04 Jun 1910
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1910
Page
1
United Press reports a major public clash over freight rate hikes with rail interests uniting across 25 states. The Railway Business Association plans a Wednesday meeting at the Hotel Belmont to oppose rate increases and protect orders for railway equipment.
Fragmentary OCR describes a railroad issue with provisions and court appeal from decision. Mentions commerce and rates, shipper concerns, and potential adjustments affecting path along a Mile route and extathie.
Fragmentary notes describe police involvement over a street incident possibly involving a widow and a man named Cordar. The garbled text mentions keeping the peace and a person being away, with unclear sequence of events and ages.
The speaker notes that every purchase carries freight costs, from food and drink to furniture and clothing. With 18 million U S. families, average expenses reach 976.54 and the national rail freight bill totals about 1.6829 billion dollars yearly. The average family pays roughly 94.35 dollars in freight, and a 20 percent boost would raise personal costs by about 20 dollars annually.
The article notes railroad forces gathering to pressure President Taft to force Attorney General Wickersham to withdraw the Hannibal suit for injunction that blocks 25 Western railroads from raising freight rates.
Two men attempted to rob Union Savings and Trust Bank of Ballard at noon using bogus checks. They cashed 25 dollars then fled after the cashier questioned a second check for 21 dollars tied to the Phoenix Shingle Mill Co via James Batley.
The finance committee approved a bill by Sawyer to provide a pasture for city horses. The measure is expected to pass with officials from fire and street departments, including Old Pete and Baldface, taking vacations on the green pastures.
Reported crash at EK Prie street and Melrose avenue left one woman seriously injured. Ethel Willis of Laurelshadeau admitted to Minor Hospital with internal injuries. party included Harry F. Jahn of Jahn contracting firm J. W. Curtin and two Miss Jamisons.
Coroners jury returns verdict that sailor Robert Wilson died from a gunshot wound accidentally fired by Anna Henson who did not know her revolver was loaded. Inquest held over the body at the Parker hotel. Evidence pointed to a purely accidental killing.
Walter Richardson aged 24, a United States reclamation service employee, shot himself at his parents home near Nampa Idaho after several days of ill health. He used a revolver and died last night.
United Press reports Chicago June 4 railroads planned higher freight rates, bigger dividends, and a large watered stock issue. George W. Perkins of Morgan Company issued a peace talk as a counter to stop the stock issue. Secretary Glenn of the Manufacturers association warned the move does not reflect member sentiment and urged Ripley to quit opposing federal rate reform. Ripley’s stock drop fueled talks, Perkins’ house lost commissions, and Wall Street sought a straightening out to protect Morgan’s position. Madrid doctors say King Alfonso of Spain suffers catarrhal pulmonary trouble with daily attendance by Dr Momre.
The report shows clearings today totaling 1 233 081.00 with balances 71 731.00 for Portland and 796 567.00 with 118 170.00 for Spokane. Other figures include 1 799 781.54 and 268 017.20 758 752.00 27 422.00 across unspecified banks.
Des Moines reports ninety five percent of the fruit crop destroyed by late frosts. The Madison cable line in town awaits conversion to electric service with pending Supreme Court action. Council passes three ordinances setting cable schedules from East Bay to Western Bay and from East Bay to the lake with rates for peak and off peak hours and prohibits steep grade electrics.
Readers are invited to explore today’s Dinsaified Pages featuring new listings and notable items for sale. The brief note previews diverse ads and opportunities available to the public, encouraging quick perusal.
Mass protests and revolutionary groups swelling in Hu Nan Kiangsu and Chi Li push to drive foreigners from China. Prince Chun convenes imperial council while consuls warn foreigners to depart. Nanking exposition opens amid fears of triad attacks and possible massacre of visitors.
Police report says burglars entered the Unitarian church on Boylston Avenue and Olive Street, stealing a gray coat, keys, and various small articles. No suspects named. investigation ongoing.
A skeleton found about three-quarters of a mile south of the Youngstown post office with a bull dog revolver showing one shot fired. A mildewed handkerchief bearing the initials W. P. 8 offered possible identification. In Reno Nevada Justice Sweeney ruled the direct primary law unconstitutional, as challenged by Senator James T. Boyd and others. the law had been enacted in January 1909.
Bulletin Detroit June 4 reports President Taft received a threatening letter warning of plots to assassinate him Roosevelt and King George. The missive, half in English half in Polish, urged special precautions for July and August.
Three young siblings aged six, three, and 21 months live with mother in a bare tile house at 6305 Fourth Ave N E. They lack food and clothing. the father is jailed for abuse and neglect after spending family money on drink. Neighbors report bronchial illness from cold. the house is mortgaged and bare of essentials.
In Libby Montana on June 4 Vera Prosser is jailed at a hotel on a first degree murder charge for shooting ex husband Reese T. Prosser on a Great Northern train between Spokane and Libby. A coroner's jury found her responsible. she pleaded not guilty and waived a preliminary hearing.
Deputy County Auditor says public funds must be scrutinized and seeks payment to Stewart E. Smith and O. A. Tatro for May salaries and expenses, despite county commissioners’ protest. Claims include 83.25 for hotel bills and 58 for board at home, with court action anticipated to force payment.
John Allen a 22 year old seaman was run down and killed in the railroad yards at Railroad avenue and King Street at 2 80 this morning. He held a Swedish army discharge and a card showing membership in the Seamen's Union of the Atlantic Coast. The body lay at Butterworth's morgue.
A one year old girl named Armstrong seeks a new home as her father deserted her and her mother fell ill in Missouri. Neighbors say Mrs. Armstrong cannot return to Seattle, and Mrs. Tharp has cared for the child but cannot longer provide. A neighbor asks The Star to find a heart and home for the toddler who faces the lonely world ahead.
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