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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1910
Page
1
A massive crowd witnessed the Vanderbilt cup race turn fatal as cars collided and crushed lives. One driver, a technician, and a spectator died, with many injured as machines tore through barriers. Spectators risked danger for a glimpse of the chaos.
Secre taryTreasurer O V Treitmoe of the state Building Trades Council offers 7500 to arrest and convict those responsible for the Times building dynamiting in Los Angeles. The blast killed 18, left 16 missing, injured many as flames swept the structure. police chase suspects and note a clock timed detonator beneath the composing room.
Thousands watch as the Vanderbilt Cup heats start amid rain threats and a long race. Grant leads the field in an Alco machine, with Was 4:15:58 Davon close behind and Wheatley Hills in pursuit. A spectator was fatally injured when struck by a car, as Vanderbilt confirms the October 15 Grand Prix will proceed.
Mise Inez Barton, a maker and cleaner, shot Walter Roberts at her home after a dispute over $2.25 for clothes Barton had called for. Roberts allegedly moved to depart. Barton reputedly retrieved a revolver and fired as he turned away, fatally wounding him.
The Star will publish contest winners Monday following criticisms about the play Via Y and the judging process. Readers voiced concerns about the judging and the decision on the prize.
The C. P. R. steamer Princess Beatrice bound for Skagway from Victoria grounded in the first narrows in dense fog at 6:20 am. Six passengers were transferred to the Charmer and brought to Vancouver. No damage occurred and the vessel rests on an even keel awaiting refloating at flood tide this afternoon.
Col. H. H. Thompson openly accuses Chief Wappenstein of taking graft from gambling houses and dives and of trying to include him in a vice syndicate. He vows to testify before any investigating committee and denounces plans for a restricted district near Beacon Hill. Thompson, a Beacon Hill resident and former gambling element insider, opposes the district near respectable citizens.
Between forty and fifty Moran company employees quit work this morning at the Puebla on the Heffernan dry dock after rejecting a wage demand. They had been paid three fifty to four dollars per day for eight hours. Striking machinists call the action a major victory, noting many were recruited from Seattle by the Metal Trades association to undermine the machinists' strike.
Judge Albertson sustains the demurrer of John H. Perry to C. D. Hillman’s $250000 damages claim over an article about his arrest by the U S marshal on mail fraud charges. Hillman’s lawyers admitted weakness and did not oppose the ruling. Washington note: Franklin F. Hinckley of California named district attorney for the U S court of China.
General Harrison Gray Otis founder of the Los Angeles Times is described as brave yet deeply hated for his battles with labor. His career spans Civil War service in Ohio, Philippine War command, and long rivalry with unions shaping L A politics and newspaper labor issues.
The text lists varied past occupations and nicknames associated with political figures. John Sullivan a former post office clerk defended Juan Finch accused of murder. A M Harris called the baron linked to the John F Murphy club. James G C Snyder newly elected King county committeeman on the Republican state central committee was nicknamed the little Napoleon of the insurgent army. Councilman Revelle once preached. Former Attorney General Atkinson once taught school.
United Press bulletin from San Antonio reports about one hundred miners killed in a fire damp explosion at a mine in Palen Mexico. A special train with nurses and physicians was dispatched to the scene.
Justice Britton sentenced Mary Dolan and Thomas McNulty to hanging on December 14 for murdering their illegitimate child and disposing of the body in the water. The case marks a historic precedent as the male prisoner never laid eyes on the infant he is condemned for killing.
A lengthy critique alleges police used raids to force residents and workers toward Clancy's and Tupper's nightlife venues in Detroit. It claims Max Wardall denied involvement, cites Mayor Gill securing no further raids, and accuses authorities of graft and selective enforcement to boost saloon trade.
The body of Frank I. Bell, an employee of the Chicago, Milwaukee and Puget Sound railway, was found in a room at the Northern hotel this morning with the throat cut. He had been dead for several hours. Holl registered at the hotel shortly after midnight, giving an Othello, Washington address. Bell’s letters show a Miles City Montana home at 714 Grove Cottage. Coroner Snyder notified relatives.
Beastie Mitchell sues James Mitchell in Judge Gay's court for divorce after long spree episodes. Attorney John Perry questions the extent of the latest spree. Mitchell admits it was lengthy and he has not returned, leading to a divorce being granted.
Los Angeles Typographical union president Ralph Criswell met with District Attorney Fredericks and offered full assistance in investigating the Times plant explosion. The dispute over open shop rules and union involvement is highlighted by the paper’s seven column banner claiming unionists’ bombs wreck the Times, while four stereotypers identified as union men remain missing.
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