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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1910
Page
3
A postal worker fell from an elevator shaft in the postal building. He sustained chest injuries including fractured ribs and a dislocated shoulder. An ambulance arrived after a call by a bootblack witness as the scene unfolded in the lobby.
The Seine and Marne swell amid heavy rains threatening the city. Officials report river levels near Retieres at about 49 feet 5 inches and warn conditions may worsen over the next two days causing evacuations and widespread damage.
A troubled report describes an attempted robbery at 426 Belmont in the Belmont area. Two men confronted Dr. Elmore and officials, fled when McClure arrived, and left after searching the rear door.
An article fragment notes Kent residents facing a local option vote within ninety days to decide on a sales tax. It mentions registration issues and arrests related to a shooting incident, with names including John Cow and Frank Johnson and a case unfolding in the area.
A New York street scene tells of a gripman stopping a cable car to spare a dying cat in the gutter. Two well dressed bystanders judged him harshly, then watched as the driver rescued the creature with calm courage, earning quiet apologies.
In Portland on February 16 four year old Robert Schmidencke was killed by his four year old brother Gustav in their Riverdale home. The older boy accidentally discharged a dismantled rifle into Robert’s head, with Sheriff Kenningworth ruling accidental discharge as the cause of death.
Storms battered Salt Lake, ten miles of the Western Pacific railroad tracks crossing the lake were washed out. The new line is halted as the lake surface rose several feet since construction, delaying both passenger and freight traffic for some time.
In Oakland California on February 16 a one year old child, gelo Formecke, received a gunshot to the head and is near death. Police seek Charles Borromeo who allegedly fired after a boy teased a dog. The weapon was reportedly being cleaned and the boy tried to force a horse into the dog's mouth.
Financial notices show clearings for today totaling 2,002,337.78 with a balance of 406,688.51 in Tacoma. Additional figures list 924,461.60 in clearings and 68,409.00 in balance with apparent text errors following.
A clever pickpocket cleaned John Madson of 13.76 and papers on a streetcar trip home to 12 Howell street last night. Madson noticed the loss hours later and suspects a tall man who rode behind him. Police have a description and hope to pickup the suspect soon.
W R Crawford president of the Seattle, Renton and Southern announces loop service will start this week as tracks on King street are laid. Renton cars will run downtown during rush hours and loop at Beattle Meo until a new bridge allows Fourth Avenue turnaround. Yesterday 22 patrons offered 26 to fund loop rent but were refused. Washington street counterweight cars to be abandoned once King street tracks are completed.
Advertises Papes Diapepsin as fast relief for indigestion sour stomach heartburn and stomach distress. Claims five minute action dissolving undigested food, gas and nausea, urges readers to read the formula and consult a pharmacist for proof.
The Curtis aeroplane, flown at an Los Angeles aviation meet by Charles Hamilton, will be shown tomorrow on the second floor of the Sanitary Public Market in Seattle. Admission is 10 cents for Good Roads fund with flight possible if conditions allow.
J Pierpont Morgan sailed on the Cedric for a Mediterranean vacation. Photographers swarmed the freight port and dockside, using his chauffeur as a shield while he fled toward the freight gangway to escape the picture peril.
A circular from the Allied Printing Trades Council urges Seattle merchants to print at home to protect local jobs. The letter claims out of town shops employ Beattie residents and that 700 tradespeople earn and spend over $500,000 annually in Seattle, boosting local employment.
Spokane, Feb. 16. PF. E. Michaels, founder of Michaels' School of Telegraphy, shot himself at his home in a suicide thought caused by ill health. He earlier served as chief train dispatcher for Spokane Falls & Northern and was a prominent local political figure and Mason.
In Lajara Colorado on February 16 a Methodist minister Rev. B F Turner resigned after controversy over his attire and skate outing with church youths. The revolt of part of the congregation led to his departure and the church board also stepped down.
The wife testifies that Richard Roherbeck drank heavily and abused her. She secretly laced his coffee with a so called cure for drunkenness, which had the opposite effect, making him harsher. She says he drove her from the home after she revealed the secret to him and now seeks a divorce.
The immigration committee reports favorably on a U S bill restricting naturalization. The measure seeks to exclude certain groups unless they are merchants teachers students or travelers for curiosity or pleasure. The draft targets specific nationalities and outlines eligibility changes for citizenship.
Senator George F. Cotterill voiced support for Moore with others, including Clay Allen, Louis Gilbert, Capt. D Thomas Davies and John M Woolfe, in a rally condemning a powerful city alliance spending large sums to defeat Moore and for public rights against encroaching interests.
Robbery targets Ralph Stapp at 1002 B Denny Way with entry to his room before 10:80. Jewelry and a suitcase with clothes stolen. This marks the second time Stapp has been robbed within a month.
Court Commissioner Lindony named Alexander Beers, president of Beattie seminary, guardian of Celestine LeMoine Tucker, the 18 year old daughter of C. O. Tucker, to rear her in the Protestant Methodist faith as the mother was Catholic. Tucker died in a Seattle lodging house after a murder-suicide involving Elvira Bunkleman. the estate valued at 40 000 to 50 000 goes to Celestine.
A large gathering in Columbia City last night supported W Y Hart, the independent candidate for the Fifth Ward council seat. About 400 to 500 attendees heard speakers including W W Phales Clayton White and BE McReynolde.
The piece traces Beaumont and Spallanzani as pioneers in gastric science and promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a proven digestive aid. It credits army surgeon Beaumont with gastric study and describes the tablet’s composition, use, and nationwide availability, inviting readers to obtain a free trial or purchase. It ends with a Dreamland dance notice.
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