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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1909
Page
6
A rescue operation is underway after a mine incident. Pumpman John X survived while others remain missing. The top rescuers reached within 500 yards of the scene before retreating, and a geological team assisted with oxy equipment and drilling plans.
Fragmentary report describes a lawsuit to stop completion of the McElroy stable project. Judge in chancery temp order claims no right to contract as plans were submitted for council approval. Agreement to buy corner lot at Eighth Premmer from James F for 96 thousand dollars. McElroy barn referenced.
The AYP expo reopens with a postexpo show open to the public. Admission for adults not stated. children charged 10 cents. The season may last up to six weeks or longer if events attract interest.
Shoppers report higher costs with milk up and prices for bread and butter climbing. Bakers warn loaves and fresh bread stay steady while overall costs increase as market demand shifts. Local merchants note wholesale rates drift upward this morning on West Street.
Oct 9 report says Wisconsin was defeated by Waseda in a practice game as the Japanese team prepares to face the United States. Keio and other teams were also briefed in the run up to the Oct 15 arrangement.
The story recounts Thiry and his wife Margaret O Connor living in Long Island with vineyards and a garden. He recalls marrying in Belgium at 26, starting a book store in America, retirement, and developing a global school savings system after his wife died in 1886. Their blended family later grew with several children and adoptions, including a beloved John Henry lineage.
At 87 John Henry Thiry explains his health and fathering at 87. He credits a 20 year motto Use, but do not abuse and keeping the mind busy. He describes adjusting former habits, moderating smoking and drinking, and using warm water at night for wellness.
At age 87 John Henry Thiry welcomed his third son on September 4, surprising scientists who had tracked his unusual life. Thiry had fathered a boy at 85 and another two years earlier, creating a new, lively generation despite his wife’s death and his grown sons.
Livingstone Mont Oct 9 Wm J Bryan on the way to Seattle denied reports that his daughter Ruth Bryan Leavitt plans to seek a Colorado seat in Congress on the democratic ticket He protested newspaper misrepresentation and refused to discuss a tariff disagreement with Senator Bailey of Texas
Deputy Sheriff Charles T. Ritchie was wounded yesterday in a pitched fight between Billy Boy’s pursuers and Sheriff Ralph’s posse and was brought to San Bernardino in serious condition. Indian traders Segundo Chine and Jack Hyde were reported wounded.
A report notes victims injured when their horses were shot from under them by the Indien, details unclear but indicating a violent encounter during pursuit by a fugitive. The incident centers on animal and rider harm with unknown locations.
The steamer City of Tampico arriving from Progresso Mexico reported that between 2000 and 4000 natives were drowned during a Gulf hurricane on an island off Yucatan.
Fragmentary text shows a dialogue about writing to a husband daily and asking for money. Mentions a seashore setting and a nameless Chronicle, with garbled phrases and poor OCR quality. Entities include a husband and a columnist, with no clear event or date.
Bank clearings logged today in Seattle totaling 1,767,135.04 with balances of 197,974.82. Portland reported clearings of 1,434,906.00 and balances of 47,267.00. A second Seattle listing shows 853,100.00 in clearings with a DD A290 balance.
London reports Mrs Julia Pankhurst, president of the English suffragists, will sail October 13 to lecture in America. She says American women are intelligent and capable but need aroused interest to become voters. She defends violent tactics and asserts suffragists will continue until voting rights are won.
Samuel Gompers president of the AFL arrived in New York aboard the La Savoie after a Europe study tour. An elaborate reception is planned in Washington on his arrival next week. Royal P Bacon of Kent Washington secured a Milwaukee license to wed Martha Pipenburg after Wisconsin law's five day waiting period.
The Washington Supreme Court ruled Seattle's freeholders charter cannot constrain council bids for street railway franchises. It held 1905 and 1907 state laws grant council power to grant franchises and set terms, only removable for fraud or corruption. Edwin C. Ewing sued Seattle. court dismissed his injunction and allowed Seattle Electric to keep the franchise.
Governor Marshall refused parole for Ray Lamphere, convict in the Gunness murder farm arson case. Lamphere, dying of tuberculosis in Indiana State Prison, asked to return home to await death, but the governor said justice demands are not met.
Congressman Charles B. Landis of Indiana reiterated a sharp indictment of the U S Navy. He condemned the fleet as top heavy and short of transports hospital ships scouts and collier ships. He contrasted Dewey’s claim we could buy ships in war with the Diaz scandals of earlier purchases and questioned McKinley’s handling.
In Philadelphia on October 9 Miss Campbell Scotland won the women’s U S golf championship by defeating Mrs R M Barlow of Marion Pa three up and two to play. A spectator marveled at lifelike dummy figures set in the building and warned a child not to touch one.
Seattle detectives press a warrant against Henry Watson Cornell for alleged blackmail of cigar dealer William Gottstein. Cornell evades arrest by seeking a bondsman, with attorney Phillip Tworoger withdrawing after Cornell missed a court appearance. Beattie confirmed Cornell is in hiding, and Justice Brown may set a new hearing for Monday if he surrenders.
An advertisement claims Alcoholic tonics destroy hair and scalp while Leary's non alcoholic compound offers life cures dandruff itching falling hair grayness and sagging scalp according to druggists and barber shops.
Fragmentary notice reports that alcoholic tonics destroy hair and cause baldness and grayness. It mentions druggists and barbers as sources of remedies or warnings, with unclear attribution to a health or consumer warning.
Edwin J. Brown denounces Washington State Dental Board as a corrupt gatekeeper forcing dentists to meet private standards. He argues the 1901 law unfairly excludes pre-1901 practitioners, violates due process, and weaponizes licensing to protect a dental cartel. He calls for adherence to law and individual rights.
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