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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1909

Page

9

Schubert Club Members Resign Over Men’s Involvement

A rift at the Schubert club arises as about a score of members led by Mrs. H. L. T. Skinner resign from the women’s musical group at its Y W C A rooms over plans to add a men’s department and other changes. They anticipate forming a new organization on original lines with a ban on male membership.

Schubert Club H. L. T. Skinner W. F Parrish J. C. Henry F. E. Palmerton Grace Gillman Beard

Disastrous Snake Killing Ends in Tragedy at Evansville

Geo Hollingsworth, a farmer in Evansville, startled by a big snake approaching, fell off a log he was standing on. The log rolled onto the snake killing it but fractured Hollingsworth's collarbone in the process. He was standing on a jog when the incident occurred.

United Press Evansville Ind Geo. Hollingsworth Hollingsworth Hollngeworth

Excursions on Lake Washington by Steamer Fortuna

Steamer Fortuna offers trips around Mercer Island five times daily with a two hour ride priced at 25 cents. The excursion departs to view Leachi ant area and surrounding shores.

Lake Washington Fortuna Mercer Island

Would Be Bad Man Behind Bars After Saloon Shootout

George Ames entered a saloon at First Avenue and Battery Street, fired one shot, and fled after the bartender hid. He later went to a Battery Street barn between First and Second Avenues and proclaimed threats to “clean out everybody.”

George Ames First Av Battery St Ames

Man Threatens Mass Harm Disarmed by Patrolman

A man intended to "clean out" everyone in sight when Patrolman C. Hodge arrived and disarmed him. He was held at the city jail on insanity grounds.

Hodge Ames

Lace theft clue links to Seattle and Chicago pawn shop

Imported lace valued at 6000 dollars stolen from Cressary and Pirdeall at 1610 Second Ave last April is believed found in a Chicago pawn shop. Captain Charlie Tennant cannot confirm if the lace matches the Seattle firm theft. Chicago pawnbroker says lace arrived from Seattle in April but did not know the sender.

Cressary & Hpirdeall Chicago Charlie Tennant Seattle

Chorus Girls Prepare Daring Acts for Dreamland Night

Seattle entertainers from the city theatres and vaudeville circuits rehearse stunts for Dreamland rink events set to start at midnight Friday and run to sunrise Saturday. Prizes will be awarded for spectacular dances as the T. M. A. Stage folks and others stage an after midnight affair with spotlights and numerous features.

Seattle Dreamland Rink T. M.A

Famed Constabulary Band Arrives for Two-Week Engagement

The Philippine Constabulary Band, famed nationwide, arrives tomorrow for a two weeks engagement at the fair. The 84-member group will be housed at a local hotel by order of the director of special events. Their engagement runs through September 30.

Philippine Constabulary

Edgar B. Piper Hospital Update After Appendicitis

Edgar B. Piper managing editor of the Oregonian died at night? No. He passed a good night after an appendectomy at Good Samaritan hospital. Attendants report his condition improved and his surgeon foresees a rapid recovery.

United Press Portland Ore Edgar B. Piper The Oregonian Good Samaritan Hospital

Meeting on Community Improvement at Green Lake

Tomorrow night at Green Lake school at 7 p m the Green Lake Improvement club will discuss local street improvements garbage collection and the street car transfer question. HB Peek will lead the talk under the subject What Henefic an Improvement Club Is to a Community.

Green Lake

Wee Little Chaps Enjoy Day at A Y P Exposition

Harriet Hawley recounts Children's Orthopedic Hospital outing on Children’s Day. Four patients rode in a touring car while nurses cared for them. Donors sent watermelons and a phonograph, and returning children shared vivid tales of a Chinese juggling act. Nicoll the four year old and HMjalmar the eleven year old offered memories of the day. The ward features 12 beds, a general ward, flowers on ledges, glass topped tables, and canaries while staff brighten lives amid cheerful resilience.

Harriet Hawley Children’s Orthopedic Hospital F. H. Osgood Keepa Herbert Hmjalmar Everett Men Nicoll Uuul Axe Orby Alice Hea

Vashon Delegations Attend A Y P Day Festivities

People from Vashon Island travel to Seattle to celebrate AYP Day with delegations from Iton Lisabaula Cove Portage Autauqua Vashon Heights Aquarium and Maury Center. At 11 o clock the crowd gathered at the fair gates and marched to the County building where officials welcomed them. John R. James president of the Vashon Island Commercial club spoke in response.

Vashon Island Seattle Vashon Iton Lisabaula Cove Portage Autauqua Vashon Heights Aquarium Maury Center Andreas John R. James

Governor Harmon May Abandon AYP Visit Over Illness

Columbus Ohio Governor Harmon may cancel his trip to the A Y P E due to a family illness.

Columbus, O Harmon The A-Y.p. E

William Moran Dies After Long Illness

William Moran, head of Moran Brothers shipbuilding firm that built the battleship Nebraska, died at the home of Mrs. J A Parr on 32nd Avenue Yesterday afternoon after a long diabetes illness. Moran came to Seattle from his summer home on Orenstein land last Saturday. his condition worsened on Sunday. About 30 years earlier he and his brothers founded the shipyard later sold to the Moran company.

William Moran Nebraska J. A. Parr Moran Seattle Orensteland Ble Moran Brothers Moran Company

Disbarment of J H Cobb Upheld by Alaska Court

Judges William D B Gilbert of Portland Erekine M Hoss of Los Angeles and William W Morrow of San Francisco sitting as a court of appeals affirmed the lower court in J H Cobb's appeal. Cobb was disbarred for 18 months for attacking the federal court in an article published in Juneau newspapers.

William DB. Gilbert Portland Erekine M. Hoss Los Angeles William W. Morrow San Francisco Court of Appeals J. H. Cobb Hing Law Juneau Federal Court

Trousers Found On Back Porch Lead To Missing Gold

J H Eppton of 41 Sturgis road found a pair of trousers on his back porch when he arrived home last night. He did not recall leaving them there. A pocketbook containing 20 in gold was missing after a forced back door was learned later.

J. H. Eppton Sturgis Road Mr. Eppton Mr. A

Banquet Strain Prompts Exposition Chief Trip

President of the Exposition J. E Chilberg plans a mountain trip this week to renew his copper line to his stomach after a succession of banquets. He will spend about a week across the boundary line.

J. E Chilberg Chilberg Boundary Line

Briefs from Western towns on diverse items

Sedro-Woolley selects 700 acres for state humane asylum site. Olympia fixes state tax levy at 6.65 mills. North Yakima hosts evangelist Billy Sunday this fall. Paris reports Duke of Abruzzi seeks Katherine Elkina’s consent to marriage. Walia Walia arrest of Rev. E H Ward on bigamy charge. Aberdeen Jews plan $100000 tabernacle. Olympia official T N Allen near death from arterial bleeding after attempted suicide. Leary’s Compound advertised for pneumonia and throat trouble.

American gunners set world beating practice record

Records show the Atlantic fleet gunners off Virginia capes, including the Louisiana with 16 hits in 16 shots, impressed Admiral Dewey at the navy department. He praised the feat and called the crew world beaters, expressing pride in their marksmanship.

Washington, Hept. M Virginia Capes Dewey Navy Department Louisiana

Steamer Arrivals and Sails Dominate Port Scene

The Bertha brought over 150 passengers and ore from Latouche plus canned salmon and headed to Tacoma to unload. The President arrived from San Francisco with nearly 300 passengers and freight. The Admiral Rampoon and St. Croix prepared to sail to the south and west respectively, with multiple ships set for Nome, Bragway, and northern cargo runs.

Bertha Latouche Tacoma President San Francisco Admiral Rampoon St. Croix Los Angeles

Magnificent five pianos advertised by Kohler & Chase

Kohler & Chase promote five leading pianos Weber Breock Fischer Wheelock with adjustable touch. A contest offers free upright grand or Sweet Tone pianos to top entries on a postal card test. Rewards include partial pricing on new pianos and final decision by the paper’s departments.

Kohler and Chase Weber Breock Fischer Wheelock Kohler & Chane Alee United Rates Kohier Kohier & Campbell Ohier & Chase Kohler & Music Trade Kohler & Chase

Chicago Excursion For Last Season Runs $72.50

October 4 to November 30 return. Route by Oregon Railroad & Navigation Co with connections via Salt Lake and Denver. Full details and tickets at Union Ticket Office 608 Firatat BK. Bb. Ellis, General Agent.

Oregon Railroad & Navigation Co Salt Lake Denver Union Ticket Office

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