15 Mar 1910
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1910
Page
1
Fragmented text references backers and posts, alleged jobbing of figures, and mentions of births, medical staff, and officers. The garbled narrative cites a denouncement by WamIlton and scattered phrases about life events, visits, and investigations without coherent details or outcomes.
Charles K. Hamilton charges Western Washington Fair Association directors with robbing the public and inflating attendance at Sundays meet at The Meadows. He offers $1,000 to repay attendees if backers relinquish profits, alleging $18,000 taken vs the management's $7,400 report. Al Crofton cuts ties with Hamilton amid disclosures.
Market brief notes price actions in Seattle Tacoma Portland and other cities with small daily shifts and dollar figures indicated for several commodities and goods traded today.
John P. Cudahy, lately in Chicago, seeks seclusion to escape notoriety from a knife attack on Jere Lillis. He plans to move from Kansas City to Chicago or Omaha, staying now at Joy Morton’s home with his brother Joseph. Chauffeur Johann Mowe, linked to the Lillis incident, also remains in Chicago.
Rev Dr Mark A Matthews, once a policeman, was renewed to his commission by the Seattle city council. He rides street cars for free and carries a large handgun, claiming he is a special iceman for the city. He refused to explain the star badge meaning beyond saying he is a veteran officer. Edward Payson Weston, on his 72nd birthday, walked 72 miles to Kinsley Kansas arriving at 7 45 pm and receiving a mayoral welcome and a watch as a gift from locals.
Chicago reports two mediators named to avert a looming railroad firemen strike affecting 140000 miles of track and 140000 workers across 49 western and southern roads. Brotherhood leaders weigh government mediation under the Erdman act as wage and discipline disputes stall.
From Khartoum March 16, an unofficial view outlines Roosevelt’s plans after returning to America. He intends to live quietly at Oyster Bay and avoid political comment unless directly observed. He will continue editorial work with the Outlook and participate as a citizen with a focus on principles over partisanship.
London reports Sir John Hemingharo, head of the divorce division, stands by his view that a wrong by a man may be minor while a woman's misconduct is far more serious. He offered no explanation initially, later providing a cautious statement to justify his stance as critics swarm with resolutions and discussions.
In San Francisco on March 15 Morris Garcia testified in his divorce suit from Mabel Garcia that a letter found in her satchel contained intimate passages including I love you like the devil. He said the envelope was unaddressed and they waited days hoping to read a name.
Marion Lowe of The Star conducts a direct, pointed interview with Hi Gill, Seattle mayor elect, challenging rumors and probing policies. Gill defends himself, speaks plainly, and emphasizes personal honor over political traps.
Charles K. Hamilton states he deposited 1000 with The Seattle Star editor and would pay out to Meadows admissions if the Western Washington Fair Association adds 3000 still due and 7400 taken at the gates. He argues the association misstates receipts, notes his own 1500 travel costs, and claims he already paid nearly 200 to attendees. He urges fair treatment for Seattle readers and insists he would cover his own expenses to resolve the dispute.
New York report says Rev. W B Ferrell pastor of St Peter and St Paul Catholic Church defended a Stranday car fight. Three youths George Schneider August Geist Joseph Zido, claiming to be streetcar officials, faced arrest after Ferrell joined the melee and knocked them to the rear of the car.
The Star explains how lost pets are recovered quickly through inexpensive want ads. Owners place a short notice, and finders respond within hours, with a small reward paid. Lost and Found ads cost 1 cent per word, 10 words for 10 cents, phone numbers Main 400 or Ind. 441.
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