12 Jan 1910
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1910
Page
1
A. V. Bouillon addresses Seattle voters urging moral elements to choose between the upperworld and the underworld. He warns that allowing predatory individuals to prey will corrupt society and asks whether Seattle should cage or permit such elements to thrive.
The Kingston era item reports deputy sheriffs enforcing saloon screen and window obstruction laws while the King County grand jury indicts John L. Sullivan for second degree assault. It also covers Austin F E Griffiths and A V Bouillon mayoral intrigue with The Star editor noting Bouillon would not withdraw and Griffiths pledging to reappoint Thomson if elected.
Prosecuting Attorney George F. Vanderveer said Patrolmen Thomas Wale and J. E. McGrath would be charged with manslaughter or second degree murder in the death of Antonio Portopillo, shot while fleeing on December 20. Chief Ward defends the officers claiming the bullet did not originate from their guns. A coroner's jury found Portopillo was hit by a local-caliber bullet from an unknown shooter near Heeman Walsh, urging a grand jury investigation.
The court ruled that Thome Co and similar public service firms cannot enforce a 50-cent delinquency charge on unpaid bills. The decision could force Electric Companies and other utilities to cease such penalties, affecting about 63,000 Seattle subscribers. Lawyers say the ruling has broad implications for how utilities bill late payments.
The Gill gang offered 110 dollars a month to secure Reynolds seat in the council after A. E B Parker died. Parker refused the bribe before his death, and Reynolds was later elected to fill the unexpired term. The gang reportedly aimed to place Reynolds as Parker’s successor if bribery succeeded.
Fragmentary OCR reads indicate a local dispute or clash involving Ballinger and Pyy with references to telephony and an alleged threat. Details are unclear but imply tense interactions and possible police involvement.
Mrs Evelyn De Holt an telegraph operator was held in jail in San Francisco on January 12 as detectives probe her alleged misappropriation of 1700. She claimed racing pressures led to her predicament and that only 1100 was bet, while naming a man named Abrahamson as urging the wager.
Rain is forecast for tonight and Thursday with southeast winds prevailing. Expect wet conditions across the area with a cool and windy pattern continuing into the latter part of the week.
Clarence Van De Vanter an 18 year old South Seattle boy ran away from home last night. His parents believe he intends to go to an unspecified destination. No further details are provided.
William H. Kent of Marin county questions Taft’s handling of Pinchot and Ballinger in a critique sent to the Chicago Record-Herald. He argues the Pinchot firing followed Ballinger policy shifts and revised conservation codes, asking how the president landed in a position demanding such action.
Clarence Cunningham of Wallace Idaho, linked to Alaskan coal frauds, said Taft is greater than Roosevelt for ousting Pinchot. He predicted coal mining on the claimed fraudulently described lands within a year, expressing optimism about Glavis and Pinchot's accusations.
In New York a 175 mile trek ends in tragedy as two starving men collapse in a bread line. The older man dies before reaching a lodging house while the younger, identifed as Lawrence Scott of Cincinnati, dies at Bellevue Hospital after being revived. Doctors warn Scott will die from starvation.
Two friendly strangers invited Charles Sharkey to drink at the York hotel. After consuming more drinks he woke up at the Hotel Metropole with a severe headache and missing cash, a watch and charm, and a $50 overcoat, indicating he was robbed before reaching the hotel.
A garbled passage mentions a person named Preas or Jar, a stolen item described as a sawed object, and a visit by someone named Rager. The note references a wooden scene and a river location, with vague actions and a house involved.
Joseph Kelly a wealthy liquor dealer who converted during a revival led by Evangelist Yoakum of Los Angeles died at Belmont Sanatorium. Heart disease given as cause, though friends cite mental strain after his revival. Earlier he destroyed liquor valued at 25 000 dollars and thousands of cigars before 4 000 onlookers. A skeleton key burglary at Mrs. A Stapp home netted jewelry and trinkets.
In Cleveland Ohio on January 12 Henry B McCabe reports his cork leg has been gone from his home at 1112 Prospect Ave He uses crutches and says the leg hasn t been there for some time Police Prosecutor Cull is told McCabe was seeking funds for a new leg Oakdale Benevolent Association previously gave him one leg and McCabe says the old one didn t fit He says he took it to the maker who didn t return it and he cannot remember the maker s name.
N. H. Latimer, a broad-shouldered Seattle banker, rises as the strongest leader amid plans to consolidate Dexter Horton bank, Scandinavian American bank, and Washington Trust. From starting as a warehouse boy to managing a major bank, Latimer’s discipline, foresight, and unyielding drive shape the city’s financial future and industrial ventures.
Seattle Chamber of Commerce members on the general committee have pledged substantial sums and started subscriptions for the proposed industrial and conventions bureau. Subdivision groups announced their member lists and began separate sessions as the campaign work progresses.
Everett Washington January 12 The humane officer is urged as the proper source to find a wife by a rancher near Arlington who asked Humane Officer Pillman to round up a suitable companion. He claims honesty property and community standing and would accept widows with children. Pillman advises a new outfit shave and then selecting a partner in Everett.
James McGuire killed Angus Knapp over a disputed copper claim on the Illinois River about 49 miles from Grants Pass. He telephoned the sheriff to report the act and surrendered the next morning. Both men were over 60 years old.
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