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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1910
Page
5
Fragmentary report describes a woman’s death by self harm at the Rainier Grand hotel after failed romance. It mentions an attempted poisoning with bichloride of mercury, a Miller residence on Aurora Avenue, and a pursuit by a man connected to a mutual acquaintance.
A fragmentary note discusses deportations and laborers within a family context, with garbled phrases referencing Hindus and unclear present conditions. The readable text hints at social or political disruption affecting families and workers, but specifics are obscured by OCR distortion.
Severe floods along the Middle Fork of the Kentucky River cause widespread destruction and force hundreds of families from homes between Knott counties. Residents scramble to escape rising waters as property losses mount and roads become impassable.
Chicago June reports a clash between Methodists and General Overseer Glenn Voliva after Methodists dedicated a chapel inside Zion City. Voliva vowed to fight the invasion to the death while Methodist leaders predicted strong backing from business interests and hinted at a protracted battle.
Ibraham Wardani, who killed Boutros Pasha late premier of Egypt, was hanged in Cairo in the government prison yard. Authorities barred newspaper witnesses and outsiders, with troops patrolling and crowds controlled as Wardani declared he died for Egyptian liberty.
Dale R. Hawkins sought marriage to Florence Evans with his mother's consent in writing. Police officer Rose stopped him as he hurried through Ballard streets and detained him overnight after a dispute. Court records show a marriage license issued for Hawkins, 20, and Evans, 17.
The report details Thaddeus FB, a noted forger, involved in a scheme using forged drafts from the First National Bank of Louisville. York allegedly used a cork leg and left a key in Oregon, enabling Pinkertons to trace and arrest him as part of the bank fraud.
A warrant charged larceny by embezzlement issued against William A Hall president of the Perfect Beer Cleaning Co. George Melwan Jr says he gave Hall 500 dollars as first payment for a third business interest and both the money and Hall are missing.
June 30 to July 4 excursion period to Victoria and Vancouver advertised. Round trip fares include 2.70 dollars to Victoria and 4.00 dollars to Vancouver. Steamships Princess Victoria and Princess Charlotte touted as finest and fastest on the coast operated by Canadian Pacific at 609 Fleet Ave and Pier A foot of Washington St. Phones 209.
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