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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1909
Page
6
The Electric Co opens a new street car line to Sithaty of running all cars to end of the line. At 50th street only some cars pass, forcing riders to wait in mud during peak hours. Crowds complain of delays and lack of room for those alighting and boarding at busy stops.
Gusty gasoline explosion aboard the launch Sunset from West Seattle to Ballard caused heavy damage and left owner Heuss stunned. Passengers fled as cabin windows shattered. nearby boats alerted Snoqualmie which towed the burning craft to West Seattle for firefighting and salvage. The accident damaged the fast craft, with insurance unresolved and no death reported.
A Pacific Coast Steamship Co. vessel facing a severe Alaska storm seeks shelter in Nome. The ship carries 65 crew and passengers with Capt Hanna at the helm and W. Peterson as purser. Officials expect the storm to subside soon and plan a southbound return itinerary.
P Carpenter aged 51 a cashier at Queens County Law Bank Flush ing Long Island shot himself in the bank vault after examining his books no reason given for the act. He left a widow and children.
Gaston Tompin of Paris, linked to the Apaches gang, was killed in a duel with Jean Picard of a local dye works after a quarrel over shelter and a warning to leave the house given after Tompin’s escape from French police. The Paris police had placed a reward for Tompin’s apprehension.
Wedkinone October 26 report says William Moody, the author, who writes about at Johns Hopkins hospital this week, is reported.
Notice to horse owners about care and pasture options for equines. Contact Main OF Main 432 for inquiries. John Wal Meadows listed as point of contact.
Mrs John R Drexel reportedly lost twenty thousand dollars in jewels recently yet remains a central figure in high society. Her gems include diamond ropes sunbursts necklaces and a pearl dog collar while she travels among Philadelphia New York Newport London and Paris society. Her husband is a Philadelphia banker and she is acclaimed by royalty including King Edward and Emperor William.
City council clashes over the 1910 tax levy with Councilman Sawyer accused of holding back the ordinance and a last minute emergency clause. Mullen contests the clause as city charter requires, clerk Shrader reveals emergency clause tied to state law. council votes flip and levy is finally adopted. A separate land condemnation measure targets 62 000 acres in Cedar River watershed including Barnes town.
W. W. Smith posed as a private banker and defrauded Seattle residents of about 16000 on bogus loan deals. Winnipeg authorities say they will extradite him if his Winnipeg charge fails. his case there is set for the fall assizes on November 1.
Without ceremony the ashes of Mia J Addison Hayes, known as daughter of the Confederacy, were disinterred in Colorado Springs and are being moved to Richmond for final interment in the Davis family lot where Jefferson Davis is buried.
An old promotional piece touts Ayer's Cherry Pectoral as a remedy for coughs and lung pain. It asks readers how long they have known the product and urges consulting a doctor before use with familiar testimonial phrasing.
Fair weather continues with light east winds. Temperatures remain mild as an early week pattern holds.
Prince Ito, dubbed the Japan eme Bismarck, travels in Manchuria watching foreign diplomats. He met Viceroy Liang at Mukden to finalize the 1907 September 10 agreement and planned talks with provincial authorities to win concessions including administration of Manchurian railways. A Russian finance conference was to quiet protests over dividing Manchurian resources.
Iswolsky of Russia said the czar will regret the assassination of Prince Ito more than anyone, calling the prince’s death a national loss to Russia and noting Ito’s importance to Russo Japanese amity efforts.
Adam Miller a 4130 39th area baker ran to police after leaping from a second story window claiming poisons were used on him. Police learned of the incident from Pacific hospital and Miller, bruised and muddy, was readmitted to the hospital while observers say he has suffered melancholia.
A petition filed in federal court seeks the immediate commitment of banker John Walsh to prison for wrecking the Chicago National Bank. Prosecutor Lima filed the motion in Chicago. A decision was awaited the following day.
Chicago wheat prices moved with minimal fluctuations as traders awaited clearer signals. Analysts noted subdued activity and limited volume, with no significant shifts in futures or cash prices amid uncertain demand outlook.
A large sale at Ellers Music House drew buyers as fifteen pianos from expo buildings and commissions sold at 20 to 30 percent off. Purchases included D. S Johnston, Story & Clark, Sterling A Clarendon, Kimball, Hobart M Cable, and more with delivery arranged or completed locally. The sale highlights models from Chickering, Kimball, Lester, and Hobart M Cable with guaranteed satisfaction and money-back options.
The piece recalls the 1908 murder of Durham Stevens by LW Chang, linking it to Japanese policy toward Korea and Korean outrage in California. It notes Chang's 25 year sentence at San Quentin and asserts Koreans’ belief that Ito acted from the same motive as Chang to curb Japanese influence and protect Korea.
Professor and Mrs. Adolph Edgren celebrate their tenth wedding anniversary with a 8 o'clock service at the Swedish Lutheran church on Ninth Avenue and Stewart. The Swedish Jubilee Chorus and Mrs. Hardis Buschmann Loastua assist in a concert featuring Prof Edgren's compositions.
A Mendington shop on Sixth Avenue, one block north of Westlake Market, offers rapid repairs for trunks, grips, and furniture at reasonable prices. An expert in English and side saddles is employed, with a stated phone number and price of $785.
Frederick Gebhardt alias Otto Mueller, accused of the wife murder, will be presented to the county grand jury early next week. He allegedly confessed to killing Anna Luther on April 9 at Bayshore after a property quarrel.
A claim that more safes and vaults are in daily use than all other manufacturers, asserting superiority of the products and identifying the sellers as agents for Herring-Hall-Marvin.
Describes a non surgical method to tone muscles, improve circulation, and clear skin. Claims to remove wrinkles and restore a youthful complexion through natural techniques. Lists various facial flaws and skin issues allegedly corrected by the treatment.
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