31 Mar 1910
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1910
Page
1
An eye opening account from a field observer details Seattle’s homeless facing dead ends in work, shelter, and sanitation. It cites Associated Charities, Life Point Mission, and police invisibility of public baths and lodging, underscoring the lack of dignified options for penniless men seeking work and shelter.
In Prineville a doctor identified as A F Randle was shot and killed yesterday on a range seven miles north of town. The shooter is George Kates a sheep man. Authorities investigated the fatal shooting with details sparse.
Mrs. Melon Emory Aoki and Gunjiro Aoki live with her mother Frances Emory at 1022 Main in Beattie. The couple refute rumors of separation, saying they are happily together with their month old baby Fronde and that the story started from rumors.
Wire communication between Walla Walla and Seattle was completed this morning the first message came from Eugene Tansick mayor of Walla Walla to Mayor Gill of Seattle The exchange praised the wireless link between the two cities and urged mutual advantage.
Three year old Amos Niles, nicknamed the homeless babe, is at the police station after a sequence of placements. His mother Mia Geo. Niles left him with her husband’s uncle Louis Niles, who then handed him to Shuben Ridgley before the police took custody.
The Roosevelt is due to arrive in Taormina tomorrow to witness Mount Aetna’s eruption as lava widens down the southern slope. Catania reports villages Borello Belpasco abandoned, soldiers denying reentry to protect inhabitants and prevent panic.
New York March 31 Maude Adams chosen for the hen pheasant in the first American production of Edmond Rostand s Chantecler Otis Skinner is rumored to play the title role The American debut casting remains unofficial with several actors rumored for the hen or other roles
United Press reports that Senator L F Goodell of Orange County received 100 shares valued at 15000 for introducing a bill to incorporate the American Bond and Mortgage Co and pushing it through the legislature. Others, including W H Buckley and Justice McCall, also received stock. Goodell says he disposed of the shares quickly and recalls no memory of the bill’s origin.
Washington dispatch reports Brodbeck of the Aero Club of Utah stating negotiations with Count Zeppelin to secure airships for an airship line linking New York London via Pekin. He asks Postmaster General Hitchcock to consider the plan and confirms talks are underway.
A posse led by Deputy Sheriff Hunt pursues Paul Martina, a miner who fled after a saloon brawl. Foleback, Booth, and Fischer are wounded. Martina has been cornered near South Prairie and is expected to be captured dead or alive. Foleback dies from a lung wound in Tacoma hospital.
Police claim Mildred White a 17 year old colored girl is one of two women suspected of strong arm robberies. She was arrested last night near Kingstet Alley between Sixth and Seventh avenues. Description matches a woman who assaulted laborer William Bakey on Union near Fifth Avenue, stealing 20 dollars.
Postal authorities say the Post Office Department can award mall contracts only if Congress designates air ships as a transportation method. Brodbeck claims the Zeppelin is a practical option and outlines major stations including New York Chicago Omaha Denver Salt Lake City San Francisco Portland Seattle Tokyo Beijing Moscow Berlin and London.
Officials of the United Mine Workers depart to supervise a nationwide strike set to begin at midnight. About 400000 coal miners from Illinois to Oklahoma threaten work stoppages, with wages sought at 4 to 4.50 dollars per day and a joint conference planned in Chicago next week.
In brief items two candidates for the Young Men's Republican club clash amid convention talk. A two boat addition for Sound Navigation Co. may see service on river routes. Senator Booth contemplates a vacancy and plans for lieutenant governor in two years. A fatal self inflicted wound ends a period of turmoil. Rock Island wreck survivor dies after hours trapped. A boarding house fire in Juneau claims Joe Faber. Edward Gilmore dies at 60 in Los Angeles office of contractors.
Andrew Anderson age 45 tried to slit his throat with a pocket knife at his home on 47th avenue. Found bleeding in a woodshed by his wife, police and a doctor responded, he was taken to the city hospital with a good chance of recovery. He has a wife and several children.
The forecast calls for a clear night with light frost. Friday looks fair with tight north winds. Temperature guidance and regional conditions not specified in the brief note.
INDIANAPOLIS Ind March 31 President Lewis of the United Mine Workers of America today declared a suspension of work by the miners in the Eastern coal fields. The suspension will last for a period not to exceed 26 days. Lewis predicts that 50,000 of the 560,000 members of the organisation will be affected by the suspension. The suspension of work will last until a new agreement is signed between the mine operators and the miners.
Four thousand miners in Palo Pinto county quit work today without waiting for formal strike orders, affecting local mining operations in Dallas reporting.
Sixteen children and 87 grandchildren among 10 000 mourners attended the funeral of John R. Winder a member of the Mormon church First Presidency. The service was led by Joseph F. Smith and Anton Lund as the churchs 80th annual convention looms from Sunday. Winders death may affect convention plans.
Seattle real estate dealers report strong returns from a Star Want Ad. Jos E Thomas & Co Inc placed a 50 cent ad in real estate columns and sold the property for 500 dollars the next day. The ad promised fine Morgan horses, land ready to plant, city water, and monthly payments, urging readers to contact the firm for listings or property exchanges.
William Hir e h 72 year old German war veteran faced Judge Frater in a non support trial. His 87 year old wife could not appear, testifying at her bedside in Wayside hospital. The jury found him innocent after hearing that he cared for the children and cooked while she spent time in Seattle and Burton.
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