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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1910
Page
1
Voters are urged to gather tonight at Arcade Hall on Second Avenue to mobilize support for an honest ballot tomorrow. The Bouillon Weary day workers aim to form a poll workers force, amid reports of hundreds of registrations by supporters of Hiram C. Gill.
A damaged historical political appeal urges voters to oppose H C Gill and support Earsion and Bouillon. It portrays a restricted district as a threat to families, accuses Gill supporters of bribery and “drunkards and tramps,” and calls readers to vote early, bring neighbors, and defend city honor.
New details in the Aberdeen case center on William Gohl jailed at Montesano as Hedberg's killer. George Dean says more sinister facts emerge and warns witnesses to stay hidden as fear grips the town. Dragging for Hedberg’s body continues while locals speculate on who aids Gohl’s Seamen’s Union circle.
Beattie pastors urged congregations to vote against Gill while advocating Bouillon. Clergymen from Temple Baptist Tabernacle Baptist Swed ish Evangelical and First Presbyterian urged support for Bouillon citing ethics and anti vice concerns amid a broad civic battle.
London reports lawmakers plan to push coast defense and armed strength reforms in the coming session. New MPs seek protection for major ports including Liverpool Barrow in Furness Bristol Hull and Harwich amid U S movements toward stronger sea defenses.
A complete list of polling places by ward and precinct is on page 10 of today’s Star. Several polling place changes have been made. voters should locate their ward and precinct polling place and vote early.
The Star highlights republican primary guidance with names for mayor treasurer comptroller and ward councilmen. It explains poll hours voting procedures signature requirements and privacy rules while urging lawful voting and proper ballot handling.
Olga Nethersole and Harrison Hunter headline a Seattle charity performance of Romeo and Juliet with Sullivan & Considine vaudeville stars at the Moore. Proceeds fund French relief through the French committee chaired by J Joujon Roche. notable donors include Bailargeon, Turenne, LaFarge, and Pichot among others.
After four months and ten deaths, the On Yick tong and Yee family reach a final peace accord at the Six Companies headquarters. Representatives of both sides held conferences and two seven day truces, with celebrations planned during the upcoming Chinese New Year festivities.
In Los Angeles on February 7 professional hypnotist William Rosskopt shot himself to death after chasing his wife into her apartment and failing to force entry. He had threatened to kill her during a series of quarrels.
Gen Charles Miller of Franklin Pa says in seeking evidence in Western Pennsylvania and New York for a divorce suit that he spent or hoarded about 400 dollars daily including Sundays. His wife, formerly a piano tuner’s ex wife and church organist, is central to the case. Alfred Carlson, about 40, died of heart failure at Pier No 6 after dropping dead while looking at ships.
County commissioners approve funds for Sheriff Hodge to hire special deputies to patrol precincts and arrest anyone voting who is illegally registered. The effort targets hotels and lodges linked to fraudulent registrations with deputies carrying arrest lists at all polling places.
M H Gilliam superintendent of the state rock quarry at Deception Pass was discharged by State Highway Commissioner Bowlby on a charge of insubordination. Gilliam had criticized plans for machinery installation, leading Bowlby to revoke his plans and fire him after presenting the issue to Governor Hay.
H. R. Thompson, a Seattle Taxicab driver, woke to find his watch, two checks totaling 92.65, 30 in cash, a new overcoat, keys and a purse stolen after a night out. An officer later transported him to his room in a hack from Farmers' feed and sale stables, but no one has information on the thief.
Pauline Frederick, star of The Fourth Estate, told the company manager she would quit as Judith Bartelmy to return to her husband F. M. Andrews, an architect with Waldorf Astoria offices. She left on a train to New York after curtain time.
The Star highlights daily opportunities in its Want columns, noting hundreds of profit chances printed weekly. Ads cost one cent per word and can be submitted by telephone for convenient nationwide reach into Seattle and vicinity households.
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