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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1909
Page
6
In a quiet effort, seven telegrams and seven special delivery letters were sent from Seattle to Dr. Frederick A. Cook in Brooklyn. The messages request arrangements for his visit during the last week of the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition starting October 10.
School children who play in the street during recess face danger from speeding streetcars and automobiles. Superintendent F B Cooper will regulate traffic near city schools to safeguard pupils, who have been warned but continue to play in the streets despite the risks.
Examinations for several city positions will be held at the Offices of the Civil Service Commission located at 105 Fontain Place next month. The key post is the assistant superintendent of roads.
Performers on the Pay Streak plan a testimonial benefit at the Spanish theatre with burlesques of all concessionaires and prominent members. Downtown theatre talents will contribute stunts for a big show starting at midnight October 2, followed by a Luna Park midnight dance on October 4.
Ada Raymond a stenographer at 1 07 University street sues D Cochran mayor of Nome Alaska in superior court for breach of promise claiming he courted her six years promised to marry but later wed another woman now his wife The complaint puts his worth at 50000 dollars
Four Seattle firms earned gold medals from a furniture and home goods awards jury. Winners included 8S. E. Anderson for a round extension table, Hallard Scroll Works for fancy grills, W C Hansen for a trunk, Pacific Steel Furniture for ship bunks and sanitary couches, and Escoe Cota. Grand prizes went to Carman Manufacturing for furniture and bedding and Jens Holm for extension tables.
Coroner J. C. Snyder says despondency due to heart trouble caused the death by own action of Mrs. Catherine Chamberlain in her Remington Court apartment at 1212 Remington Court yesterday.
John Fortier on trial for the murders of his brother and sister in law near Green Lake on May 1909 seeks to portray his prior character as spotless and claims grave provocation from a dispute over a small grocery business. Lawyers plan to use witnesses to support the defense while the jury is expected to hear the case next day.
The University of Washington will launch a daily paper on October 4 with United Press service and reporters from all state schools. The mechanical department will house a modern press and Hnotypes. It will be a four page paper except Monday eight pages. no Sunday edition. Missouri is noted as the only other school with a daily newspaper.
A Yonkers Statesman reader quote asks what to do after striking someone in the eye and seeking first aid, noting the need to pin down the incident from its location. The lively, odd phrasing reflects a newspaper’s local tone and a casual debate about self defense and responsibility.
Hayward California report of a farmer attacked by a supposedly tame buck deer in a paddock near Centerville. The animal charged as he entered the enclosure, ripping open the man's cheek with its horn and trampling him until nearby laborers freed him.
Superintendent Cooper asks the exposition committee to designate a spot along the parade route for Seattle’s 28 000 school children to line up and salute the president. Fair management will decide today where the children will be grouped.
More bondholders appeared in the sugar court yesterday as A B J Ladd Loutee Cook and G M Hawkins petitioned to be made partition plaintiffs in the receivership of Hi M Prost et al against Puget Sound Realty Associates. They allege they are bondholders.
A chaotic morning on Colman Dock features biddies chased by longshoremen as a crate slips a slat. One bird shelters on a wagon, another atop an office, and a final bird flees to a steamer. A man found dead at Fourth No 8 with Elphrata ticket and $105 in pocket. identity unknown.
James Odonafrio was found justified by the coroner’s jury after he shot and killed a tramp whom he mistook for a thief yesterday morning. Coroner Nyder warned Odonafrio against further reckless shooting.
Town residents report unclear events as Adele appears in a local scene described with mixed phrases and sparse details. The fragmentary text mentions a town setting and a mysterious reference to a person named Adele with no clear outcome or dates.
A Seattle business group promotes the Westlake Public Market to lower living costs by boosting local food production and cutting freight demands. The plan includes a central site on Pine and Olive, extensive cold storage, glassed meat displays, a dust free main floor, and farmer friendly stalls with prize incentives. The market will offer delivery options within the city and pledges to be self supporting through consumer costs.
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