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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1910
Page
6
Edmund Vance Cooke, famed for his humor, will entertain readers at Arcade Hall in the Arcade building tonight. He will present readings from his own works in his own style. A Star coupon on page 1 is worth 25 cents at the Arcade door tonight.
A verse from 1905 humorously traces Otto’s obsession with an auto that proves troublesome and ultimately overheats. The playful quarrel between man and machine ends with both otto and the automobile meeting a fiery fate, punctuating the era’s fascination with evolving transport.
Narration of Nathan and his wife's living in a flat provokes questions from mother and Nathan's puzzlement. The speaker plans to visit Nathan to settle the matter and hints at reading more of the "Nathan's Plat" tale told by the poem's author at Arcade ball tonight with other features and a coupon on page one.
A 65 year old farmer, Joseph Morin, was robbed of $170 at a Seattle bank withdrawal and beaten by two men near the Interurban trestle at O'Brien. He was tossed from the trestle and found unconscious in his cabin. hospital concern rises due to age and injuries.
Last chance to win prizes in the Star readers contest on the question which life builds character better city or country life. Prizes include 10 5 3 and five 1 dollar awards plus theatre tickets to The City at Moore next week. Readers from Seattle schools encouraged to enter with letters like Walley Stevens Arlington Wash praising country life and nature.
Judge W. W. Black of Everett accuses Humphrey of using shipping trust money to push a ship subsidy bill designed to enrich rich owners. He claims paid workers are deployed in Seattle to win votes and argues the subsidy would amount to graft and distort competition.
A human skull found by two boys in Sullivan's Gulch was taken home by 16 year old John O'Neal of 206 Tilla Mook St. before being turned over to Deputy Coroner Dale. The detective department and coroner's office investigate potential homicide as they study the gruesome find at the foot of Haycock Street.
Miss Laura Barney, famed for a marble Ariadne statue in Washington, D. C., renounces art to devote life to Babism a Persian religion. She says Bahlam spreads through Arabia, Egypt and America after three years studying Persian in Persia.
United Press reports final preparations completed in St Louis for the International balloon race slated for Monday. Ten entrants are listed, with detailed crew and payload information to be announced.
A light comic exchange features Tom asking how to respond when his best girl asks for something. Jack quips that the proper move is to pay the express charges, delivering a humorous moral about courtship and practicality.
Wireless updates from Walter Wellman aboard the airship America report motor stops for repairs, resumed operation, and steady progress east toward Europe. Back home, observers debate landing points from England to Spain or Africa as crowds watch the voyage begin with hopeful tension.
Stella confesses she will not marry Jack because she cannot get him to propose. Maude questions the reason while Stella reveals her resolve and the lack of a proposal.
Washington Oct 15 Roosevelt rebuts New York tariff planks tied to the Saratoga platform. Gardner reports Roosevelt insists his own speeches differ and asserts he does not endorse the planks. The piece notes progressive opposition and calls for fair treatment of Roosevelt amid party disputes.
In Sebring Ohio on October 15 a high speed electric car bound for Stark struck a touring car at a grade crossing. Four occupants of the touring car were killed almost instantly and the automobile was demolished.
The body of William K. Jackson a San Diego ranch owner was found in a hotel room at Barker and Pikett Seattle. An empty chloroform bottle lay nearby and officials suspect a natural asthma death though a coroner will conduct a post mortem. Jackson used the alias W J Smith and sought to dispose of papers revealing his identity. He owned multiple properties in Seattle Tacoma and San Diego and carried 2000 in diamonds with 76 in cash. His wife was notified and the body held at Butterworth morgue.
The Sonoma County grand jury returned an indictment against Henry Yamaguchi a Japanese man for the murder of Thomas A Kendall. The panel did not mention the deaths of Kendall's elderly parents though nineteen witnesses were examined including Mr and Mrs Henry Starbuck.
A coalition of radical groups plans a memorial meeting for Francisco Ferrer, executed October 13, 1909 after Barcelona uprising. Speaking will be delegates from the Industrial Workers of the World the specialist party the Radical Library Association and the Russian Workingmen's Society.
Pinkerton detectives hired by Gen H G Otis chase three suspects linked to the Los Angeles Times bombing. Leads trace to Mrs D H Ingersoll and Mrs J B Lavine. A man answering Thyce and another named Morris alias Perry alias Smithy stayed at a home tied to the case as investigators intensify efforts to hide their movements.
Louis Bwanker steam shovel engineer felled by sudden illness at Fifth Avenue and Seneca Street. Two strangers overpowered him, stole a money belt containing $660, and fled toward Union Street. He was found crying by passersby and taken to Providence Hospital. no suspects yet.
In Provo Utah on October 15 H D Johnson and John N Ne beker two mill employees fell into a vat of boiling dye at the edge of the caldron and were instantly killed.
Professor Frank Resler of Iowa State University tallied laughs during a reading by Edmund Vance Cooke. He counted 182 laughs in the humorous portion though eleven poems amused, nine solemn, and some laughs merged or were missed.
Registration offices will remain open tonight and Monday and Tuesday nights. The total registration now amounts to 47,802 names, with 6,152 added since the primary elections.
Unitarian church leaders and parishioners sign a recall petition against Mayor Gill citing public welfare concerns. Spokesman A E Nugent states the league has not decided on any mayoral candidate. Petition organizers name ward captains to push the effort.
The North American Times article allegedly quoted by Kioshi Moto and attributed to D. B. Makal in Superior Court claims damages of $5,000. It also alleges Makal’s involvement in white slave traffic and accuses him of discussing a husband wife dispute and selling a store at a loss.
An ad misspells a name and invites readers to report the error by phone before 6 p m or after 8 p m to receive a free ticket to the Majestic Theatre. The page shows a fragmented lamue style notice with informal call to action.
Advertisement from Federal Paint and Wallpaper Co. at 1314 First Ave near University promoting a short sale with low prices and urging customers to see them immediately.
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