03 May 1910
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1910
Page
1
A heated council meeting featured strong support for Ballinger with an enthusiastic endorsement amid sharp rebuke from opponents. Debate highlighted Ballinger’s qualifications and policy contrasts, leaving the outcome unsettled.
A Seattle city council meeting endorsed Secretary Ballinger with a loyalty pledge clause that drew several dissenting votes. Council members argued over denouncing critics as assassins of character while the council voiced confidence in Ballinger’s integrity and public duties.
A meeting of Scandinavian Republicans is planned for tomorrow night in the Henry Building assembly hall to form a Scandinavian Republican Progressive club. The Tacoma Scandinavians, with a growing organization, invite all in sympathy with the progressive Republican movement to attend.
A five foot hole in a 24 inch water main caused by a steam shovel at Fifthay and University streets gushed a flood over a quarter mile. Water carried mud rocks and debris, suspending streetcar traffic and flooding sidewalks. Damage estimated in thousands. repairs to start later today.
President Taft arrives in Cincinnati on May 4 determined to enjoy the visit and forget politics. He sends telegraphs urging party leaders to salvage parts of his railroad regulation bill, then shifts focus to family time. He travels with his brother Charley as the visit unfolds.
A notice urges readers to dictate an advertisement to The Star using the provided contact numbers for assistance. The instruction implies a service to place classified ads by phone. The item reflects a brief, promotional notice typical of a local newspaper.
At a Seattle board of public works meeting today a request from the Mid Seattle Improvement Club sought action to raze six ground-hill pillars left from the Denny Hill regrade. City Engineer Thomson said no current lever exists to force removal until regrading ends. Six hills are owned by five entities, with teardown estimated to cost sixty thousand dollars more if done after machinery removal.
City debates steam heating franchise terms with a 2 percent city share and 60 percent rededuction on steam use. L N Rosenbaum counters that he has strong backing and will push the project, while rivals Smith and associates resist the 2 percent demand hoping local need for apartment heat persuades councilmen.
Property owners in the north city were wrongly told they must pay north trunk sewer assessments by May 26. The full assessment can be paid by May 26 to avoid interest. If not paid, the balance goes into five year bonds with the first installment plus interest at 7 percent due a year from May 24.
United Press reports Carrie Nation spent 48 hours in Spokane with 500 people meeting her at the station. Retail dealers rest easy as she has not sparked a major scene and she may visit Seattle next. In New Brunswick Leon Whitlock draws his 22nd prison term in three years for smuggling whiskey into the jail.
A writer recounts attending a Seattle versus Vancouver game from a fan perspective. Amid crowd reactions and confusing play terminology, the author learns Seattle won as Vancouver faced a heavy defeat reflected in jokes about the Vancouver mascot.
A witty exchange about marriage and fame notes that new stars adopt the names of their discoverers, reflecting a tradition where pioneers influence identity as they rise. The dialog hints at ambition and professional recognition shaping personal ties within a managerial setting.
The district council of Seattle carpenters issued a wage scale raising pay to 4.50 dollars per day for eight hours effective yesterday. Most contractors adopted the higher rate though two firms delayed. they expect to comply soon. The note recalls theaters before 1907 paid 5 dollars daily and reduced to 4 dollars then, making this move a return toward the old level.
Contractors Hawley and Lane to finish Olive Street regrade immediately after delays caused by an injunction. They receive 8000 dollars extra and commit to completing fills by July 15 and the entire regrade by November 1. The district has been a mud hole for about a year.
Joe Schlumpf secured a final point in the Madison strepaying dispute at the city council meeting last night. He faced strong opposition but succeeded in shaving 13,015.45 dollars from the assessment against property owners for the improvement.
Judge Gilliam dismissed the heirs of William C. Hill and Alice S Hill vs executor W H Lewis on technical grounds after a week of testimony. Lewis, in law as the dead woman’s in law, was accused of shifting Hill estate assets to his wife, a Hill heir, through his executor role. The heirs sought to have Mrs Lewis’ holdings declared trust property for all heirs and an accounting.
A Dallas News quip notes that the remark devil take the hindmost signals the speaker is leading. The saying reflects competitive bravado as a status indicator amid rivalry.
Regulars in the Senate started a struggle to pass any remnant of the Taft Elkine railroad regulation bill under pressure from insurgents. Telegrams from President Taft urged continued action as the bill, if enacted, will differ greatly from the original plan.
Spokane wins as the house votes 172 to 48 to sustain provisions allowing inland towns to receive terminal rate relief in the railroad bill. The measure aims to fix disparities in railroad pricing for cities distant from ports.
EF. L. Rader remains in a boarding house room at 123% N Broadway in a fasting care regime under Linda Burfield Hazzard. Hazzard, who runs the program, remains in charge as the patient’s father insists she is the only cure.
Seattle clearings today amount to 2 253 142.40 with balances 223 495.84 Tacoma reports 2 146 241.00 and 117 659.00 in balance Portland shows 1 917 574.00 clearings and 207 750.00 balance All figures indicate daily financial activity in three cities.
The May 3 resolution calls the Jeffries Johnson fight a national disgrace and a calamity to moral life. It urges ministers across Pennsylvania and beyond to protest to the California governor against permitting the bout.
Occasional rain is expected tonight and again Wednesday with moderate west winds. The brief pattern suggests showers mainly across coastal areas and the inland regions may see lighter showers. Temperatures remain mild with a unsettled sky through midweek.
Insurgents press to strike rate agreement and merger sections as Senate Republicans seek compromise. Senate leaders signal a bill with only court of commerce, investigative powers of the ICC, rate quotation requirements, and 60 day rate suspend provision. Victory boosts Progressive stance ahead of elections while testing regulars.
Lieut Reginald Owen of the Royal Engineers married Ruth Bryan Leavitt at Fairview Lincoln. The ceremony reportedly occurred at 11 o clock with a hush around plans for the honeymoon. The couple plan a Jamaica bound trip where Owen is stationed. Bryan family statements deny rumors of coercion or interference in the match.
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