Man Struck and Killed on Melting Trestle Curve
A crash near the Melting Trestle ends in a fatality as a car strikes a person at night. Authorities report a lone individual found near the curve, with search efforts ongoing as details remain unclear.
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1910
Page
6
A crash near the Melting Trestle ends in a fatality as a car strikes a person at night. Authorities report a lone individual found near the curve, with search efforts ongoing as details remain unclear.
A Seattle committee reported a Grand Juror inquiry into a rink named Hose Dreamland, alleging moral corruption and underage attendance. The owner and attorney Walter Fulton faced court action, and after interviews the rink was ordered to close, with discussion of reopening later.
The report claims ex Speaker Nixon faced bribery accusations from Senator Ken Con and others over a $4,000 bribe from bridge companies. Nixon, elected in 1887 and serving through 1895, is involved as the central figure amid several alleged briberies.
In Superior Court, Ronald Peterson was found not guilty of assault. The defense claimed Anderson provoked the incident. the jurors concluded the accused acted without intent to injure. The verdict was delivered August 23 in a case tied to a romantic rivalry.
Fragmentary OCR yields scattered names and scenes including references to Democratic and Republican figures, Oregon pioneers, and a Missouri case. The text hints at political contests, académic faculty actions, and regional mentions without clear events or dates.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a pawned item and jewelry details with unclear context. Phrases mention a pillow and safety, a value or identifier 7, and a person or pawner linked to jewels. Readable elements are sparse and out of order.
William Hickman Moore, mayoral candidate, spoke to Acme Business College students at 1 40 pm. Tonight he and George F Cotterill will address Madrona hall and other venues. a rally at Modern Woodmen of America hall Ravenna is planned with Cotterill. Arcade hall event is postponed and a Columbia College of Music hall meeting is set with Moore and Cotterill.
The defection of the Seattle, Renton and Southern railway leads to automobiles likely carrying mail to Rainier valley stations. Brighton Beach, Orchard Beach, Columbia City, Hillman City are cited as loss making at 15 cents a car per mile. Postmaster Russell says bids will be asked and contracts awarded to the lowest bidder while payment stays unchanged.
The U S civil service commission announces exams on March 7 for a concrete engineer at $200 a month for about 10 months at the Hook Island arsenal. March 16 offers a plant pathologist position from $1400 to $1800. March 16 and 17 include a compositor monotype operator post at $1250 yearly. Applications from post offices in Bellingham North Yakima Pullman Seattle Spokane Tacoma Vancouver Walla Walla.
Cleveland voters approved a city controlled streetcar franchise by referendum, ending a 15 year fight led by former Mayor Tom L Johnson. The plan sets fare at 3 cents with 6 percent return to bond holders.
A farmer and a companion discuss car ownership and fines in a Chicago News Magazine note. They joke that many pay more in fines than for the machine, mentioning J Pierpont Morgan and John D Rockefeller as examples.
A new shipment of wash dresses for girls aged 2 to 5 is on display in the Infants' Wear Section on the second floor. Styles include pereales in white with blue red or black accents, polka dot and striped patterns, belted waists, and high collars, with prices ranging from 65 to 1.25 dollars.
Cotton crepe kimonos in plain blue pink and red with square yoke long sleeves and satin trim priced at 1.95. An attractive Kimono at 2.25 features pink or blue plaited front bias back and fullness with satin bands. Other floral designs shown at 3.50 and 3.75.
C B a la Spirite corsets offer three popular models with fixed prices. Style 575 at 2 dollars and 50 cents features full figure support, long lines, and three hose supporters. Style 517 at 1 dollar and 50 cents targets average figures with extended waist coverage and two hose supporters. Style 187 at 1 dollar emphasizes a high bust and long hip line with two hose supporters. Second Floor.
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