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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1909
Page
1
A mayoral dispute unfolds as graft allegations surface about a $150 building permit payment in Seattle. The dialogue centers on verifying payments, testimony from Bouillon and others, and the city board’s handling of the permit amid suspicions of bribery and impropriety.
A man named Matson was accosted in an alley off Occi sear Main early, struck on the head and robbed of $25 in gold. He was wounded and taken to a hospital, as the assailant remained unidentified with no description available.
A Georgia court acquitted W Hezethiret and a Seventeenth Division Private in a case tied to the death of EAward Coulte. The acquittal ends the trial of the two defendants who faced charges over the fatal incident.
Winnie Elvira Fraser dies at Seattle General Hospital after a drunken joy ride that claimed Miss Mabel Johnson and Miss Goldie Porter. Fraser, 19, worked at the Motor Cafe and was accompanied by the chauffeur circle. Father vows legal action.
Coroner's jury details a wild night in George town saloons and roadhouses tied to a fatal Fourth Ave joy ride. Bartenders from Horseshoe and G A bars among those arrested for serving liquor to the eight riders before the crash.
Mars nears Earth by 15 million miles marking the closest approach in 15 years. The planet now sits about 35 million miles away, with an average distance of 50 million miles, drawing nationwide attention from astronomers.
Ole Blarks who bought a farm near Lindsey Tulare county starts homeward trip to Minnesota to assemble 19 children and their families. The clan will move to California adding 40 people to Tulare county population.
A Seattle Monday note from M A Matthews pastor of First Presbyterian Church applauds the editorial “From Road house to Morgue” in the Seattle Daily Star. He urges framing the piece and displaying it in schools to fight roadhouses and lax laws harming youth.
The defense counsel John Milly Day pleads for Jean Fortier accused of murdering his brother Michael Fortier on a May morning in 1909. Prosecutor George Vanderveer argues insanity as the motive. Spectators and jurors are moved by the testimony as the case heads to a jury verdict.
A city streetcar crash near the exposition entrance left 36 injured, 24 released to go home. P F Winslow, Tacoma restaurant owner, survived with bruises after an impact described as accidental. Hospital cases include Miss Alice Cardwell of Portland and many others with cuts and bruises. The Beattie company promises to cover medical bills.
Last night’s exposure reveals a fixed wrestling match in Seattle aimed at promoting roller as a draw. The scheme involved Ring insiders and locals like Berg Burns Westegaard Beall and Curley to ensure Roller’s dominance. The fallout jeopardizes future matches and calls the sport’s legitimacy in the city into question.
Omaha September 25 extra officers were sworn in by the police chief to halt rioting during the three day street car strike. The action followed serious disturbances last night as President Wattles of the street car company conferred with mayors of Omaha South Omaha Council Bluffs Benson and Florence to enlist city officials in settling the strike.
Occasional rain is expected tonight and Sunday with moderate west winds. The outlook indicates lingering showers across the region, with cooler temperatures following Saturday’s conditions.
Bert Warner declares he posted a $1,000 forfeit to lose the first fall in 25 minutes and the second in 35. He threatens to force a referee change and challenges Roller for a square match, claiming Curley and Roller fixed the bout and warning of police involvement.
A spectator recounts a match featuring Roller and Warner with accusations toward referee Duncan McDonald. Warner allegedly followed instructions to lay down, aiming to protect his mother, while the ringside crowd questions the missing holder of a $1,000 forfeit. The writer asserts Warner surpassed Roller and vows not to reveal the funder.
Bert Warner claims he did not claim to be a wrestler. he hurt his shoulder in a bout with Dr. Roller and says the $1,000 guarantee should be returned or the public exposure will repay him. He asserts he fulfilled the agreement and warns Roller about the disputed deposit.
Reported schemes allege Curley arranged for Gotch to lose to Roller in Kansas City this winter in exchange for the entire gate receipts potentially totaling 25000 dollars. Inside circles say Roller would then tour the country with Curley profiting until the champion ship is handed to another or misled, a pattern some Seattle fans say they have endured.
In Seattle wrestling arenas promoters arranged matches where challengers allegedly laid down to victor, a practice long suspected. Last night Bert Warner reportedly feigned defeat after 30 seconds at the Arena Exposition Grounds triggering boos, a letter from B R Warner, and calls for explanations from manager Jack Curley and referee. Continued details promised on page two.
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