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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1910
Page
3
Mollie Hamer declares neckties and cloaks stained with blood from child labor in New Jersey and the South. She describes factory conditions, long hours, low pay to girls and women, and the push for union action to end the bloodstained practice.
Ike Rosenthal, proprietor of the Newport, secured a license after a heated council battle led by Kellogg who opposed the Columbia license and attacked Newport as active and frequented by undesirables. Revelle switched to support the Newport, while Blaine and Kellogg led the anti license side. vote tallies showed Newport approved by 10 to 9 for the license, Columbia defeated with 8 to 9.
The Star The Pink announces complete world series game stories in the night edition to be on streets by five o'clock, offering wire and local news for readers taking home a Pink Star.
Louis T. Stivain, clerk of Judge Gilliam's court, took Vince Fabin's launch Maud F. toward the astraita for a duck hunt. A storm tossed the party for hours. Judge D. H. Carey nearly lost his balance but they drifted ashore in Seattle. The shotgun issue emerged with a 12 gauge gun and 100 ten-bore shells. Carey later presided in court standing up.
Senator Wesley L. Jones may succeed Judge Edward Whitson as district court judge after his death. Jones has strong Taft administration ties and could secure the appointment, with supporters citing a Delaware precedent set by George Gray.
Reports from the fifth annual international balloon race show nine of ten balloons still aloft after a Racine landing. Balloons Dusseldorf and Isle de France were logged over Big Bend and Zion City respectively, with several others crossing Milwaukee in a morning flight.
May Yohe arrives in Seattle to perform at a downtown cafe with an extended engagement. She recalls past fame and recent exploits including a divorce from Capt. Putnam Bradley Strong and travel to Hong Kong. She promises a return to form, defending the claim that her voice remains strong despite recent rumors.
Frank Fraber, accused wife beater, killed himself with carbolic acid as Patrolman Newton arrived to arrest him at 2216 East Terrace Race Street. Fraber boasted he could not be arrested, then collapsed and died. His wife and three children survive.
Rasmus Thompson, proprietor of Thompson's Cafe at 820 Second Ave, was acquitted by Judge Giles in Olympia yesterday on an illegal deer killing charge from two weeks earlier. Thompson said a juror threatened to hang the jury after he refused to share the kill with several hunters in the party.
The King County auditor reports over 400 people lined up to receive warrants worth part of the month’s $82,244.48 payroll for current expenses and salaries. The crowd and civic notes mark a record payout day as the total nears 1,000 warrants.
Stacey Corwin who oversaw Tacoma precinct counts says the Tacoma census was not padded and accuses officials of inflating figures. He claims Tacoma’s population was not reduced and disputes charges of aeroplane boosting while detailing review of names and omissions.
Washington October 18 Census Director Durand stated Seattle will show a wonderful population increase and that errors or false enumerations are few and will not affect figures. He noted Aberdeen figures are almost as flagrant as Tacoma and a special agent has been detailed. no protest has been received from Tacoma.
The Star newspaper announces the contest winners with prizes from $1 to $10 in gold for Liley Kangley Finn Nelson Harold A Lenlie Olmated Verna Hopkins Margaret Lene han Mitchell Al faros Tokiya Hashiguchi Valley Stevens G H Gordon Willard Christenson and Margaret Thomson Ballard High School figures, plus two seats at The City. Judges praise the entries while noting limited space prevented printing all winning responses.
City Attorney Ralph Pierce halted proceedings and announced perjury charges against Babe Sullivan, linked to Peter Gioia after their arrest by Patrolmen Helma and Ballard. Sullivan testified she had accompanied Gioia in Sacramento and Portland, but denied those statements in court.
Richard Beardon traded an alarm clock for a revolver and was found by patrolman Jones at the Tokio house after inmates reported he threatened them with the weapon. Judge Gordon gave a caution and released him. Yankee Frank Hermanson received 10 days for drunkenness before Judge Gordon. In Seattle's pioneer days Yankee Frank was a prosperous merchant. Alexander Hamilton, a blacksmith in Upper Alton II, took his first vacation at age two, having not missed a day at his forge in 50 years.
Mrs. Geo F Felts heads the examiner team reviewing thousands of word lists submitted to Eilers Music House for the Great Word Contest. Prizes will be awarded strictly on merit, with fair examination of every entry before the 6 pm deadline at the Ellers Music Building on Fifth Floor.
City council approves a $10 000 appropriation for market stalls in Pike Place and the building department plans to have them ready for occupancy early in December. The finance committee opposes a Westlake market, arguing it would harm Pike Place and wasteful to have two close markets.
An old ad urging readers to try a paint and wallpaper service from Federal Paint and Wall Paper Co at 1314 Firet Ave near University. The short notice promotes a trial or sample of services and highlights the firm’s location.
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