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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1909
Page
2
Seattle Day drew 117018 attendees with 102000 entering before 6am as officials paid their way. The day featured speeches by Gov Hay and others, canoe races on Lake Union, egg and spoon prizes, choirs, and concerts, with crowds dancing in buildings and lights burning late into the night.
Police hold two letters threatening President Taft during his Chicago visit as precautions rise. Secret Service captain says cranks sent the letters and are not considered credible, while city guards prepare to ensure the president’s safety.
Depu ty Sheriff Jack Speight spotted H. M. Teel sitting on a sidewalk south of Seattle while returning from Rent on Sunday afternoon. Teel had escaped Saturday afternoon after being taken to post bail. Teel, arrested Aug 24 for obtaining money under false pretenses, fled through a rear door at Washington Sheet Metal works as Speight phoned.
Nela Nelson, former Minneapolis council member, claims police collusion with hold-up artists after two men robbed him of a watch chain and locket valued at 140 dollars. He reports a nearby officer refused aid and notes only two patrolmen cover the district, Rooney and McGraw, both reported absent at the time. The incident was logged with Captain L. J. Stuart.
By a trade in real estate valued near one million dollars the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul road gained entry to Spokane ending a two year ban. The Great Northern relinquished its holdings after purchasing land to block rivals. Reported that additional properties changed hands alongside cash.
Miss Elizabeth Thomas, lead in The Time, the Place and the Girl, a trained nurse, will entertain nurses free of charge at the Moore theatre tomorrow night. Her start in theater came after nursing a member of the Proctor family and she joined a stock company before rising to stardom.
A countywide Children’s Day program for all county children is set for next Saturday at the exposition. Entertainment in the Natural Theatre includes Chinese jugglers Igorrote dancers Japanese acrobats Bakimos trained dogs and gun and sword contests from the Oriental Village. Captain Baber, president of the Concessionaires’ association, arranged the program for the young.
Twelve Holy Rollers staged a nocturnal dance on Scott's Hill, all men naked and women scantily dressed, singing rhythm songs. Police halted the frenzy and arrested the group in a Midtown San Francisco street incident.
The last steamer from Dawson to Fairbanks for the year leaves September 25. Passengers should depart Seattle by September 13 to catch it. Freight should start immediately. No freight congestion on the upper Yukon. River is at a good water stage.
Chicago September grand jury convened by State Prosecutor Wayman amid the McCann graft trial. The panel will investigate police officials tied to resort keepers in the south levee district and assess whether authorities shielded the vice centers. The McCann case may determine the crusade against graft.
George Biera owned a shack on the tide flat at Spokane Way. Frank L. Johnson rented it and failed to pay rent. After a barroom dispute the landlord allegedly struck Johnson with a hatchet, cutting his epider mis and causing both to fall into the bay. Patrolmen Holm and Greer rescued them. Siera was jailed for drunk and disorderly, Johnson treated at the city hospital for non serious wounds.
Councilman Eugene Way will present an ordinance tonight to divide the city into districts for municipal collection and destruction of garbage. The measure authorizes selling bonds to fund a garbage plant and system, to be voted on at the next election.
Twelve of San Francisco’s most popular girls, chosen by a two million vote contest, tour the Puget Sound region during the Portola Festival. The group travels from Seattle to Victoria, Tacoma, and Port Townsend before returning to San Francisco with chaperone Mrs Ka Steuben Hart and organizer Frank Cummings coordinating accommodations.
A pig in a country sports event near Mexico City was greased and chased by a large crowd of youths. The animal was overwhelmed by numbers before a strong spectator restrained it, leaving many hoping the pig would have had a fair chance to prove its speed.
Seattle leader Ole Hanson used his Langley Labor Day speech to blast Republicans and Democrats alike for broken platform pledges high tariffs and poor public trust. He urged voters to eject lawmakers who abandon the people and urged real red blooded men to join the ranks and serve the public.
Thomas Godson aged 72 died within minutes of starting work as a janitor at Seattle Electric Company Cherry Street station. Deputy Coroner A C Hill says apoplexy likely caused death. Survived by sons James and Charlies and daughters Gertrude Hosie in Seattle. Emma Bessie and Thomas in Chicago. Lived 228 Maple Street Georgetown. Butterworth & Sons handled the body. No funeral arrangements announced.
Edward Mixwell, a teamster, was struck by a street car at First Avenue and Holgate Street shortly after midnight. He was taken to Seattle General Hospital with strained back muscles.
In Los Angeles on September 7 Judge Wile presides as Harper EB Bennett, real estate man, goes on trial for the alleged murder of his wife Busenia Thompson Bennett. Evidence includes exhumed remains showing strychnine traces after ptomaine poisoning misdiagnosis, motive rumors, and ongoing family visits to the defendant in jail.
Dr. Alvin Lampe, shot in the temple by his wife at the Hotel Holland during a quarrel, signs a statement exonerating her and says the incident was accidental. He says she shot him but offers no details, while formal charges are expected to be filed today.
J N Chapman supervisor of the Huntington division of Chesapeake and Ohio railroad was shot and fatally wounded by Baril Dudding a local businessman. Dudding linked to Chapmans daughter who had been jailed for theft and employed in a department store owned by Dudding. Chapman died a few hours later.
Official United Press report from Port Limon states Ricardo Jiminez has been elected president of Costa Rica with released figures confirming the result.
The Northwestern Mutual Fire Association offers a broader policy at 45 cents per year, covering barns, contents, horses, and premises against fire and lightning including livery stables. After fifteen years in Oregon and Washington, management cites proven savings and extended protection, contrasting with prior stock company rates of $2.25.
United Press reports a severe flood sweeping the Soto Samarina valley with heavy loss of life and massive property damage. Dispatches from Tampico note a tidal wave-like flood in the Soto Lamerina valley entering the Gulf of Mexico about 150 miles north of Tampico, affecting towns including Bote Lamarina.
With a population of 6,000, the town has been destroyed and is listed as anid in the fragmentary report.
The A. P. Emergency hospital treated 101 cases including trainees, fainting spells, minor accidents, and two serious injuries. One serious case involved a Syrian man described as being in streets of Cairo and another man Oliver Calvin of Beattle who was hurt riding a bicycle wheel in the Apena area. Dr. McKinney assisted the staff yesterday.
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