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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1910
Page
3
A city of Seattle youth allegedly rifled gold bars from a carrytmng. Inspectors say he was aided by one accomplice. Mike Pendergast and Gustaf J. Berglin were arrested and released on bond after hearings before a state commissioner. Further hearings are set for mid April in Seattle.
A sheet worker from Campbell was injured when a scaffold collapsed at a Jackson building yesterday. He died at the city hospital. Gwanson, at work nearby, aided by catching hold as the second story collapsed. The deceased, 30, lived at the Sound. both men were employed by Cornice Works.
In Portland Oregon on October 5 a three story wing housed lodging rooms burned after a top floor fire. Fire started in the rear where oils and paints were stored. Two suffocated and died, one was hospitalized. Damages estimated around $20,000 plus a $8,000 loan tied to the first floor paint store.
Raymond McMann of John McMann 719 Were, and Beebe of 2104 FE 56th St. were involved in a traffic incident on Seventh Avenue yesterday afternoon. A deputy sheriff, who witnessed the event, reported Beebe driving the car and the other man sustained injuries to the head.
A Staunton streetcar collision with an excursion train en route to the Veiled Prophet celebration in St. Louis leaves 37 dead and a similar number injured. Investigators focus on alleged order disregard by local train No. 14 crew, led by conductor M A Leonard and motorman John Liefman, who pulled onto the main track at a sharp bend two miles from Staunton. The two trains collided at high speed, instantly crowding wreckage, as rescuers work to recover victims amid continued searches for casualties.
Chairman E. F. Batne announces open sessions for the special investigation committee. The plan allows hearings outside the committee room with both sides heard and public access to the facts in question. F. B. Chandler will take stenographic notes and administer oaths. The committee secured a $950 appropriation from a $980 fund, with a deficiency appropriation if needed.
Hand and a half Kelly alias Tommy Lee a safe blower and thief died at City Hospital last night refusing to reveal who sent a bullet. He whispered bury me and let it go at that before his heart stopped beating.
Judge Mitchell Gilliam yesterday took under advisement the issuance of an injunction against the maintenance of a restricted district in Seattle. The petition by property owner James F.R. Murphy seeks $10,000 damages. Affidavits from F. W. Weat R. C. Erskine and Eugene Way claim adjoining property values dropped 20 percent for legitimate purposes.
A seven-member committee of delegates from the California Federation of Labor will survey the Times building ruins in Los Angeles to prepare a disaster report for the state labor board. The task follows the October 5 explosion and aims to determine causes and responsibilities.
The snippet presents a garbled markets section with stray phrases about prices for pork sausage and other meats. Key items and prices are unreadable, leaving only scattered words like pork sausage lard and various unclear food terms.
Health authorities quarantine the steamer Santa Ana arrived from Italy after a steerage passenger died of cholera and was buried at sea. Two other passengers show intestinal illness and are under observation.
Plans to bury nearly all Times disaster victims in a single plot at Hollywood Cemetery and raise a mammoth granite shaft bearing a record of the catastrophe and the victims names. Gen Otts of the Times proposes to cover all funeral expenses and seeks relatives consent to erect the shaft. Elder has been buried.
February 2 1908 marks a dramatic coup as Carlos T son of the assassinated Loula Phillippe becomes king. Riots and cabinet turnovers follow, advisers crackdown with violence while factions clash. Hombarda enters the House of Deputies. he is assassinated as rebellion surges. Palace bombarded. Manuel seeks refuge aboard a Brazilian battleship.
Concluding account describes Manuel aided by a loyal bodyguard who blocked capture and guided the king to safety through a hidden exit. Refugees fled as the palace faced inevitable fall while three British warships moved toward Lisbon to safeguard British interests and possibly the Portuguese royal family.
W H Passmore sues D Hillman in superior court seeking $575 plus damages. He alleges Hillman promised two Earlington addition lots would be dry, then sold the same plots to others, prompting Passmore to demand return of money and explanation of large pottery and steel plant locations.
Reuters dispatch from London reports warships bombarded the palace near Lisbon forcing royalists to lower their defenses and capture the palace last night. The note excludes King Manuel and the queen mother. Italy and Vatican watchers fear the Portuguese upheaval may hinder peace in the Holy See’s Spain dispute. Queen Helena of Italy is linked to Manuel’s mother.
Heavy firing preceded Lisbon’s capture as the Braganca line ends and casualties mount. Refugees report rural districts remain loyal to the monarchy while Republicans face violent opposition en route to supremacy.
Diplomats in Washington believe England plans intervention in Portugal to aid King Manuel. King Edward supported Manuel and it is believed King George will follow his father's policy, signaling potential British action on behalf of the Portuguese monarch.
John Eldridge once a Denver elocution teacher arrived from Everett with the stated aim to kill Vera Prosser on sight. He claimed Vera promised marriage five years ago after he paid $5,000 to her and a chorus girl friend. Captain Tennant counseled patience and Eldridge promised to return home, while Vera Prosser is said to be in Portland. A fragment notes a rummage sale at 1014 Howell on October 4.
Investment pitch claims nearly two million dollars in monthly dividends from Pacific Coast Oil companies and Alaska fields to rival California and Pennsylvania. Advertises free prospectus, government geologist reports, oil samples, and property details. Teases a Star newspaper offer to buy 500 shares at 20 cents each, non assessable and fully paid.
Police press the search for three men tied to the Giant Powder Co explosion after finding a launch with 500 pounds of gelatin in Alameda creek. Authorities comb San Francisco bay hotels for signatures matching a dynamite receipt and pursue suspect leads while 16 bodies are recovered from the Times building ruins. In Imperial County, Sheriff guards the California Mexico Land company amid threats against Gen. Otis and Harry Chandler stockholders.
Edward Gilden wandered along railroad tracks and lay down to sleep. Patrolman Francis found him and testified he was dead to the world. The judge asked if he was drunk and Edward admitted a little mountain dew and accepted a five dollar fine.
Police court heard James Dennis Payne caused a plate glass pane to break on Jackson street. He clutched his features in pain when ordered to pay 25 for the damaged pane.
Drewry M Peeples former Guaranty Title president will have a preliminary hearing before Justice Garden Friday afternoon. Peeples currently at liberty on a $5000 bond after arrest weeks ago on a first degree forgery charge tied to alleged large real estate swindles.
The census bureau reports Harrisburg Pennsylvania has a population of 64,186, up 27.9 percent over ten years. This reflects steady growth for the city as it expands its regional role.
An advertisement urges alcoholics to enter the Gatlin Institute in Seattle for a three day treatment to end liquor cravings. It claims immediate relief from insomnia and nerves, no poisons, with a refundable fee if no cure, and offers home treatment if three days cannot be attended at 434 Queen Anne Ave. Tel Queen Anne 2249 Ind 7193.
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