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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1910
Page
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A three chapter exposé from Seattle on contractor schemes to extract taxpayer funds and the city council's surprising complacency. The narrative highlights foresight, devious tactics, and public finances in a cautionary public record.
In a long historic note a city in the Pacific Northwest recalls Holt and Jeffery, once Holt & McGuire, and the reshaping of Denny Hill. It discusses bids, subcontracts, and possible conspiracies around earth moving contracts dating to 1907. Page Three continues the tale with figures and attributions.
Judge Boyd Tallman temporarily restrains County Auditor Case from listing any other George Piper on the ballot after a George Piper filed against George A Piper. The mysterious Piper gave a fictitious address and no defendant appeared in court. Lawmakers may fix the primaries next session.
Centralia Aug 18 two prominent local Republicans announced support for Poindexter at a late meeting. Herman Young county commissioner candidate and Rev H W Thompson legislator and John L Wilson club member shifted to Poindexter. In Gallatin Turner Wilson shot and killed Alonzo Dugger in Coffeysburg after Dugger allegedly threatened his wife.
Attorneys P. W. Willett and L. Willett say The Star misinformed readers and publish a statement asserting their clients in 12th av regrade cases were not solicited, are satisfied with services, and have settled contracts in full at 500 Central building. They claim enemies spread false reports and urge based readers to verify the signed statement from their 12th av clients.
A piece on Seattle workers detailing daily life, wages, spending, and the hardships of low paid toil. It notes Addams condemning insults toward maids and recounts toil in mills and sewing shops, highlighting brave workers and their pay.
The Star tomorrow features six articles by Ann Begin exploring the experiences of working women. The set promises insightful profiles and social context from the author’s investigative lens.
The steamer Mackinaw will sail from Nome with the launch Eagle to Seattle for display in a glass case. Capt. E W Johnson won a long court fight over Copper Gulch Mine No 8, which has produced about 1 400 000. McIntyre claimed a half interest due to an old launch deal.
Congressman Nicholas Longworth of Ohio declared he will oppose Canon for re election as speaker in the Republican caucus. He cautioned Cannon cannot be elected with full attendance and stressed the move reflects his own position, not others influence.
President Taft remains in Beverly with plans to spend the night in Hopedale as the guest of Massachusetts Governor Norton. Dr. Norton declined to discuss the Roosevelt split reports while Taft reads dispatches and saves them for the chief executive.
One man is believed to have perished and two others were severely burned in a Dayton fire that destroyed the Alliance livery barn the Weinhard block and the Northern Pacific grain Warehouse. Firemen heard screams from within the blaze and rescued Joe Magee and D. P. Brown two lodgers in the Weinhard building who were badly burned.
Milwaukee’s population is listed at 373 857 in new census bureau statistics. Des Moines Iowa reports 6 468 inhabitants. United Press summary of 18 population figures released from Washington DC.
Coal miners in Washington will gain about a 64 percent wage increase after talks led by Thomas of the miners union and Secretary Cate of the UMW's Washington division. The settlement follows compromises over hours and work rules affecting roughly 10,000 miners in Northwest and nearby mines including Rosite, Merment, Pacific mines, Hinck Diamond, Franklin, Murnett, and White Commonwealth.
Pelndexter addressed large audiences at Chehalis and Centralia armory yesterday in Lewin county despite heat. He suggested Tacoma candidate James Ashton join forces and share a platform to reach the same voters, while noting Ashton’s smaller attendance.
A special meeting of the Rainier Heights Improvement club is set for Friday August 19 at Oltman's hall 24th av and Lowest. Residents of the South End are invited to discuss city vice conditions and steps to eradicate them. The note mentions fashion trends with peasants sleeves.
Return from remote districts shows the democratic nomination for governor is undecided. Omaha Mayor Dahiman and Governor Shallenberger run neck and neck with Dahiman favored to win, while late counts may favor Shallenberger. Congressman Hitchcock leads Metcalf for the democratic senatorial endorsement.
Washington reports say the Republican Party faces a sharp split between conservationists led by Taft and progressives led by Roosevelt. Roosevelt’s allies view his New York convention maneuver as forcing the administration’s hand, fueling insurgent momentum and ending hopes for party harmony.
Rumors of a sudden decline in Mayor William J. Gaynor's condition were stilled as of 8:20 am with a bulletin from St Marys hospital noting a comfortable night and normal vital signs. Secretary Adamson issued that Gaynor is doing remarkably well though partial paralysis on the right throat persists from gland swelling, with irritation largely subsided.
Clearing balances listed for Seattle Tacoma Portland and Spokane with totals for today. Seattle shows 1 439 7723 47 dollars and 146 206 11. Tacoma 1 006 169 00 and 86 024 00. Portland 1 420 422 00 and 97 311 00. Spokane 667 302 00 and 134 014 00.
Seattle printers host a Dreamland dance on Tuesday to raise funds for a downtown club room fitout for the compositors. Proceeds support improving work space and facilities for the printing trade.
UPI reports from Beverly note a complete break between President Taft and Col. Roosevelt. The selection of Sherman as temporary chairman of the New York Republican convention and Roosevelt’s rebuff are seen as a political trade with Taft. Roosevelt may run in 1912. Woodruff and Sherman accused of deal making. The World questions Roosevelt endorsing Taft and predicts no reconciliation.
Seattle wives weigh money rights under a Swiss law forcing men to give wives a third of weekly wages as salary. Stories from Mrs. T. H. Knowles and others show varied views, some favoring wives managing funds, some wary of new constraints, with cases of family budgets and personal allowances.
The piece portrays Will E. Humphrey as a weak, self serving congressman tied to Cannon Aldrich era pork barrelling. It predicts an insurgent majority will reject his style and prevent further influence or federal favors. Humphrey is labeled a stand patter, unable to adapt to a new Congress.
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