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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1910
Page
1
Seattle's census is expected to show a population near 230,000 after days of counting. Isor Hill declined to give the exact figure but The Star predicts final numbers will approximate 230,000, with thorough work by the census bureau and enumerators backing the count.
The piece meditates on honoring mothers with flowers and words of devotion. It contrasts modern neglect with the enduring bond of mother and child, praising a mother's care as a lasting, almost eternal tie that comforts and sustains.
A fragmentary report from Sullivan describes a confrontation where Mrs. Scott and a baby are mentioned. A landlady allegedly swung an axe at an unnamed person, with police involvement and prosecutorial action referenced.
Shaky OCR notes indicate the editor will extend the ballot review period to May 14. Several ballots have been received though the exact limit or total is unclear.
A Rudyard Kipling poem echoes themes of enduring love and filial care. The speaker imagines death and damned fate but trusts a mother’s love and prayers to sustain them beyond.
Forsyth Montana notes Wallace Carpenter wealth Diamond ranch owner. New York news lists Aiden J. Bletchen and Theodore Roosevelt Jr wedding plans. Seattle deaths six. Sacramento drowning toll. Carnegie library Chehalis to open next Tuesday with 2000 volumes. King county marriages and divorces report. Tacoma burglary repaid $600 via Seattle postmark. Seattle city services cost March total $30,187.77.
Reports from Costa Rica indicate 1800 dead in Cartago as crevices swallow towns. Five hundred fifty bodies recovered, damages estimated at 25 million dollars. Martial law remains but relief efforts are ineffective. refugees face hunger exposure and shortages of food clothing and medical supplies.
Owen Roberts prevented Sam Smith from fleeing by pistol point after a stockade escape yesterday afternoon. Smith climbed the fence with a shovel and was chased through an alley between First and Railroad avenues before Roberta recovered him and returned him to the stockade.
A Pekin dispatch says Thibetis have risen in a holy war against the Chinese garrison in L'Hasen and slaughtered about a thousand Chinese soldiers. Two thousand Chinese troops entered L'Hasna, forcing the Dalai Lama to flee. The Thibetans appealed to the Chinese emperor. Lord Minto was asked to intervene, but the British governor did not act.
In Biarritz on May 7, King Edward declared to Dr James Reid that his duty lies in England and he must be there within 24 hours. Reported as a premonition of death, his words suggest concern over dying away from London and the potential crisis that could follow.
Ad seeks a home-like room for young men who read The Star. Readers are asked to call with any vacancy details tomorrow. The notice emphasizes a clean, comfortable living space and invites interested landlords to respond.
The Seattle Electric company and allied firms Puget Sound Electric and Puget Sound Power face 1907 1908 1909 personal taxes. County Treasurer Gormley warns of forced payment by selling property. Attorneys negotiate a compromise to avert court action with potential $50,000 county gain if terms favor the utility.
H. S. Graves chief of the United States forestry service arrived in Portland for an official tour of inspection. He said his policies align with Pinchot Taft and expect no deviation despite readjustments as needed. Graves plans to visit Missoula after Oregon and Washington, remaining several days in Portland.
Justice George is seriously ill at home with a threatened pneumonia and has been confined to bed for four days. An attending physician fears the congestion of the lungs may develop into pneumonia. Overwork is blamed for the attack, following days of late night work to handle a heavy court workload.
Seattle bank clearings amounted to 1,672,655.80 with 162,331.09 in exchange totals. Tacoma reported 724,443.00 in clearings and 69,299.00 in exchanges for the day.
Joel F. Gregory aged 28 was arrested by Lincoln detectives for embezzling about 1200 dollars from an estate he administered. He had been missing for a year and a half and allegedly left Lincoln with his stenographer without informing his wife.
On May 1 Seattle reported bonded indebtedness of 9 270 380 dollars. The legal debt limit equals 10 percent of assessed valuation, which in 1909 was 185 317 470 dollars.
A council conference debated halting the partial electrification by the 8 BR Co. Officials from Seattle Electric faced sharp questions for moving ahead despite ongoing deliberations. Councilman Schlumpf plans to introduce a resolution directing the public works board to revoke electrification permits.
Mia Martina Kvale stands accused of complicity in her husband murder as Charles Newcomb hanged for the crime. The defense argues the post crime confession was coerced by third degree police methods, a central dispute in the trial's second phase.
Washington May 7 President Taft weighs naming Theodore Roosevelt as a special American envoy to attend King Edward VII’s funeral. Taft plans to consult Roosevelt to secure colonel’s approval. The proposal stems from Roosevelt’s prior plan to travel to London to meet the king.
Paddy McHugh testifies that William Gohl planned and carried out killings in December involving Hadberg and Hoffman. He describes landing victims in mud, throwing Hadberg overboard, and Gohl's intent to kill others. Other witnesses place Gohl near the bay and hear gunfire near the Michigan mill.
Willie Hughes aged years old sustained a broken leg after riding a coaster wagon this morning. He collided with a fence during the incident at 724 Bell sr. local authorities reported the mishap.
Three boys and six girls were born in Seattle. This marks the third day in succession in which boys have been far outnumbered.
King Edward VII born November 9 1841 at Buckingham Palace was Prince of Wales chosen heir to Queen Victoria. He married Princess Alexandra in 1868 and had six children. He traveled widely and became monarch on January 22 1901, crowned August 9 1902, noted as Europe’s most traveled monarch.
A compact list records last spoken lines attributed to monarchs and notable figures. Edward VII asks to tell the queen, Louis XVI pleads for his blood not to stain France, Marie Antoinette bids farewell to her children, Charles I and II offer brief adjurations, Richard Coeur de Leon forgives youth, and Frederick the Great reflects after a final fit.
London May 7 the king ordered the royal band to play at the guard mount to reassure the public he was not gravely ill. Physicians say his concern shifted from self to others as his life waned. Separately Seattle spent 4673.97 to care for city stables in March.
King George takes the oath as King of England and Scotland while Parliament swears allegiance. Edward VII is declared dead by the privy council and a May 17 funeral is tentatively set. A day of mourning spans the British empire as Taft and other leaders send sympathy.
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