Mayor Gill Disgraces Seattle Open Fight on Big Railroads
Special to the Star reports in St Paul that government charges accuse Union Pacific of tying to destroy western railroad competition. Kellogg, Severance and other lawyers opened the case before Judge Banter regarding the 1908 Salt Lake merger and Harriman interests alleged to have controlled Western traffic, seeking to undo stock transactions and restore competition to lower rates.
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Far West
Nude Statue of Washington Girl Shielded by Booth
A vandal defaced a marble statue of Miss Barney on the grounds near Mrs. C Barney’s residence. A booth is now fenced around the statue with a guard and a gate charge of a quarter to view the art, as the former exhibit is moved. The butler vows to find the culprit, warning there will be hell to pay.
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Crippen to Face Murder Charge Next Week in Old Bailey
Indictments against Dr. Crippen and his aide Leneve, presented today by Sir Forrest at the Old Bailey, set the stage for murder proceedings next week over the death of Belle Elmore Crippen. The case centers on Crippen’s wife, Belle Elmore Crippen, with details surrounding their alleged crime and involvement.
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Leneve
Forrest
Old Bailey Court
Belle Elmore Crippen
Cop a Liar Clark in City Court Incident
Patrolman Pen Cz pressed claims in police court as a witness insulted the defendant. The judge attempted to restore order while a man named Mihree and others raised voices. The proceedings shifted toward a chaotic scene ending with a mule’s hind hoof mentioned in connection to the incident.
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Gordon Nk
Oddities and rumors from Seattle era theater and city life
Questions about Joe Howard's songwriting count and Viola Allen’s age. Notes on Rainier’s peaks, Washington real estate rules for foreigners, J O Siggurdsson as a minister, Columbus's 418th anniversary, ice weight, vocabulary sizes, and Wilman Tucker’s injunction bid and past mayoral run.
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J. O. Siggurdsoon
Ballard
Christopher Columbus
Wilman Tucker
Old Man Tells of Hillman Shark Institution Experience
W H Passmore, aged 63 and a carpenter, testifies about being lured by C D Hillman to buy two lots with promise of work. He details deceitful loan terms arranged by John A Henderson, later forced to vacate, with property sold to a new buyer. He refused to pay principal or inflated interest and does not plan to sue. Recorded September 7 1916 in King County Washington.
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Hillman Company
John A. Henderson
Citizens’ Bank
Renton
Hilman
Henderson
Hidereon
W. H. Pasmore
John H. Perry
State of Washington
Beattle
Logue Predicts All Catholic America Amid Vatican Clash
New York October 11 Cardinal Logue the Irish Catholic primate asserted that Catholic doctrine will save America and warned against anti Catholic efforts to seize church property. Rev Charles Aked dismissed Logue's views as contrary to educational liberty and American values.
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America
Portugal
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Fifth Av. Baptist Church
Dr Aked
Population figure for Loutaville Ky in census release
Washington reports the census bureau lists Loutaville Kentucky population at 223,928 as of today.
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Loutaville
A Restaurant by Courtesy and Danny's Swan Song
An old waiter recalls a dim backroom cafe where Danny played the ramshackle piano. He loved gliding dance tunes then shifted to sentimental songs, moved crowds to tears, and kept performing despite life’s pull toward other work. This reminiscence ends with a note that continues on Page Six.
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Danny
Star
In Portugal Exile Rumors Stir Madrid Tonight
A dispatch from Madrid reports Don Manuel deposed king of Portugal may seek residence there as of October 11. Officials urge denying him entry to Castilian lands to prevent unrest, while government supporters fear his presence could fuel renewed revolutionary agitation.
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Via
Hendaye
Don Jamuel
Portugal
Ely H A made only 20 miles on Chicago to New York flight
Glenn H Curtiss took charge of repairs to Eugene Ely's aeroplane after a partial wreck. Ely, en route from Chicago to New York, has covered only about 20 miles despite two days and nights in motion and is expected to resume the flight late today.
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Glenn H Curtins
Eugene Ely
New York
Ely
Four Hundred in Los Angeles Ban Women Suffrage
In Los Angeles the Four Hundred likely veto women's suffrage as educated women may be outvoted by sixty women deemed not educated or decent. The Southern California association heard a society woman declare educated female votes would be nullified, sealing the taboo against suffrage among the social elite.
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O. H. P. Belmont
Clarence Mackay
Southern California Association
Girl Run Down by Taft's Auto
Beverly Mass October 11 Wilfred Cromwell six of Salem was struck and slightly injured by President Taft's automobile last night. The child received cuts and bruises on head and body. Mrs Tart ordered the machine stopped and drove the girl to the hospital. The president's wife visited the hospital today before the girl was sent home.
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Wilfred Cromwell
Salem
Taft
Famous detective targets city officials over appalling Seattle vice
Owen Wiard, head of the National Association of Licensed Detectives, reports to the American Purity Federation accusing Mayor Gill and Seattle officials of tolerating rampant vice. He cites underworld conditions, 14 year old girls, and public displays that he says amount to crime and decency violations, demanding impeachment or enforcement.
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National Association of Licensed Detectives
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Judge Leaves City District Open Pending Return
Judge Gilliam did not sign the restraining order to close the restricted district before leaving the city. The order will be inoperative until his return, allowing the district to continue as before and preventing new openings. The case involves recalls, public welfare concerns, and potential revenue loss from halting medical exam fees. Public Welfare League petitions circulate with strong signature progress.
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TRUST CASES SET FOR TRIAL
The U S Supreme Court reassigned Standard Oil and American Tobacco cases for January 3 after Wickersham motion. Corporation tax cases to be heard after trust cases. Buck Stove postponed to January 16. Missouri 2 cent rate case refused postponement.
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Supreme Court of the United States Today
Standard Oil
American Tobacco Company
Wickersham
Supreme Court
Buck Stove and Range Company
Boy’s Bravado Death in Buggy Accident
In Vancouver Washington on October 11 a 14 year old, Tommy Rownee, was killed when a shotgun in a buggy discharged. Two other boys were aboard. a boy exiting the seat stepped on the trigger as he returned, the shot piercing Tommy Bowes’ breast and causing instant death.
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Tommy
Tommy Bowes
Water Shut Off Notice for Howell and Olive Streets
Water will be shut off on Howell street from Eighth avenue to Terry avenue and on Olive street from Sixth avenue to Eighth avenue on a one day period from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Customers should plan accordingly and secure necessary supplies during the outage.
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Howell St
Eighth Av
Terry Av
Olive St
Sixth
Night clerk dies in hotel elevator shaft
Guests at the Commercial hotel in Vancouver Ontario? Vancouver B C. Oct 11. John Dessus, the night clerk, was found mangled in the elevator shaft after death cries roused sleeping guests. He died before they could extricate him as they watched.
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Vancouver
B. C
John Dessus
Commercial Hotel
Weather update for Seattle and vicinity
Fair tonight and Wednesday with light northerly winds for Seattle and nearby areas.
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Seattle and Vicinity
Stenographer Sues Employer Over Firing After Week
Emma Kroger sues Seeley & Co for 180 wages plus 500 damages claiming she was fired after being hired and dismissed within one week for not being a “good stenographer.” She cites eight years of stenography experience and seeks compensation.
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Emma Kroger
Seeley & Co
James Sery Spends 1100 in 35 Days in Seattle
James Sery from Condova Alaska arrived five weeks ago with 1100 dollars. He was picked up by Patrolmen Oden and Francis after wasting his last nickel on coffee. Police Judge Gordon released him with permission to seek another bankroll.
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Condova
Alaska
Oden
Francis
Sery
James
Gordon
Seattle
Clearings Balances in Seattle and Portland Today
Clearing balances reported for Seattle show $2,224,716.20 with $235,086.22 in transit. Portland tallies $2,058,308.00 with $136,013.00 in transit.
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Portland
Time of Year for Guns, Sweaters, Boots and Corduroys
The article notes the annual preparation period for sportsmen heading to the woods for a simple life during migration season. It describes the two week lead time before departure, neighborly office interruptions, and plans with a guide meeting at Brinnon before walking in.
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Ned
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