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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1909
Page
5
Classified notice lists cheap piano bench and piano sale items. Mentions Barrett at 621 Pine Street and a newly furnished room for rent with low expenses. Includes miscellaneous sale notes and generic prices for various furniture pieces in a small ad format.
Fragmented notes show varied classifieds including furniture loans and office services. Entries reference a furniture company and loan offers, a century-old address, and partial ads for optics and electrical trades. Details are illegible and sources mix prices, locations, and services.
A unidentified man about 42 years old was struck by a Mt. Baker street car near 16th Ave B and Jackson in Seattle. He died three hours later at Seattle General Hospital. He had been riding cars while intoxicated and could not name himself. He wore a black suit and carried small valuables. The body remained at Butterworth & Sons for identification.
A California case unfolds as Mra W R Hayner alias Mra Edmund Thiele is arrested on bigamy charges. The story centers on two husbands who worked together to trap their wife as she traveled with Thiele from Oakland to Portland. The woman May Fergison Hayner has a 17 year old daughter. Thiele, Hagber, and a Portland man are named in the scheme. She laments her love of finery as she awaits transfer to San Rafael.
A widowed Seattle mother seeks her 15 year old son John Mullen who vanished after staying at a Chicago Catholic board ing school and a ranch near Orillia. She describes him, asks employers and readers to help locate him, notes her hardship and that she is staying at 1906 E Union Ave until able to work again.
Christian O. Rood, a carpenter at Seattle Electric Co, won $3,000 after losing part of his left hand in Georgetown mill. The Supreme Court affirmed the judgment, rejecting the company's claim the amount was excessive, noting he cannot pick nails or climb ladders with his damaged hand.
President Chilberg issues a proclamation demanding every member of the order be present all day. A grand parade of Shetland ponies is planned with a lucky kid to receive a pony and cart worth 600 dollars. Orphan institutions are urged to attend with their charges.
Milo Crocker was not expected to survive after peritonitis worsened at City Hospital. Patrolman Charles B. Melson shot Crocker last Wednesday night amid a reported stabbing attempt. eye witness Thomas F. Wilson and witnesses for the officer corroborated the incident. Doctors operated, repairing wounds caused by the gunshot through the stomach, liver, kidneys, and pancreas. Crocker remained critically ill this morning.
John Jaset, described by his attorney as a flawless example of The Man With a Hoe, stands before Judge Mitchell Gilliam on charges of attempted assault against Paula Wilako of Ravens. Jaset, who claims to understand little and shows no visible fear, sits through testimony as the prosecution presents its case.
A 1909 era report notes egg prices at 55 to 60 cents a dozen for local ranch eggs in Seattle amid a moulting season and scarce hens. Wholesalers bid 46-47 cents, while Beattie and Roses Produce cite feed costs and farmer stock as causes. Local buyers blamed for prejudice toward eastern eggs, risking higher prices.
Seattle and the Chamber of Commerce battle railroads at the Interstate Commerce Commission hearing. Plaintiffs present comparative data arguing Pacific Northwest rates are higher than those to Kansas City Omaha and Minneapolis from several routes. Lew Anderson, A B Belcher, and William Mears testify as witnesses for plaintiffs.
President Chilberg will lead an official tour of the fair, visiting all buildings and attractions, on President's and Stockholders' Day the closing day of the A. P. event. The event marks a special observance for sponsors and attendees.
President Taft dines openly at Wawona with Californians including John Muir and Congressmen Englebright and McKinlay. He acts as umpire in a pine sapling bat baseball game and chats by log fires while plans to travel to Glacier Point and Merced. The Yosemite trip lifts his spirits and he signs hotel registers at El Portal and Wawona.
Channing Ellery proprietor of Ellery's band was sued in Saginaw for 850 dollars in a breach of contract case. The complaint claims a contract to play at the Saginaw industrial exposition from October 1 to 8 for 2000 dollars. It cost the exposition 860 dollars to hire another band and modify advertising.
About 100 people gathered at 1301 First Ave for the Northern Express Co unclaimed package auction. Reporters saw no one win a package worth more than a dollar as crates contained old clothing cheap quilts and worthless junk. Many buyers suspected the items were staged to attract bids and questioned the express system.
Seattle clearings total 1 722 009 83 with balances 181 074 88 Portland clearings 1 579 891 00 and balances 94 468 00 plus an additional Seattle figure 1 163 906 00 and balance 72 894 00 indicating daily banking activity across two cities.
Retail list from Westlake Market detailing specials across categories. Includes Italian prunes, citrus, pears, cranberries, various meats, cheese, coffee and tea, seafood, delicatessen items, and vegetables with per unit or per measure pricing. Names brands and items such as Washington creamery butter, Jersey butter, Primost cheese, and Maple Leaf June peas. Local grocery flyer tone with multiple ad lines and prices.
The Supply Laundry allegedly forces women workers to exceed a ten hour day and fires those who refuse overtime. Despite initial probes by Labor Commissioner Hubbard and Miss Blanche Mason, investigations stalled and workers again endure long hours in a hot, steaming shop.
Eldon Graham of Ballard was killed in a gasoline explosion on a launch near Mukilteo while transferring fuel. Two companions J Everett and Francis Alkys escaped by jumping overboard and swimming to another boat. both were hospitalized.
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