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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1909
Page
1
In Wash Nov 17 a petition seeks restraint on fines and a grand jury review in King County. Judge Mitchell Gilham notes the grand jury will convene in the courthouse, with reports to the court from various rooms to avoid travel and delay.
Seattle Real Estate Association denounces C D Hillman at a meeting and names a committee to gather evidence for grand jury action. They accuse his selling methods and ad practices while a Kennydale postmistress cites a pauper death connected to Hillman. He denies all charges and demands investigation.
In Floyd Louisiana on November 17, Sylvester and Albert Owens, sons of a local minister, shot Clarence Compton and his 12 year old daughter. They claimed Compton accused Albert of supporting his wife’s family. Compton and his daughter died from their wounds. lynching threats monger town unrest.
In Cairo Illinois two locals unleash a mob turning the town into a bloodthirsty scene. Anna Pelley is found mangled in an alley and Wm James is swiftly identified as her killer by the mob who torment and hang him in a brutal early case of vigilante violence.
Seattle council discussions reveal mixed views on city earnings from liquor licenses. Gill opposes city profits, while others argue the city should receive its share or enable legislative action. Several council members weigh license value, law limits, and potential remedies.
A state hearing tomorrow will weigh Cunningham Coal Gases over its impact on the Gravis and Bal disputes and the disposition of millions tied to rich lands. The case tests reputations and raises questions about corporate and regional interests in the coal sector.
A case surrounding 5,000 acres and up to 90,000,000 tons of coal in Alaska centers on 33 Washington citizens alleging fraud and collusion. The Interior Secretary's office is cited as to influence and alleged improper connections with claimants and patents.
The article discusses 100000 acres of Alaska coal lands with 16000000000 tons of coal and about 1000 claims, many fraudulently filed and abandoned. It warns of monopolization by trusts that could set prices for Pacific markets and levy tolls on consumers, affecting navy supplies and Roosevelt era policy.
Tomorrow a hearing in the federal building will take testimony on the Conningham coal claims of Alaska. The case involves a national scandal with many high administration figures, before Commissioner Fred T. Dennett. Hallinger previously served as Interior attorney and now declines to hear the cases, which center on alleged department influence.
In Charlotte Michigan on November 17 a 4 year old girl named Ruth Butler killed her two infant sisters. Earlier she pushed a baby sister from a bed, causing the infant to suffocate. This morning the 15 day old baby died from chloroform administered by Ruth after seeing her mother use the drug.
A drowning horse tragedy on East Denny Way during a cement delivery drew urgent Humane Society attention. A frantic teamster beat a terrified horse as a woman pleaded, horses suffered severe wounds, and bystanders witnessed a brutal scene described as a daily crime and city disgrace from Broadway to 15th.
Auburn California November 17 A trial graphic testimony centers on Alma Bells plea for love before a murder. Manuel Armes recounts a dance trip, a revolver shown, and a taunting threat that allegedly influenced jurors against the defendant. The bloodstained clothing also moves spectators to tears.
The American Trust company closed its doors in Philadelphia this morning, November 17, leaving customers and creditors awaiting further details on the bank's status and potential reopening plans.
Mnamara, a former patient, recounts additional details about the hospital. He describes a man he believes was alive, who was allegedly forced to wear light clothing when he left the facility.
Thomas McNamara, former county hospital inmate, recounts long shifts and cold discharge clothing. He praises hospital reforms after a Star article, noting inmates are fed better and treated better, though nurses curse the situation. He sought work and left because he could not work any longer.
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