18 Feb 1910
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1910
Page
1
Former mayor William Hickman Moore markets his record as proof of action over words. He touts enforcement of liquor hours, slot machines, boxing, and racing venues, claiming police and city services enforced long ignored ordinances to curb vice.
Governor Deneen appoints a successor after Sheriff Davie is removed amid a deadly racial attack. A mob of hundreds frenzied by the killing of Alex spurs threats of violence toward Black residents across the Ohio River in Kentucky. Militia arrival halts the assault as authorities recover a body and confront further lynching rumors.
Fragmentary report outlines Gill supporters highlighting his Republican ties and party loyalty. Voter persuasion centers on Gill's supposed origins and temperaments while contrasting with Moore as former mayor, amid calls for a strong campaign presence in Seattle.
In a frontier tone the piece follows two young prospectors, John and Ted McKenz y, as they prepare for Alaska to seek gold. Family and town observers note the risk, while Johnny’s bravado masks concern from a sympathetic relative.
Washington D C February 18 The Behrens subpoena request emerged as Attorney Vertrees for Ballinger urged the congressional investigating committee to summon Adolph Behrens of Seattle The action questions Dennett land office remarks and cites Behrens affidavit denying Glavia claims
Reports from Jagdalpur say natives rebel against British authority amid danger to Europeans and loyal Indians. Troops rush to scene as 200 police stand by. authorities fear bloodshed before help can arrive.
Agnes Elkins, niece of Senator Stephen B Elkine, shot herself in a hotel room last Wednesday and is reported to be sinking with doctors expecting her death at any time.
Rain showers expected tonight and Saturday with moderate southeast winds throughout. Forecasters urge cautious travel as wet conditions develop across the area and temperatures remain mild.
In Frankfort Germany more than 200 people are injured in socialist riots. Demonstrations against government suppression continue as police use pepper bags and bayonets, with rioting spreading through multiple city sections and injuries reported but no deaths.
Laurel Maryland reports a health scare as a substitute cooking oil used to fry doughnuts caused illness. Five doctors were summoned. tests show the machine oil contaminated the doughnuts and farmers worry about oiling their equipment.
A historical note states that the average man of 70 has consumed 58.4 tons of solid food and 423.4 tons of liquid, totaling about 1 980 times his own body weight in both solids and liquids. This emphasizes remarkable cumulative consumption over a lifetime.
John Smith, a rancher near Kingston, was bound with wire and held for 26 hours after a robbery by three Russians. They entered Monday night, stole $27, clothing, and a rifle, then slept, breakfasted, and departed. Smith finally escaped after neighbors heard his moans and released him.
In Paris police found Parat the pharmacist's wife chained to a bed and scarred after missing for two years. She reported being imprisoned while giving birth to her fifth child last November with no doctor called. Parat, who claimed love but jealousy, is under arrest.
Roosevelt party finishes Nile expedition in Khartoum pursuit of big game through Africa. Records list diverse species shot by Roosevelt and Kermit including elephants lions buffalo giraffe and hippo. Most animals destined for Smithsonian and American museums as Colonel Roosevelt directs the remaining travel toward Khartoum around March 6.
Senator Ben Tillman of South Carolina is gravely ill in Washington. Doctors report a dangerous brain paralysis and doubt his recovery. Tillman collapsed near the capitol three days ago, but the seizure was not initially considered serious.
The Star announces a Saturday special featuring all For Rent ads including houses flats apartments rooms buildings stores hotels warehouses. Classified rates start at 1 cent a word with 10 words costing 10 cents. Real estate dealers urged to use The Star for its city circulation and strong agent reach. Call Main 400 or Ind 441 for rates.
Forces aligned against Sheriff Robert T. Hodge press for an embezzlement indictment over profits from feeding outside prisoners. The dispute centers on a fund used for salaries and county improvements, with officials claiming improper expenditures while Hodge argues funds benefited the county and he blocked unauthorized payments. The fight now targets the grand jury as pressure grows to indict.
The Star argues Dreamland public dance hall harms moral welfare yet offers pragmatic critique. It cites indecorous after parties, links to divorce, and warns closing Dreamland must be part of a citywide purge of drinking cafes, chop suey joints, and hotels to improve Seattle.
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