30 Dec 1910
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1910
Page
1
A fragmented historical note questions Judge Gilliam’s stance on free speech, noting a 1910 Washington bench presence and a call for California to move forward. The text laments attempts to throttle speech and hints at shifting legal attitudes over two decades.
Judge Albertson refused Gill’s plea for a temporary injunction to stop Comptroller Bothwell from certifying recall signatures. He warned delaying action would thwart the will of the people and ruled the charter amendment permitting recall was not technically defective.
Homeless dog Brighteyes faces death unless a kind person offers rescue. The plea highlights a small, hopeful animal needing shelter and care.
Seattle ministers consider a nocturnal probe of cafe districts to observe New Year revelry and assess the class of patrons. A committee of ministers and laymen may tour cafes tomorrow night to gather information, with Rev. J D O Powers supporting the plan and planning to attend downtown.
G W Custer of Cripple walked to the water and fell overboard yesterday morning. He was seen by Duwamish crew members who rescued him but he died despite resuscitation efforts. A life preserver and a card from Cripple Creek No 416 were found on him. The body was taken to Butterworth's morgue.
Idaho reports a controversy between officials over abolishing the Idaho State Guard. The story notes a measure or proposal being considered by state leaders and mentions the Secretary of State as a participant in the debate. Further details on sponsors or dates were not provided in the readable text.
Water service will be shut off in the Lawton district near West Gar to Salmon Bay on Saturday December 41 from 4 to 5 pm. The notice lists no agency or official contact.
Paris, Dec. 30. Tadateau flies 376 miles in 7 hours 40 minutes to win the Michelin prize of 84 000 for distance flight. He remains aloft at 3 20 in the afternoon challenging the 8 hour 13 minute duration record of Henry Farman, surpassing Le Gagneux’s 320 6 mile previous distance mark.
George Healy a Persian native handed a Victoria Crown to the city controller as a donation to the Washington Art Museum. He says the crown was given by the Russian government for bravery in the Russo Japanese war.
Major McIndoe of the U S Army Corps of Engineers reports four of the sixty inch searchlights ordered for the Columbia month have been installed at Fort Stevens. Until remaining units arrive from the east, smaller lights will be used. Weather readings showed several readings above sixty with some in the ten's range yesterday.
Eugene Cox, chairman of the Christian Science publicity committee for New York, rejects Augusta Stetson’s claim that Mrs Eddy taught physical resurrection. Cox says no writings support such return after death and deifying Eddy contradicts ordinary Christian Science teachings.
Five hundred San Diegans arrived by special train to attend an aviation meet in Los Angeles. They paraded the streets after disembarking, led by a brass band, with sixty Fort Rosecrans officers in tow.
The Salvation Army will host a United Watch Night Service at their hall, 212 Occidentally, starting at 10 30 p m. Brigadier and Mrs Dubbin, chief divisional officers for Washington and Oregon, will lead the gathering. The city hall reserve list shows nine little fow mere were brought pg Storkland to Beat homes with seats reserved.
Galveston Texas December 20 Private dispatches from Chihuahua confirm that Ma Paso a rebel stronghold has fallen in a battle in which fourteen federal soldiers were killed Colonel Guzman is believed dead Gen Becerrado led the federal attack Many rebels were wounded and some were captured while the rest retreated to the mountains pursued by federal forces
Unusual security cloaks the Japanese activity probe in the Philippines as military authorities investigate. Civilians aiding in locating explosives in Japanese lodgings are no longer involved, fueling bitterness between military and civilian groups over the search and contradictory reports. Army officers claim civilians were used to avoid triggering attention, while others say the police revealed the search objective.
In Philadelphia a federal court found Munyon Homeopathic remedies misbranded after admitting guilt. Chemists testified cane sugar was the principal ingredient in two cures and the third contained mercury and sugar of milk, none of which could cure diseases as advertised. Judge McPherson imposed the maximum $600 fine.
Dan Kane, a veteran Alaska miner and prospector, arrives in the city with valuable gold quartz specimens from the Valdez district. He says he has no stock for sale and merely displays the quartz to illustrate the fevered rush for placer gold.
A severe cold spell follows a recent thunder storm with freezing temperatures reported across a wide southern region reaching toward the Gulf. The blast brings frost warnings and concerns for crops and daily life. Local officials urge warmth and caution.
A garbled list records diverse bold statements for the year from multiple named figures. Entries include retirements from public life, closing cases, voting for Cannon, firing Armes, selling rubber stock, opposing liquor sales to intoxicated persons, and restoring fares in the Duwamish valley, with attributions to Ballinger Wappy Gill Ike Rosenthal T Roosevelt J Furth.
Superior Judge Ben Sheek urged Washington lawmakers to pass a law exempting women from jury service. He argued women are reluctant to serve, would neglect home duties, and that men could handle jury work instead.
Wreck on the Northern Pacific railroad near Chehalis left 8. Hanley of Tacoma dead after being crushed when two freight trains collided. J. B. McMillan of Tacoma was injured and taken for medical care. an inquest on Hanley is planned. Hanley’s widow and daughter live in Elma, Washington.
With 5250 dollars paid toward the Dominquez aviation meet guarantee fund, the full amount will be withdrawn unless the aviation committee reconsiders its resolution to hold a meeting Monday afternoon during Pasadena's Tournament of Roses events including chariot races and sports.
Torio December 30 report says a Japanese organization aimed at bettering ties among Far Eastern corporations is completed. Critics call it a move to resist Occidental trade in the Orient led by a circle of Japanese politicians.
The Star urges readers to adopt two dogs at risk of being euthanized by Henry Gregg the city dog catcher. Brighteyes the wire haired terrier and Sammy the terrier mix pose for photos at The Star office as a plea for a good home. A photo of Brighteyes ran today. tomorrow Sammy’s image appears.
A collage of trivia questions on wine costs in France, steam powered cables in Madison, deep snow in Vermont and Maine, India rubber gifts for an eighth anniversary, daily arrests for drunkenness in the U S, Tutuila as the smallest nation, presidential parentage and marriages, and a long Saxony tunnel claim.
Occasional rain is forecast for tonight and Saturday with moderate south west winds expected to influence coastal and inland areas.
Spokane report states a bill to require compulsory arbitration with fines. Senator George Shaefer proposes $50 daily fines for workers and $100 daily fines for employers who strike or cause strikes rather than submit to arbitration.
Freddie, our office boy, reports 1910 eggs have fallen 3 cents. He jokes that egg shortages stress breakfast plans and hints dealers may clear 1910 stock before 1911 replacements.
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