
Seattle clearings total 1 323 085 97 with balances 181 148 52. Tacoma clearings 1 231 188 00 and balances 129 941 00. Portland clearings 1 407 949 00 with balances 183 269 00.
A Taft reception reporter notes Secret Service agents Sloan and Murphy shadowing the president during the exposition parade. Despite the danger recalled from Buffalo eight years earlier, the president appears unaware of their constant presence while enjoying the day. The piece paints the agents as vigilant yet unobtrusive shadows akin to boyhood dime novels.
Delegates at the International Aeronautic Congress in Zurich are revising contest rules behind closed doors. Changes could alter how aviation events are conducted and would take effect immediately. The Juvisy France aeroplane contests begin October 3 under the new regulations.
Fair weather expected with light northeast winds. The outlook covers tonight and Saturday with no precipitation and mild temperatures anticipated for the area.
The article depicts Capt Archibald Butt, military aide to President Taft, taking items offered during a presidential tour in Alaska. It notes a gold nugget and a red apple glimpsed by observers, and claims Butt collected various articles, with promises they will be returned after the trip.
Jesse Heacock freed after a Saturday afternoon murder conviction in Mendocino County caused by California holiday rules. Heacock had been sentenced to 20 years in San Quentin for killing Fred Steinhart of Casper.
A Seattle woman aged 18 recounts a night of drink and coercion at Georgetown roadhouses, blaming keepers and officials for enabling abuse. She warns others to avoid such dens, citing a dangerous environment and the alleged protection enjoyed by patrons and merchants. The letter urges publishers to expose these establishments to protect young girls.
Mrs May Brock badly hurt after a touring car carrying Harry Bowers two chauffeurs known as Big Al and Bill and four others careens off a hill near Fremont. The car overturns. Brock remains trapped under the vehicle until bystander William Barry lifts the wreck. Brock’s injuries include a broken arm and severe facial bruising. liquor is alleged at hospital admission.
Santa Rosa California October 1 W H Gardenshire of Napa county is charged by State Fire Warden Harry E S Petten with being responsible for the flames that caused the recent destructive forest fire near Calistoga.
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