22 Oct 1910
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1910
Page
1
The article recounts a chaotic interview scene with the Madame Nacimova figure amid theatre talk. It notes cross currents of language barriers and past stage success in German and Russian repertoires, with references to the Moore Theatre and international press involvement.
Natmova, Crimean born and about 36, praised as a highbrow artist after last night's Theen drama. The Star's interview notes Rose Stahl enjoys media attention and signs photographs with sweet sentiments.
A report details William Bowman boss of the negro underworld and Marquette Club proprietor arrested as a white slaver. He was released on bonds after the prosecutor’s office moved dismissal and later failed to locate him for information in superior court.
Dr Crippen and his companion Ethel Leneve were condemned in Old Batley court for wife murder. Crippen received a death sentence, with November 14 or 15 set for execution. Leneve faces possible appeal to the criminal court, but prospects are slim as she awaits the condemned cell.
Report from York on a morning disturbance near the Washington Iron location. A three inch hose and hydrant inspector Herman was nearly swept away while attempting to control water flow toward Carl Basler and Duncan. Warrants were issued for certain individuals later that afternoon. Police and bystanders reported the chaotic scene as the fire company battled the burst hydrant at the ground level in the vicinity of the Iron Works. One man, Louis Clubman, died in Paring to ciblegrams York.
Tenants at a First Day lodging house cried for air and a physician as F L Johnson slept soundly. Night Clerk Charles Patterson forced the door, woke Johnson, and kicked him outside in only a nightgown. Johnson filed a police complaint today.
Instentorian Jones John Myer spoke against the police last night and was transferred to police headquarters. Judge Gordon noted the uncouth nature of cursing the bluecoats and allowed him to go.
The Star reports that after the constitutional amendment granting women the vote passes on November 8, Seattle women will register when notified by the city comptroller and can sign recall petitions to remove Hi Gill. The Public Welfare League mobilizes pastors and recall workers to counter Gill supporters amid alleged petition-trick schemes.
Chicago wins 4 to 3 in Philadelphia with a pitching duel between Bender and Cole. Key moments include Schulte and Chance delivering runs for Chicago and a late ninth inning rally, as Sheckard, Steinfeldt and Archer contribute in the field and at bat.
Dr. Matthews will announce from the pulpit tomorrow whether he will accept a $10,000 offer from a Pittsburgh congregation. The evening sermon is titled Unmasking the Seattle Man.
A fragmentary report notes Martin Schenck connected with an incident during a yesterday Alaska theatre program as the orchestrian played "Love Me and the World Is Mine" in an afternoon performance.
Miss Elsa Wise testified before Judge Gordon that Schenck had harassed her for a year and grabbed her by the back hair causing her to leap over chairs. Schenck claimed no harm was done. the judge imposed a $25 fine on Martin.
In Portland, Oct 22, Detective Burns connected with the Los Angeles Times dynamiting case appears to be investigating long neglected land fraud matters and is in town today. He is noted for work on the high profile case and may be pursuing related records.
Portland October 22 ex senator John L. Wilson announced he will not seek any future office saying he is too old for politics. He stated he arrived in Portland to settle a judgeship himself.
Mabel Kinney filed for divorce from Egbert O Kinney, manager of Reliable Transfer Co and stockholder in Citizens' National Bank, citing drunken assaults and clothing destruction. She seeks $75 monthly alimony and a temporary restraining order against contact.
In a violent South Atlantic storm near Para, the steamship Walley drowned forty five passengers and fifteen crew. Fifty remain unaccounted as rescued reports narrow. The vessel broke apart and sank with heavy losses.
Judge Ronald sentences Nathaniel Bledser to an indeterminate term at Walla Walla penitentiary for assaulting Mrs. Amanda Redding near Fort Lawton last June. The judge cites racial context in the remarks before sentencing. Jim Brown is fined $10 for assault on a stranger on Washington Street after demanding payment for a beer.
The article explains that railroads block water competition between Atlantic and Pacific ports to maintain monopoly over transcontinental freight. It argues harbor bonds would extend Seattle docks beyond railroad control, enabling water competition and lower freight rates, benefiting Seattle’s commerce.
The piece denounces a boss controlled judicial system in Washington. It recalls the Farrell convention of 1904 and the Aug 3 1910 meeting that re nominated justices, linking court politics to the Great Northern railroad and public outrage over convention methods. It frames reform as overdue.
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