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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1910
Page
4
In March the unexpected death of Josiah Brewer, final justice of the States Supreme Court, ended a long career. Reports describe his passing after a period of illness, with investigations noting that he died at his residence in Leavenworth, Kansas, while serving on the high court.
A short biographical fragment notes an American official appointed by a president as secretary and as a member of the arbitration committee that resolved the boundary dispute between British Guiana and Venezuela. It mentions an LL D degree from unspecified universities.
A young man, likely Gustave E. B. Weigelt, attempted to swing onto a brake beam of an O. and W. train at midnight. He was crushed when the car ran over his foot, and doctors expect amputation. He refused to reveal his name unless dying, then admitted identity after a pocket card with Gustave E. B. Weigelt was found.
Coroner Hoffman and police declare Alexander J. Moody died of arsenic poison in hamburger steak, overturning the February 20 poisoning verdict. A mystery remains on how the poison entered the meat as a household woman and an employee have been watched for a month.
In St Louis March 29 twenty thousand Jews who eat kosher meat face a meat shortage after 42 shops close. Five thousand people stormed the stores seeking meat as dealers say profits vanish at the 12 cent price.
A child tells Papa the wool suit rustles when walked in, asking if silk is to blame. Papa explains the rustling is due to “Aldrich” in the fabric, per the Chicago Tribune.
Manila report says two Japanese agents seeking fortification plans in Cavite were arrested by military authorities. A soldier from the engineer corps enticed them with a trap and evidence of a bribe but no money was recovered. The consul took no action and the men face possible expulsion while the soldier is confined.
Chairman Sawyer and the finance committee questioned funding as Chief Wappenstein seeks 27 additional patrolmen. An ordinance to expand the police department was introduced and referred to the finance and police committees. The chief will urge the imperative need before the joint panel.
President Taft assigns Representative Duncan McKinlay of California to tour the Midwest as a reformer evangelizing party regularity. The 48-year-old Canadian-born former carriage painter turned lawyer campaigns for Aldrich tariff and ships aid, painting insurgents as targets while pledging loyalty to Taft.
A brief classified notice in the Star invites readers to explore housing options in the real estate section. It highlights listings for homes and properties available for purchase or rent, with emphasis on local market opportunities.
Fragmentary text mentions names like Aunt Mary and dates such as April 1 and March Rebheon. Content is garbled with quotes and partial titles, providing no coherent event or outcome to summarize.
McKinlay will tour the Middle West as a plain blunt man of the people to win support for Taft. His refrain will be what's the use as long as you're happy followed by Stand by the president. He acts as scout to report strategy for quelling insurgents in upcoming conventions. Insurgents view his trip with strong interest.
A fire last night destroyed the Olympic Foundry & Machine Works in Tacoma with estimated losses around 150000 dollars. The firm carried no insurance. The Pacific Paint & Glass Works suffered only minor scorching. In North Yakima, plans for an aviation meet were dropped as the Hamilton organizers could not meet cost.
A 150 pound batch of opium seized by customs was burned at the city incinerator, valued at $5,000. Neighbors questioned the smoke and debated if the odor came from trash or tobacco as officials disposed of the prohibited drug under federal law. Local residents quoted a Celestial bystander reacting to the flames.
Rogers Peet, famed for woolens and worsteds, offers lines starting at $20 with higher tiers up to $45. Kensington suits target the business man, while a new store lowers costs, enabling the sweep to price points previously unavailable. Mr. Young, Hat Department manager, draws patrons from long distances selecting styles from John B. Stetson and imported Christy among others.
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