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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1909
Page
9
President Taft reaches Portland as Sen. Jonathan Bourne dominates local politics. Supporters and opponents clash over Bourne's influence while Taft meets officials, greets Washington friends, plays golf, and attends a reception at the Portland hotel before an Armory speech.
Rev Dr William A Baas of 4141 Dayton Ave a Presbyterian minister skipped the First Presbyterian Church inquiry called by Rev J M Wilson. The ecclesiastical court adjourned to October 1% and may reprimand or suspend him with possible deposition if testimony proves grave.
Washington dispatch notes Charcot, backed by the Pourq Pas, may have reached Antarctica’s South Pole. Analysts compare his venture to Cook and Peary, detailing the polar landscape, dangers, and vast ice barrier, while pondering the significance of a South Pole discovery.
About 200 West Seattle residents packed the West Seattle Congregational church to oppose a proposed restricted district near Pioneer Square. They warned of recall or impeachment if the mayor proceeds, condemning the site near streetcar lines and nearby mills as a den of vice. A committee of 20 will carry their protest to Mayor Miller.
Patrolman W. J. Welch has been suspended while authorities investigate charges he attempted to extort protection money from Mrs. Flossie Lowry, owner of a moving picture show at 1410 First Avenue. She says Welch promised to protect her business from troublesome patrons and collected $5, then another $10 claiming his wife was sick, and finally demanded $5 per week for protection.
Seattle bank clearings totaled 1 774 110 64 with balances 229 806 70 and 828 902 00 and 96 986 00 reported today.
An injunction was issued by the court to stop erection of the proposed iron gridiron on the tide slate by the Columbia and Puget Railway Company and the Chi Fish Company. An order returnable show cause before Judge Main on October 6. The gridiron would be used for scows to settle on as the tide runs out and becomes submerged at high tide.
Yesterday attendance reached 21,142 with a total of 8,206,124 across the period, indicating strong public engagement and continued interest in the program.
Three Home Builders stockholders accuse officers of unfair dealing and say only they bought stock. Judge Ronald appoints L P Turner as receiver. The 1908 company planned to buy vacant lots, build cheap houses, and resell for profit with capitalization of 50000.
Francis Hickey, 14, employed as an elevator boy at MacDougall & Bouthwick Co in Boecondav Pike streets, struck by a heavy counterweight and crushed skull. He died before ambulance arrived. Coroner notified as Bonney Watson ambulance collided with a streetcar injuring driver Hart Moran and attendant. Hickey was son of Edward Rickey of 2418 W 62nd.
Mayor Miller orders a one week postponement for the Tag Day to raise funds for Grandma Gorman Home for Orphan Boys in Atlantic City. Building details changed. site donated by C D Hillman. home to be a two story brick structure. Grandma Gorman currently cares for about 600 children on Sixth Ave with four cottages and a tent at Atlantic City. A committee will oversee all money collected to avoid complaints.
Judge Main grants a restraining order at yesterday's hearing on a petition by M J Carkeck for the Chamber of Commerce. The city is barred from paying McElroy or issuing notes on ex lote 6 and 6 block 6 Plutimer’s addition for stables. The Chamber contends bids and advertising are required before city contracts.
C G Van Horn famed salmon demonstrator will lead the Alaskan salmon exhibit for the A P division and depart Seattle for Buenos Aires immediately after the Seattle show. The fair is expected to rival St Louis and run six months with Van Horn slated as honored guest and possibly a Van Horn Salmon Chef day.
Coroner J C Snyder ruled J F Collins death a brain hemorrhage but left many questions unresolved. Collins was found unconscious in an old plane box last Tuesday night and died at City hospital the following day amid suspicions of foul play.
Marie Agalind a chambermaid at the Hotel Hutler Annex chose suicide by ingesting two ounces of carbolic acid in her Bell Street room last night. Roommate Marie Larson found her in agony and she died before water could help. A physician had said surgery was essential to save her life. The death is believed to be tied to the physician's ultimatum. The woman was about forty years old.
Real estate men report increased demand across property classes as fall ends. Downtown and suburban lots see steady showings, with firms planning extra sales staff for winter. Major firms expect continued brisk activity and rising values amid urban and suburban interest.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a person named Robert M and a phone number 518-820-991 along with Alaska. The readable text is incomplete and lacks clear context or a defined action.
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