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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1909
Page
2
Michael John, bartender at the Bank saloon in Georgetown, was robbed about 1 am by two masked men who entered, displayed revolvers, and took $150 as two loungers fled. John was left frightened and unable to identify the robbers.
Dr J B Crichton, health commissioner, says the glander threat to horses has been checked. City veterinarian reports no new cases in 24 hours and confirms two fatalities at Olympic stables with two more quarantined. State and assistants arrive next Saturday to aid stamping out the epidemic. An earlier measure shut fountains and other water sources to curb spread. In unrelated news, an explosion at the Pet Grina mine in Guanajuato kills an American contractor and five Mexican miners.
In Paso, Sept 23 a bomb was found in a residence under construction in Juarez across the border in Mexico. Authorities placed 12 workmen in Communicado and initially reported the device near the custom house where Presidents Taft and Dias were to meet October 16, but this was denied.
London report announces the engagement of actress Auriol Lee to Major M. Merley Kennard, a veteran of the South African War, with confirmation from Bept. 13 dispatches.
Rodala Nutt, identified as a male survivor of P. T. Barnum’s famed midget troupe, was noted as a member of the troupe in a Boston dispatch. The report begins to recount his role and status among the performers.
A note reports the death of a dwarf known across the country and Wing land, who passed away at his home in Dorchester yesterday aged old.
New York Sept 23 United Press reports J H Thiry at 87 becomes a father again with Long Island City celebrating. Thiry originated the school savings bank system and married Margaret O Connor 11 years ago at 76. Five children born to the couple including John Henry Jr the fifth child.
The German Roman Catholic Central Verein adopted a resolution condemning prohibition as a remedy for the liquor evil in Indianapolis on September 24. The group argued against the policy as a solution.
In the two weeks ending September 14 there were 47 reported bubearile plague cases in Quayaquil with 14 deaths.
Officials named form a committee to escort President Taft from King street station to the Washington hotel. Leaders include Mayor John F Miller Governor M B Hay and numerous dignitaries from business and politics across the region. A separate panel will escort the president through the fair grounds.
H. J. Crowley claiming to be an agent for National Liquor and Cigar Stores operated from Butler hotel promising shipping clerk and other jobs. He collected a $10 bond from applicants, claimed they were hired, and told them to return in a week. One man investigated and reported to police.
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