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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1910
Page
8
In Chicago on December 4 a wage dispute between the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and 61 Western railroad managers nears settlement. Labor Commissioner Chas P Neill and aides presented tentative concessions after talks with both sides, signaling possible peace by nightfall.
A Glasgow-boy express train crashed near Carlisle on Christmas Eve, killing two people outright and injuring about twenty others. The wreckage ignited a fire after the crash, and several victims burned to death or were unable to escape.
Following a clash between strikebreakers and striking carmen, Winnipeg officials secured a Maxim gun and ammunition from Halifax to defend property. Fifty cars wrecked since the strike began and the terminal buildings feared burned as shots were exchanged with strike breakers and sympathizers.
In Oakland on December 24, 1907, Mrs. Isabella J. Martin was found guilty of dynamiting the home of Superior Judge Ogden after a nine hour jury deliberation. The verdict recommended mercy. She received a life sentence after a prior trial and later a retrial where she spoke in her own defense.
Winnipeg residents report thirty electric cars torched or stoned by strikebreakers and rioters. In front of the Canadian Pacific railway Motormen and conductors were aboard when hundreds of railway workers confronted the scene, with younger protesters breaking windows before crews fled. One car was burned and others pushed from tracks amid chaos.
The Y M C A invites Seattle men to spend Christmas afternoon at the center. At 2 30 O N Marshais will lead a program of familiar songs followed by a supper. The event emphasizes fellowship for men away from home.
In Adams county, West Union, on December 24, reports indicate over 2,000 men may be indicted for illegal voting in the last election. The grand jury has returned indictments totaling 533 so far as the docket opens, with both Republicans and Democrats among the culprits.
The Christmas seal drive ends tonight with Mrs. T. Appleton overseeing Seattle booths reporting proceeds far exceeding expectations. Emma Hunting Amanda Hendricks and other volunteers will dine with Mrs. Appleton after the event.
SANDPOINT Idaho December 24 Four men are under arrest for the Colburn post office holdup on December 22 six customers were robbed of 150 by four armed deseradoes A light snow helped trace the trail over the mountains to a shack where the holdup men were captured after a gunfight in which one was badly wounded.
Civil engineer Frederick W. Kelly objects to Comptroller Bothwell’s request for a certified list of recall petitioners. He argues that laws guarantee a secret ballot and that the recall should resemble an election with strong voter protection. Kelly fears the petition may be used for aims beyond verifying sufficiency.
Under David F. Davies direction the high school music director the cantata The Shepherd King was performed by the First Christian church choir last night. Soloists included Geraldine Dalton soprano Nellie Talbot contralto J Worth Densmore tenor and Charles More bass.
Ottawa officials on December 24 indicate growing conviction that the Duke of Connaught will not be named the next governor general of Canada.
A collage of notes and curios from various cities recounts odd events. Napoleon, secret police, and a thwarted bomb plot are mentioned alongside local blunders, curiosities, and small town dramas from Seattle Denver St Louis Los Angeles Chicago Juneau and more.
In Lexington Kentucky on December 24 a phonograph supplied sacred music at the funeral of Mrs. Byron McClelland widow of a famed turfman and one of the Souths wealthiest women. The dying Mrs McClelland requested that the machine be fed with the quartet of noted singers throughout the service.
A half ton of gold dust arrived by dog teams from Iditarod amid the district cleanup. Griffitha, a Yukon mail carrier, delivered the dust, and Vigelina, partner of Tom Nestor, will take the dust to Seattle. Iditarod 1911 output is placed at seven million dollars with no serious supply shortage.
Edward Apple, 73, obtained a marriage license today for a third wife, naming Caroline Brandan, 55, widow. He had divorced his second wife Pauline on Nov 26 and said he has eight children.
Chicago December 24 a gun battle left Detective Jesse Gilman fatally wounded by Gregor Grado as he and Detective William Burns attempted to arrest Grado Burns chased Grado and killed him with a shot to the head Burns returned to Gilman to find him dead Grado was charged with murder and Grado was arrested after the exchange
Reno Nev Dec 4 The Rev John Chivers sought and obtained a divorce from Julia Chivers citing his wife's abusive conduct including throwing gin ale and bottle at him at night he contends led to his withdrawal from the rectoralship in Lethbridge Canada and move to New York to work as an architect Their one daughter with her mother remains in New York
A Vancouver report cites a police court case in which a man convicted for bringing opium ashore from the Empress of India claims $10,000 worth of the drug was secreted on the liner. He says Chinese smugglers have evaded customs, smuggling consignments from a few ounces to as many as 40 at a time.
Cincinnati police report a downtown jewelry store burglary last night. A thief smashed the plate glass window and grabbed three trays of diamonds worth ten thousand dollars. John Cane, 66, identified as the robber, was found nearby and most of the gems were recovered.
Frederick M. Graham, manager of the city sales department at Schnabacher Hardware Co., died yesterday at Seattle General Hospital after a brief illness. Funeral postponed until his brother W. H. Graham arrives from San Francisco. He was 61, entered the firm in 188%, and was a member of Elka Foresters and Royal Arcanum. survived by his mother, brother, and sister.
Congress may revisit a compromise on the Panama exposition after the holidays. Lawmakers not pledged to either city outline a deal. San Francisco would host in 1915 to mark the canal opening, while New Orleans would stage one in 1919 to celebrate the Lakes to Gulf deep waterway.
Bert Kelly is dead after being shot by storekeeper Richard Epperson in Durham seven miles south of Chico California. Kelly had forced entry using explosives but was interrupted when discovered and killed. Epperson previously killed a man who tried to break into his store two years ago.
A one-armed man, W. J. Honeycutt, is appointed jailer for the county by Sheriff elect Mike Toner, taking office after the first of the year. Honeycutt, a former county auditor and treasurer, expresses confidence in handling prisoners, and is identified as a Democrat.
Ulises Clara Allison, 46, hanged herself in her home near Sanal Dover Ohio after leaving a note requesting family not to follow her example. She was the sixth family member to take their own life, with two brothers a cousin and two uncles previously dying by suicide, illness named as the cause.
The injunction by Charlies Norman against the city to stop duchesters and farmers from occupying Pike Place with wagons was sustained against his demurrer. Judge Gilliam ruled the city’s demurrer sufficient, and Norman’s claim that the market stall blocked access was not upheld.
Mrs. Neilie Bock files for divorce from John V. Bock claiming he married for money then consumed 87000 left from her first husband’s estate and abused her. She seeks alimony of 60 per month.
A seizure of 6 294 boxes of Japanese oranges was made by Thomas Cunningham, inspector of fruit pests, for heavy infestation with four kinds of noxious scale. December totals exceed 26 000 boxes condemned.
A Pike Place coffee dealer, Manning, is amused by a customer asking for a pound of coffee ground for a Turk. They test coffee at the Pilot House overlooking Elliott Bay, choosing a medium grind as the customer confirms the request.
Artie Calder, former Canadian Pacific general agent in Seattle, arrived from Chicago and urged Seattle business leaders to boost the city’s profile. He praised Portland and Oregon for strong Middle West publicity and urged local hustling. Cards offered at 60 cents per hundred at 119 Union.
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