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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1910
Page
2
Chicago reports lower living costs ahead as grain markets fall and crops rebound worldwide. Experts say supplies are ample, corn and wheat prices ease, meat prices likely drop, and demand shifts to cheaper staples, easing the family budget later this winter.
A powerfully built man six feet tall snatched a bag of nickels containing 100 dollars from an express wagon in front of the Scandinavian American Bank Secondary and Cherry Cat, then fled toward the waterfront. Police and bank staff gave chase but could not catch him after several hours of searching. Also, ex-candidate Judge Alton B. Parker says he will not run for U S senator.
William K. Jackson a San Diego rancher died found in a Seattle hotel room beside an empty chloroform bottle. He used the drug for asthma and his death under unknown circumstances may have been suicide or overdose. Affidavits filed in the San Diego Superior Court by Mrs. Lillian M. Jackson’s attorneys report the estate value as $31,100.
Paris reports hunger and suffering in flooded Muerthe river regions. Villages inundated and about 5,000 people displaced as relief is urged immediately to prevent a worsening crisis.
A retrospective on famous crime figures as aging heroines fade from glare. Evelyn Granville, Evelyn Nesbit Thaw, Nan Patterson, Josie Mansfield and others see lives altered by scandal, prison, or exile while public memory shifts.
Savannah Ga November 11 Driver W H Sharpe was fatally hurt and Mechanician Albert Fuchs killed when their racing car overturned during tuning for the grand prix to be held here Saturday. Fuchs died en route to hospital while Sharpe showed only slight hope of recovery after the crash at the curve.
James D. Esary's car was stolen near Broadway and Priest by O. PD. Struble, a Portland bound chauffeur. Patrolmen Smith and Gray pursued, Struble crashed at Harvard Avenue, then hid behind Maple Apartments. Police intend to make an example of him to deter auto theft.
Jim O Reilly entered the Frisco case and kissed a blonde in black. She cried for help and he was jailed. Police Judge Gordon cited stolen kisses at ten dollars each. Michael Cudahy of Chicago, a millionaire packer, is bedridden with acute indigestion.
President Taft is aboard the Tennessee as it leaves Charleston at noon headed for Panama. The vessel departs with Taft on board during the voyage across the Atlantic theater of operations.
New York November 11. The express wagon drivers strike that paralyzed traffic in New York and nearby areas for a week is practically ended. The New York teamsters tentatively accepted terms offered by Jersey City teamsters and will return to work Monday. The express company agrees to take back strikers and consult with representatives of employees on wages and hours.
Captain Frank J. Miller of the United States Army, stationed in the Philippines, was released after three days in Moji prison on a charge of using a camera within a restricted area. Examination showed the films did not reveal fortifications, prompting his release. Also, Michael Cudahy, Chicago packer, reported improving from illness and cold, expecting to leave bed soon.
K B Thoman stole a puree from Mie Christina Austin while she played sacred hymns for a benefit at the Florence hotel yesterday. Patrolman Donlan arrested him hours later with the goods. He will serve 63 days at the city stockade for the offense.
San Francisco officials report subscriptions totalling 7.5 million dollars and a state bond issue of 5 million as they plan to send a committee to Washington. They urge Congress to select San Francisco as the site for the Panama Pacific Exposition of 1916, seeking a 6 million dollar additional appropriation.
Dispatch from Constantinople reports 300 French soldiers dead in an anti-French riot in Tripoli. Governor says 150000 Tripoli natives attacked French garrisons as anger rose over French interference with Turkish rule. several blockhouses seized and French casualties confirmed.
Sherman W. Dodge sues Rev. Theodore L. Dyer former Kennydale church pastor for 10000 damages claiming Dyer alienated his wife after 21 years of marriage. The complaint alleges past misconduct and questions of insanity, with judge involvement noted in the filing.
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