27 Jan 1910
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 26 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1910
Page
1
An elderly homeowner and neighbor describe how city backed projects and assessments tied to the Meadow Place area burden them with large bills they cannot pay. They face eviction from their homes amid disputes over street works, grading, sewer assessments, and utility company influence.
The Star reports a meat boycott call led by women with many pledging not to eat meat for 60 days. Mrs I from the next reader vows total abstinence, joined by Mre L Larson and Mre G Windle among others at Ninth Ave and Fulton Street. petitions circulate for signatures to join the abstinence pledge.
Message urges immediate registration to avoid delays before the precinct vote. It notes congestion near the Prefontaine building at Yesler Way and mentions the possibility of a long wait if registration is not completed promptly. Acknowledges difficulties in registering and stresses acting at once to ensure eligibility.
A fragmented notice reports Emma, age 16, married twice, sought a license to marry Delana after a court ruling. The clerk approved the license, and minutes after the court session she reportedly became Swafford.
Fragmented OCR shows an advertisement about tenants near Wootiake Woonie with contact hints and pricing. It mentions a printed advert, a parade of buyers, and fashion references. The garbled text implies a local sale or rental notice with minimal legible details.
Theodore Fiamm, secretary and treasurer of Short Line Development & Construction, narrowly escaped death when his left leg was caught between an elevator shaft and the car at the New York Building. The car released, Fiamm fell about 15 feet, suffering cuts and bruises, and was taken to Providence Hospital.
George Compere, famed bug chaser, hired California horticulturalists to scour foreign lands for pest destroyers. He plans a long trip to China next Tuesday to search for an insect that can defeat a mealy bug, carrying infected crops for testing across the ocean.
In Indianapolis January 27 Mayor Shank rules violators of closing laws must stay closed until they present a minister written letter proving Sunday church attendance. Joseph Kiem, cited for selling liquor in forbidden hours, is placed under probation with Rev. Joan Smalley appointed as probation officer.
Louis R. Glavis testified before a joint Congress committee about early knowledge of Alaska land frauds and coal land schemes tied to the Land Office in Washington. He recalled finding frauds while in Seattle and later connections after Ballinger became land commissioner, with investigators pursuing Cunningham and related claims in Alaska.
At Queen Anne Baptist church Gill silenced a stormy audience after questions about Bouillon and his boss. He labeled Ole Hanson a patent medicine faker and accused Bouillon of mismanaging utilities while defending The Star’s coverage.
A grand jury returned six indictments today bringing total to 52 since convening. Judge Ronald set bail at 1500 in one case, 400 on each of three counts, and 500 on the remaining true bill.
Bouillon will deliver two speeches tonight with Ole Hanson and other speakers. At the Beacon Hill fire station on Massachusetts Street and 14th Ave North, Hanson, O L Miller and William J Bothwell who seeks the Republican nomination for comptroller will speak. At 9 PM Bouillon will address Madrona Hall at 2nd Avenue and Jefferson Street as the meeting opens with Ole Hanson, H B Foster, Allen Brant and H N Cottle supporting the event.
A Napa tale recalls Fer Don a touring healer who claimed cures then handed out medicines and coupons to pressure sales. Witnesses describe staged vaudeville shows and a pattern of extracting money, with locals eventually questioning his license and safety.
The Star reporter referred to by Glavis in testimony to Francis R. Singleton, then doing special and editorial work for The Star, investigated wildcat mining by Seattle firms in winter 1907 and uncovered frauds aimed at Alaska coal lands. A May 1907 Star story on a Seattle company's difficulties drew Glavis's attention, leading to his affidavit and the ensuing investigation.
Chicago January 27 Judge K M Landis opposed to Washington DOJ investigators in the case on the meat packers. Wade Ellis allegedly faced removal threats and Willis reportedly declined to lead the government’s case to avoid clashes with the judge.
Deputized coroner Ed Engemann investigates a skeletal remains discovery two miles north of Green Lake near Oak Lake. A rusty Colt 88 short revolver lies in the right hand, with no clear cause or identity. Timber cruisers reported the scene to Meattle coroner, and no inquest was held as the remains were interred in the pauper burial ground.
A midnight blaze in Baker City Oregon destroyed several major buildings within four hours. Losses top 400000 with Weill & Co and Teer Mercantile each at 100000. The fire began in the Baer Mercantile basement and insurance partially covers the damage.
Albert Waddell is charged with threatening to kill his wife Florence Waddell of 2009 Western Ave. He is jailed awaiting trial after the complaint was filed.
The text reports a dispute between author Richard Harding Davis and his wife over separation or divorce. Two lawyers outlined terms for the wife to share in her husband’s funds without sharing a home. The piece notes uncertainty about an affinity and identifies Mrs Davis as formerly Miss Cecil Clark.
A Bouillon rally is planned for Saturday night at the Seattle theatre with Bouillon as the main speaker to answer questions. Additional speakers will be announced later.
A long note confirms that Dr Thomas Franklin Kane of the University of Ashington did register to vote. Bystanders are urged to verify in the First precinct book. Kane is described as a good citizen and among the first to register. The piece hints at Kane's voting choice as a private matter.
B. J. Carlson of 825 10th Avenue, an engineer, sustained a fractured arm after a car left near a switch caused a mishap in the Northern Pacific yards last night.
Information filed in the eu perior court this morning by Prosecuting Attorney Vanderveer ing Charles Head former Justice John E Carroll's court and Thomas Tyrer former official checker in the county auditor's office with larceny by embezzlement. Defalcation amount named at 2839.80. Case to be tried under the old law with penalties up to ten years or one year in prison.
Republican candidate H. G. Kelley for Twelfth ward councilman will address a rally at Dugdale's hall Rainier Beach this evening at 8 o'clock. He distances himself from political gangs and gains support after the Seattle Renton & Southern railway barred Kelley cards in its cars.
Paris reports the National Savings bank has reached 319 million dollars in deposits by end of 1909. In the Seine department alone one million depositors use the service. The bank accepts deposits up to 800 dollars and pays 2 percent interest.
D Brady of 1422 Eighth Avenue grappled with a negro thief in his room last night. The thief escaped with a gold watch.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.