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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1910
Page
8
The piece profiles coal miners in the Central states seeking a wage increase of six to ten percent. It highlights the fatal and dangerous nature of mining with high injury and death tolls, low wages, and poor living conditions in mining towns. It notes miners face long hours, toxic air, and perilous work for a daily wage often between 1.28 and 3 dollars, with idle periods reducing annual income.
In Pabbaic New Jersey Gilbert Irehou died last night from a solar plexus blow suffered in the seventeenth round of a boxing match against Frank Ketser. Ketser allegedly fled to Canada after the fight while two boys aged 18 and 19, a local Presbyterian Sunday school superintendent Harry Knackstedt acting as referee, was arrested and released on $600 bail. In Tacoma a murder case costs the county over 960,000 as the trial of Mrs Kvaisheug, accused with Charlies Newcombe, proceeds. A second trial began last Monday.
United Press reports a breach of promise suit opening in Poughkeepsie New York. Mary Horner aged 8 sues Henry Webendorner, a wealthy resident, claiming he proposed in September and broke the engagement the following month. The defendant’s letter promises monthly and lump sum payments contingent on good treatment and companionship.
A 14 year old girl, well mannered and capable of child care and eight chores, needs a permanent home. Her divorced parents in Seattle are unfit guardians. the mother, running a rooming house with immoral clientele, will relinquish any claim. The girl is in a man’s home now, but he plans to leave the city.
Puget Mill Company asks Judge Gilliam to deem the election establishing the Duwamish River waterway designment district illegal. The case, with a writ of certiorari, challenges county board steps leading to the election and could nullify the project if the court sides with the company.
President Taft appeared on the golf links yesterday for the first time this year. He joined Spain’s Vice President Sher for the outing, signaling a light diplomatic engagement amid routine duties.
In Indianapolis on April 9 a woman stenographer, Mrs. Jeanette Stern, uncovered a $9000 short-weight graft affecting the Eclipse Coal company offices and local institutions. Six men have confessed or been arrested, including Eclipse president James Jackson and other officers. The accused include Kaward Grows, Rhode Jackson, John W. Hanrahan, Fred J. Voss, and Charles Edmoneton.
Captain Chrie Torkell, leader of the ill fated Silver Wave, died from injuries after the boat blaze. He follows Manuel Enoy as the second fatality, with the rest of the crew not expected to survive.
The Progressive Legislation Club reveals a series of upcoming meetings at 214 Central building with speakers on April 15 April 29 May and May 20. April 15 features Lien Lewes Paul Phillips and Frederick Baureh. April 29 spotlights J. France KR W Douglas and L. Frank Brown. May covers Manufacturers Legislation Needed with Oliver T. Erickson and the Manufacturers' Association, and Insurance Laws Needed with John H. Ironside Charlies T. Cutting and L. Steer.
Classified ad from The Star offers two free Majestic tickets chosen at random from the city directory. Look for names in the ad. winners may be among readers. The Majestic promises a good show with vaudeville.
Corbett introduces a morphine substitute in a jail setting, feeding dope fiends ordinary soda tablets labeled as morphine. After multiple trials, the tablets quell nerves, lift mood, and calm cravings, with inmates describing relief and cheer.
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