30 Mar 1910
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1910
Page
1
A distorted clipping reports a Cinderella charged with murdering her sister. The article references a court case, unnamed dates, and unclear details about persons and locations, with fragmented lines mentioning a girl, a mother, and a barred room. The narrative is incomplete and obscured by OCR errors.
Ti te Sandels 16, living in Seattle, tried to kill herself by swallowing bichloride tablets while being questioned by Dr. Mary Martin. Dr. Martin led to the chief, the girl refused and swallowed poison. she was rushed to the city hospital where stomach pumping was performed and she was expected to survive.
Fragmentary OCR advert outlines opportunities for workers with promises of advancement and training. Mentions RayO broadened programs and potential rents or wages. Text is garbled but suggests employment growth and educational support for laborers.
Berlin reports a rail crash near Muelheim today killing between 20 and 50 soldiers. Ten bodies have been recovered with more visible beneath wreckage. A special train collided with the Northerman Lloyd express. no passengers on the express were killed.
A New York rumor says Governor Charles Evans Hughes may be nominated to the Supreme Court to succeed the late Justice Brewer. The chatter, sourced from Washington, suggests President Taft has given favorable consideration and discussed the idea at a New York political meeting.
Georgetown will gain a police substation led by a captain with a quota of sergeants patrolmen and motorcycle officers to catch autospeeders. Chief Wappenstein plans the Georgetown district to cover the suburb and South Park as the city votes to join Seattle. Details on staffing remain undisclosed.
Thomas Foreman surrendered to an armed posse after an elopement with Gertrude Seifert. He described the pursuit and capture, declared his intention to marry within two years with Seifert’s father’s consent, and warned against future attempts to take her. He praised Gertrude as the bravest girl on earth.
Mrs. Andrew McDonald, 40, in a state of illness and temporary dementia, was found dead late this afternoon in Lake Washington after leaving home yesterday morning. A 50-strong posse and bloodhounds searched the woods from Wildwood station to the lake, but no trace was found despite dogs being guided to the victim’s clothing.
The Commercial Club rejected the city plan to lift the height restriction on Close A structures by a 14 to 1 vote. It also moved to establish a home for the club by approving a life member program.
Representative Nicholls of Pennsylvania has introduced a House resolution seeking full information from the attorney general on three Mexicans jailed under neutrality laws for allegedly inciting rebellion. He argues U S actions harass refugees and reflects a broader claim of Mexican serfdom and persecution.
Beattie retail meat dealers organize to combat packers in a bid to curb prices. They report mutton and beef costs rising sharply, with beef up from 9 to 11 1/2 cents per pound and mutton from 11 to 16 cents. Retailers warn 20 small shops shut in a week and fear more closures unless action yields relief.
George Walters, a Methodist clergyman and Yakima Indian, was yesterday chosen by a council of Indians at White Swan on the Yakima reservation as their chief. He is 60 years old.
Victoria B C March 20 three pouches of mall arrived from London via New York and Seattle in nine and three quarter days. The mall left Liverpool on the Asturia March 20. The record time surpassed previous speeds.
Diequered by anti tipping and anti cigarette laws, saloon and cafe proprietor James Orrison says he is nearly ready to run for state senator in the 4iet district. He claims to aim at removing what he calls inane lane from the statute books.
Olympia report notes Governor Hay leaves on a 16 day trip through Seattle Spokane Walla Walla with plans to speak at the dedication of the new Everett Carnegie library. Conover celebrates 100th birthday in Salt Lake City crediting strict tea and smoking habits for long life.
Fifteen Romani people drowned when a caravan crossed Lake Simen near Luga in St Peters burg province. The ice broke under a wagon, trapping and sinking several women and two children in the frozen lake.
A killer who struck Nora Gauthier in a Bixbay lower resort left a bloody blade imprint on a pillow, suggesting a hunting knife. Police link the suspect to a prior brutal murder of a woman known as Little Nugget, but no identity has been revealed yet.
The police have little to go on despite alight evidence in the case of a maniacal degenerate killer. The fragmentary report notes the discovery of "Little Nugget's" body and the authorities’ continuing search for leads as the investigation proceeds on page three.
Mrs. John Ballinger wife of Ballinger’s nephew says President Taft will end the Ballinger Pinchot controversy by appointing Secretary Ballinger to the supreme bench left vacant by Justice Brewer’s death. She quotes Ballinger planned to defend himself then retire.
Mount Etna hurled lava, ash, and volcanic dust over Catania on March 30. Authorities request government aid for thousands of refugees while engineers trench to divert lava and protect 600000 residents. Nicolosi village is briefly isolated by ash clouds.
The Elephant Friends society is formed in Paris to curb slaughter of elephants in Africa and Asia. Secretary Tournie warns the species is on the road to disappearance as Roosevelt hunts continue, noting about 40,000 elephants are slain yearly and Africa holds roughly 325,000 elephants overall.
London March 30 dispatch from Addis Ababa confirms Menelik I of Abyssinia died last Sunday. The report corroborates an earlier United Press cable noting a prior death report.
New York March 30. Prominent financiers back a plan to form a company capitalized at 50 million dollars to operate a chain of hotels in major U S cities. Reported backers include Thomas M Hilliard of Waldorf Astoria management and Isaac Emerson of Baltimore bromo seltzer fame.
Scattered showers are expected tonight and Thursday with brisk south winds. Low tonight around moderate temps and a breezy day on Thursday as moist air cools. A brief unsettled period may bring additional showers from a passing front.
The Seattle Interurban line will begin operating freight cars early next week and passenger cars a few days after. Cars will arrive via Phinney av and run time is about two hours, with terminals at Colby av. Ine.
Pittsburg March 30 2000 women from the tenderloin district threaten to invade city hall unless an order closing the area is countermanded within 24 hours. They plan a march through business streets with banners. A 1892 act led to similar protests and removal of restrictions.
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