24 Mar 1910
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1910
Page
1
The Chicago Tribune reports a regional poll showing New England Republican editors oppose Speaker Cannon and the tariff by 86.5 percent against, 86.4 percent against Cannon, with Western, Southern editors showing varied opposition to the tariff.
A folded, fragmentary portrait portrays a carpenter’s apprentice turned city mayor with an antireform stance. The stream of clipped lines references a private office session, a sweeping show of power, and an “Open Town” issue shaping the city’s political future.
Mayor Gill states Crichton may keep his post only if the health department is reformed. He criticizes rising costs and excessive inspectors, calls doctors a costly enthusiast, and plans a meeting to demand changes before renewing the administration.
Patrolman M A Matthews was today reappointed chaplain of the city rail stockade by Chief Wappenstein. Matthews also serves as pastor of the First Presbyterian Church.
Fragmentary note reports a bargain at a location resembling 86 Well Avenue with references to Whe and RO. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
Walter M. Du Moulin a San Francisco Episcopalian clergyman filed suit in superior court for divorce from his wife. Reports note the wife had earlier begun divorce actions, but no final decree yet. She says she separated after he demanded nude photographs of her.
Five men burned and another seriously injured when a drunken cook ignited a leaking gasoline line aboard the Silver Wave at Standard Oil dock. Captain Torkell engineer Hovick and four others suffered severe burns. Norman Mcleod escaped but ill, all rushed to City hospital. Ship had been converted to a gasoline boat and awaited halibut season in Alaska waters.
Oscar S. Straus travels to Cairo to join Theodore Roosevelt for talks on U S conditions abroad. Roosevelt plans to address Egyptian affairs openly while British authorities fear nationalist agitation and deploy police guards to protect him at the hotel and during visits. The visit includes reception by the khedive and palace meetings with the khalifa and other officials.
Port Angeles reports police probing the residence of Henry Jenking, a retired printer who died recently, where $1,000 in cash was discovered hidden. In Princeton Indiana, Martin Hobbs was arrested in Vincennes today on charges of murdering John Leomiller, a blind man who was valued at $106,600 nine years ago last month.
The jury deliberated all night in the Gladys Johnson case charging assault with intent to kill. Foreman told Judge Ronald that they could not agree without additional witnesses, but the court refused to reopen evidence. The jurors were discharged after a brief continuation.
In Silver City New Mexico Allen Moore of Pino Altos while serving on a jury yesterday asked to be excused. He went to an outhouse and cut his throat. The cause of death by his own action is unknown.
Edward F Treasier brother in law of former Chief Tixing Ward shot and killed himself in Ward home after a recent spree. He was 40 years old, unmarried, a former city street department driver and guard on the city chain gang. Remains to be taken to Vancouver Washington for interment.
Reports from Loudenville Cairo New York Indianapolis and Kansas City detail fugitives riots fires and suicides. Prison riots and mobs prompt harsher security while volcanic activity shakes Massina and Mount Etna erupts with lava and tremors.
Josie W. Stoddard seeks divorce from Charles W. Stoddard after he allegedly gasified their home to force death and gain life insurance. She says he refused to work, did most labor at a Renton ranch, and pressured her into death. They have been married 20 years. In New York five women are among 87 poultry dealers indicted for conspiracy to restrain trade and fix prices.
R M Saunders Jack Johnson and Burt Macock arrive in Juneau reporting the first news of a much talked placer strike 126 miles up the Taku river with excellent prospects and surface gold.
City officials clash over cleaning up vice in Beattie. Chief Wappenstein vows to confine dissolute women to the old King street district until a new area is designated, while Mayor Gill Councilman Wayne oppose the plan and pledge to contest the move. The dispute signals a protracted political battle as residents await actions and court involvement.
Washington March 24 Thomas F Walsh the mining magnate walked unaided from the train to an automobile minutes after his special train arrived denying rumors of imminent death. He had been reported near death since leaving San Antonio for Washington Wenatchee two bells for street car line Wenatchee Valley Railway and Power company agreed to city council's terms and construction work to begin at once.
A disturbance in Porterville started when evangelist Leroy Clark denounced women who attend dances. He was chased, egged, and warned to leave town. Sheriff deputized 20 men to quell riots as a boy named Sardis Templeton was arrested for throwing the egg. Citizens posted 150 dollars for the boy’s attorney.
Colorado miners perished in the Primero mine disaster on January 31 with 76 lives lost. State Labor Commissioner Brake brands Colorado Fuel and Iron practices as open defiance of the law and urges Gov. Shafroth to appoint a strict investigative commission.
Mrs. M. B. Gordon seeks a married couple to live on and manage a small Port Orchard area ranch. The man would work the land while the wife assists with housekeeping. wages offered promise a livable income higher than city earnings. Mrs. Gordon can be reached at 1122 Fourth Ave. by noon tomorrow.
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