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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1909
Page
1
Reports from NS Florida describe a deadly hurricane striking the Florida Keys with casualties estimated from 400 to 1,200. Observers note ships sunk, towns ruined, and widespread looting suppressed as authorities seek order amid devastation across Key West and surrounding areas.
Financial note listing clearings in Seattle with amounts including 2,874,941.22 320,120.44 and 91,867,770.00 plus 116,689.00, indicating large monetary totals and a breakdown of several figures.
There will be no more wrestling in Seattle for at least six months. Dr. B F Roller and his manager Jack Curley leave the city this afternoon for the East and may return next spring. Roller plans winter bouts against Middle Western and Eastern wrestlers and then may go to Europe with Carey.
The First National Bank of Mineral Point, Wisconsin, reports a $210,000 shortage due to alleged forgeries of notes. Bank officials worked through the night to try to keep the bank operating. The shortage was masked by forged notes inserted by local businessmen. No arrests made. The comptroller ordered the bank closed today.
Water will be shut off in the district between Yesterway and Dearborn street, east of 29th avenue, on Wednesday October 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The notice states scheduled disruption for system maintenance affecting homes and businesses in the area.
Sheridan E M Dooley, a former quartermaster's department employee on the transport, was arraigned before U S Commissioner Augustus H Armstrong on charges of unlawfully purchasing spoons and other silverware belonging to the U S government. Hearing continued to Friday at 10 a m.
Frederick W. Peabody of the Boston Bar will lecture on Christian Science Exposed at the YMCA on Wednesday evening October 13 at 8 oclock.
A reader asks to compute ages given a family puzzle. The riddle states ages for Johnny, his sister, mother, father, and a future time. The brother Johnny asks how old he is, with relations to siblings and parents, ending with a request for the Star to answer.
Detroit 6 Pittsburgh 0 as Mullin fans 10 and Leifeld leaves early. Second inning sees Moriarty and Stanage score for Detroit while Pittsburgh strands runners. Umpire Evans votes disputed call on Byrne third base as Detroit adds two more runs. Continued on Page Seven.
Ole Hanson’s missive accusing contractors of grafting methods reaches Mayor John F. Miller. The mayor, claimed to be too busy to officially read the letter, while aides and associates reportedly know its content and officials deny acknowledgment of the charges.
The forecast calls for rain tonight and Wednesday with moderate southeast winds.
William Jennings Bryan toured the Alaska Yukon Pacific fair, shaking hands and signing registers while officials faced graft rumors about gate readings and alleged missing funds. The event contrasted with Taft as Bryan engaged with crowds and students, praising education and public speech.
The State Department announced the resignation of Charles R. Crane as minister to China. He was recalled from San Francisco before sailing, after speeches in the East and central U.S. on the Orient situation, with Knox allegedly deeming his remarks too candid for a diplomat. The resignation is viewed as a result of Crane's public statements.
Wilbur Wright piloted an aerial pass 90 miles up the Hudson and back above a fleet of warships from seven navies. Navy officers, including Commander Rogers Wells of the New Hampshire, said bombs or shells from planes would not easily disable ships, noting heavy decks and armor. Wright claimed he could drop a bomb, but sailors doubted such attack would succeed in war.
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