25 Oct 1910
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1910
Page
1
The Crippen case reached a verdict as Miss Le Neve and the defense faced tense cross examination. The jury retired and returned with a verdict amid emotional scenes as Miss Le Neve cried and laughed, comforted by her parents.
Jease Webb, convicted of killing A. Johnson whose body was found in a trunk at a depot in June, faces death by hanging after a December 17 sentence in the circuit court. His attorneys have filed a motion for appeal and he is expected to be taken to Salem for execution. Mrs Kerach, charged as Webb's accomplice, resumes trial with jury selection underway amid reluctance to impose capital punishment on a woman.
A dramatic piece describes a miner’s descent into a coal mine near Starkville and a deadly explosion that killed many workers. It links the tragedy to Colorado Fuel & Iron Co. safety violations and urges readers to vote against Big Interests at the polls.
Judge Ronald instructs Prosecuting Attorney Vanderveer to file informations by Saturday against every person violating the law if the Hayview restricted district persists. Mayor Gill, Police Chief Wappenstein, and others face possible action. the court vows to abate the nuisance and warns that no one is above the law. Public Welfare league vows continued vigilance.
The article surveys Washington Supreme Court growth from five to nine justices and critiques a series of reversals. It recounts the Williams case involving Great Northern railway and a verdict cut from 33000 to 20000 on rehearing aided by Root and Crow, with Graves opposing reopening and warning of judicial instability.
In Judge Gordon’s court George Pettrich cried on bended knee and offered to cut his head off if he could prove he was lying. Patrolmen Oden and Francia testified he was drinking his weekly wage while the family faced hunger. The judge released him.
After a decade drawing wages, Peary resumes duty as a naval constructor or similar post. The piece reflects on long leaves, titles, and public flattery, noting Secretary of the Navy Winthrop’s absence and Meyer’s Pacific fleet plans as context.
James Schoolcraft Sherman traveled through Washington on his way to North Carolina and visited the war and navy departments but did not pay official respects to President Taft, fueling gossip of an apparent slight.
Fair tonight and Wednesday with night westerly winds. John B. Sherrett and Ole Hanson will speak tonight before the Progressive Republican club of Auburn in favor of the harbor bond issue.
Olympia notes state Insurance Commissioner John H. Shively has urged Governor Hay to press Washington to abolish the “state graft” charged to insurance companies for book examinations. The fee runs about 5000 dollars annually, and after 500000 dollars in special taxes this year, the expense should be borne by the state, Shively argues.
Frederika Cuyler of Auburn pressed a warrant after Claude O’Hara, once her steady, kept a $100 diamond ring and a $40 ring when she ended their three year engagement. O’Hara left town following the declaration.
The Star reports on a local sale event advertised in the paper. Affected items include household goods and appliances offered by a local dealer with marked prices and a stated deadline for bidders.
The Puget Sound Power Co a Stone Webster unit wins a tax dispute over its franchise valuation. Judge Gilliam orders taxes due on a $10 000 assessment after years of higher valuations. Treasurer Matt Gormley faced $8 468 73 in taxes but the company argued for $2 296 19. Prosecuting Attorney Vanderveer defended the treasurer. later the 1919 assessment remained at $10 000 and a stipulation led to the order.
Questions about a U S Shipping Commissioner medalist and eight lives saved, daily police court caseload, Judge Gordon's hunting hobby, Ralph Pierce as a Stanford debater, Charles Peabody’s Port Townsend link, Jim Thornton still alive in Seattle, Charles Frye’s Montana cowboy past, Beriah Brown as a veteran editor with Admiral Sperry ties, Andy McKee dancing origins, George Smith’s 600 acre ranch from Rathskeller tips, and Elliott Bay tides reaching First Ave.
Articles of incorporation filed for a 1 million dollar fire insurance company with home office in Seattle. Plans to begin business January 1. President likely Hird M. Robinson of Knoxville, with major interests from R. W. Jones of New York and C. F P. White.
Mayme De May told Judge Gordon she was a hardworking laundress but admitted not working for three weeks. Patrolman Pool Man testified she spent three hours and 18 minutes drinking beer. City Attorney Pierce stated she deserved arrest, and Judge Gordon imposed a twenty five dollar fine.
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