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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1910
Page
3
Disjointed OCR fragment notes authorities warning of rising flood danger in river districts. Four people reported dead. city plates deemed unfit. water conditions threaten further damage and evacuations amid ongoing crisis.
A deputy sheriff issued a warrant to locate an escapee. A service car was captured during the pursuit. The offender was fined $100 and ordered to pay $1,005 in costs.
A historical market day description notes stalls opening at the Sanitary Market with crowd activity and vendors preparing for purchases. The scene highlights the bustling atmosphere and varied wares as buyers explore in a lively public setting.
Fragmentary text references political figures and protests over refinery policy. No clear event, date, or place is identifiable to form a complete summary.
V Bouillon mayoral candidate addressed about a thousand voters across two rallies with Lon and Ole Hanson present. He pledged efficiency in city departments, lower taxes, and open business practices while criticizing high contract costs and alleged city vanity. Houston and Rothwell joined with supporting remarks. Hanson spoke at Fremont.
Delph Levine, once a top vaudeville and stage star, recalls the glory days and his world tours. He tells of a decline after Moss & Stoll toppled his fame, then a return to road work and finally stable pay with Bullivan & Considine.
President Taft addressed United States magazine publishers warning that officials will ignore demands to block postal rate increases. He began jocund then shifted to a stern, threatening tone without naming muckraking directly.
A skeleton found two miles north of Green Lake is identified as Christian Fausel of Livingston Montana. Medical notes cite jaw cancer delaying growth and implying suicide. George Hoppe of Paxton Hotel linked the bones to Fausel after noting jaw devastation from cancer. A coat and other clues were later found nearby.
New York banks now run three eight hour shifts for clerks. The staff works nonstop including Sundays and holidays to open and sort thousands of letters and checks daily. About three thousand letters arrive daily per bank, with two thirds at night.
W H Mitchell a prominent citizen jailed for six months for kidnapping and assaulting a wealthy heiress was ordered to the chain gang to serve the remainder after public indignation. He had a special room with a private bath and received guests at a luxurious table managed by his wife.
Five hundred charity enthusiasts attended the first day of the Catholic carnival bazaar raising funds for the Hrineoe Orphan Boye Home. Booths organized by district presidents reopened at 6 pm with France and Germany night featuring songs and plays. Beatrice Tew withdrew from queenly honors due to ill news as Beattle Alaska night plans close the festival.
A Cracow grocer was fined and jailed for seven days plus a 24 hour paroled term after using tithe sheets featuring a saint image and a prayer to wrap groceries. The Vienna upper court sustained the Cracow ruling that using sacred imagery for food packaging disrespects Catholic institutions.
Boston January 20. The estate department of weights and measures reports no correct taximeter in a first test set. All meters overstate earnings for operators. Commissioner Palmer condemns four meters and manufacturers promise corrections to fix inaccurate readings.
Miss Helen Hiradbury was found dead in a room at the Colonial hotel on Firat avenue and Seneca street. Initial suspicion of suicide was ruled out after a letter she wrote suggested an apoplexy or sudden heart failure as the cause. Her father B. Hradbury of Jefferson, Oregon, was notified.
Mine owners and camp foremen lead auproar over the county commissioner’s reduction of Deputy Matt Starwich’s pay, arguing it erodes the protection he has provided. Scores of protest letters flood the commissioners seeking reversal.
Dan Ko Abraha, county commissioner, writes on behalf of Bayne Bayne River Coal Company owners. The letter requests Deputy Short Biareiohe remain in Ravens area to protect workers during ongoing mine construction and plant operations. The note cites up to 700 workers nearby and urges continued protection amid nearby Milwaukee Valley developments.
A letter from Montague J Bond urges King County Commissioners to renew Deputy Taylor for Mareivh te tempred ae and continue as a capable lawman. The writer notes 146 men employed, praises Mr Marien for criminal captures, and warns that removing him would invite violence and disorder.
A letter from General of the Occidental Center urges Matt Blarwich be retained as deputy marshal for Keavenedale Palmer and Ceara mines in King County Washington. He notes a camp with about 46 men and rising numbers lacking protection, reports late shifts and robberies, and asks authority to appoint special deputies to enforce law at the mine camps.
A jumble of brief items covers trials in New York and Oregon, thefts of a railroad bridge, attacks on a newsboy in Herald Square, a D C quorum bill, Hungarian cabinet turmoil, a Washington shooting, a naval prison escape, a Vancouver oak ship capital, and a Piercesville gasoline blast.
Chicko January 29 a public statement says Col L Swope Kansas City millionaire who died here was poisoned. Surgeons found evidence of poison in the stomach and executor Joseph A Paxton was summoned after toxicologists Dr Haines and Dr Hektoen completed their tests.
Seventy Seven touted to break up hard stubborn colds with handy pocket size. Sold by all druggists for 25 cents from Homes Medicine Co New York. Dreamland hosts a free admission dance tonight with music and entertainment.
Austin E Griffiths, who had entered the Republican race for mayor, withdrew after urging the nomination and election of A V Houilton. He said Gill's victory would harm Beattie and that citizens should prevent Gill from winning. Ex mayor Byron Phelps, Richard M White and Kitt Gould spoke at the Astbury Methodist church gathering.
The Men’s Clubs of Eighth ward churches endorsed A V Bouillon for mayor at Bethany Presbyterian Church. Delegates from churches urged voting for Bouillon for mayor and for W J Bothwell, W F Prosser, James Stephens, and J D Jones for city offices. K L Blaine was named as candidate for councilman from the ward.
Arthur Bakenhaus Foster F Hemrich and F A Tratt were appointed to ensure church involvement in supporting the candidates chosen by the convention of Men’s Clubs, urging active participation in the election effort.
Committee runs Beattle Preas Club event at Dreamland next Tuesday night with a dress code warning fining $50 for improper attire. The announcement sparks mixed joy as plans proceed for the terpsichore and vaudeville show.
A wartime style advertisement notes a cold snap triggering skin breakouts and promotes a flesh colored product named possum from Emergency Laboratories for eczema hives and pimples. It claims fast relief and offers a free sample by mail from No. 32 W 25th New York. The Quaker Co. sells possum in 50-cent and two dollar sizes.
In a note on attire, the weekly necessity limits purchases and rentals of fine clothing. The watchword is to cast off formal garb and proceed in simple dress, with Gov. Hay and some officials possibly in evening clothes, while the youths choose discretion.
A Roman nobleman believed to be a duke discounted a forged card signed by Cardinal Rampolla at Florence Villa for 16 600 dollars. Authorities pursue efforts to hush the matter.
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