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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1909
Page
1
A discussion outlines profits from leasing the old city hall site for fifty years. The analysis shows cumulative profits exceeding the building rent early, with profits rising to millions by mid terms and peaking around thirty to fifty years, totaling about twenty three million dollars by year fifty.
Mental committee of Improvement clubs yesterday adopted a strong resolution against the Struve lease of the old City Hall. Councilman Revelle denounced the scheme as shortsighted and warned that only a few would back it, predicting the bill would not advance beyond committee.
Hob Vancoy, a hotel worker, was shot after a struggle with a woman who later claimed responsibility. Vancoy, seriously wounded but not fatally, says the shooter refused to reveal her name and claimed it was a private matter. Detectives continue inquiries amid tense statements.
In Findlay Ohio two days ago a live wire caused a power flash that toppled 125 sparrows from a line near Ed Campbell's home in East Findlay. Campbell counted the birds killed by the bolt as it entered the area, recording the unusual scene.
A garbled notice mentions the Lily town marshal and a nine two three larceny case, with references to dangers, petitions, and a call for a town way to address risks. It indicates concerns about safety and local law enforcement.
Mrs. B. Clyde Knight of Home Georgia sent a note to a prominent Asheville man urging a meeting. Despite rain the pair met and she horsewhipped him then forced an apology in front of his wife after claiming insult.
The legislative investigating committee pressed Mrs. Sarah L. Brown on alleged efforts to influence Judge Root via E. B. Palmer to sway a supreme court decision. Brown fainted on the stand as she testified after a prior interview with attorney Jay Allen. She showed poor recall and repeatedly asserted legal rights while details of payments and contracts remained unclear.
Forty babies die from the extreme heat in New York with twenty more in other hospitals and homes. Five adults also perish, and thousands seek relief at beaches and parks while hospitals struggle with calls and exhausted ambulance crews. In Manhattan heat keeps residents outdoors with fire escapes used as sleeping spaces. Chicago reports three heat deaths as hotter weather is forecast.
Mt Vernon Illinois August 10 The sheriff renewed the search for Ben Maci after his wife confessed he taught her to handle a revolver to kill Joe Rodi who she believed was his rival for her affections The case centers on a violent domestic motive and ongoing manhunt.
Theodore Olesen remains alive in City Hospital with a broken neck after a fall from a Sixth Avenue bridge near Comet Street. W Rayle and Victor Balm testified they saw two men talking by the edge before one man leaned over and fell. Balm and Rayle pursued but the suspect fled. Olesen claims a French companion near Bay View Brewery was with him and that he may have been drinking. police search for the companion continues.
Secretary Bellinger and Noonevelt policies are attacked as Pinchot denounces water power trusts and law technicalities. He defends public rights, urges vigorous action at the National Irrigation congress amid countering forces. Continued on Page Seven.
Investigative narrative portrays President Roosevelt’s efforts to curb a rising water power trust in Montana. It alleges Taft era secretary Ballinger secretly moved public land into private hands, with firm claims of a massive grab of power sites by Amalgamated Copper and General Electric, amid political tension and warnings.
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