23 Aug 1910
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1910
Page
1
President Taft criticizes Herman May for snubbing Theodore Roosevelt and orders avoid clash with Roosevelt, risking May’s position as running mate. Roosevelt’s allies warn of escalating tensions as the party navigates a candidate lineup.
A series of Aug dash communications reveals H Taft’s attempts to manage the Republican slate. Griscom reports committee members favored Sherman to defeat Roosevelt, while Taft suggests concessions and coordination to avoid party discord in New York.
United Press dispatch from Beverly Massachusetts reports rumors that Sherman may resign as New York republican convention chairman and possibly as vice president over a political rift. The letter to Griscom shows Taft backing harmony with Roosevelt while signaling no tolerance for further dissent.
A special session was called to investigate the disappearance of a $100 pointer dog, with authorities led by George Kettle. Neighbors are suspected, and the case is drawing attention from local residents.
A Aug 23 notice reports twelve Shaker Indians, including Kohn Smith of Mud Bay, have applied for state licenses by paying a $1 fee, completing the required formalities.
Jacob Furth plans 200 more cars so all can have a seat. Chamber backs higher wages matching cost of living. Mayor Gill quits corncob pipes and will wear Ascot ties. Sunset Telephone cuts charges and installs a device to prevent wrong numbers. City council members to receive automobiles funded by the city.
In Utica New York on August 23 Vice President Sherman may meet with Col. Roosevelt. Sherman left for Watertown on private business and is to return tonight, staying until Friday before a West speaking tour for the Republican congressional campaign committee. Friends seek a meeting despite Roosevelt telling Sherman it was too late for a conference after his temporary state convention chairmanship.
In New Orleans Mamie McLaughlin, 19, stands trial for murder after shooting Hugh Smith amid claims the unwritten law would justify a woman's retaliation as it has for men. Twenty five thousand Louisiana women back her, aiming to test the law’s reach and the double standard, with a Supreme Court appeal possible.
Editorial warns Seattle residents about a plan to fund a new garbage reduction plant. It contrasts two funding methods, singles out downtown business leaders and the Chamber of Commerce, and urges readers to pressure council members to make big business pay its share.
Hugh McIntosh, promoter of boxing bouts, arrives with plans to ship Abe Attell Hilly Papke Scotty Baldwin to the Antipodes and arrange Burne Langford versus Burne Johnson in London the first week in December. Johnson commits Burns to Reno with a long rest desired by Lir Arthur. McIntosh stays active.
The article notes Burne Johnson is set for a London bout, expected to be a 20 round fight. The date remains undecided, but the event is described as a certainty.
A fire broke out at the moving picture house owned by Wah Chong and occupied by Dee Burinoto at 216 Fourth Ave. It started when a film on the projector machine burst into flame. Prompt response limited damage to the building and equipment, estimated at about $100.
Fair tonight and Wednesday with light westerly winds. No precipitation expected and temperatures remain mild across the region.
Questions and curiosities recall early Seattle figures. From Co D Hillman’s butcher roots to ex governor Eugene Semple’s birth, and Secretary Wandell’s Claiborne link. Mentions sea men, police beginnings at age 14, John E. Humphries’ secret societies, rail offices, sub-posts, and a parade music wagon pronunciation.
The circus location is Fifth and Republic, with street car access at First and Second avenues. Performances are at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tickets are sold by Sherman, Clay and Co. at the grounds.
EB Rosa a former president of the Washington Dairymen's association operating a large dairy near Bothe was ordered to stop shipping milk into the city after a searching investigation by Health Commissioner Crichton and Milk Inspector Henderson.
Passengers on the steamer Alameda from Valdez witnessed fights among three insane prisoners under Deputy U S Marshal George Goshaw. Frank O'Brien and Thor Thorensen battled in a stateroom. O'Brien downed Thorensen before rescue. Hayden leapt overboard from the revenue cutter Rush en route to Valdez. All three jailed in King County.
Three hundred government firefighters are believed dead in the Coeur d Alene region as flames from fires roaring at 20 to 70 miles per hour destroy forests and cut roads. Supervisor Weigle reports 300 missing out of 600 in the north headwaters area and St. Joe district. Sixteen bodies buried at Mullan Bullion mine and Big Fork ruins, with more buried under debris. relief teams move to recover remains and clear routes to Wallace.
In Paris on August 23 a young Alencon woman named Mile Josephine has slept since January. Doctors are puzzled by her condition yet she speaks loudly with rational conversation while remaining unconscious to physical stimuli.
Governor Gillett issued a proclamation summoning the California legislature to meet on September 6 to adopt constitutional amendments to be put to voters. The session will also arrange financial support for the Panama-Pacific Exposition in San Francisco.
Rev. Dudley C. Foster quits as pastor of Ryder Memorial Church in Chicago and joins a musical comedy. He cites a salary of 1200 dollars a year as insufficient to support himself and his family.
On a special train at 1 30 this morning Col Roosevelt left New York for a long speaking tour. His first speech at Utica N Y is expected to focus on policy beyond politics and he will address the Herkimer county grange.
In Atlanta on August 23, seventy members of the Holy Rollers sect surged into a frenzy during the trial of a leader for disorderly conduct. Police quickly subdued the disturbance with nearly the entire force.
Fresno report notes Joe Benson age 106, inmate at the county poor farm, joined a personal canvass for the Democratic ticket in the recent election. He recalls Halley’s comet visit from 75 years ago and speaks with clear memory of past events.
In this installment Ann Addams documents Ellen, a factory worker earning $5.50 weekly for nine hours daily six days a week. The piece describes crowded rooms, loud power sewing machines, and declining eyesight as workers struggle to survive on meager wages. Ellen explains glasses are unaffordable and women rarely secure better jobs or housing, reflecting a grim outlook for young workers.
New York reports Harry Millett once earning a thousand dollars weekly as a celebrated circus clown has been committed to the county almshouse after an on stage leap over elephants left him crippled for life.
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