10 Feb 1910
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1910
Page
1
Incomplete OCR text references an election related to a canal project on Lake Washington and the Puget Sound area. The readable portion mentions river plans, a straight miles of the stream, and a date fragment.
The body of a 36 year old man about six feet tall and 200 pounds was found on Holgate Street and Fourthay after a Northern Pacific train passed ten minutes earlier. He wore new clothes with tags, a red necktie, negligee shirt, hat, and carried a pipe and tobacco. No identity or motive was discovered.
A 20th century dispatch notes plans for a U S Antarctic expedition directed by Commander R Mad and Dr Herman Bur. It mentions a forthcoming voyage from New York toward San Francisco and forecasts a likely proceed toward Wilkes Land with expectations of locating new coastlines and a possible discovery, amid British exploration aims.
Fragmentary text mentions a man from Indiana and a wife involved in a dispute about a dive or a fine. The readable portion gives no clear events, dates, or outcomes.
Six workmen killed instantly when the Princeling sawmill at Cramp 18 miles northwest of Bay City exploded. Two injured badly and a dozen others seriously hurt as the boiler blew up just before the work whistle. Medical aid rushed to the scene.
A weather forecast shows fall conditions with moderate east winds for tonight and Friday. No precipitation is mentioned. Highs and lows are not specified in the readable text.
Miss Mabel Wilbur, star of The Merry Widow, married Madison Corey, general manager of Henry W. Savage theatrical enterprises, after rapid cross continent plans. The ceremony at All Saints Cathedral followed by a wedding supper for 76 company members, with Gresslitt attending from Seattle.
Three consecutive robberies target Simmons Pur Co at 1207 Reconday with up to $5,000 in furs taken each time and no goods recovered. The latest entry occurred at Seconday after Hinckley and Downs break ins. A fur expert selected the top furs, door appears untouched, rear window theory noted but no evidence of tampering.
A man named Jone Madris president of Nicar agua opened a personal bank account in New Orleans with an initial deposit of 16000 dollars. The move suggests Madris fears Managua falling to rebels and plans to flee if the city is captured.
A preliminary hearing reveals No val Thompson claiming the police revolver killed Antone Portiptic as Tom Walsh, the patrolman, faces charges. The elderly witness describes the chase on Jackson street and two shots fired near Sixth Avenue, with defense pressing for precise distances.
Ann Arbor reports Professor W J Hussey of the University of Michigan ridicules fears of danger to humans as earth passes Halley s comet. He notes comets share chemical nature and the 14 000 000 mile distance eliminates risk to insects and people. Nearby, Bowman Ralston and Eugene Weiner perform in Patience at the Gilbert and Sullivan theatre with Buganne McArdie a Seattle-born vocalist in the title role.
B Cappelle, an Arctic Club employee, was burned for three minutes on a hot steam table last night. He fell onto the device and suffered severe thigh and back burns. Rescue by staff brought him to the city hospital where he recovered consciousness but cannot fully recall the incident.
The article notes Dr. Wiley from the agricultural department states a storage egg will float in salted water while a fresh egg sinks. Tests were conducted in The Daily Tar office using a basin of water and a spoonful of salt. If eggs float but were sold as fresh, return them to the seller and demand a refund.
A. G. Schofield says he loaned a $400 diamond ring to Roland Cahill who planned a quick flash on a friend. Cahill and the ring vanished from the Capitol hotel after promising return, leaving Schofield and police with no trace of either the ring or the borrower.
The Rivers and Harbors bill reported to the House includes a 2.275 million dollar appropriation for digging the Lake Washington canal with 150000 dollars immediately available. Seattle Chamber of Commerce leaders and ex Governor McGraw plus R H Thomson lobbied in Washington for years to secure the funding. The canal project has been a long standing goal amid repeated government reviews and red tape, with final passage expected in committee.
Katharine McDonald had James Miller Perry arrested for nonsupport after discovering he supported another woman. Perry admitted the affair as the couple planned a San Francisco trip. In Justice Brown's court, Deputy Lundin moved for dismissal and the judge dismissed, noting the wife had forgiven everything.
A. Z. Erickson, leader of Seattle milk trade, must serve 48 hours in jail after Gov. Hay refused a pardon. Attorney General said governor lacked power to pardon offenses against city ordinances. Erickson previously served time for conspiracy to raise milk prices and for selling adulterated milk. current sentence includes a $50 fine and two days in jail. Local health officials and prosecutors urge imprisonment due to health concerns.
The note laments rising prices with eggs at five cents each and suggests men shine their own shoes. It also asks about activity in the home baking line, implying household economy concerns.
The Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen, armed with written strike authorization, demands immediate wage increases from 18 railroads centered in Chicago. Yardmen favor a strike by a wide margin and push for swift action after talks with railroad officials.
Denney secured the Republican nomination for Ninth ward council with 871 votes to Steiner 826 after a corrected vote tally. The contest featured Denney facing Steiner and other nearby residents, with Steiner strong in Interbay.
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