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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1910
Page
1
Complaint filed by numerous property owners alleges misconduct in condemnation cases and hints at possible disbarment actions against O. L. Willett and a partner. Protesters claim losses from the Willett firm’s tactics as scrutiny grows among local lawyers and clients.
F S Steiner of the Interbay committee warned a mass meeting may be held at Pioneer Square if Taft’s response remains unf favorable. District residents urged patrols and ordered local Negro families to move out amid pressure around Fort Lawton.
Will not give keynote or any political speech upon return from voyage. Sets sail tomorrow for New York to resume duties.
The report outlines Leavitt facing potential manslaughter verdict with testimony about vehicular speed and a witness who offered money to sway proceedings. It also details Willett & Willett soliciting cases, sending letters to property owners, and charging high fees and excessive expenses from warrants, with estimates of losses and bar association inquiries.
The forecast notes fair conditions tonight and on Friday with light westerly winds. No precipitation expected and temperatures likely mild. Citizens are advised to plan outdoor activities accordingly.
Police report the prank involved a staged holdup with a fire department call, sparking ridicule from police and social circles. Officers note legal consequences would follow if ordinary citizens pulled the same stunt. Society groups plan mock holdups with toy weapons, while authorities remain unamused.
A House rules hearing will hear claims that President Diaz uses US officials to persecute Diaz’s enemies in America. John Turner and Guilerres de Lara present documentary evidence alleging Wall Street interests push Diaz, with Mexican stock and rail monopolies named. Witnesses allege refugee deportations and arrests via Mexico related charges.
In Washington on June 9 the convention elected Louie Hemrich of Seattle as trustee for a three year term. Percy Andreas of Cincinnati denounced prohibitionists as hypocrites and quasi criminals, claiming 38,000,000 residents live in prohibition states and drink illegally more than before.
A West Shore line train struck a funeral carriage in Haverstraw killing four people including Rev. A Romath and two named spouses, with the carriage returning from a funeral. The disaster underscores the tragic misfortune on a calm day.
Paris June 9. Capt Harconet and Lieut Fuquant flew 106 miles from Chalons to Vincennes in 2 hours 30 minutes marking France's first cross country military aeroplane flight.
Byron Phelps, prominent Seattle figure and former mayor, argues against communal backlash toward the Twenty-fifth Infantry. He states one guilty individual does not justify collective punishment and urges continued protection of the regiment, praising its discipline near Fort Lawton. He sent telegrams to Secretary Bliss and Senators Jones and Piles and a letter to Mayor Gill explaining the case.
Nathaniel Medeer a negro soldier will plead guilty tomorrow morning to a charge, faces an indeterminate five to ten year sentence, and expects quick transfer to the Walla Walla penitentiary. Bledeer, frightened, urged speedy action before Prosecuting Attorney Vanderveer. A Fort Lawton concern note reports Senator Jones urging prompt punishment and full investigation, with troops possibly not removed. Governor Hay sends a War Department telegram requesting removal of the 25th Regulars.
Denver wants the 25th regiment after an attack by Private Bledser, a negro, on Mrs. J. W. Redding. Fort Logan near Denver is proposed as a new recruiting post to keep soldiers away from residents and strengthen the army post. Local backers hope the move will resolve the ongoing tension with Seattle.
Interbay slept under arms as thirty city policemen patrolled the fort district overnight under mayoral orders. The mayor warned he would appoint more officers if the council balked at extra staffing. Chief Wappenstein barred Claussen brewery from selling beer to black soldiers until further orders after reports of disorder.
Col Theodore Roosevelt says he did not accept an invitation to open the congressional campaign at the Republican Clubs convention in New York and has no plans for political speeches until returning to Oyster Bay. He and his family travel with a party aboard the Kaiser Auguste Victoria, staying in separate suites.
An unknown man died in a fire that destroyed a residence at No. 1510 Third Ave N. W. The owner Virgil Venables, a Spokane athlete, had rented to a recently married young man who borrowed a saw yesterday. Venables left for Spokane. Firefighters search the ruins for the body as the rear house sustained minor damage. The property was valued at 1200 dollars for the house and 1000 dollars for furniture.
Anxiety over the tugboat Katie arriving last Sunday from Seattle subsides as she arrives at noon with three scows in tow. One scow was damaged in a gale on Puget Sound and the vessel went to Deception Pass for repairs.
Mrs. Katherine Schulz, 65, was found murdered and robbed in her Leavenworth residence. The house was set on fire to conceal the crime, and oil-saturated remains were discovered after firefighters extinguished the blaze. Authorities believe a large sum of money was taken.
A Seattle discussion argues waiters are underpaid at $30 a month and $1 a day for nine hours. The piece accuses patrons of paying tips that subsidize wages, urges salaries by restaurants, and claims tipping should be optional to boost customer and worker satisfaction and restaurant profits.
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