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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1909
Page
9
Emil Oleson of BESS Both av. N. E. told police he lost 62 dollars in 15 minutes at a shooting gallery on the Pay Streak. He paid 5 dollars for one shot at a suspended disk promising 100 dollars if he hit the number, but bullets missed and he demands his money back.
Yesterday Charles F. Munday was named executor of the Edwin Aghes estate valued at 250000. After Mr Hughes death the H. H. Shufeldt estate gained a new administrator, George H. Revelle, appointed by motion of the Shufeldt heirs. The Shufeldt estate owns the Butler hotel property valued at 600000 in Washington.
Nurses from across the city gathered at the Moore theatre last night to see The Time, the Place and the Girl. Invited by Miss Elizabeth Thomas, a former nurse who plays a nurse in the production, more than a hundred nurses attended the performance.
Former President Roosevelt requests government action to send black bass to British East Africa for Lake Naivasha. The proposal aims to stock the lake with bass, leveraging the species for potential ecological and economic benefits.
Arthur A. Greene dramatic critic of the Oregonian is appointed to manage the theatre planned by the Shuberts in Portland Oregon.
Mrs. Robert E Peary departs Portland for Sydney New Brunswick to rendezvous with Commander Peary after not revealing the message contents The Hoo Hoos held a midnight feed at the Elks club but will still play today with Fielder Jones as umpire
An old advertisement promotes Ayer's Cherry Pectoral for coughs and lung trouble. It emphasizes doctor recommendations and long trust, claiming seventy years of sale and urging readers to ask their doctor.
A closing out sale offers pianos at less than half price. Ends Saturday night at 10 o clock. John Co Walling Co at 419 Union, near the White Hide. Read the large ad on page 5 for details.
A dispatch from British East Africa describes Roosevelt's expedition sharing a noontime hippopotamus feast with native "boys." The scene shows a casual meal, open seating, and a lively, informal gathering after arduous trekking through hot plains and dense underbrush.
The text traces E H Harriman's ascent from a barely paid clerk in Wall Street to a major railroad magnate. It covers his early hardship, mentorship by Gould, Piske, and Cook, climb on the Illinois Central, and ultimate control of the Union Pacific, Central Pacific line, Oregon Railway and Navigation, Oregon Short Line, Western and Southern Pacific, Northern Pacific, Burlington representation, Santa Fe, and San Pedro line, highlighting his strategic deals and battles with rival magnates like Huntington, Hill, and Morgan.
Stevens Relief Corps No 1 schedules an annual Hen Picnic in Woodland Park on Friday September 10 at 10 am. Attendees are urged to come early and stay late for a relaxed community gathering.
United Press reports bar silver fixed at 51 1/2 cents per ounce in New York trading as of today. The quotation reflects market activity and pricing for investors seeking precious metal exposure.
In a Rochester Democrat and Chronicle item, Hazel describes a boat incident where the craft upset as a man clasped her in his arms, while Helen questions the sequence and meaning of events.
In Tacoma the United Spanish War Veterans approach tomorrow’s national encampment election. Massachusetts has held national offices twice and Boston hopes to keep the honor. Seattle’s Joseph Jacoby represents the West as a main contender for national commander. Oregon contemplates a shift, eyeing the judge advocate post. Denver and Chicago lead the contest for the next encampment while other cities have withdrawn.
Brandishing a large knife in a North Seattle saloon last night, F. E. Jennings a real estate salesman tried to cut his throat. His aim failed and he merely slashed a piece from his right ear before police officer disarmed him. Jennings was taken to the city hospital and locked in a cell to sober up.
The Mauretania seeks to beat Lusitania’s four day Atlantic record by two hours on this voyage. She is due in New York at 6 pm after passing Nantucket at 9 30 am while heading west at high speed.
Professor Edmund Meany of the state university will read a new poem titled Hall to Thee ord at the Seward monument dedication on the New York State building grounds during the AY P exposition. The tribute honors Ben Wilco for reviving interest in William H. Seward and Alaska purchase. unveiling is at 2 pm with General William Seward delivering an address and other speakers planned.
At the A Y P exposition Alaska Building displays misnamed minerals with labels reading see dictionary. Commissioner J C McBride dictated spellings and the stenographer wrote see dictionary after each label causing confusion for fair visitors and prompting remarks on orthographic uncertainty.
Authoritative reports say the government will exonerate the Pressed Steel Car company of the charge of peonage linked to the Pennsylvania plant strike. The ruling clears the firm of any wrongdoing in the labor dispute.
The text notes Harriman’s leadership role at Hittole Cent and a 1908 health decline. In spring 1909 he traveled to the Southwest for health reasons, then to Europe with little relief. He returned to the United States late in August and married Miss Mary Averill of Rochester, New York, in 1878, with five children named Mrs. Robert Gerry, Mina Mary, Caroline, Averill, and Roland.
Californians celebrate the anniversary of statehood with formal ceremonies and a grand fruit distribution starting at 4 p m Two carloads of California fruit were given away Several thousand residents attended and an 18 member state legislature delegation represented the state A 12 member San Francisco group promoting the Portola carnival waved pennants and cheered The day concludes with a dance at the Washington State Building tonight
Chace Jepson, arrested in Georgetown and jailed, was convicted in Justice court and sent to Walla Walla for a sentence of from sx months to five years. Five months have passed since sentencing. she appealed, delaying the superior court action. If she had accepted the Justice court sentence she would be free in 30 days, now to serve six months from the penitentiary start. Also taken to serve time were Elmer Johnson J D Coleman Pallas Caportralis R M McCune and Phillip L Smith for taking 20 from a friend.
After yesterday’s parade, the Beattie Annual Automobile Carnival continues with hill climb contests starting at 1 pm up Queen Anne hill. Seven events include motorcycle and car classes with prizes of silver cups medals and a bronze medal and a special gold medal for fastest time. Notable entrants include Rexcelsior Archie & Taft and H I Ford cars, with Stearns and Thomas and Italia entries. Beattie agents back Charley Soules and Lazier for the upcoming 24 hour race.
Bargain piano sale offering new instruments under 300 and 137 dollars each. John C Walling Co located at 419-431 Union, just blocks from the post office and near the White House. Showrooms open nightly until 4 PM with closing deals by Saturday. Read next page for full ad details.
Mrs. Nettle Long testified in superior court that her husband borrowed 450 dollars four days after their marriage on November 9, 1904, deserted her, possibly reuniting with a Denver wife. He later returned twice more, then departed with only a watch, a cuff pin, and a ring.
Two men were killed when a head on collision in the Missoula yards yesterday afternoon wrecked two locomotives and a box car. Three trainmen were injured in the crash.
An order issued by Judge Mitche Haned requires Superintendent John Ww to appear at 6:30 to show why he should not be cited for contempt of court. Two presentations were made including one from PB Jorney Vanderveer via chief deputy Ellis. Vanderveer argued Vanderveer’s language harmed the institution and prisoners.
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