15 Jan 1910
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1910
Page
1
The message urges voters to study the differences between honesty of purpose versus geocrisy and efficiency versus charlatanry. It contrasts publicity and secrecy, equality and oppression, equity and wrong, justice and favoritism, public interest and selfish interests, righteousness and vice, morality and vice, thriftiness and thriftlessness. It asks which side the voter will champion.
A report from Los Angeles outlines rumors that French aviator Paulhan plans a bold aviation feat in his bi plane. Officials deny specifics while a hazy plan to surpass historic aerial records circulates, with observers watching for official confirmation and possible safety concerns.
A humorous Ohio column notes rising costs at a bar where two statesmen order Tom and Jerry drinks. The bartender cites price hikes, mentioning a quarter now needed for two drinks and concerns over 16 cents per egg in a joking exchange.
Fragmentary text reports a fatal marine incident with references to a wreck, a boat, unidentified person, and distorted details about weight and clothing. Key entities are unreadable. no clear names, places, or dates can be confirmed from the readable fragments.
Extracts from Hiram Gill's Hillman City remarks reveal calls for aggressive policing of Seattle's restricted districts, pro factory and corporate control of water power, and a blunt pledge to empower the mayor to shape the city’s moral and economic direction. He defends prostitutes, attacks Bouillon, and promises a liberal yet confrontational leadership.
In Cedar Grove New Jersey, Rue of Eastwood reports Milo the rooster crowed for 19 minutes before discovering a pie with brandy and rum. The Buff Leghorn hens, inspired by the barnyard revel, performed a drunken ballet before dispersing to their roosts.
Supporters of A. V. Bouillon plan a Monday meeting at 8 o clock at Bouillon headquarters 412 Oriental building to form a central organization by electing officers and an executive committee. The movement is open to all Bouillon men with no special invitations issued and includes the daily noon luncheon at the Butler hotel grill room to connect with supporters and obtain campaign guidance.
C J Gully a window washer was sentenced by Judge Crowe to 75 days in Bridewell after stealing seven new Lincoln pennies in Chicago.
Beulah recounts a kiss he asked not to tell anyone and another kiss soon after. The brief exchange notes the rumor spreading quickly as the timing is described.
Charles B. Kirkwood, a Chicago salesman, seeks annulment of his marriage to his former wife claiming intoxication at the time of remarriage. He says he did not know his actions until two days after the wedding in Menistique, Michigan, then fled back to Chicago with his baggage. He previously divorced her in 1905 and later visited her parents at Christmas to see their two sons.
Roger Otamey of 664 Washington Street awoke to a burglar in his room. He yelled with all his might, causing the burglar to flee. The thief took only Otamey’s trousers, leaving a key ring and matches.
Bank clearings and balances reported for Seattle showing a net outflow of $2,028,479.50 with balance $282,808.71. Tacoma records clearings of $836,680.00 and balance $60,066.00. Portland reports clearings of $1,959,716.00 and balance $424,778.00.
In Trenton New Jersey January 15 United Press reports quirky responses from public service exams. Questions covered Shakespeare Civil War leaders and even a mock reference to a local official as hangman prompting clarification of a misheard name.
R L Leavitt, then in Los Angeles, agrees to return to Seattle unaccompanied by officers to answer manslaughter charges for the killing of Refelic Segoe. Prosecutor Vanderveer was notified of the offer by Leavitt's attorney. Leavitt previously paid $1000 to evade extradition and says he will come to Seattle when required.
Time believed to be near death for Richard Olney secretary of state under President Cleveland he is in Cork Hill hospital and a major operation was performed last night.
New York report states the San Pedre line in Nevada will cost about 8 million dollars to rebuild after floods. The 100 mile section was washed out and a new route will pass through Meadow Valley region over six months.
New York report details 76 year old John Ferris and 72 year old William Woods dying after a midnight gun duel in a basement engine room of a Broadway and 21st Street grocery store. Ferris, who felt affronted by Woods, shot five times in his fury and then mailed a police letter before awaiting arrest.
Superior Judge J T Ronald states ex husbands who dodge alimony or child support should be put to work on county rock piles or road projects. He urges the prosecuting attorney to file actions in superior court to compel payment and punish non support. Superior Judge Wilson R Gay adds the grand jury should address non support after divorce, to energize enforcement.
A contractor P J McHugh defends withholding wages saying he has right to hold funds and protect his business. Pitts and Remsey, former reclamation workers at Yuma, Arizona, claim underpayment before Labor Commissioner Grout. The report also covers today’s superior court divorce hearings with multiple cases, including Mary Wilson versus Leon Wilson and Harold Snedmark gaining custody, while others allege neglect and desertion.
Hiram C. Gill denounces Bob Moran’s election as mayor, claiming it was secured by a large bloc of grafting politicians. The speech was delivered Thursday night, accusing improper influence in city government.
A list details leading supporters of Robert Moran, including judges like R B Albertson and W H White, lawyers such as A B Stewart and J M Frink, and several other notables like George Cotterill, Maurice McMicken, Samuel Crawford, and Senator Watson C Squire, among others.
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