07 Apr 1910
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1910
Page
1
The fragment outlines a legal promissory note with promise to pay to the order of a named payee, with interest at a stated rate, and remedies for default. It references court action, confessed judgment, and waiver of defenses, including attorney involvement and execution procedures.
Four bandits robbed the Citizens State Bank in Lane after a midnight blast. They held 60 villagers at bay for over an hour while they cracked the vault and escaped on a horse and buggy stolen from a local minister. Bloodhounds search for the suspects as officers chase toward the prairie.
A man recalls an interaction at a Seattle City Loan office where a worker prepares a binding note that offers $20 or $30 against a repayment plan. The note requires signing with limited escape and shows printed parts of the document, while the interviewer notes high costs and weekly payments. The piece hints at coercive loan tactics and potential victim risk.
In a curious court scene Judge Gay claims to see the eye color with eyes shut while Judge Ronald questions the need for an inquiry. Sheriff Hodge jokes about knowing Mrs Hodge well, casting doubt on the case. Mr Heaband asks for a quick verdict on eye color.
At 1 15 this morning an unidentified timber worker died after falling from a skylight onto the cement near the King Street depot. The man, about 40 with brown hair and sandy mustache, wore a Mackinaw and overalls. A $10 gold piece was found in his pocket and initials W J H on a hat tag. The body remains at the morgue.
The socialist party in Milwaukee, following Tuesday's municipal election victory, plans to publish a daily socialist paper to replace the Democrat Herald weekly. The new paper is set to begin in January 1911.
Charles K. Hamilton will fight at Wildwood park Saturday and Sunday under Captain J. L. Anderson. A four hour session in Anderson's attorney office settled terms with R A Hiller Frank Beckham Nat Retes and Hamilton and Anderson. Anderson will have 14 lake steamers and launches running from Laecht every 10 minutes. Plant service starts at 11 with 75 cents for adults 50 cents for children covering station and park. The event occurs daily at 3 o'clock with a crowd capacity of 26 000 people.
In Constantinople April 7, a two day battle between Turkish troops and Albanian rebels near Riveriab ends with hundreds killed and wounded. The clash began April 4 and largely stopped by the night of April 5 as rebels were checked. Rebels threaten to topple the Young Turk regime. about fifteen thousand Albanians hold most of Northern Albania.
The Seattle Congregational church building project gains support as church societies and members raise funds for chimneys bricks and shingles. In the final days about 3000 dollars were added to the effort with a total building fund around 16000 dollars. Leader Jason Averill, a congregation member, helped divide the plan. Some remarks note caution before speaking to avoid later reputations as boy orators.
Thomas Tyrer once an accountant for the county auditor pleads guilty to embezzlement linked to court funds. Judge Ronald warns against misapprehension as Tyrer withdraws not guilty and enters a guilty plea amid a bitter legal contest. The case follows prior testimonies and defense remarks on sentencing and restitution.
Mayor Gill was restrained from appointing city members of the municipal planning commission. Judge Lindsay set April 15 for Gill to show why the injunction should not be permanent. The suit, by taxpayer William A. Bussell, argues the charter amendment unconstitutional as it transfers legislative authority to the commission and commits public funds to nonpublic purposes.
Col Roosevelt and Mrs Roosevelt depart Rome for Genoa and Porto Maurizio on a second honeymoon trip. They will tour Genoa Porto Maurizio and Vienna, retuning to Genoa before continuing to Vienna. The party travels in a private car with daily telegraph updates promised to a UPI correspondent.
Occasional rain is forecast tonight with a continuation into Friday. Brisk south winds are expected to accompany the shower activity.
The Star counters rivalry by highlighting its March 1910 advertising gains over March 1909, noting a 14 percent rise and rejecting secret rebates. It stresses honest practices, no quack ads, and invites advertisers to inspect circulation books, contrasting with competitors’ controversy.
The Cairnrona bound from London to Portland, Maine caught fire in midchannel during a high sea. Nine hundred passengers were transferred to the Kanawha with no loss of life as crews lowered lifeboats and aided in the transfer amid panic and rising flames. In Tacoma, John S Ward shot himself after his engagement to Helen Witt ended. laborer Alex Jacobson, nearby, died from delirium tremens.
Jim Patten arrives in New York to challenge George H. McFadden of McFadden and Brothers, the world’s leading cotton broker. He accuses McFadden of manipulating the market, noting a recent $2.50 drop per bale and saying he may have lost up to a million while vowing not to quit speculation despite losses.
United Press reports three distinct earthquake shocks felt in Portland Oregon at 10:55 am lasting about 30 seconds. Tremors were widespread in the city and suburbs with stronger perception in downtown office buildings but caused no damage.
A Spokane item shows current balances and clearings with figures of 729,164.00 and 80,274.00 in the day’s ledger. The entry records two totals under a financial summary for the day.
Seattle Greeks plan independence day at Eagles hall as officials attend civic census meetings. Arbor day observed at Holy Names Academy with trees planted. Columbia College students retake exams, teachers paid. Taft addressed Bnai Brith delegates praising Jews and republican values. Dixie rider Hoff saves a train from a washout near Dayton. Bryan sails home from Puerto Rico with denial of political plans. Aero Club members demand Courtland Bishop resign. A jealous husband commits suicide in Los Angeles. Gage heads to Lisbon for new post as minister. Rev Johns dies after challenging naturalization proof.
Chief Wappenstein has exhausted the civil service list and appointed James L. Williston and Roy Fleming to the police department. Williston replaces Fred T. Smart as chief's orderly, while Fleming will perform clerical work.
Real estate demand rebounds with strong activity in housing market signals. Classified pages note renewed buyer interest and frequent listings as buyers seek properties amid improving conditions.
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