08 Mar 1910
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1910
Page
1
The article calls on Seattle citizens to actively monitor the vote count at each polling place to prevent attempted election manipulation, noting a past incident where 2000 votes were questioned and stressing the need for honesty as ballots are called.
The report states William Hickman Moore faces a $100 dam claim in the city. Moore says he earned four living by hauling weed to nearby residents after his horse was killed. An officer notes a sore on Moore’s chest. the wound is described as incurable by some, while others claim it resulted from a splinter.
Report describes Gill supporters distributing beer via autos during a mayoral election. Saloon owners, barred from selling alcohol by law, allegedly funded and stocked vehicles with beer and whisky for voters. Autos carried Vote for Gill signs and attracted transport workers for liquor fueled drives.
Mrs Daisy Lucas, 33, a barber, fainted while shaving a man in a Pike Street shop near Seventh Avenue. She fell against a partition, narrowly missing the bearded customer. She remained unconscious for two hours with a scalp wound from the fall as the man being shaved kept one half of his face shaved and the other half bearded.
Mme Tetrazzini is confined at her West Enday home after collapsing last night at the Manhattan Opera House following the final curtain of Lucia di Lammermoor. She had responded to several curtain calls before swooning in her dressing room.
Dorothy Russell daughter of actress LAlHan Russell will appear at the Breakers music hall on Mason Street in San Francisco. The show is run by Randy McNaughton and marks a return of Mina Russell who visited the city a month ago. Russell plans to imitate her mother’s acting as a principal stunt.
West Seattle South Park and Youngstown residents face a feared restricted district if Gill wins. An employee hinted the district would sit near Railroad Ave and Atlantic Street, with Hollus Steel plant moved or repurposed. The tale blurs crime rumors with political leverage and ominous plans tied to vice syndicate interests.
Passengers on Great Northern train No 25 pleaded for 125 guides to led them to safety at Scenic before the avalanche. Trainmaster A R Blackburn refused, saying eight guides would come next morning and women children and invalids could not leave the train. The meeting was held February 28. most passengers perished in the slide.
Weather conditions favorable with sun and breeze encourage turnout in Bee Attle's municipal election. Early voting reports show light afternoon flow but most voters expected after work, as polls close at night. Officials warn counting will be slow due to numerous amendments and bond issues.
Today figures show Tacoma and Portland clearing balances with Tacoma at 1 105 094.00 and 50 774.00. Portland at 1 696 294.00 and 89 099.00. The data presents two locations and their respective balance and total figures.
A mob in Bogota last night stoned the American legation during a street clash. Windows were broken as assailants shouted at the United States. President Valencia pledged severe punishment for culprits if caught, amid tensions after U S recognition of Panama's secession from Colombia.
Jacob Schaeffer, famed billiard player, died at his Denver home at noon today from tuberculosis. Postmaster George Russell is rapidly recovering from appendectomy and will leave the hospital for home today. expected to return to work at the post office early next week.
Myron A. Moore known as W W Smith in Seattle sues the state of Washington and lawyers Phillips and Whitlis in Winnipeg Canada for sixty thousand dollars. The case stems from a failed real estate loan scheme that robbed depositors and saw Moore flee after posting a bond and later being arrested and returned. The story also reports rising Lake Washington flooding affecting docks, wharves, and private property around Mercer Island, Mt Baker Park, and Union Bay with ships and cables at risk.
A fortune of 156000 awaits the widow and two daughters of Martin Harris, Alaska pioneer, who died recently in the north. The widow and one married daughter are believed to live in Seattle, two other daughters in Nez Perce Idaho. Harris is believed to share in mines valued at hundreds of thousands.
Showers are expected tonight and Wednesday with moderate south winds.
Classified notice seeking replacement maids in Seattle. Advertises positions for general housework, no washing, small family, pleasant room, good wages with references. Calls mornings from Highland Drive. Star Want Ads cost 1 cent per word, ten words ten cents.
At Vallejo California six men from torpedo boat Farragut plunged into the bay at midnight to rescue two sailors. J Hampel and T H Lawrence died after their boat capsized near the Farragut as Eneign it J Keller and others fought to reach them. Keller was pulled from the water exhausted from the futile rescue bid.
New York March Officials plan bold reformation for Port of New York staff. Collectors and surveyors who board incoming vessels will wear bright blue uniforms with gold lace and gold-laced caps to indicate their authority.
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