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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1909
Page
1
Local banks donated funds to the county treasurer totaling amounts ranging up to 10,000 dollars. Contributions include 1,950, 2,500, 1,000 and 700 in various sums from Savings & Trust Company Horton & Company and American Bank among others.
Grand jury evidence shows county treasurer Gormley securing deposits via bank loans and promissory notes. Bank officials testified loans were personal notes and unsecured, with profits diverted to county funds. Several banks faced losses while others profited, as cashiers cited fear of losing deposits if loans were refused.
A three car crash near the Pacific coast yesterday injured several drivers and spectators. Local authorities report no fatalities though hospital treatment is ongoing. Main details describe a chaotic scene with one vehicle catching fire and emergency crews responding to the collision.
A tire blowout caused the vehicle to skid and overturn fully. No further details on location, people, or injuries are provided.
James M. Lynch president of the International Typographical Union arrived by boat from Vancouver B C this morning. He left for Tacoma and will return to Seattle tonight to meet local union members at a Labor Temple session tomorrow afternoon.
A wireless dispatch from Colon reports American marines attempting to land at Bluefields today were fired upon. It is believed Zelaya has captured Bluefields, a town previously held by Estrada forces friendly to America. The latest reports say the Zelayan army was near Bluefields with orders to capture and sack the town.
Anibal Zelaya, son of Nicaragua President, will oppose a $100000 breach of promise suit brought by Juliet Hero in the New York Supreme Court. Hero says she will exhibit 100 love letters from Zelaya, some claiming authorship by Laura Jean Libby and Ella Wheeler Wilcox, with the case set for tomorrow.
President Taft sent the nomination of Judge Horace H. Lurton of Nashville to the Senate to serve on the United States Supreme Court. Organized labor groups led protests against his procorporation stance, including leaders of the American Federation of Labor. Taft foresees swift Senate confirmation after discussions with the judiciary committee.
Messenger No 23 of the Postal Telegraph company fell into an open elevator shaft on the ninth floor of the Traction building in Cincinnati. The cage halted between the ninth and tenth floors, and the staffer died yesterday afternoon amid remorse.
Carey and Zimmerman architects in the Fosdick building reported a thief smashed a glass case and stole the plans for a modest bungalow. Police were alerted and urged the inspector to check for similar plans appearing at the building permit office.
A local hospital report pleads no fault, claiming conditions like bread and water diets, towel reuse, and limited linens are acceptable. The jury glosses over abuses while calling for no censure of Dr. Carson, stating the patient stories and neglected care were untrue or inconsequential.
The Star presents Christmas suggestions for fathers. Suggested gifts include cigar case Morrie chair dressing gown smoking set smoking jacket portable reading lamp tobacco jar or cigar box card and bill case triplicate mirror for shaving suspenders cane and travel suit with collar and cuff links.
Spokane hearing on the Cunningham coal lands case gathers for a likely final session. Government counsel James Sheridan and W. B. Pugh decline comment, but insiders expect progress to be reported. Subsequent hearings in Minneapolis and New York are anticipated after the holidays.
District Attorney J D Fredericks discusses graft attempts involving Ralph J Leavitt and Seattle officers Frank H Holsheimer and C B Peyton. He explains he investigated after Leavitt claimed officers were pressuring him for $1000. Evidence showed marked bills changing hands at the Arcade depot with state agent observing.
A 12 year old Scottish boy, Russell Sneddon, asks if Santa will come to Russell, Washington, and urges Seattle bachelors without children to spread Christmas cheer. He details family hardship and hopes for gifts like a coaster wagon and punching bag.
New York reports at the coroner's inquest that Carl Limpert was killed in a desperate hour long fight with a huge bulldog owned by his sister Mrs Scheurman. Limpert died from a torn throat and bloodied injuries after the animal, enraged by earlier attacks, felled him in the flat.
The Star probes possible graft in King county offices involving Deputy Prosecuting Attorney F H Holzheimer and Special Agent C B Peyton. The article questions Vanderveer’s reappointment decisions and notes confessions in Los Angeles about attempts to pocket funds in a Leavitt case, with Sheriff Hodge and local officials under scrutiny.
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