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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1914

Page

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Mayor Cotterill Shown Alliance With Trenholme Backers

The Star claims Mayor Cotterill heard evidence in private that Jacob Furth and Louis Hemrich each contributed 500 dollars to Trenholme, tying Cotterill to Trenholme’s backers. Testimony asserts former Gill allies now support Trenholme, with brewery and other special interest associates backing his campaign.

STAR Cotterill Jacob Furth Judge Moore Robert Bridges George Cotterill Trenholme Forth Louis Hemrich Hemrich Gill

Committee cites Furth and brewery as Trenholme supporters

The committee names Jacob Furth head of the traction trust and Louis Heinrich head of the brewery as behind Trenholme. It says Furth contributed 500 dollars and Heinrich 500, and that Trenholme received the funds. It notes Goldsmith and McLean deleted the contributor list and that Gill campaign finances show Hiram C. Gill funded it with an itemized filing.

Jacob Furth Traction Trust Louis Heinrich Brewery J. S. Goldsmith Ed Chilberg Chamber of Commerce Trenholme James S. Goldsmith John L. McLean Gill Hiram C. Gill

Hammond the Gambler Refuses to Stop Playing Crime

Prison interview with Harry C. Hammond details crime as a game against a vast network of police and federal agents. He explains a daring Seattle to Chicago escape with the Loring family, posing as a federal man, and notes a later failed attempt under the state system.

Fred L. Boalt Harry C. Hammond Hammond Secret Service the Star Pinkertons Burns United States Secret Service Linatration Seattle Chicago McNefdl Island Loring Lorings Smith Fife Canyon City Colo

Dinamite found in Seattle tied to Trenholme campaign probe

A cache of 12 sticks of dynamite was found behind a residence on 1111 Sturgis Way near Rainier Valley by Deputy Sheriff John W. Roberts and county officers. The investigation ties the blast material to a alleged plot and follows testimony from Charles Kilman a private detective arrested yesterday. Kilman claimed two men stole the dynamite from the Milwaukee tunnel at Rockdale and that a labor issue may be the motive. The Star report notes extensive testimony before the investigating committee naming campaign contributors and supporters of J D Trenholme with no lists yet verified.

John W. Roberts Seattle Sheriffs Office Sturgis Way Beacon Hill Rainier Valley Charles Kilman Occidental Av Roberts Milwaukee Tunnel Rockdale Jim Sullivan Kilman Thic Star Investigating Committee Consis Cotterill Moore Robert Brace Trenholme Gill Ed Chilberg Chamber of Commerce J. D. Trenholme Jacob Furth Seattle Electric Co J. L. Golsmith John L. McLean Louis Heinrich Brewing Ch Sol J. L.smith J. L. McLean Trensholme Committee R. V. Ankeny Furth Johnny Clancy Second Nr. S Clancy Ankeny Slater J. S. Goldsmith Wiley Hemphill Goldsmith Hemphill Louis Hemnrich Chilberg Gold Frink J. M. Frink Washington Iron Works Employers’ Association Frank Cotterill Seattle Central Labor Council Frank McLean

COMPLETE REPORT OF STAR INVESTIGATING COMMITTEE

The Seattle Star presents the committee’s two day examination into mayoral candidacy and campaign funds. Witnesses were questioned, stenographic testimony recorded, and press observers kept informed until report submission. The findings highlight salient facts about candidate J D Trenholme and mentions business figures such as J S Goldsmith, J K Chilberg, and D E Frederick.

Injury to Harry Whitney from horse fall near Loyal Heigets

Harry Whitney Treatia injured at Minor hospital after a fall with his horse near his farm at Loyal Heigets yesterday morning. He was repairing a fence when the horse fell and kicked him on the head during the scramble to rise.

Harry Whitney Loyal Heigets

Rochester Station Collapse Spark Leads to Probe

Governor Lister will examine Rochester citizens charges against Public Service Commissioner Frank R. Spinning. Allegations claim collusion with L. L. Hunter to abandon the Northern Pacific station in Rochester and open a new terminal on the town's western edge. Father Barnard of St. Martin College spoke on The Communion of Saints before the Knights of Columbus.

Lister Rochester Public Service Frank R. Spinning L. L. Hunter Northern Pacific Communion of Saints Father Barnard St. Martin College Lacey Knights of Columbus

Zinkan and Ferrin Wed in Everett Last Monday

John A. Zinkan a contractor and Mise Ferrin were married in Everett last Monday. The brief notice records their union and the location confirming the ceremony took place in Everett.

John A. Zinkan Mise Ferrin Everett

Farm cream separator kept with hogs in dairy building

Dairy commissioner E N Aderhold conducting inspections in Washington county found a farmer who stored a cream separator in the same building with hogs. A maximum fine of 100 dollars was imposed on the offender, who expressed surprise at the penalty.

Neenah, Wis E. N. Aderhold Washington County

Astor appoints Joe as deputy sheriff in Dutchear county

Vincent Astor, noted as the richest young man in America, has taken a public step into law enforcement by accepting a deputy sheriff position in Dutchear county. Sheriff Hornbeck issued the appointment to Astor.

Poughkeepsie N.Y Vincent Astor America Dutchear County Hornbeck Astor

Ellis Admits He Was Damaged Goods At Trial

William Ellis on trial for the murder of his wife testified he was damaged goods when he led her to the altar and seeks acquittal on an insanity plea. Robert Hosea, 72, father of the murdered woman, watched closely as Ellis admitted he was incurably diseased. A disruptive outburst by Hosea occurred when Ellis spoke, requiring restraint by bailiffs.

Chicago Wm. Ellis Robt M. Hosea Ellis Hosea Bilis

Tryatt Fowells School Teaches Hyatt-Fowells Business Training

An advertisement from Cet property promotes Tryatt Fowells School at 4th and Pine offering business training by Hyatt-Fowells. The brief notice highlights practical instruction and local educational services.

Tryatt-Fowells School 4Th and Pine Hyatt-Fowells

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Trenholme Brewery Clifstions Traction Concern Jacob ‘Furth Prisoner King Street Omaha Pullman Trentholme The Billboard Walter Foster James \. Wood Frank S. Singleton Wood Seattle Star J. 8. Goldsmith Schwabacher Co J. K. Chilberg Scandinavian-American Bank D. E. Frederick Frederick & Nelson Heinrich Tacoma Silas Joe
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