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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1910
Page
1
Libby Montana reports Prosser acquitted of murdering her former husband Reese Prosser aboard a Northern Montana train. Jury reached a verdict at 8:45 am after deliberations. The article notes ongoing coverage and references further details on page eight.
The Central Labor Council of Seattle unanimously condemned Congressman Humphrey as an ally of special interests. They oppose his re-election due to his labor record, noting his opposition to measures aiding merchant sailors. Andrew Furuseth named Humphrey as a top labor foe.
United press dispatch from NE reports Great Train No 44 Seattle to city wrecked one mile west of Nippon near the Cas summit at 2 o'clock this morning. The blast shook the train but caused no injuries though 19 windows were blown out and woodwork damaged.
The Metropolitan Building Co known as Jake Furth and the Stone Webster crowd again asks the county board of equalization to lower the lease valuation of the university tract at Fourth Ave and Union St from 800000 to 99000. They argue poverty while leasing to the state under favorable terms, contrasting with tenants in Henry White and Cobb buildings on leased ground. Other office owners oppose the scheme, fearing tax dodging would enable the tract to draw rents down for nearby properties. Senatorial candidate John L. Wilson is noted to profit from the easy leases, paying only 75 in rent for the Fourth and Union site.
In New York Aug 19 Roosevelt supporters expect he will skip the campaign while Lloyd Griscom urges him to push for a temporary chairman at the Saratoga state convention. They believe he prefers abstaining as a Republican victory seems unlikely, warning Democrats winning could topple the old Roosevelt faction and lure him into 1912 presidential bid.
Congressman Miles Poindexter touring Southwestern Washington counties will arrive in Seattle this afternoon from South Bend. He will address Acme Business College students at tonight’s annual commencement, delivering a non political speech on good citizenship.
August 19 reports flood in Klamath Falls Oregon say every available man in the district rushes to a large forest fire along the Prospector trail. The blaze covers over 20 miles of forested hills and several forest rangers are reportedly hemmed in by flames.
The Daily Chronicle’s proprietor and chief editor were ordered to appear in court for contempt after publishing a story suggesting Dr Crippen poisoned his wife Beatrice Elmore Crippen. Crippen’s lawyers seek the full penalty, arguing the paper miscast a confession as admission.
In a Commoner message Bryan rebuts Henry Watterson's call for a 1912 Democrat nominee who bolted in 1896. He argues that harmony would require accepting someone with a consistent, regular record rather than one who switched sides.
The Star begins a six part series by a young reporter tracing real life of working women. Article one follows a shopgirl turned waitress and factory worker, showing harsh wages and the system behind toll of labor. The piece portrays conditions through a sequence of encounters with managers and owners.
In Beverly Massachusetts on August 19 President Taft told a New York republican to avoid a fight showing he preferred compromise with Roosevelt. The piece argues Taft feared a break but lacked power to stop Roosevelt supporters and party machine from removing the ex president at the convention.
A rumor spread by Hodge's political enemies claimed Bob Hodge had withdrawn from the sheriff race. The text notes the rumor was circulating in the morning but that Hodge remains confident in his nomination.
The forecast calls for fair conditions tonight and Saturday with light westerly winds.
The city council finance committee approved an ordinance authorising $20,000 for the Stone Av bridge. A heated hearing on garbage collection followed, with most speakers favoring a general charge while the committee favors charging households.
A Seattle backed plan aims to consolidate reactionary forces against Miles Poindexter by withdrawing Judge Thomas Burke from the contest and letting John L. Wilson run. James M. Ashton remains, while Burke signals willingness if Wilson proves stronger. Negotiations involve Eastern financial interests and local business leaders, with Burke's withdrawal possible within days.
Hudson Maxim announces a newly perfected aerial gun fitted for combat. He has worked on the device for about a year and claims it can fire from any compass point using a celestial concave mechanism to meet aerial fighting demands.
Bellingham August 19 Judge Thomas Burke denied a Seattle telegraph report claiming he would quit the senatorial race. The denial followed rumors of his withdrawal from the contest and emphasized his continued candidacy.
Delegates from city unions form the labor party and meet at the Labor Temple to discuss future policy. A convention will be held on primary election day to nominate candidates and adopt a platform. Union men claim nearly all organized labor backs the new party and expect it to be a major factor in the election.
Thomas R. Horner, candidate for prosecuting attorney on the Democratic ticket, will address the weekly King County Democratic Club gathering tonight. The event takes place at Evergreen Hall in the Silver Building.
The piece outlines Holt and Jeffery’s suspected scheme in Seattle projects, detailing dirt handling from Denny Hill to the Westlake fill. It alleges double billing and taxpayer impact as the city’s contractors profit from moving and reusing material across two jobs.
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