10 Jan 1910
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1910
Page
1
Fragmentary letters reveal a plea from Mr Pierce to acknowledge fatherhood and wed Miss Porter. The note alludes to a planned marriage amid relationship turmoil and financial demands as they discuss the baby and legal responsibility.
In Pittsburg a Saturday night Carnegie Steel officials dinner drew curiosity as stockholders of United States Steel pressed questions. The $100 per plate event reportedly hosted 79 attendees with $4 000 decorations featuring American beauty roses and 600 canaries. Rumors claimed the Seely banquet outdid past affairs though no dancers appeared.
The U S Supreme Court rules the Interstate Commerce Commission can regulate coal distribution by railroads nationwide. The decision reverses lower court rulings in suits by Illinois Central, Chicago Alton, and Baltimore & Ohio against the ICC, remanding the Baltimore case for further action.
Mrs T P O Conner wife of the famous Irish man outlines a distinction between suffragists and suffragettes. She says suffragists use persuasion first and may become soldiers, while suffragettes push more forcefully. She criticizes gentler methods and endorses stronger action.
Archbishop J J Gleason discovered Sunday that boxes labeled Pictures stored in his cellar contained 144 paintings by Lemeretes, copies of Christ’s life, valued at about $250000. The gift from Herman C G Loyties, a financier, was sent to adorn the new cathedral.
Gifford Pinchot plans a public statement to defend his stance in the dispute that led to his removal as chief forester by President Taft. Allies say it will criticize Taft administration conservation policy and note perceived dangers to natural resources.
Commander in chief of the Salvation Army declares in London that the world will end by fire due to mankind’s wickedness. He warns nations are united in sin and that the era is rapidly closing with fire as the mark of judgment.
William McCoy arrived in Chicago from Ireland about forty years ago as a bakery wagon driver earning ten dollars weekly. He later started a livery business and then went into hotels about thirty years ago, building wealth until his property, the Victoria Hotel, was recently turned over to the Victoria Hotel Company.
Tony Portipilio, the Italian youth shot in the district on December 20, died at the city hospital at 10 this morning after an anti-tope was performed. Doctors removed a 41 caliber bullet from his lower left lung, the same caliber used by Patrolmen McGrath, Medrath, and Walsh during the pursuit. Witnesses claim both police officers fired. the Italian consul and Roger Marchetti attended the scene.
In Des Moines a prize winning duck, Hiradamanthus, exploded on a porch after swallowing yeast from a pan. The blast injured Bilas Perkins, tearing into his eye with a flying duck fragment. A surgeon said sight could not be saved.
In Portland Oregon United States district court Judge Wolverton begins the conspiracy to defraud the government lands trial of Ringer Hermann. Veniremen selection consumes the morning with 201 men called for the petit jury to hear the case and to assess evidence against Williamaburg checks of the sugar trust. Former co defendant Oliver Spitcer to be sentenced February 1 as he recovers in hospital from an operation. The defendants may appeal and faces up to imprisonment.
Federal Judge Martin sentenced four former checkers on the Sugar Board to one year each. The men named Thomas Kehoe Patrick J Hennes ay John R Boyle and Edward A Coyte faced penalties after pleading guilty to embezzlement and falsifying records in relation to sugar quota administration in New York.
Bill Jones, Georgetown policeman, marched in full city patrol uniform after a bitter clash between the city council and former Mayor Mueller. The mayor argued the change would hurt efficiency, but the council approved the reform.
Louis R. Glavia, former chief of the general land office, is en route to Washington, D. C., after being located in Klickitat county, following the dismissal of Gifford Pinchot. He stated he goes east every winter and dodged a direct answer about his intended visit amid the Ballinger-Pinchot controversy.
Olga Nethersole petitions Governor Gillett for clemency for Percy Pembroke a former supe in her company sentenced to ten years for burglary in Oakland Pembroke also faced acquittals in a Fruitvale murder case and was involved in a barber hold up case before his conviction.
A forecast indicates precipitation as rain or snow tonight and on Tuesday with moderate east winds. The outlook emphasizes unsettled conditions and shifting precipitation across the period.
A Seattle article laments repeated Madison street car outages blamed on a faulty cable and green motormen. It urges Jacob Furth and the Beattie Electric Company to replace the aging line for better service, noting riders’ hardship and public utility concerns.
A. V. Bouillon the Republican mayoral candidate will address two gatherings. He speaks tonight at St. Clement’s church on 24th Ave and First. On Wednesday he will discuss municipal affairs at United Presbyterian Church on 14th Ave and Spring St.
In Washington the Senate adopted a joint resolution amended to strip Speaker Cannon of the authority to appoint the House members of the Ballinger investigation committee. The measure, altered in wording, goes back to the House for approval, reported favorably by Senator Winnie, head of the public lands committee.
San Francisco January 10. Upon motion by new district attorney Charles M. Fickert the trial of Patrick Calhoun millionaire traction magnate charged with bribery was postponed until January 31. The postponement was sought because Fickert stated he is not familiar with the record in the case.
Dr Wiley, chief chemist, warned against bleached flour saying it harms bread quality. He argued bleached flour does not rise to interstate commerce standards and would harm the appealing amber tint he prefers in bread.
A woman wearing black with a large fur hat broke into Donald McDonald’s home at 404 W. Righland Drive while the family and maid were away. She stole small trinkets and a valuable watch. Neighbors saw the suspect and provided a description to police.
Detectives in Chicago search for Roberta de Janon a Philadelphia heiress and Frederick Cohen a waiter believed to have eloped from Philadelphia twelve days earlier The Philadelphia authorities reported the couple may have arrived in Chicago last Friday The case is being investigated by United Press as a Fox News item.
Dr Felix Adler argued that the pulpit is obsolete due to declining church attendance. He said bankers now drive public views and that the era demands practical, visible results from leaders rather than clergy.
An editorial denounces Hi Gill and allies, arguing that high taxes and city spending burden wage earners and homeowners. It accuses the contractors’ trust and public service corps of ten years of taxpayer robbery, claiming a Gill mayoral win would magnify corruption and raise rents and prices for all Seattle residents.
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