16 Jul 1910
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1910
Page
1
Police struggle to arrest Dr Crippen amid sensational claims of miscarriages of justice. Scotland Yard faces sharp criticism as evidence and warrants are debated while Mrs Crippen and Mile. Ethel Leneve remain at large.
Miles Poindexter, Senate candidate, arrives tonight and plans readings through Sunday in Seattle. He will stay at the Hotel Hutler and meet supporters, then tour Tacoma next week with public meetings already scheduled.
Classified column notes valuable items for Rome timers, listing available goods and potential buyers. The fragment references items, pricing hints, and contact lines, inviting inquiries from local readers.
J. B. Osborne, a traveling socialist lecturer, was forbidden by a British Columbia immigration inspector to board the steamship Victoria to Victoria. He was billed for lectures in the province, and unless the order is changed he must cancel dates. Osborne has influential allies in the BC parliament and plans to appeal via socialist leaders and a Seattle attorney. Also noted is June Panama Canal excavation of 2,616,609 cubic yards versus 2,477,618 in May.
The Star publishes an apology to io readers for past ads from a person posing as Dr. a graduate osteopath at 2123 14 16 People's Bank building. The investigation found the man an impostor whose claimed medical expertise arose from barbering work and he should be shunned by all without regard to illness.
United Press dispatch reports Joseph G. Cannon speaking in Winfield Kansas as a Chautauqua lecturer defending old house rules and tariffs. He targets insurgents led by Congressman Vic Murdock and argues against partisan reform while praising conservation and fiscal policy. Cannon cites William Allen White and recalls past reforms to frame current debates.
C M Pynerson, secretary of Portland's municipal free employment bureau, resigns after 18 months on the job. He says 29,000 hard luck stories from jobseekers wore him down, keeping him wakeful at night and exhausting his nerves. He cites the heavy emotional toll of hearing pleas for work from men, women, and children.
Fourteen Republicans filed notices of candidacy with the county auditor this morning, taking the direct primary pledge. The list includes candidates for sheriff, justice of the peace, representative, commissioner, and other offices from Seattle precinct and surrounding districts.
Flora M. Bilkiss, a prison worker and evangelist, arrived in Seattle today from Walla Walla. She will speak tonight between Main and Washington and tomorrow afternoon and evening at Sixth and King.
Spokane residents declare support for John L. Wilson citing motives tied to Wilson opponents and industry figures. Names mentioned include E. F. Waggonner Charles P. Lund DD T Ham Patrick Clark WN B E Nuzum L N Peyton and connections to railroads and political influence.
Chief Wappenstett declared the Arcade dance hall would stay open as long as it does not sell liquor or squares and runs orderly. He said there have been no robbery reports. The venue sits in Seattle's Tenderloin district, described as rough and similar to old brothels and mining camps.
Miss Mary Wilson, key witness, defies answering about the Mrs. Deufex shooting by broker C. W. Rigdon, who then died by his own hand. Coroner postpones inquest to July 28 as Wilson withholds address and home details, stating she lives with her mother in a suburb. Joseph Rigdon testifies his father had no permanent address and traveled most of the time.
The crowd enjoyed a full day of amusements at the White City Madison Park, using Star coupons for special rates. Families and couples flocked to rides like the merry go round, Ferris wheel, dance hall, billiards, bowling, and other attractions, ending with a lively, cheerful night. Everyone said they had a good time and planned to return.
Pittsburg July 16 Mrs. Augustus Hartje wife of a millionaire paper maker was granted a decree of absolute divorce by Judge Fraser. The long running Hartje case has been called one of the most sensational scandals in the city history as the Hartje’s black coachman was dragged into the affair.
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