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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1910
Page
1
The address at Oxford University presents Roosevelt’s view on history literature and national strength. He argues reading, fighting spirit, and the danger of luxury, urging self-help and reform to avoid internal decay and external threats.
A fragmented discussion on imperialism and history in which the speaker defends British and English traits, citing Oxford credentials and the value of readable historical study. The text argues history is a branch of science and literature, insisting that historical facts must be accessible and understandable, lest the discipline lose value.
Reports from Basilicata and Calabria describe a large earthquake in Campania with two hundred killed and many wounded. San Sossa and Caste Baronia areas confirm multiple deaths while crowds flee inland. Red Cross mobilizes food clothing and medical staff. relief funds of 10000 go to urgent needs as Rome dispatches authorities and nurses.
A Be Juare terminus line car 73 faced a crash early today causing an hourlong halt. Gripman George operated the electric car as passengers were moved back to the station. The incident disrupted services at the main terminus.
Madison city council delays voting on three Seattle Electric Company electrification ordinances. Bills fix schedules for through service and grade limits on cable lines, with referrals back to the committee and a Friday vote revival. Several councilmen plead ignorance as factions maneuver to defeat or pass the measures.
J M E Atkinson and wife filed for adoption of 14 month old Lydia Pride Tripple who was orphaned after her father John Tripple murdered the mother on May 30 and then killed himself. Petitioners request name change to Lydia Pride Atkinson. Also noted is a trustees meeting for the Children's Orthopedic hospital at 10 o'clock Friday morning in room 11 at the Chamber of Commerce.
Premier Joe Chamberlain, aged and frail, has not left his home since returning from Southern France 16 days ago. Friends assisted him from the train and to his carriage as doctors say the end is near within days.
President Taft sent a special message to Congress urging immediate effect of a rail rate suspension provision. The message outlines the railroad administration clash and followed talks with Representative Mann and Senator Crane.
TORONTO reporting dies this afternoon of Goldwin Smith, famed litterateur and historian. The brief notice confirms the prominent Canadian writer's death in Toronto on June 7.
County Commissioner A. L. Ford remains at home in Pallet City after a buggy runaway. Rutherford, driving near his ranch, was thrown when an automobile spooked the horse. he suffered deep cut injuries from a barbed wire fence.
Financial notices show Seattle and Tacoma earnings for today totaling 1 804 741 and 1 154 896 with balances 118 260 and 93 868 respectively. Portland reports clearings of 1 628 419 and a balance of 98 775 with additional clearings 780 856 and final balances 93 868.
The body of P. J. Lynch telegraph operator was found floating in the bay at the foot of Connecticut street. Autopsy showed a brain bleed from a blow with a blunt instrument. Lynch from Lakota North Dakota worked for Northern Pacific at Pasco and was en route to Seattle.
King County Republican central committee backs a plan to pack the state supreme court nomination process by removing delegates from the people. The piece argues that big business interests and railways will control the convention, influence Miles Poindexter’s fate, and push for a line of action that benefits corporate power over ordinary citizens.
Residents near Fort Lawton hire guards to protect homes amid rumors of vigilante action after a white woman accuses Nathaniel Bledser private of assault. Police detain Bledser and eight comrades. a mass meeting in Interbay rouses angry locals wary of racial violence and defense of women’s honor.
Ralph J. Leavitt faces a weeklong manslaughter trial after Ralph Sego was struck and killed by Leavitt’s car on a hill. Prosecution witnesses insist the car moved at express train speed, with E. E. Parish recounting the moment the vehicle crossed East Cherry Street and climbed the hill as bystanders rushed to the scene.
Mrs. 8. L. Goldberg of W113 East Thomas Street appeals to police claiming her husband took her shoes during their separation. She says the pair never left her, was intended for Frederick Nelson to return money, and asks aid in recovering the footwear.
Regular readers of The Star want pages are urged to seize opportunities daily as they may lead to significant gains. the column highlights the value of scanning the Wants section for promising offers and notes consistent benefits for regular readers.
Mexico City reports Diaz will personally direct the campaign against 10 000 Maya Indians in Yucatan. The government mobilizes the entire army amid claims of massacres as hundreds flee to Merida. Gunboats Morelos and Zaragoza prepare transports to reinforce Mexican forces.
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