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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1910
Page
6
A city census reports Seattle has about 49 000 children aged 5 to 14, a gain of nearly 5 000 from last year. Secretary Reuben W. Jones says enumerators finished the tally to aid state school levy calculations, with figures including Georgetown and other areas as late as possible before final totals.
An attempted derailment on the Casedero Electric line halted an electric train near Berkeley just outside Portland. Sew railroad ties and large obstructions were found on the tracks but the motorman warned the crew, and the train halted without injuries or further trouble. Police and investigators pursued the apparent wreckers who fled.
An earthquake in Santiago de Cuba causes two deaths and several injuries as houses collapse and debris fills streets. Wealthier residents begin leaving for Havana amid uncertain damage estimates and deteriorating conditions.
A woman flicked a burning cigarette into sawdust in a Chafey town dance hall, sparking a blaze that consumed the ey hotel five saloons and the stores, with nearby Eastern visitors watching the mining sights. The fire spread rapidly and could not be controlled.
John Boatswain, U S S N, serving 20 years for murder at Charleston Washington, will stay on the War register as a warrant officer per an attorney general opinion. He will be marked absent without pay and draw no salary. The opinion says a warrant officer cannot be deprived of his warrant except by court martial.
Rev C M Smythe of Ridge First Methodist Episcopal Church arrived in Vancouver to visit fiancé Rock Soden. Mrs Marion Lane and Soden allegedly battered him with a club. Smythe suffered concussion and fever, bedbound for days. Lane has prior battery conviction. she justified beating over her daughter's engagement.
New York June 4 One of the largest melons ever sliced will be cut by the Singer Manufacturing company which has called a meeting of directors on June 18 to declare a 30,000,000 stock dividend to its shareholders The company is capitalized at 40,000,000 and the stock dividend is 100 percent The company has a surplus of 30,000,000 The proceeds of Oxford was ended by King Arthur in 72 Band concert at Teschi Park day afternoon and evening.
The Corwin, first Seattle vessel this season, arrived 20 miles off Nome and landed passengers by dog teams after bucking heavy ice three miles from shore. The ice north of latitude 63 is reported as the heaviest in a decade at this season.
Brighton Beach residents sent hundreds of roses to workers at the state tuberculosis exhibit in Mammoth rink. The gesture praised the anti tuberculosis league of King County and the exhibit team. Tonight rally features speeches and music led by council member Thomas P. Revelle in place of Mayor GU. The Musicians Union band will provide a pre program concert.
Gene Romano pleaded guilty before Superior Judge Yakey to possessing slot machines and was fined $100. Prosecutor Vanderveer said Romano would plead guilty to a lesser charge and that he never had permission for operation. Judge Yakey praised the cleanup of the slot machine case and dismissed a second indictment.
The case centers on Mrs. Prosser who declined interviews as her attorney guides strategy. Arlington provides a graphic account of the tragedy describing an angry accusation and threats. Prosser was found shot in a hotel compartment, with the revolver tied to conflicting statements about possession by Mrs. Prosser and porter George Lindsay.
Miss Willis suffered serious injuries after a car crash early morning when a dirt pile lit no lamps and blocked the street. The vehicle skidded 76 feet, occupants were thrown. Jahn, driver, faced questions as ambulance delays and hospital transfers unfolded.
Ralph Leavitt, held on a manslaughter charge for the death of Rafelo Sego, is to face jurors in Judge Giliam's court Monday. Sego, a city street sweeper, was killed in June 1908 when Leavitt's speeding car struck him. Witnesses include chauffeur Owen McCusker who says Leavitt urged illegal speed to impress a prospective buyer. Prosecution led by John F. Murphy. Leavitt fled to Los Angeles, extradition attempts allegedly blocked by bribe. he later returned and posted new bonds.
Ben Hinton was found guilty of murdering Ollie Snyder near Hamilton Inst fall. The trial named five defendants including Deputy Sheriff Jack Cassady. The lynching plot arose in a local saloon after Snyder was killed. a three day manhunt followed for the suspect.
Sixty two senators endorse a petition supporting Jno A Holmes as head of the Bureau of Mines created in the sundry civil bill. Holmes faces opposition from Ballinger Tawney Smith and Speaker Cannon. President Taft must decide on appointing a Garfield loyalist with interior department links.
Utica June 4 Arrangements for the consolidation of hotel interests valued at $10,000,000 are under way. The United Hotels Company formed last March with $500,000 capitalization has merged with the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company of San Francisco and the Vanderbilts Eastern Interest, already controlling 14 hotels from Seattle to New York.
Six of nineteen members have not taken oaths to qualify for the municipal plans commission, delaying its organization. Judge C H Hanford cannot serve due to his United States government judicial position.
Adolph T. Schmidt, seven years advertising manager at The Star, leaves Seattle to become business manager of Westward Ho, a Vancouver monthly. He helped build The Star’s large ad patronage and departs with best wishes from management and colleagues. He travels with Mrs. Schmidt and their children, leaving Sunday night.
The document enumerates various market items including livestock categories like lambs and wethers, vegetables such as lemons and bananas, fruits including pineapples, and grains with price notes. It also references milk selling price and regional time schedules, but the OCR yields a fragmented, unreadable list with many garbled terms and unclear values.
Seattle to host Equity Cooperative Stores with L C Gotainer and H B Ketep leading the venture. A Westlake Market lease secures a temporary site for the project with a bakery and a city slaughterhouse to supply own beef. Local manager to oversee buys. customers may buy stock and share in profits while prices aim to stay at cost. Seattle union men support as a relief from high living costs.
United Prep reports a class day vote by the graduating class of 1010 selecting the “nicest” man. The favored suitor is described as six feet tall with brown hair and eyes, wearing a eye-matching necktie, a sense of humor, and earning about $2,000 annually.
A survey strings together roles named by girls including a chauffeur stage manager professional man and undertaker among others. The list notes 41 mention a professional man and 1 mention of an undertaker while 91 total voices contribute varied occupations.
Word from White Pass and Yukon ratway offices says the first steamer of the year will depart White Horse for Dawwon on Sunday. This marks the complete break up of the ice on the Yukon.
Frank Ford, Ray Coburn, Frank McCause and William Wilson admitted robbery before Superior Judge Yakey for the May 12 hold up. Sentenced to not less than five nor more than 20 years. Ford arraigned separately as an accessory before the fact. Vanderveer said Ford did not wield a revolver.
The Empress of India docked in Victoria with 100 first class passengers and nearly 2000 tons of freight including 1500 bales of silk valued at 760000 dollars. The cargo will be discharged at Vancouver and rushed to New York for Europe by a special train.
A patient testimonial from the Loughney institute touts Bake Oven Treatments as a cure for rheumatism. The letter describes dramatic relief after the first session and continued improvement over two years, asserting the method’s effectiveness and safety for all ages.
Veterans and comrades gather for Major John Kulp funeral ceremonies led by Bonney-Wareons Funeral Parlors. Military rites expected with posts and bands from Fort Gen Army units. The event includes a memorial program with church choirs, a public lecture, and a moment of tribute at the graveside.
Special notices outline restrictions due to dry weather. After June, usage limits rise to two hours of watering morning and evening. penalties apply for wasteful practices. Ordinance No.1476 bans wasting water, leaky fixtures, hoses with large openings, or spraying water indoors. Also lists miscellaneous ads and notices from local businesses.
Multiple listings show houses and rooms for rent across Seattle and nearby streets. Ads include 3 to 5 room cottages and flats with monthly rents from about $12.50 to $44, posted by agents and landlords such as F. M. Jordan, Harting, and Denny Station area managers. Names, addresses, and phone references indicate numerous rental options and contact points.
Classified notices seek paid help and staff. Officials advertise agents wanted for outfits and studios in Chicago and Oregon. Other lines call for experienced bartenders and caregivers with references.
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