14 Mar 1910
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1910
Page
1
The former president in khaki arrives in Khartoum amid a riverfront crowd and ceremonial displays. Scouts and officials greet him as the city attends the daylight procession with flags and color, marking a notable visit in March.
Theodore Roosevelt and companions recount a close call during an Africa safari as Roosevelt shoots a charging elephant after stalking game. Cunningham recalls the moment when Roosevelt protected his party by firing blank shots then hitting the monster with a second bullet.
Fragmentary text hints at a Wyoming real estate listing or community notice. It mentions home ownership, a community record and a potential meeting or event toward the end of a month. No clear entities, dates, or concrete actions are readable.
Voiney P. Hart, independent candidate elected to the city council from the Twelfth ward, will receive his certificate of election after a protest alleging he is not a freeholder was rejected. Hart proved ownership of his home confirming freeholder status. Comptroller Carroll will issue the certificate on counsel’s advice.
A 12 year old, Joseph Mohindro, died after a shooting incident while playing with his friend George Nadeau near Fort Lawton. The 32 and 38 caliber pistols were involved in a bath room incident earlier in the day. Coroner Snyder is investigating the death as an accident and no inquest or arrest is planned.
Trier in March reports an immense air cruiser planned to carry 50 to 60 persons and travel 40 to 50 miles per hour. It features a new iron bulk design with five motors totaling 499 horsepower. The airship weighs about 20 tons and is set for an early spring launch.
Light south winds accompany showers tonight and Tuesday. Forecast calls for damp conditions across the area with chances of steady rain at times and possible brief lull in activity thereafter.
In Stuttgart on March 14 Herman Lange, an inventor, was sentenced to five months for naming Count Zeppelin the aviator as the "greatest humbug." Lange claimed invention of a rigid dirtible balloon, prompting his troubles. In Angeles Thornton Green, 21, an elevator operator, suffered a long fever. Dr. Herbert found the cause as two extra ribs.
Rioaste Ross a 25 year old prisoner died unattended in a city receiving ward after being shuttled between jail and hospital. Police and hospital staff disputed responsibility while the coroner reserved post mortem action. Ross stumbled on Second Ave and 8th St, was taken to the city hospital, then returned to police custody before death. Coroner Snyder undecided on autopsy.
A freshman named Archie faces a lake dousing as sophomores at the state university enforce a rule barring lovemaking by freshies. The incident sparks ire among patrician sophomores who claim to uphold campus decorum and tradition.
A second snowslide near Wellington, Washington, slides down Alvin to destroy a snowshed and a bridge span, killing an Italian laborer and injuring engineer John Annen. Great Northern traffic blocked. line to be cleared in 36 hours. Also reports the death of San Francisco artist and clubman Willis B. Davis aboard the Oceanic liner near Cherbourg.
Two men including Mrs. Alvin Green's husband prayed by her bedside at a Holy Rollers colony near Ballard Beach car line. Humane Officers Vaupell and Kent investigated and urged a physician to be called. The dying mother, who had just given birth two weeks earlier, was unattended as the scene drew attention. Her survival hung on medical aid.
Charles K. Hamilton aims to fly over Seattle's business district this afternoon from The Meadows amid free admission. Officials acknowledge yesterday's disappointment and strive to offer at least one citywide viewing, despite dangers if engine trouble occurs.
Dr Frederick A Cook plans return to New York from South America and will reserve Waldorf Astoria suite for him and wife. He will sail from Rio on March 23 and land at Colon then travel by steamer to Mobile Alabama.
A major blaze in Jamestown New York left a large square in the business district a smouldering ruin. Firefighters gained control by 4 am and damage is expected to reach about 500 000 dollars.
Charles K. Hamilton's biplane plunged into The Meadows lake during Seattle's carnival of the air. Laurence Redington blames sky madness, a reckless urge to push limits once aloft, for the accident. Hamilton survived the crash but faced further flights before Sunday’s program.
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