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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1910
Page
8
A damaged historical fragment discusses Belgian actions and accusations of atrocities. It references Leopold era context, Treland leadership, and alleged charges against officials. The garbled text limits precise details but underscores claims of greed and abuse of power.
The grand jury in New York investigates alleged sex trafficking and exploitation as it questions witnesses about a girl described in court papers. Foreman John D. wr and others pursue how authorities exposed the case and what evidence may be admissible.
A late edition notice states Hamilton Lewis will defend himself in a forthcoming court appearance. The record mentions H Gar as president of the Great Sugar Company and of Chicago Realty in relation to the case.
The proposal seeks government subsidies to support war material production and naval auxiliaries. It calls for rail and shipping coordination, naval supplies including ammunition, and funding to equip soldiers and sustain Atlantic trade against foreign competition.
Superior Judge Boyd J. Tallman rules in Seattle v Mount Pleasant Cemetery that taxes should be assessed to the cemetery corporation, not individual lot owners. The decision cites a New York precedent, with an appeal filed and the case headed to the state supreme court for final determination.
Phil Harding, 19, told Seattle police he has chased his mother across the Pacific coast for a year and a half after she disappeared from Dell, Montana on April 12, 1908. He plans to travel to San Francisco and Los Angeles seeking her, despite her note claiming she is unworthy of his pursuit.
Olver Parsons known as Paddy the Pig died November 4 1909 on the sandspit leaving 91414 9 in cash to be shared by his mother Jennie Taggart of Mt Vernon Maine and his sister in Vienna. About 6000 is in a savings bank and the rest in a Keeton institution. He worked long hours as a longshoreman and rarely spent more than a dime on meals, owning seven shacks and acting as a strict landlord to overdue tenants.
Copenhagen reports Secretary Lonsdale has communicated with Dr. Frederick A. Cook and hopes he will appear before the Copenhagen committee. The panel refuses to reopen the case, but local scientists and Otto Sverdrup say Cook showed deeper polar knowledge than the proofs.
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney John H. Perry resigned to take effect February 1 after a disagreement with Prosecuting Attorney George H. Vanderveer. Perry plans to resume private practice. He served two years and led prosecutions against privileged law breakers and secured numerous convictions including freedum cases Georgetown roadhouse men and pawnbrokers.
The Rockefeller Bible class of the Fifth Avenue Baptist Church in New York is "busted" due to irregular contributions. President George Atafel notified members the class costs about $1,000 a year to maintain, with average per capita giving falling short.
A letter notes a drop in per capita donations from 12.40 to 10.39 cents, indicating strong class statistics. It states a 25 percent increase would erase the deficit, and urges members to contribute at least $100 promptly to balance the fund.
A city council debate centers on Carroll and Gill schemes to restrict registration for primaries. The Star exposed the dirty politics as small taxpayers and the Workingmen's League oppose limits. Revelle Wardall draft bills to block trickery while Gill allies push for upheld control. Binger Hermann is in Portland for his U S trial.
Fragmentary text advertises private lessons for four days with daily instruction and a claim to guarantee dancing skills. It references an arcade hall address and upbeat phrases about savings, while mentioning a dental combine and competition with cheap dentists in unclear context.
Dainty Sere Nord known as The Diving Venus headlines at the Majestic Theatre this week with a 120 pound act plus a 35 200 pound set and tank. The total show weight is described in playful fashion as sixteen tons on the Sullivan and Donal dine circuit and the boxcar like salary height in vaudeville terms. Nord’s act is rivaled by Annete Kellerman in public interest as both divers duel for the blue ribbon, while Nord’s woodland tank sets the stage for splashy aquatic illusions.
The Berkeley branch of the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union proposes using Fruice as a name for punch. They say Fruice shortens fruits and ice and avoids the tainted image of punch. The word surfaced at a recent WCTU reception, and officials plan to push it across their chapters.
Idaho announces its first Mormon governor as John Hart of Fremont County assumes the office due to the absence of Governor James M. Tirady and Lieutenant Governor Sweetser. Hart leads the senate as Republican leader and is a member of the Manan ward of the Rigby Stake of Zion, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
Denver Jan 4 Eight percent are dead and hundreds of cattle and sheep have perished as blizzards rains and floods sweep the Rocky mountain states. Rail traffic is demoralized and wire communication prostrated in the wake of the storms.
Darius Oaden Mills widely known American millionaire and philanthropist dies at 84 in Millbrae California winter home. He was a prominent California bonanza king and father of Mrs. Whitelaw Heid wife of the ambassador to England.
The city council honored late Councilman Alfred T Parker with crepe drapery and sympathy resolutions at last night’s meeting. His funeral was held today with large attendance. An unrelated item lists two cent ice skates for sale by A L Hall at 1101 Pirtey.
A sweeping New York report portrays J Pierpont Morgan as the central figure behind a vast network. It notes mergers uniting Guaranty Trust Morton Trust and Fifth Avenue Trust and claims Morgan controls major banks and leading insurance firms. It warns of immense power to sway markets and government finance.
The advertisement urges buyers to act now as goods are being sold at the lowest prices ever quoted by Federal Paint and Wall Paper Co. The note mentions the store address at 1314 Fire Avenue.
The Raven prescription service notes that a doctor's prescribing skill is best aided by the chemist's compounding expertise at Raven Drug Co located at 1416 Becond Ave.
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