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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1910
Page
3
A garbled text fragment references a khaki figure tweed and a motor trip, a reception, letters, and a public place scene. It mentions a private affair, a corpse, and a colonel, with unclear events and scattered names.
Fragmentary notes indicate concerns about hospital safety and staff morale. The text mentions Providence and possible tensions between members and management over rents and employment terms, suggesting a strained hospital environment.
Fragmentary text references wing houses, a Bengat or Bent name, an official ROT backing, and a note about Louis. The readable words suggest political or housing related commentary but lack clear events, dates, or participants.
Portland Ore March 16 Ezra Meeker the 80 year old pioneer will start tomorrow on a third ox team journey along the Oregon trail. The two old oxen that carried his prairie schooners on the 1906 trip will be used again, shod and ready for the overland trek from The Dalles. Meeker aims to trace and mark the exact Oregon trail course so that traditions will not be forgotten.
Volney P. Hart was granted a certificate of election as councilman from the Twelfth ward after a bitter fall campaign. Opponents planned to renew their challenge next Monday, arguing he was not a freeholder, but the comptroller sanctioned the certificate. A renewed contest may seek to deny him seating when the council convenes.
Paris reports the old age pension bill nearing passage. The plan would tax workers over 18 and split employer contributions to fund pensions for women and men at 35 and 50 respectively, with it capped for high earners. Government adds about 23 million dollars in year one and 27 million in subsequent years.
Corinto Nic March 15 Charged with conspiring against the life of President Madriz Leroy Cannon cousin of George Cannon who was executed by Yelaya's orders is held prisoner there today The arrest was made with the knowledge of Admiral Kimball commander of the American naval forces here Cannon is 16 years old and was secretary to General Chamorro of the revolutionary army He was arrested here several days ago and had a letter of introduction to President Madriz learned by Nicaraguan officials who believed his presence at Bluefields would do the president harm.
In Independence Square Philadelphia police clubbing a crowd prompts Ida Myerson a shirtwaist worker to cry Stop that. An officer arrests her for inciting to riot and she is jailed overnight and fined by a judge ruling she unlawfully attempted to riot.
The article reports deaths of inmates in custody, citing overcrowding at City Hospital and police strain. Health Commissioner Crichton and Dr McTavish discuss systemic failures and the need for a dedicated police surgeon to tend to prisoners, while tensions between police and hospital persist.
In San Francisco the white night scene in the tenderloin drew denials from cafe and resort owners that dancing after midnight would be allowed. Police commissioners could not explain why law violations continued with open revelry in the upper tenderloin beyond the late hour.
Mrs Sayler in Crescent City faced murder charges for her banker husband J B Bayler. The trial heard that Dr William A Miller pleaded self defense after Bayler was found dead. Witnesses described a tumultuous romance and long quarrels preceding the fatal July night.
The Seattle Retail Grocers Association plans its second annual ball at Leach Park pavilion on Thursday evening March 17 1910. The event promises music and courteous attention, with emphasis on orderly conduct and best behavior during the night.
Algert Mansen operates a jewelry business in the Optics Department at the corner of Firet and Cherry. The listing notes his services and location for potential customers.
Report from Kerriston alleges Samuel Kennedy vanished after dental work. Residents and relatives claim he left his home in Kerriston and did not return, prompting search by local authorities and concerned townsfolk.
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