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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1909
Page
1
Louis R. Glavis receives telegrams of support after accusing Ballinger of missteps in conservation policy. The Seattle official, in talks with Secretary Ballinger and President Taft, faces formal dismissal threats while awaiting further office action. Eastern papers press for his full statement.
A Seattle audience hears Rev. Otani, the Japanese Buddhist Church’s second highest dignitary, express support for intermarriage with Americans, noting it is not unusual today. The interview covers cross-cultural views, Buddhist unity, and Otani’s plans, alongside a second feature exposing a nationwide fraud under the name Dr Cooper’s New Medical Discovery and the deceit of Seattle papers promoting it.
Friends of Chief Forester Gifford Pinchot weigh his stance on Taft’s Pinchot Ballinger decision. He returns from San Clemente to speak September 26 at the Friday Morning Club and other civic events. He had called Taft a warm supporter of Roosevelt policies earlier.
A Pacific coast prejudice column argues for strict anti miscegenation laws targeting white and Japanese unions. It condemns interracial marriage, warns of half caste offspring, and urges continued prohibition to protect racial purity and public welfare. The piece cites Seattle and cannery foremen as examples and asserts society’s interest lies in race preservation.
Grasshoppers flood San Bernardino streets by night and vanish by day as the city battles a growing pest problem. Local residents report swarms over sidewalks and into yards while officials mobilize motion to curb the infestation.
Attorney Thomas B MacMahon represents Paul K Mohr former Labor Council head in a bid to restrain payment for a large city welcoming arch. Judges Main and ald clash over procedure amid a demurrer that could reopen the case and test whether funds were properly spent and bids properly let under the city charter.
The forecast calls for fair skies and a cooler night with moderate north winds. The day remains fair and cooler tonight with similar light north winds continuing.
One of the most unique automobile races yet attempted in the United States will start at 12:80 p m tomorrow from the Philadelphia city hall toward Seattle carrying a message from President Taft to President Chilberg of the A Y P exposition. Thirty two machines will be used with relays of 100 miles each. A messenger of the Philadelphia Press will leap into a new car without a stop for the change.
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