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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1910
Page
9
The council approved a proposed 18 mill levy for 191 but warned reductions may occur before October 3. Finance chair Sawyer hinted at trimming about 1 mill by eliminating the $310000 garbage collection item, depending on the final assessed valuation. The 1910 levy stood at 16.12 mills.
Charles Rice a 23 year old government forestry service ranger stationed in the Mount Rainier district ran amuck at the Longmire Springs hotel yesterday after weeks fighting fires. He frightened several women attacked two men and was subdued after a fierce struggle. He is jailed for observation.
Deputy Sheriff Mark Freeman was assigned as bodyguard to Rev. Louis Miller of the Orilia Roman Catholic church amid threats of violence by White River rancher William Cochrane. The dispute centers on a franchise to lay a water pipe under a county road, with Cochrane claiming the road is his property and opposing the project.
A five man fight on Railroad Avenue and Main Street last night drew Patrolmen Odin and Francis and a bystander. One participant carried 1100 dollars and claimed to be Sam Peko vich who had just arrived from Seward to buy mining machinery and had been attacked. W. M. Bilich and Lubo Memedovich were arrested for fighting but later released on $50 bail.
John Chiften journeyed from near Kansas City to tell their aged mother that his effort to exonerate his brother Charles Chiften, already serving a life term for murder at San Quentin, has failed after a week of trying.
Funeral services for Florence Merle Mullin 15 of Ballard proceed tomorrow at the Mullin home. Interment will be in Crown Hill cemetery. Cause of death traced to complications from scarlet fever contracted years earlier.
In Indianapolis on August 36 William J. Bryan urged President Taft to speak more respectfully of democratic principles. He argued Taft’s letter to congressmen aims to stitch together Republican factions but fails to heal deep breaches.
In Barcelona August 30 report notes all Spanish social factions unite in criticizing King Alfonso for his absence during a severe national crisis. Monarchists republicans clericals and anti clericals view his absence as risking the throne amid Spain's gravest crisis. The piece reflects broad discontent across political and religious divides.
Los Angeles union leaders threaten a dry movement if breweries refuse to reinstate struck workers and grant higher pay. They claim an initiative to ban alcohol could pass with 3 000 signatures, aided by socialists and church groups, after a city ordinance restricted picketing by unions.
Union leaders warn that if breweries refuse to grant higher wages, 316 striking workers will be recalled by brewers and boycott measures may prompt a city referendum on a wet or dry vote. Merchants' and Manufacturers' Association backs the brewers, pledging to cover deficits as output falls.
Gas from three Northern Pacific engines in the Montana Mullan tunnel killed fireman Marshall and left conductor Newton and engineer Sheppard partially suffocated as a train broke in two mid tunnel. The one and a quarter mile tunnel trapped workers during couplings.
German authorities jailed a young man here on a charge of spying for England. He was arrested while photographing the fortifications, and faces military action.
In Middleburg Ohio Rev. August A. Hauerbich, pastor of the German Lutheran church, stole $18 in cash and considerable jewelry from parishioners to raise funds for his church conference expenses. He will be prosecuted.
Describes Kirkland as the natural shipping point for miles around with restored manufacturing, a projected population of 100000, two miles of waterfront and grand views. Advertises large lots from 75 dollars and garden acres from 150 dollars with early terms, via Burke and Farrar at 409 415 New York block.
Committee Clerk L C Shrader fractured his left arm after a stumble on the way to the city council. He proceeded to the chamber, helped handle bills, then went to the municipal hospital for setting and returned to resume duties until adjournment.
Washington report reveals coroner's inquest finds government clerk William J. Carver murdered his 11 month old baby while mentally unbalanced due to heavy cigarette smoking. He is committed to the government hospital for the insane.
A council bill passed last night proposes a $25 license for solicitors who ring doorbells, with exceptions for newspaper, fruit, vegetable, and food canvassers. The measure aims to regulate all canvassers operating in the future.
In Roise Idaho today voters participate in the state s first direct primary election under a new law. About 75 percent of Idaho’s registered voters are active. The key issue is whether Idaho remains wet or becomes dry while most candidates support the initiative and referendum measure.
A former woman who lived five years as a man describes her disguise as Albert C. Martines and catalogs two examples of true gentlemen. She denounces double standards, urges female rule of vice districts, and argues suffrage as a remedy for corruption in New York society and business.
Police investigate a suicide attempt by a girl who wrote a manuscript titled Thessalia and left letters to "sister" and "Blanche" detailing family tensions. A purse with $1.76 and no identifying cards complicated identification. Peritonitis later developed as hospital conditions worsened.
In St Paul Minnesota chief special agent Al Ray of the Great Northern railway killed by former employee Charles Welch after Welch fired five shots at Ray in his office. Welch had been dismissed and returned with a revolver and a nitroglycerine package that did not explode. Meanwhile deputies report the capture near Auburn of bandits who held up the M and A cafe at 2229 First Ave. No further details available.
Fragmentary OCR describes a real estate offer with terms like a large lot or garden, clone advantages, and prices tied to city frontage. Mentions Miadison car and Kirkland office location at 1400-415 New York block.
A paid advertisement by G. Ken. Poindexter objects to delegates named by the committee for the State Convention.
Letters from C B Kegley F A Hazeltine and Boyd P Doty praise Bryan with calls to oppose Humphrey and defend reform. Messages highlight anti saloon league stance and Grange caution against formal endorsements while urging voter support in Washington state.
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