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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1910
Page
1
Report from the United Free Press outlines resumed investigations into Indian contracts amid bribery claims. Testimony from McMurray and other witnesses is expected. political ramifications for figures like L. Hamon and Gore are discussed as hearings unfold.
In San Jose a chase ended when a speeding auto skidded at a blind street, injuring R E Patton Clara Williams and Miss from Oakland and San Francisco residents. two others escaped uninjured. Birmingham crash leaves multiple dead or injured after train collision near Westlake. San Francisco incident adds Gertrude Gaffney to the deceased with several injured as car collided with a tree.
A mid aged driver B H Bowman ran his car at 60 miles an hour outside Portland last night and skidded into a telephone pole. He is believed to be dying from injuries sustained in the crash.
Seattle clearings total 1 782 989 71 with balance 148 553 46 Tacoma 1 027 955 00 balance 55 670 00 Portland 1 822 554 00 balance 159 202 00 Spokane 11 147 00 clearings and 9 443 00 balance shown.
Washington. The treasury department has authorized an additional inspect or at Port Townsend to oversee duties in the harbor area and strengthen revenue control.
Macklyn Arbuckle announces a new leading lady for the dramatic season. Miss Rockwell is said to fit Arbuckle's latest play as its star, with her persona shaping the role. The article notes her summer photo and fur fashion as part of her beauty image.
In London at the Alhambra music hall Hindu wrestler Gama defeated Dr. B. R. Roller of Seattle in the British championship match for a $1,000 purse. Gama won the two falls in 1 minute 40 seconds and 1 minute 9 seconds respectively. The report also notes political campaigns in the Pacific Northwest, with Maj. Miles Poindexter and insurgent leaders planning rallies in Spokane and Seattle, and Congressman Murdock preparing to campaign in support of Poindexter.
Aug 8 Spokane reports describe the largest forest fire in the region near Geil Grove with estimates of two to four million feet of timber burned per quarter section. A rancher Dow was reputedly killed at Mica Bay as flames jumped a half mile gap. Washington, D C, orders federal troops in five states to assist the forest service. some 175,000 acres burned and about a thousand troops may be sent. Also a fireside incident near Everett disrupted an interurban line as flames damaged poles and a transmission wire, forcing a detour for passengers.
Joseph Benzeth and Julius Jacobson, both of Bellingham, drowned yesterday at Doe Bay Orcas Island during a Swedish Sunday school picnic. Andrew Tweet escaped after their leaky boat swamped when an oar was lost, and the boat sank as the boys tried to swim to shore.
Readers are urged to scan The Star Classifieds daily for free deed in case of death and free extension of time in case of sickness ads. The column emphasizes common ads that may help neighbors and invites investigation and sharing.
A Tacoma Ashton manager letter reveals plans to defeat Poindexter by steering the legislature, claiming 80 percent Benton county support and accusing Ashton of acting as a stalking horse for Wilson and allied candidates. The correspondence ties Ashton to efforts to ignore primary outcomes and breach senatorial pledges.
A. J. Pappas, a night clerk in the county treasurer’s office, saved his wife from death by her own hand at their home and then fired on Patrolman Vincent N. Savin who Pappas claims hypnotized his wife. Savin dodged the shot. Pappas surrendered to police. Savin had been suspended 30 days by Chief Wappenstein amid earlier accusations by Pappas.
In Spokane the incident saw C. H. Sawyer president of the Washington Furniture company shot three times by Civil War veteran Richard Traul. Traul then walked away, sat on gravel, and killed himself with a gunshot to the heart. Insanity rumors followed past brain surgery after battle wounds. Sawyer had been a resident in Traul’s home for two years.
The forecast calls for fair weather tonight and Tuesday with light westerly winds throughout. Temperatures remain mild and skies clear with no precipitation expected.
Four hundred delegates to the world congress of deaf and dumb mutes attended a viga language church service at the convention opening in Colorado Springs. The ceremonies were unique as no sound arose from the gesticulating worshippers.
Dr W H W Rees, four years pastor of the First Methodist in Seattle, may leave as changes are discussed. A Cincinnati dispatch sparked rumors of a call to Dr Adna Leonard of Walnut Hill, but officials deny any official move. The bishop would decide if a change occurs as the annual conference at Centra lia approaches.
Cleveland Ohio August 8 Pasquale Guillano seventeen year old caddy recently discharged by the Euclid club where William L Rice a wealthy attorney was shot to death Saturday arrested today by the police It is alleged the young Italian quarreled recently with Rice Guillano denied he knew of Rice s death until informed by the master caddy at the club house The murder mystery deepens as money or valuables were taken from the body A sack of dead chickens found near the body suggests Rice surprised a thief and was shot down Close friends say Rice had powerful enemies and that he died through them If his enemies slew Rice the assassin is a man of considerable importance
Weather records show Seattle and Puget Sound area endure about forty days with no measurable rainfall. June recorded 0.82 inches, July only 0.01 inches, and August so far at 0.0 inches, prompting forecasts of continued dryness.
Wilson B. Terry states in a divorce complaint that his wife grew angry over store management and prepared to dynamite the grocery in Interbay. He says he sold the business in May 1909 to end the threat and that his wife left for Michigan in May. they were married December 20, 1906. Ah Tong, jailed for the fourth time for selling liquor to Indians, hanged himself in New Westminster jail last night.
Secretary Charles D. Norton reappeared in Beverly Massachusetts admitting he discussed politics with Senator Crane but denied delivering any message to the president or knowledge of a cabinet change. Crane reportedly will report back from his Western trip with possible findings on Ballinger’s status.
Two killed seven injured in a sixth floor blast at the Corn Products Refining Co. plant in Granite City Illinois. The company produces cereals and other products.
Jacksonville Oregon lays golden sidewalks as tailings from the Opp mine, already deposited before a cyanide plant, contain about 1 dollar worth of gold per ton. The cement mix uses tailings rich in free gold, illustrating the town’s wealth beyond its streets.
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