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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1910
Page
6
A desperado loots cabins and evades pursuit in a widening chase south of Emida Idaho. Caliber and rifle identified as 30-90, with warnings given to officer crews. Local settlers report sightings as officers press advance through timber and brush.
An Oregon Water Power electric car en route from Oregon City to Portland crashed into freight cars on the Sellwood main line at 1 am. Seven passengers were injured, with the most serious named victims including A. W. Strahorn, C. L. Brown, Edgar Stremin, and Miss Mattie Taylor. The accident halted services as injured were taken to hospitals. crews were unhurt. Police suspect lack of lighting on the standing freight cars caused the crash.
A major blaze at the Granby Mining plant in Phoenix B C destroyed the No 3 oil house and spread to Upper Town. The inferno levelled churches a livery stable a school a publishing plant and shops with many residences, but the fire department and Granby crews kept it from total ruin. No fatalities, one injury, widespread insurance losses anticipated.
The Women’s Baptist Missionary Union held a quarterly meeting in Volunteer Park yesterday without realizing a park rule barred religious gatherings. The meeting ended and park attendants intervened as the event concluded.
A columnist decries Seattle pool rooms as breeding grounds for moral decay. The piece contrasts small backroom venues with large rooms, depicting players as devoid of character, with ragged manners, and a culture of idle, criminal spectators. It questions pool’s appeal to youth and links it to broader societal decline.
Ly ing In state at Whatcoat Methodist church the body of former lightweight champion Joe Gans was viewed by 36000 people. Final services were held at the Argyle street home, officiated by Rev. Carroll Gibbs. After prayers, the funeral procession moved to the church, with mourners marching in ranks for three miles and eight floral equipped carriages following the hearse. Burial occurred this afternoon.
Logansport residents dominate the casualties after a Lake Erie and Western train striking a car near Rochester Indiana last night. The dead include Mrs John Eckert 45 and Mrs Agnes Eckert 18 along with Miss Anna Wagner and Charlie Lambert 40 chauffeur of the Keip car. The injured two are not named. The auto belonged to John Keip a local brewer.
United Press reports Benny Prinz, a young balloonist, plunged 3,000 feet during the Asbury Park aviation meet and died upon impact. His parachute failed to deploy on the second drop as his body struck a tree limb.
Mrs. W. A. Kastner, early today, fell from the fourth story balcony of her Portland apartments. She struck her head, fracturing her skull, and died at the scene. Patrolman Bliss, patrolling his boat, witnessed the body in midair and arrived moments after the fall. It is believed she was sleeping on the balcony and rolled off.
Kenosha Wisconsin August 14 Frank W Nohting age 42 leader of the socialist democratic party and president of the Kenosha Mercantile Company killed himself in his office. He slashed his throat with a knife and then stabbed the wound with a second knife after losing money in speculative ventures.
The Independent Asphalt Company's plant at 26th Ave and EE Columbia St was destroyed by fire this morning. Asphalt stored in sheds burned fiercely and melted asphalt covered a half block nearby. Damages estimated at 1,000 dollars.
National Democratic Committeeman Roger Sullivan of Illinois reports a striking lack of leading Democratic aspirants for the presidency in New York. He notes Harmon and Woodrow Wilson as possible names, with Halley of Texas also mentioned, while Bryan is not a top candidate. Sullivan fears Democrats may lose House control.
In a personal letter Charles R. Case, president of the State Federation of Labor, endorses Miles Poindexter. He argues for direct legislation and recall, saying workingmen must support Poindexter to empower the people and ensure majority rule in government.
Wil liam H. Flett, attorney at 3727 Burke St, writes a strong endorsement of Tom Revelle against William E. Humphrey in the race for Congress. He attacks Cannon and Cannonism while praising Revelle’s platform as plain and understandable, contrasting Humphrey’s Wilson Belshazzar convention remarks. The letter frames the First district choice as pro or anti Cannon.
Local star classifieds feature buys and sells across real estate markets. Listings spotlight homes and properties with emphasis on price, location, and quick sale potential. Sellers and buyers connect through compact notices showcasing key details and contact options.
Aug 1. All searchers have dragged the river near Mount Vernon for hours with no trace of the bodies of C. B. Merling and Edward Rowland. The men were drowned Tuesday when their automobile drove into the river after failing to see an open draw bridge. The car was recovered yesterday, revealing it was Sterling’s vehicle.
Fourteen year old Mary Cardona, daughter of Angelo Cardona, fears arrest for singing in her backyard. She recalls loving music but lacking a piano, and a neighbor threatened police action if she continued. She obtained permission to sing there from police headquarters after recounting her story.
Beattie printers will forget forma and cases and high leads as they gather Tuesday night at Dreamland rink for the annual Printers club dance under club auspices.
Dr. Wilson B. Donaldson pastor of the 62nd Av Presbyterian Church Chicago visits with son W. B. Donaldson of West Seattle for several weeks. He will preach at the First Presbyterian Church tomorrow.
Fragmentary OCR presents unclear dialogue about free speech and liberty spoken in a local setting. The text hints at social debate and potential tensions but lacks full context or concrete events.
Navy Yard records note three new ships under construction as boats depart Colman Dock. Round trip voyage to Socoon mentioned with no further details.
Preliminary returns from The Star show Poindexter leading the senatorial contest in the Sixth precinct of the Seventh ward where 219 registered voters exist. Postal ballots were sent to the first 100 alphabetically, covering names up to letter G. Voting results were received by the morning mail.
The Star reports that the Miles Poindexter committee west of the mountains will accept subscriptions to defray campaign expenses. Poindexter, not wealthy, relies on supporters for funding. Subscriptions of any size are welcomed at 604 New York Block headquarters and will be acknowledged.
Voters in a Seattle precinct, representing a wealthy ward area, show Poindexter as their favorite candidate with 11 of 23 ballots. Returns from seven precincts indicate Poindexter leading by a wide margin as citywide results are released daily.
The naked body of Mrs. John Jones, recently married, was found near Rockport by two fisherwomen. Identified by her husband, she had drowned weeks earlier crossing the Skagit river near Van Horn when a canoe overturned during a social outing en route home.
An attempted pocket gun placement ended with the weapon discharging by accident. A parent explains tact as the ability to be without being caught at it, highlighting a moment of misstep and a lesson in discretion.
Fires spread across Taft Idaho and nearby Coeur d'Alene region as winds threaten Wallace and Wallace County towns. Forestry camps, mines, and supply lines suffer damage while crews fight rapidly advancing flames near Independence Creek and St Joe River fronts.
Northern Pacific adjusts Train 4 schedule with an August 14 departure at 7 15 am. Train 8 is withdrawn and Train No 42 remains in service in the afternoon period.
Kansas City August report says Thomas Mooney, 40, admitted to killing his 88 year old step father Ezekiel Grewell with a club on a Horton farm. He had concealed the crime for two years until a conscience letter exposed him and led to his arrest and confession. The dispute centered on hoe sharpening.
Daily clearings shown for Seattle Tacoma Portland and other regions with balances listed. Figures include Seattle 1 801 904 48 in clearings and 173 068 65 balance Tacoma 905 002 00 and 90 028 00 Portland 1 466 815 00 and 162 624 00 plus additional figures for Sook and related areas.
C P Rendon deputy district attorney of San Joaquin county shot and dangerously wounded himself at his Stockton home today. The incident occurred as authorities investigated his condition and potential motives remain unclear.
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