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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1909
Page
1
A man claimed to distance himself from a Seattle arena scandal saying he was linked to fake Roller wrestling matches. He denied allegations by C Harrison Green of The Star and cited a prior exit from the Arena to protect his reputation. Roller the wrestler faced arraignment and release on bail amid the dispute.
The Star exposed a scheme to build eight 100-room houses and six high-class resorts with 800 rooms rented to women at $3 daily and $600 monthly, plus bar take, claiming a $100000 monthly total for nine men and associates. Names and stake figures followed.
A man who financed a property purchase backs up claims of star exposure, asserting the actor relied on Ly sons' protection. The mayor, Miller, avoids direct confrontation while denying involvement in the matter.
A report notes claims of airship flights amid a sideshow business dispute. Wright remarks on not seeking money while discussing offers from individuals to fly the craft, and Pwumerous offers are cited as reaching him today.
The report notes large clearing totals with figures for today and year to date. Portland shows a transfer amount of $5,604 while other clearings reach $31,168,484 and related totals include $2,471,418.
The United States circuit court of appeals denied John R. Walsh's request for a new trial. Walsh, president of the Chicago National Bank, was convicted of misapplying bank funds and faces five years in a federal penitentiary at Leavenworth unless the Supreme Court overturns.
Crowds in Roslyn celebrate the narrow救 escape of 600 miners after a deadly Sunday fire at a Cascades coal mine. Survivors receive union aid while families cope with deaths, mourning their loved ones as workers return to perilous digs.
A violent explosion at Extension mines of Wellington Colliery Co near Nanaimo British Columbia entombs about 60 men. Rescue teams work to reach three levels believed to hold workers while only one driver and trapper have escaped. The disaster occurred at 9 AM and may have caused multiple fatalities.
Washington Trust Co received from Exposition President Chilberg a 22600 dollar check representing interest on the 350000 dollar A Y P bonded debt. The principal was paid earlier, marking the retirement of the entire indebtedness.
Guy Bakeman son of the county coroner and a senior shot sophomore Claude Stretch on school grounds after a hazing incident. Stretch was hit in the leg and not seriously hurt. Freshmen cut Bakeman’s hair following a recent class dance. A dozen expulsions expected. both families tied to prominent citizens.
Washington October 5. The Central Bank of the United States would operate as a bankers bank not taking public deposits or engaging in general banking. It would serve as fiscal agent for the government and aid national banks in emergencies through its note issuing capacity. Authorized capital would be 100 million dollars.
A Winnipeg special reports Canada's buffalo park at Wainwright destroyed by fire. The blaze has caused about one million dollars in losses as hundreds of buffalo and elk roam the prairie.
The Star reports on a land scheme with figures including J B Wood Johnny Clancy Moritz Thomsen and Hofius. Witnesses defend or deny roles while Mayor Miller cautions about the matter and denies vice syndicate links.
Port Blakeley resident J B Wood confirms to The Star details of a Seattle restricted district deal. He acknowledges 10 percent stake and payments dated September 20, with Cohen Lysons and mayoral sanction cited. Moritz Thomsen and Hoffus describe nearby property sales and syndicate involvement.
Mayor Mil ter warned against a rapid push on a proposed vice trafficking scheme. He declined to discuss details, saying the Star story made for good reading while avoiding firm commitments. He sped toward the police department as reporters pressed for answers.
A social will be held at All Hall 1420 Secondday on Thursday October 7 to raise funds for poor children. A 25 cent supper will be served and a magician will assist in entertaining the audience.
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