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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1910
Page
3
Hiram C. Gill petitions the superior court seeking to block certification of recall signatures arguing the 1906 charter amendment is unconstitutional and that many signatures, including 800 plus from women voters, were obtained by fraud or unchecked by the comptroller, potentially invalidating the recall.
Edward Hal James, a former Seattle lawyer abroad in Paris, is charged with gross sedition for the Liberator weekly attacking England and the royal family. Edward F. Mylius, linked to the publication, is also arrested. James, nephew of Henry James, travels in Portugal with his wife and would be arrested if he returns.
Denver speaker R A d Maynard addressed Acme Business college on diet and eating habits. He urged chewing thoroughly, eating bread and potatoes, avoiding starchy foods, and warned meat should be eaten with care. He plans another talk at Boyleton Avenue Unitarian church on How to Work Out the Beast.
Alfred Farlow and Eugene Cox denounce Augusta Stetson's claims that Mary Baker Eddy will rise from her tomb to demonstrate immortality. The publicity leaders say the statements contradict Christian Science teachings and amount to unsubstantiated speculation.
Stanley Yates of Whitman College will become the next Rhodes Scholar to Oxford from this state following a decision by four state college presidents yesterday. Yates, 22, is the first Whitman student to win the honor. he is the son of a Walla Walla engineer. The scholarship provides three years of free tuition and 1500 dollars per year for expenses.
Actress Amy Lesser known for The Chorus Lady plays a similar role in The Commuters portraying a character who acts simple and credulous. She jokes about being coached and notes relatives on the stage while describing her performance style and audience reception.
Frank Hermanson faces police response at the station after an incident noted as spitting in Seattle. A judge issues an order amid curses and courtroom tension.
The first of $200,000 in gold dust from the Iditarod-Seward trail arrived in Seattle aboard the steamship Victoria. Ca James Daniels, master of the wrecked Olympia, was among the passengers. Capt. Daniela reports the Olympia still hard aground but salvage likely if weather holds.
The first anti-vice gathering of the year will meet Tuesday evening at the Boylston Avenue Unitarian Church under the auspices of the Men's Club. Speakers include Councilmen Max Wardall and E L Blaine Attorneys John B Sherrett Wilmon Tucker W D Lane Dr C R Gannaway W T McKenney E E Shorrock and O L Miller.
Ninety property owners filed objections in superior court to the Westlake Avenue improvement assessment roll. They contend many lots outside the benefited area are taxed and that the city general fund is unduly drawn. The assessment roll hearing is set for today.
Announcement of J E Craver taking over as superintendent of the Seattle division of the Northern Pacific Railway to replace F B Weyworth who leaves after 24 years. Craver began with the company 15 years ago as a telegraph operator at Sprague Washington. Open House at the Y M C A is set for next Monday from 2 to 10 30 pm with swimming, gym, music, games and inspections of the boys quarters. Refreshments will be served.
A strong earthquake leveled whole villages in Elis province near Athens on December 29. Reports indicate many killed with telegraph lines prostrated and details scarce. By United Press. Rumors of hundreds dead circulated but could not be confirmed as of today.
Peace pledged by Chinese tongs in the United States has been declared in Washington. The compact, sealed with rice wine cups, binds the Four Brothers and On Leongs to maintain peace nationwide and call in local police when murders occur.
George Keker of Elma Washington and Mins Katie Wright of Seattle ages not stated, both deaf mutes, were married yesterday by Reverend A B Green.
David Cole, a Black man, may finish building his residence in the exclusive Mount Baker Park addition after the state supreme court affirmed the King County court's decision. Cole bought the lot via an assignment of the original contract and completed payments. The company had issued a restraining order once Cole's race was discovered.
A fire at the Walport Lumber company's plant in Walport near Toledo burned for seven hours and caused about 9000 dollars in losses. No injuries are reported. Firefighters contained the blaze by morning after an extended effort.
Raymond Tatro resigns from the Alaska Steamship Co. office of Superintendent R R Pierson to become a stenographer for the Interstate Commerce Commission. He will leave for Washington D C in December. A lecture on foreign travel by Leonard Johnson at Queen Anne Congregational church will feature a reflectroscope show and is open to the public.
A Dunlap mass meeting urged city council to pursue municipal ownership of transit. George F. Cotterill was named to lead efforts to petition voters at the March election. Plan favors immediate control of the Renton line and possible expansion to Ballard and Green Lake by purchase or new construction. Several councilmen voiced support for taking over the Crawford line amid past profits and rising prices. Oliver Erickson and W. H. Danner spoke in favor of a municipal trunk line.
Health Commissioner Crichton will establish a city hospital ward for children crippled by infantile paralysis left from last summer. The latest electrical devices, expert masseurs, and approved methods will be used by Dr Crichton.
Chelan county prosecutor elect Niles M Sorenson survived a concussion after a crash on Bastiake avenue near Almy last Monday. James McBride is held on reckless driving charges and released on a 160 dollar bond.
Councilman Kellogg will address the municipal club tonight about graft conditions in the police department and charges against the Gil Forth light superintendent Armes. The league will announce its findings tonight. A committee led by Carroll Hendren has investigated the lighting department under Arms' mis management for weeks.
Battling Nelson and Owen Moran, leading figures in boxing, are set for a Sunday show at the Exhibit theatre spotlighting their latest San Francisco bout. Levy plans a private preview of the fight pictures tonight at the Seattle Press club for local newspaper men.
Prosecuting Attorney George Vanderveer will not prosecute the wall against Sheriff Hodge over a $3145.80 recovery dispute. Hodge turned over $4572.65 to the county treasurer as the actual costs of boarding outside prisoners. The county plans a special prosecutor for a January 3 hearing, with a new board sworn in January 9 likely to affect the case.
Manager H. T. Edgar announced that work on electrifying the Madison street cable line from Broadway east will be finished within a few weeks. He said the car to be operated will be double end, double truck and equipped with magnetic brakes. Edgar also announced the opening of the new Sixthay line effective Monday.
Y Nakashima and T Takakawa engineers from Tokio arrived in Seattle after a six month tour of Germany England and the United States to study good roads. They will sail for Japan Saturday.
News from Providence Rhode Island confirms the death of Mrs J W Nolan mother of James W Nolan a local contractor and member of the New England club in the city.
Dispatches from Lisbon suggest the government doubts army and navy loyalty and warn that the fledgling Portuguese republic faces a fragile and potentially dangerous political situation.
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