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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1919
Page
12
A Vienna rumor carried by a Paris newspaper claims Gabrielle dAnnunzio has been assassinated. No confirmation from any official source has been received.
Boise Idaho October 10 Jack Leonidas Dean and George convicts are the targets of a manhunt in Salmon River County Dean is described as a kidnapper as Miller and Smead serve terms for other crimes Authorities report additional men joining the pursuit in rugged terrain and river country
In Spokane on October 10 doctors voted to hike charges from 50 to 100 percent. A letter of advice will cost 3 to 36 dollars in the future. Telephone consultations will be charged 2 dollars. A day visit inside the units adds 6 dollars to the bill.
Representatives from Seattle manufacturing firms accompany Mayor C. B. Fitzgerald on a trip described as acquaintanceship. The delegation departs Seattle Wednesday night and returns Friday morning to report on trade and industry ties.
The Second Annual Alderwood Manor fair opens Saturday morning at the demonstration farm with all exhibits in place. Interurban cars from Seattle travel to Alderwood Manor station every hour on the half hour. Visitors may reach grounds by auto via Westlake and the North Trunk boulevard. Sunday at 2:30 Senator W H Paulhamus will discuss Three-Story Farming detailing income boosts for five acre poultry farmers through berries and tree fruits in poultry runs. No admission is charged.
Arguments requesting a bill of particulars on Judge Clay Allen's indictment were presented by Attorney John C. Higgins in Clallam county court. The seven other defendants indicted on liquor charges pleaded not guilty and will seek detailed statements of the offense. Judge Allen has been acquitted on one charge with another still pending.
An outbreak in Stockholm as of October 10 reports 40 cases of infantile paralysis. Health authorities monitor spread and implement precautions amid rising concerns.
Police probes the Purcell death as detectives weigh a staged suicide against possible murder. A quick-witted woman identifies a camouflaged breakfast scene, noting fragments of toast and only one egg used. Purcell, once a vainglorious theater figure, faced insurance stakes and family lineage while investigators parse motives and crumbs.
Gary Indiana October 10 Military authorities report minimal news of raids and arrests in the Calumet steel district Col W S Mapes in charge of 4000 troops says he is not enforcing rigid censorship but asking newspapermen to cooperate with them.
Secretary Baker refused to commit on the strike news censorship set by Major General Wood in Gary Indiana. He said he knew nothing of the facts and that Wood has full control and can be trusted to handle coverage fairly.
Transcontinental air race leaders include Capt I H Smith from San Francisco to New York while weather holds up progress at several control points. Lieut B W Maynard and Capt H C Drayton trail as crews battle snowstorms and late starts in Cheyenne Des Moines and Rock Island.
London October 10. Admiral Sh Erin Mackinnon who fired the bonfires at Corpach for Queen Victoria’s jubilee, King Edward’s coronation, and the signing of peace has just celebrated her 102d birthday.
Oakland will not be dark tonight as the Electrical Workers union voted not to strike at noon. The delay stems from failure to line up local unions in Sacramento and other power areas. Governor Stephens heads toward San Francisco to address mob violence reports and possible intervention, though no troops are expected to be sent.
A lively new bill at the Palace Hip Thursday features Naughty Pegey a three performer sketch about a lazy pair and their wife who works as an artist model. Kono Keyes and Melrose perform athletic dance acts while Harris and Lyman present Her New Boas and Princess Mysteria provides rapid audience questions answered by the troupe. Juggler Howard and Graf add vocal pieces as Victoria Goodwin plays piano accordion to roaring applause.
In Liverpool a coal factor received six months imprisonment for over charging customers for coke and coal and for supplying short weight, reflecting a harsh penalty for deceptive trade practices.
Washington Oct 10 President Wilson shows further improvement after a restful night and growing appetite. Doctors Grayson Ruffin and Stitt report he is taking a wide variety of food as they consider allowing him to sit up today.
Six men were killed and five others reportedly dying after a boiler explosion on the oil steamer Chestnut Hill early today. The crew members were among the injured and burned as the vessel prepared to depart for Mexico.
In Pittsburg on October 10 a clash involving steel workers left one man shot and seriously wounded, three stabbed, and many beaten. State troopers restored order as the injured expressed intent to return to work.
About 12,000 workers, nearly all employees, left their jobs in Altoona Pennsylvania as the big shop whistles blew at 2 oclock this afternoon signaling a strike across the district.
Humane society officers searched the Hanson apartment and found Poobah's body. Deputies charged cruelty to animals. Mrs Hanson faced a court date set for 10 a m October 17 in Justice Brinker’s court.
P Berkman of Outlet Clothing Co seeks a missing packing box and a colored man who took it. Berkman says he dropped his solid gold HC-Mev watch into the box when stooping. The watch is numbered 13561820 and tied to case 4578817. Surplus government property valued at 700 million dollars has been sold.
A whimsical line promises enduring satisfaction from a single office visit, urging readers to treasure the experience as a lasting memory.
Potent odors from Frye and Co. at Ninth Ave and Holgate St provoke Beacon Hill residents to oppose a franchise extension. Two protests filed with the city council by Mrs. Lulu M. Hall and Ernest J. Tietje plus 60 neighbors cite foul smells and dying hogs as grounds for action.
J A Evans of 2421 First Ave reports a man claiming to be an agent of the Massachusetts Bonding and Insurance Co took $10 on a policy ten days ago and disappeared. He asks police to investigate the incident and locate the man.
Mayor Fitzgerald directed Police Chief Warren to enforce all traffic ordinances and prosecute violations vigorously. He urged motorists to drive carefully as the rainy season begins and pledged to recruit more motorcycle policemen to curb speed maniacs.
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