22 Feb 1910
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1910
Page
1
In Spokane a missing child case grips the city as authorities pursue a male suspect. A tense, hours long search through snow and wind ends without success, while the worried mother in Seattle endures deep grief.
A rumor-filled piece links Ike Rosenthal Chief Ward and Clarence Gerald to a Newport Cecil hotel venture tied to Hiram C Gill's mayoral bid. It claims the trio план to steer Seattle’s liquor and vice through an open town policy, anticipating post election benefits and broader profits.
The Kaiser extends invitations to President of the University and Prof G F editor at the University of Berlin for a North Sea pleasure cruise. Berlin is skeptical and expects they cannot accept as both depart Berlin before the Kaiser’s departure.
Dr. Cook, returning from Chile with his wife and child, plans to go back to the United States as he expresses regret at leaving Santiago. He says interviews about the polar controversy annoyed him and his final words: We’ll probably go back to the United States.
Emil Daly a Russian confederate of suspects told police he and a partner swindled Kingston farmer John B. Smith out of 14 dollars then Daly aided a later robbery. Daly was arrested after admitting he paid Swand gagged and robbed Smith a week earlier. police accepted his account as the key to the case.
The Greenough Brothers grocery store, one of Spokane’s largest, was destroyed by fire early today. Loss is estimated at 725000 dollars. Origin suspected as furnace spark or spontaneous combustion and smoldering for hours. Firefighters battled the blaze in record cold temperatures, below zero.
San Francisco officials ignore a hatpin complaints after sessions with women clubs and family delegates. The board chose not to reestablish an anti hatpin ordinance, despite citizen ire over dangerous pins impaling a car and injuring passersby.
Paris leaders say the present high cost of living in America stems from the tariff law passed by the United States Congress. They warn the policy raises prices for goods and burdens consumers, reflecting on Washington's economic debate.
The report describes the performer known as Noodles entertaining Seattle newsboys with a rich tenor voice and sharp comedy at the Majestic. It notes his rise from hardship in Bowery New York to owning three newsstands in Greater New York and the influence of his talks on tobacco and drink.
Chief of Police Irving T. Ward submitted his resignation to Mayor Miller with March 20 as the effective date. He asks for a three week leave of absence at the end of his term and will then manage the Cecil hotel, owned by Ike Rosenthal and Clarence Gerald.
Irving Ward the retiring chief of police quits after twenty five years to become a partner in a dividend paying hotel. The piece highlights his frugality and secret savings while noting his unusually high earnings for a policeman and hints at a broader city trend of police wealth.
Philadelphia reports say state troops charged rioters with fixed bayonets as clashes and gunfire erupted in front of the post office amid a street car strike. Police and rioters exchanged shots. injuries were reported as 600-plus marchers gathered in Kensington. Union leaders attacked the arrest of Carmen’s International Union head Pratt, charged with inciting riot, while transit service remained limited under guard.
Reports say 3,600 regular police and 3,400 special officers faced a riot near Germantown and Lehigh in Kensington. A stalled car preceded violence. Frank Kalb and Walter Stead, both boys, were seriously injured. Kalb later died from his wounds.
Cairo, Ill February 22 officials say no indictment will be filed against leaders of the mob that stormed the Cairo jail. Sheriff Nellis reportedly knows the names but would risk his life exposing them. Tension remains high with fears of a fresh outbreak amid rumors of night riders from Kentucky and Missouri seeking to lynch the next black arrestee. Authorities probe reports of an anti black society formed to protect rioters.
Rumors spread that Abdul Hamid the deposed Turkish sultan died yesterday at his Salonica villa where he is kept as a state prisoner. Official denials did not stop the public from believing the report.
London dispatch reports Labor and Nationalists opposing Asquith as Liberals face a veto bill and Irish home rule demands. If the budget stalls, a Balfour leadership or dissolution seems possible, with Lloyd George poised as Liberal figure.
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