03 Feb 1910
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1910
Page
1
The speech by Hiram C. Gill mocked reports of his remarks while defending a prostitute and criticizing police and corporate influence in Seattle. He promised reforms, vow’d mayoral actions, and urged residents to assert their rights against landlords and corruption.
A student from the third year class, Elijah Baba Babal, pursued Miss Lawson, a Persian student, amid warnings. The tragedy arose after persistent courtship and overheard remarks by fellow students. A committee from the Women's Relief Corps noted a flag-raising on behalf of the school.
Fragmentary text mentions hall names and individuals with unclear roles. No coherent event or outcome emerges from the readable passages.
A steam shovel operated by Towhey Bros. contractors of Tacoma uncovered a chest containing a buried treasure worth 35000 in gold during Union Pacific railway excavations at River ton. The three men on the shovel crew claim the find as theirs. The money is believed to be the cache of express robbers from years ago.
Mrs. F Sominsky aged 28 wife of eight Sominsky and mother of two died at 1618 West 68th Street at 3 a m after drinking carbolic acid in what authorities describe as either a personal crisis act or a possible misstep. Neighbors heard her cry Tuesday night and found her in agony. Dr F W Greiner treated her but she died at 1 a m. The coroner is not yet clear on motive. The bottle and glass were found, and a nervous temperament is noted though neighbors suspect premeditation. Her home had recently been in order with children cared for and a night robe prepared for burial. The body lies at Middlestadt Undertaking company.
W A Smith a Seattle Electric Co employee at Georgetown shops was struck in the abdomen by a sprung plank while working. He was taken to Seattle General Hospital but died from the injuries that night.
Boston court martial testimony centers on Paymaster George Auld and Assistant Surgeon Robnett amid innuendoes of wider misconduct surrounding Miss Hester Heeler. Witnesses describe a pre dance tea at Admiral Swift’s house and a dispute with Dr Edward Spencer Cowles who allegedly called Auld a dirty cur. Auld testifies about a general discussion of alleged annoyances to Miss Heeler and admits tossing Robnett to the floor during the post dance incident.
Police killed two looters during a pursuit along the river banks as they fled across ice in a flooded district. In St. Cloud officers sustained a running fight with a mob attempting to lynch pillagers, while a police sergeant was wounded in Courbevole in a battle with river pirates. Clashes continued at Poteaus between soldiers and pillagers.
In Bellingham a pair of would be horse thieves fled through the night after disturbing the horses owned by Charlie Ballard a local express man. The owner heard a commotion and saw boards fly as the would be thieves escaped, showing signs of a clash with the steeds.
Edith Hose, 20, of Spokane, after a quarrel with husband Mary Rose, attempts suicide in a Boaz hotel room by swallowing chloroform. She is saved and taken to City hospital, while Rose, 54, left with no trace or funds. Her past includes multiple stillborn or dead children and a late husband. She seeks aid in Seattle with sparse belongings and no money.
In Columbia Missouri a local Harmony and Embroidery club meets monthly to sew and forbid gossip. Penalties rise from a dollar to five dollars, with expulsion on a third offense. A member warns peers with a simple Be careful before gossip begins. The chapter mirrors a Brooklyn-style precursor.
Austin E. Griffiths denounces Hiram C. Gill at Bouillon rally in Ballard urging defeat of the Gill machine. Beattie supporters turnout across four halls with Bouillon buttons as crowds press Steiner's Hall Interbay and Kidd's Ball Green Lake.
Miss Veronica Hambach is officially crowned queen of the carnival after a tight vote that also featured Miss Fawcett and Miss Heinrich as top contenders. Mayor Miller will crown the queen with a golden crown and present a $250 ring as part of tomorrow night’s ceremony. Seattle Day drew strong crowds with a rich musical program and special features as Scandinavian Day nears, and the carnival of nations closes at midnight Saturday.
Chicago readers discuss Webster definitions of avocation and vocation in relation to barbering. Barbers claim barbering is an avocation while new licensing certificates label it as a vocation, prompting potential court action over the law.
The forecast calls for clear to fair skies tonight and Friday with moderate east winds. Temperatures remain mild as a gentle breeze continues along the coast.
An anti Gill editorial condemns Hiram C. Gill for backing a pool hall opposite Broadway High School in Seattle. It warns the "open town" policy invites crime, arguing pool rooms lead to saloons and bawdy houses, threatening neighborhood youth and moral welfare.
A Washington Anti-Saloon League superintendent signs a letter to pastors lampooning H. Gill as the bawdy house keepers candidate for mayor. He praises A. V. Bouillon and condemns Gill as aligned with downtown saloon wards and gambling groups.
Eighth ward Republicans plan a Friday meeting at the Roslyn Hotel Fifth Avenue North with city treasurer candidates W F Prosser Ed L Terry and councilman hopeful KE L Blaine speaking. The Blaine club sponsors the event after a campaign of Republican activity. A separate note mentions a dance by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers at Eagles Hall drawing several hundred couples last night.
Real estate ads invite idle money to invest and promise many desirable offers in Seattle and vicinity. Readers are urged to check The Star Real Estate columns daily for available properties and to contact dealers with listings for sale.
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