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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1909
Page
10
A compact note records a math notation Ns 3.1 35.35 paired with a symbol y and a trailing parenthetical. The fragment resembles a technical identifier or calculation line without broader context. No further details are provided to identify person place or event.
Indian Courier reports a posse pursuing Billy Boy across Nevada and Needles, targeting capture alive or dead. The group includes Decreveport, Walla, and others, with suspected foul play tied to prior murders. The chase hinges on locating the fugitive before winter provisions run out.
Miller accused of burglary in New Year’s Eve case will act as his own attorney in court. Judge Mitchell Gilliam presides as Miller declares readiness to demonstrate his case. Trial set for tomorrow at 9 30 with sheriff’s office noting he will proceed without counsel.
In a federal court decision Judge A B Anderson discharged the defendants Charles R Wil Proprietors of a newspaper from Indianapolis after ruling libel claims tied to articles on a canal sale were unfounded. The ruling came as the District of Columbia case ended with the press not liable for alleged inferences drawn from the articles.
The article recalls Johnnie Clem the Drummer Boy of Shiloh and Johnnie Whalen of Louisville who grew up as the youngest Civil War soldiers. Now Col. John L. Clem and Col. John H. Whalen, successful yet different lives, renew yearly meetings and a lifelong friendship begun as boys in the sixties.
In Bluefield West Virginia on October 13 the police judge urged separation after Edward Schenider complained his wife granted only 26 kisses daily while he claimed to need 40. Mrs Schenider accused him of threats. the court dismissed charges and advised a permanent break.
New Orleans reports on October 13 that Mayor Fogarty appeals for aid as Key West faces widespread destruction and starvation. Drowned are about 1,000 Florida East Coast railroad workers after the hurricane wrecked the Keys. Martial law remains. looters are taken into custody. Debris blocks streets. damage exceeds two million dollars as reports continue to arrive from the southern Keys.
In Nome Alaska a growing group of unemployed men and women formed after wage payments stopped. A revenue cutter crew was reported departing Nome for Seattle to meet plans discussed yesterday by the commander to address the distress.
One hundred capitalists bankers and electric railroad officials from the Massachusetts Railway association travel through Seattle for a two day visit. The group totals nearly 15 000 miles of travel from Denver to Butte Canada Vancouver and finally Seattle for the A Y P exposition.
Winnipeg dispatch reports Frank Sherman long time president of the United Mine Workers of Western Canada is dead in Fernie British Columbia His leadership spurred a major coal strike in the Crow's Nest Pass district last spring.
A Star reader wins two Majestic theatre box seats from the classified section drawing. J H Green, who has followed The Star for years, praises the ads for revealing the city’s economic tale. Two more tickets are given away daily. winners are named in small classified notices.
The state exhibit at the AYOP exposition should be permanently kept together for display and reuse at future expositions. Within eight years three major expositions are planned: San Diego after the Panama Canal, Winnipeg, and a prime world event in Japan in 1917. Governor Hay advocates faithful statewide representation through a preserved exhibit.
Complaint filed against Patrolman Ravin for brutality in the arrest of Harry Jess a teamster at First Ave and Pike yesterday afternoon. Jess, blocking the street with his team, was grabbed and choked during the struggle until reinforcements arrived. Jess posted $50 bail and is to appear in police court Friday at 9:30 AM.
In Tacoma, Helen Burrington sues Gray Burrington for divorce on grounds of non support. Married in Seattle in May 1906, records show Gray at 20 at marriage. wife two years younger. She claims he is able bodied and refuses to support her. The couple’s background notes include Gray’s father George Burrington, a commission merchant. In a separate note, Tacoma theatres will see license increases from 75 to 1000 dollars per year following council action.
United Press reports rebels claim to have ousted President Jose Santos Zelaya and installed Juan Estrada as provisional head. Zelaya reportedly fled to Cape Gracias and plans to abstain from interference as interior support solidifies the new government. Americans in Nicaragua welcomed the change.
Instructions for arranging irregular phrases into one complete sentence. Sealed envelopes held by Seattle Daily Times P I and the Star will determine the correct version after the contest. Judges' decision final. Prizes awarded by merit. ties share prizes. Neatness penmanship and excellence considered. Employees and family members of music houses are not eligible. all others may enter. Send to your list at once.
The D. S. Johnston Co. name has been changed to Eilers Music House in a rapid branding effort. The contest pledges the same square deal methods and money back guarantees, and highlights support from top Eastern piano makers like Chickering Kimball Lester Marshall Wendell to boost recognition and sales.
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