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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1910
Page
4
Everett June 17 Judge Black of the superior court denied the Anti States Lumber company injunction to block local mill work. He said no emergency existed and suggested the company file an affidavit if it can prove interference. The case may go to Judge Hanford in Seattle. Vice-Consul Hayashi returned to Seattle. The townspeople have so far resisted the tall from the town.
Former Gov Broward, a former deck hand on a St Johns River steamboat and lifelong Everglades reclamation advocate, has been nominated for the U S Senate by the Democrats. He has led a Florida realty company since leaving office and is not a lawyer.
United Press reports in Washington that Arizona and New Mexico will enter statehood, giving the U S 48 states. The Senate passed the admission bill after three months on the calendar and the House is expected to concur. Forthcoming signature seals the change.
New York June 17 The safe and sane Fourth of July idea hurts the fireworks business nationwide. Makers say the movement gains like a wave delaying production and sales. Henry J chief urges a congressional bill to ban dangerous fireworks while safe devices remain acceptable.
The St Louis and a leading ASCE branch voted to designate Seattle as the site for the 1911 American Society of Civil Engineers national convention. City Engineer Thomson received the information yesterday.
A 19 year old Mildred Culbertson of San Rafael asserts life is a chemical compound and the universe divides into matter and life with the soul. She predicts life may be created chemically in the coming years, stating philosophers inspired her study.
Produce dealers and hotel managers met at the Perry hotel to argue free cartage and commissions. Hotel men argued price fairness and alleged 76 percent profits, while commission men cited legal limits and supply demand. The session ended with mutual demands for concessions and a pledge to continue pressure.
Weekly billing practice warns that 16 bills are prepared Friday and mailed Saturday. Nonpayment by the next Saturday triggers a notice of blacklisting the following Wednesday at 1 o clock unless payment is made. Being on any commission man’s blacklist blocks purchases from other commission men.
The piece notes violinist Rigo in a divorce case filed by Casper Emerson Jr. from Mrs. Katherine Emerson with Rigo named as co respondent. It recalls Katherine Emerson praising Rigo and includes her Philadelphia verses about their love and devotion.
Alfred Perrenaud once penniless from Switzerland returns to his homeland after 22 years in La Crosse Washington. He sails from New York in first class passage. Perrenaud is a prominent sheep grower with an 1800 acre ranch nearby.
A real estate agent notes the suburb’s death rate is lower than others in the county while a near victim voices distrust, saying she would not be found dead there. The dialogue includes threats to a girl who recalls a kiss and implied danger.
Washington dispatch reports Secretary of State Philander C. Knox may resign to seek the Republican nomination for governor of Pennsylvania. Knox, returning from Philadelphia, discussed the campaign and possible acceptance with Senator Penrose. He plans to decide before next Wednesday.
Columbia the Eskimo girl from the A P exposition spends the summer in Luna Park Denver with her Eskimo village companions. The Monitor and Merrimac attraction from the A P was moved to Eliteh's garden, where a building collapsed in spring injuring several people.
The newly formed municipal plane commission acts by appointing standing committees and selecting three of five nationally renowned engineers to assist in planning Seattle’s public improvements. The nominees are Virgil Vogue Bien Arnold Elmer Cortell Charities oo and John Oim.
A small blaze occurred at 124 Main in Kansas City when a pawn shop clerk dropped a lit cigarette through a floor hole from a steam radiator into a gas pipe. The flame melted the lead jacket over the steam pipe, led to dripping onto the gas pipe, and briefly sealed the leak after fire crews arrived.
Albert E. Bassett longtime church leader and deacon at the First Baptist Church in Alton admits defrauding Illinois Glass Co. of $24,000. He has turned over about half his missing sum in property to his employers and resigned his official posts including Y M C A director, school board member, and Odd Fellows head. He says he will try to live down the disgrace.
All aboard for Pleasant Beach on Sunday with outdoor sports dancing and baseball. Boat departs Colman dock for a round trip price of 50 cents.
The Star urges readers to check classified columns for a random drawing of two free Majestic tickets. Names will be drawn from the city directory and may include readers. The ad promotes vaudeville shows as always good entertainment.
Mayor Gaynor his wife and daughter are depicted as devoted walkers enjoying park outings in New York. Miss Gaynor is described wearing a wide hat to prevent freckles and tan and to gain public prominence for the mayoral family.
In Ballard on June 17 seven young ducklings were kidnaped from J. H. Kinney's residence at 6509 24th Ave N W. Thieves used a pass key to enter the duck mother’s dwelling but the parent quacked only as if scolding strays. Police notified and investigating.
Jose del Rivero says Antonio Fuentes will headline the Mexico City bullfights in September for four performances totaling 40000 dollars, a record salary surpassing top operatic stars. Fuentes, famed for retiring last year, returns to celebrate Mexico’s Independence centennial in a major arena program.
A pair of weekend events invites the public to tour 14 ships at the navy yards with special visiting days on Saturday and Sunday. Visitors may take a boat from Colman dock for a round trip priced at 56.
A Towaco, New Jersey incident reports Charles Abergasty, amateur aviator, testing a craft when his four year old son crawled onto the lower plane. At 200 feet the child leaned out and fell. the craft was pulled back to within 30 feet of the ground and tumbled into bushes. The boy sustained bruises but none serious. the father escaped with minor injuries.
A jumble of brief notes from multiple places recounts events and people. References span Hunker Hill Roosevelt and San Juan Hill, Chicago landmarks, missing ranchers, near suicides, weddings, divorces, deaths, and local officials.
Announcement notes June 19 rain 38 percent for Portland and mediate points leaving Seattle at 12:00 noon instead of 3 PM and arriving in Portland in the afternoon aiding connections for California points. Most model parlor and dining cars on board.
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