22 Jul 1910
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1910
Page
1
Harrowing local item claims a sensational accusation tied to a coroner investigation. A confidential letter alleges a motive connected to a railway president, while the coroner convenes a jury and insurers consider the claims amid a case of mystery and death.
Joseph W. Folk, former Missouri governor and anti-graft advocate, arrives in Seattle welcomed by the King County Democratic club. He will keynote a banquet at the Seattle Commercial Club and speak at the Northwest Chautauqua Assembly, urging the party to uphold democratic principles amid calls of reform. Poindexter mentioned as a strong figure in the Midwest.
London dispatches say Dr Hawley H Crippen an American dentist accused of murdering his wife is now hiding in the Andorra republic in the Pyrenees. Extradition is rare there and police fear capture will be difficult as the small independent state covers 175 square miles with strict limits on outside communication. The report notes Andorra’s reluctance to surrender fugitives remains high after leaving the Tale Verma at Lee Baines France where his presence was previously reported.
A garbled plea from the Anonymous Circular Seattle calls on readers to withdraw patronage from the city and county to oppose a west side U S Senator candidate. It notes taxation and water charges favor Ting County and urges backing a Zing County candidate. Regular meeting July 26, 1:10.
A House of Commons clash pits Labour against Barnes over royal revenues and the monarchy’s cost. The debate centers on 1908 Cornwall revenues and provisions for the Prince and potential regency, with votes showing a slim majority against preserving all funding.
Witnesses testified of brutal beatings by Robert McSherry on Mildred Rogers as the coroner's jury found she acted in defense when she shot him. The inquest heard of months of abuse, public quarrels, and Rogers kissing his face after death, with authorities exonerating her of blame.
The forecast calls for showers this afternoon and likely tonight with Saturday clearing to fair and warmer. Moderate westerly winds are expected.
Clarence Hamilton, 1801 Fourth Ave North, was badly injured while training for races at Madison Park track. Riding with Harry Tousey at about 50 mph, Hamilton failed to turn and collided, slamming into a fence and skidding 60 feet. He lost consciousness for about 20 minutes, suffered a severe scalp wound, and was treated at Beatty General Hospital.
Read Saturday's Classified Columns for bargains in real estate listings. Find single family homes, duplexes, and land offers with prices and locations highlighted for quick shopping. Page features housing options and property details from local brokers.
Assistant Fire Chief Clark told the city council finance committee that two new fire trucks bought for 10000 are nearly worthless and will be junk within a year. The discussion covered planned budget additions for more equipment and an ordinance to buy a second hand car for police use. The committee split as Councilman Bullock opposed the bill citing waste. Schlumpf defended the purchase while Bulock, Blaine and others formed a minority.
A mass meeting to decide how to fund the Stone Art Bridge across the north end of Lake Union will be held at Woodland Park on a date to be named. The gathering followed a Wallingford car line meeting at Niblet's hall. Resolutions urge the city council to arrange construction and a temporary outlet for teaming from Albion Place to Stoneway during the Blewett regrade, and ask Seattle Electric to accelerate its 40th Street line to seven days. Sixteen deaths were recorded in Seattle yesterday.
Mary M Miley files for divorce from Lake A Miley in superior court alleging cruelty and coercion including forcing her to split kindling and carry wood and coal upstairs. The case cites jealousy, mental distress, past injuries, and a 1903 marriage in Dublin with later loss of funds and abuse affecting their six year old and the couple's separation.
Congressman Miles Poindexter begins ten days of campaigning in King County with a Grand Opera House meeting in Seattle. Rallies are set in Auburn Renton Ballard Redmond Kent and other communities with a Wednesday night date still to confirm. Rural farmers show loyalty to Poindexter amid competition. Six divorce complaints filed in Seattle yesterday.
President Taft spent 15 minutes on Bar Harbor village green delivering an address to a receptive summer colony. Bar Harbor residents plus some exclusives cooled tensions and agreed on standard prices for essentials after his talk. Taft golfed after midnight and planned a Bangor speech tomorrow.
The Seattle Star explains its editorial stance backing Miles Poindexter for the United States senate while denying any newsroom or advertising influence. It notes a 400 strong boycott by Seattle and King County boosters and states that advertisers seeking to withdraw patronage receive no policy leverage.
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