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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1910
Page
9
A conflict erupts after Gov. Dickerson orders release of Douglass Shelor, jailed for contempt of court. Sheriff Ferrer defies, claiming no jurisdiction, while Shelor remains jailed until the $400 fine is paid. Dickerson may pursue further action to enforce the ruling.
Gen Estrada and followers plan to await Gen Mena's invasion outcome before declaring independence for the eastern section of Nicaragua. Original plans envisioned a new Nicaragua under American protection with Estrada as first president.
United Press report from New York on July 6 says Mayor Gaynor accuses politicians of demanding bribes to influence aldermen. He states applicants for food and licensure are charged from 5 to 500 dollars to gain aldermanic favor.
H. P. Williams reports the Iditarod camp holds about 1,000 operators but 2,000 men are present and more arrive. He notes a better camp will remain after the departing disgusted workers. Germany backs a 69,000,000 peas ge on a space smaller than Texas.
Jesse Noble, a wealthy mining figure from the Malrhanke district in Alaska, was ordered by Superior Judge Gaythmor to pay his wife Nell Noble $10,000 alimony plus $100 per month permanent alimony and $500 for her attorneys. The divorce was granted on grounds of desertion and non support.
A grand rally at Mam moth rink brings Columbia Park Club boys of San Francisco and Seattle newsboys as guests of Frisco boys. California visitors toured the city by sight seeing car under the Chamber of Commerce. They depart for Tacoma tomorrow morning after Bremerton naval yard visit and a concert.
Inquest into John Ryan’s death at the Rex saloon on July 4 heard he intervened to stop a fight between Claude Guynn and William Horn. Horn fired twice, Ryan was shot in the eye and died. Witnesses Crawford Guynn Lou differ on who started the fight. verdict pending.
Jack Hewlett aged 25 fell from Colman dock early today and, after taking on water, died at City hospital. Police have no information about him. His body is held at Butterworth's in hopes of locating friends or relatives.
Clearing and balances for Seattle show today totals of 2,166,885.97 and 164,150.46 respectively. Spokane reports clearing today of 50,416.00 and balances of 5,964.06 in the same period.
Across the nation cities weigh whether to ban or permit showing the Jeffries Johnson fight films. Governors maybar displays in some states while others plan to allow screenings with crowd controls to prevent rioting.
Salt Lake. Robert Lovett of the Harriman lines increased the reward for the three bandits who held up an Oregon Short Line train on the outskirts of the city June 25 to 8760 dollars.
Buck Plant, recently escaped from Parsons Insane asylum, went to his aged father’s home in Hill City Kansas and fatally attacked him with an axe before slitting his own throat. Plant was captured following the assault.
W R Kline and family in Deming recovered six year old Danny after 24 hours missing in the forest near Lake Whatcom. The child wandered from a camping area on July 4 and endured two days away from home. He was found frightened but unhurt by his mother.
Matt Starwich has moved to Mexico City to oversee the extradition of Joseph Fayand, wanted in Seattle for a murder four years ago. A telegram to Sheriff Hodge states Starwich will be unable to leave Mexico for three weeks as extradition proceeds in Mexican courts, with Starwich seeking to bring Fayand to justice for Little Nichols's murder in Seattle.
Fred G. Linck must accept six thousand dollars for the beating he received at the Victor bar about 15 months ago or undergo a new trial. Judge Gay gave him until tomorrow to decide. The jury had awarded Linck 106000 dollars against Deady and Matheson, owners of the Victor saloon, claiming lifelong crippling injury from a billiard cue blow by a saloon employee. The case has been tried twice after an initial $5000 award.
A severe storm wrecked the main tent during a Watertown performance, causing partial collapse and fire. Spectators escaped unharmed as 80 homes were unroofed and box cars blown from tracks.
A street car struck a delivery wagon at Ninth Avenue and Holgate Street at 9:30 this morning, blocking the South Seattle line for about an hour. The wagon, driven by A. Lewis of 1211 Main Street, was smashed and the horse injured. Lewis escaped harm.
Mayor Gill appoints George Tennant a lawyer to the city board of appeals. The board handles disputes between the building inspector’s office and architects and contractors over Chicago building ordinances interpretation and enforcement. Chief Justice Fuller died worth $1,600,000, having earned most of his fortune in Chicago real estate.
Beverly Mass President Tafts vacation begins today with no political or business engagements for ten days. The piece notes general reflections on temptation and male behavior, urging caution in judging women and advising men to rely on their own judgment after marriage.
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