Extra Dividends From Coal Mine Cost 55 Lives
The report notes Colorado Fuel & Iron profits rose while higher dividends masked danger. John D Rockefeller era rewards preceded a mine disaster at Starkville, triggering a widow’s grief and a broader wave of sorrow for families left behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinidad
Col
C. F. Welborn
Colorado Fuel & Iron Co
John D. Rockefeller
King
Starkville
John Cyst
Cyea
Rockefeller
Supreme Court Unmasked by Joe Smith in 1910
A potent critique argues state duty to minimize industrial accidents and compensate victims. The piece contends courts and legislatures favor profits over justice, condemning a system where the life and limb of workers are valued only commercially and urging reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Smith
Washington
Vanderbilt Poodle Feeds While John Gibson Starves in Brooklyn
A New York amble reports Mrs. W K Vanderbilt pampering her poodle with a velvet cushion and table service while John Gibson, 62, starves in the streets near Delmonico's, denied work and meals. A doctor notes starvation as the cause of death risk, with onlookers and servants contrasting wealth and want.
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W. K Vander
Van
John Oibeon
Long Hospital
Brooklyn
Delmonico
John
Costs to Run for Office in New York County
New York. It costs about $200000 to run a political campaign in New York County according to Herbert Parsons. He itemizes headquarters expenses at $14000 including rent and staff. during the campaign $7000 for postage $24000 for printing $5000 for mailing and $158000 for speakers and hall rent plus $28000 for autos and advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York County
Herbert Parsons
Man Given Chance to Work Off Debt in Town
Earl Hinkle arrived three weeks ago with 150 dollars and last night spent the money. Judge Gordon spared him from hanging around poolrooms by ordering him to work for a living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Hinkle
Nickle
The Star Classifieds Spotlight Advertising Beat
The Star embraces its classified page as the premier advertising medium, offering readers a concise, image-free showcase of listings. Businesses and individuals rely on the section for affordable local notices, sale items, job ads, and service offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Beat
Dietz Children Rally Support For Father’s Defense
Myra and Clarence Dietz, wounded in the Cameron Dam cabin clash a week ago, arrive in Milwaukee to raise funds for the defense of their father John Dietz and his family against murder charges in the shooting of Deputy Sheriff Oscar Harp. A Dietz defense committee forms amid swift public sympathy for Myra, shot while shielding her father.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Cameron Dam
Myra Dietz
Clarence Dietz
John Dietz
Oscar Harp
Harp
Dietz
Dietz Defense
Dietz Defense Committee
Tokio entertains Chinese prince
In Tokio on October 24 elaborate plans are underway to entertain Prince Teal Hyun, uncle of the Chinese emperor, with officials coordinating events and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
Teal Hyun
China
Seattle Japanese Celebrate Mikado Birthday Dinner
Seattle Japanese society plans a large dinner at the Washington hotel on November 4 to mark the Mikado birthday with about 200 invitations issued.
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Seattle
Washington Hotel
Six Men Run Naked in Philadelphia Park Woods
Six men gathered around a bonfire without clothes caused a chase by Policemen Ferguson and Prendergast on Weat Fairmount Park border. The naked group fought the officers, five then surrounded Ferguson before Prendergast intervened. All were captured and sentenced to three months in the House of Correction.
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Philadelphia
Ferguson
Vrendergast
Weat Fairmount Park
Christ Church Hospital
House of Correction
Fires Beyond Control
Reports say Warren Minnesota near Thief River Falls is afire at the junction of the Soo and Great Northern railways. Calls for help go to Crookston and Grand Forks. A special train has left Thief River Falls. The blaze is beyond control and all wires are down.
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Winnipeg
Man
Warren
Minn
Thief River Falla
Soo
Great Northern
Crookston
Grand Forks
Thief River Falls
Parrot Tricks Bellboys For A Dime At Seattle Hotel
A hotel guest with a multilingual parrot sparked a cheeky scheme by bellboys to teach the bird to cry Give the boy a dime. After three days of voice training the parrot echoed the command at a bellboy bearing a package, prompting the guest to pay in gratitude.
Black Hand Threat Targets Seattle Newspapers
A typed note with a skull and black hand motif was found on the doors of three Seattle papers warning of dynamite destruction if deadlines were not met. The anonymous threat, referencing November 30th and bearing a Botticelli style border, prompted police and editors to investigate further.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Directf 6
Daiiies
Beattie
Lone Angeles
Botticelli
Roosevelt denies or confirms Jackass Club tale
The report claims Theodore Roosevelt founded the Jackass Club with United States District Judge A. B. Anderson as charter member. Roosevelt reportedly called Judge Anderson's World libel suit ruling the ruling of a damned crook and jackass at a reception.
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New York
Theodore Roosevelt
Jackass Club
United States District
A. B. Anderson
Roosevelt
Columbia Club
Indianapolis
Anderson
Jackass
Harry 8. New
Republican National Committee
Water Shutdown Notices for North Ravenna District
Water will be shut off tomorrow from 2 to 4 in the morning at Weedin's place to 10th Ave North and in all intermediate service mains in the district north of Ravenna Boulevard and east of 10th Ave North. Ensure timely reservations and note affected blocks.
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Weedin's
10Th Av. N. BE
Ravenna Bronevard
10Th Av. N. B
It’s a Girl At Home Of Joseph R Gilbert
In a lively scene at the home of Joseph R Gilbert a well known newspaper man a large wading bird of the heron species announced the birth of a girl Joe spent the day passing out Perfec bay and sharing the news with neighbors and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph R. Gilbert
Joe
Perfec Bay
Parallel Testimony on Prominent Seattle Trivia
A column lists assorted curiosities about Seattle's links to national figures and institutions. It mentions nine state exam passers including two married men, Grover Desmond's railroad gang leadership, ex-Pittsburgers in Seattle, Dr Otis F Lamson from Mayo notoriety, and 250000 Panama exposition postals. It notes alumni counts for Michigan Cornell Penn Yale Wisconsin and Washington, asserts Washington leads in professionals and divorces per capita, and reveals alleged real names of Charles Murphy and Connie Mack.
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Grover Desmond
Iowa
Penn
Frisco
Seattle
Tacoma
Spokane
Michigan
Cornell
Pennsylvania
Yale
Wisconsin
Washington
Union
Charles W. Murphy
Chicago Cubs
Charles Weber
Connie Mack
Cornelius McGillicuddy
Mrs Kersh Trial Begins for Grand Central Murder
Carrie Kersh stands trial in Portland circuit court for the June 20 murder of William A. Johnson alongside Jesse P. Webb who was already convicted of first degree murder. The jury selection consumed the morning as Kersh showed signs of sleeplessness and nerves after a night in custody. The state is expected to use the same evidence that led to Webb's conviction.
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Portland, Or
Carrie Kerch
Jesse P. Webb
William A. Johnson
Grand Central Hotel
Webb
Kersh
Vesuvius ERUPTION KILLS TEN IN FLOOD MUD
Rome report says Vesuvius erupted with loud roars as mud streams swept down the slopes. At least ten people were buried before escaping, with two families confirmed buried and several others missing. Fires and chaos followed in Torre del Greco as the mountain remained active.
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Rome
Vesuvius
Torre del Greco
Mush Head Letter Prizes and Bank Note Confusion
A reader writes to Horace A at 1509 Ninth Ave thanking for a prize but laments being called mush head. He notes sending a letter last Saturday was late, and that the prize money was already deposited in the bank.
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Star
Horace A
Kidnapped Boy Dewey Wellman Found in Omaha
A Milwaukee area kidnapping ends as 11 year old Dewey Wellman is located in Omaha with his captor Bert Schuman. Sheriff Hodge coordinated nationwide alerts after Dewey vanished July 16 1910. Deputy Sheriff Meyer will escort Schuman back as Mrs Wellman awaits reunion.
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Emma Wellman
Fourthav
N. W
West
Hodge
Dewey Wellman
Bert Schuman
Omaha
Dewey
Star
Ballard
Schuman
Schumann
Chief of Police
Meyer
Wellman
Saxony Knit Goods Co
Balloon seen over Toronto bound for New York City
At 9:45 p m a balloon passed over Toronto moving east by south at about 40 mph. The craft flew several thousand feet high in clear air and a light glowed from its basket. Sighted after leaving St Louis observers believed it heading toward New York City.
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Toronto
Ont
St. Louis
New York City
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