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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1910
Page
3
A misread report describes an exhibition flight gone wrong as a woman, Mrs Frank Hewartson, and a boy witness a plane crash. The aeroplane fouled another craft and plunged, killing a bystander and wrecking the machine. Mrs Francke, a noted aeronaut, survived the fall and promised to return.
An investigation opened by the Interior Secretary aims to determine the validity of Seon lands titles and whether Harriman and related owners hold terms affecting land ownership. The probe focuses on who holds key interests and how land rights were arranged prior to proposed actions.
Legal notice outlines Guggenheim requesting 1109.11 from Frank and Purcell Safe Co as special actions. Meadows promoting auto meet tied to Mrs. Short and Alfred Short with grounds of cruelty. Proceedings involve varied parties and a wrongful claim for funds.
In Topeka August 2 six regulars led by Calder face insurgent pressure as reformers target Cannon era incumbents. Victor Murdock, insurgent leader, has no opposition and insurgent sentiment could defeat four stalwarts. Gov. Stubbs also seeks renomination against Wagstaff with a predicted 10 000 to 15 000 majority for Stubbs.
Col George Harvey, editor of the North American Review, calls Roosevelt a simple lie while noting Roosevelt might seek a Republican bid if urged, and asserts that his own article stating Roosevelt as asset or liability is true despite Roosevelts denial.
Chicago August 2 sends Wills Counselman a prominent broker to three months in county jail for contempt. The sentence stems from alleged fraudulent divorce proceedings against his wife, once a prominent society woman and inmate in a hospital for the insane.
Russell Griewold sues Helen Woodruff Smith for 50000 dollars claiming she rejected his marriage plans after blighted love. He presents two hundred love letters written by Brunnhilde, allegedly from Woodruff Smith, describing longing and exile from 1908 to 1909. The letters include ornate confessions and poems, with Woodruff Smith denying engagement while resuming her maiden name after a Western divorce.
John E. Wilkie, chief of the U S Secret Service, hails the Crippen case ending as the Montrose arrest at Quebec. He praises wireless telegraphy and credits Scotland Yard’s Chief Superintendent Forrest for an impregnable circumstantial case and says a conviction would honor Scotland Yard.
United Press reports James J. Hill warns in Highways of Progress that the nation must abandon heavy manufacturing and return to farming. He predicts an ironless age by 1950 as coal and iron decline, urging soil productivity and crop rotation to avert industrial upheaval. He cites England’s farming crisis and compares yields per acre in Austria, France, Germany, and England.
A friend reports that the most disappointing thing is failing to deliver a banquet speech and losing the tone of the master of ceremonies. Sallenbury’s Wednesday sale predicted with fair weather and a light easterly wind, and a new guess may come this time.
Joseph Wendling, accused of the brutal murder in Louisville, Kentucky, leaves San Francisco in custody of Capt. John Carney. He declares his innocence and says he will be acquitted after trial, with arrival in Louisville expected next Monday.
George F Cotterill a Democratic senate candidate fled his candidacy notice for the state senate from the 32nd district. Judge Gilliam ruled the 12th precinct belongs to the 22nd district after a proposed shift to the 26th. Other Republican rivals include Daniel Landon or E M Williams with Albert M Robinson Abraham Looney and Stephen J Weston also filing for local posts.
Our Lady of Good Help church held a mammoth picnic at Lesehi park drawing about 4,000 people. The event featured music, Irish dance exhibitions, and lunch served through the afternoon and evening with another picnic planned for the following day.
A solemn high mass was celebrated yesterday at Seeered Heart church for the repose of Father McDonald who died in Montreal. The Redemptorist Fathers, to whom the priest belonged, sang the mass.
Harrisburg July 21 Deputy Commissioner Irvin C Williams argues for sweeping forest reserves in Pennsylvania to protect streams and fish. He calls for 5 000 000 acres of permanent forest reserves and an active reforestation program along with protection of old trees and planting seedlings. Pennsylvania already stocks streams with food fish and predators, operates eight hatcheries producing 1 250 000 fish annually, and expands a new world largest hatchery. The United Sportsmen educate to conserve fish and game and promote scientific sport.
Washington Aug 2 United States District Attorney Wise in charge of the proposed prosecution of the American Sugar Refining Co known as the sugar trust moved toward beginning an action against the big combine. The step is part of the government anti trust program similar to suits against the American Tobacco Co and the Standard Oil Co.
Byron Parry son of W HM Parry the renal estate man wed Miss Jessica Cochran of Lewiston Montana. The couple camp at Tolt while Parry Sr and Byron Phelps return from San Francisco to bless them. A sensational annulment story from an unreliable paper proved unfounded. They plan to live with the Parry parents after the camping honeymoon.
The French cruiser Montcalm under Rear Admiral F. de Castries anchored in the stream at 7:30 last night. Vice Consul M. de Labey-Mahy visited the commander as officers plan formal receptions ashore and return visits aboard. The ship, 420 feet long with a 60 foot beam, carries 680 men and 25 officers and began its world cruise February 1. a public reception aboard was tentatively planned for Sunday.
United Press report from Guthrie Oklahoma August 2 notes woman s suffrage as a campaign issue in the state primaries. Democratic candidate Lee Cruse opposes woman s rights, while Republican candidate Thomas Ferguson runs. Governor Haskell is not seeking reelection due to constitutional limits.
An advertisement from New York Facial Cultivating Co promotes a scientific method to remove wrinkles and other skin marks claiming 10 to 20 years of youthful appearance. It lists services for freckles pimples blackheads smallpox pits tan moles superfluous hair sagging faces and imperfect noses with testimonials available upon request.
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