28 Oct 1910
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1910
Page
1
Gifford Pinchot, speaking at a city luncheon, argues for broad public control and ownership of legislative representation. He urges limits on campaign spending by corporations and calls for laws that serve the people, not special interests, aiming for honest, efficient governance from local to national levels.
United Press report from Chicago notes international officers of the Garment Workers' union assume control of a strike with as many as 60,000 workers expected to join. The strike committee says arbitration is possible and Chicago teamsters stay neutral except as a last resort. Thousands of strikers move through manufacturing districts. overall, disturbances are minimal. The Women’s Trade Union League urges society girls and settlement workers to help with picket lines. The committee denies union delegates’ involvement in earlier disorders.
William Davis hosted a birthday party for his 21st last night and admitted consuming large quantities of sparkling beverage. He left the crowded house to get air and shouted loudly, drawing Patrolman Hubbard’s attention. Judge Armeas fined him for the disturbance.
An accompanying map illustrates river and rail lines occupying Seattle waterfront and emphasizes public ownership as solution. It highlights Lake Washington canal and Duwamish waterway openings, 68 miles of shoreline, and 24 miles of contiguous waterfront, with $350,000 harbor bond funds to acquire docks and wharves. It asserts passage of the King County harbor bond on November 8 will ensure public control of Seattle harbor.
J Edward Miller a paperhanger was arrested on a charge of unmercifully beating his eight year old foster son Harry. A photograph shows welts across Harry’s back. Miller was released on bail. his wife faces assault charges.
Contempt against Mayor Gill Chief of Police Wappenstein and property owners in the restricted district was postponed until November 11. Wilmon Tucker spoke for James B Murphy and the Public Welfare league. Hammond represented the vice district defendants as a sleepy crowd filled Judge Gilliam's courtroom. The delay followed an agreement by all counsel.
City Patrolman Hian chi encounters William Davis one hour after his town strike. Davis tells Judge Gordon he knows the Considines and the Clancy boys in Seattle. The judge sets a fine of twenty five dollars as he ends the courthouse exchange.
James Dalton walked out of the city stockade at 4 PM yesterday ending a 20 day sentence. Three hours later he was found snooping in a boxcar. Judge Gordon nearly sent him back but relented when Dalton showed a strong wish to leave town within 15 minutes.
Molly Clark from Centralia arrived in Seattle to have her teeth fixed. She drank heavily to fortify courage and soon forgotten the dentist. Patrolman Geer arrested her and Judge Gordon added ten dollars to the dentist’s bill.
Chester Pennsylvania October 28 a tollgate keeper Joseph Reed treated a dog with a swollen wounded paw after a wood sliver punctured it. The dog later returned with a large soup bone and dropped it at Reed’s feet before scampering away.
Wilbur Benjamin, a halfbreed Indian, was hanged today at Folsom State prison for the murder of Violet Gilmer, 15, near Woodland a year ago. He faced the execution with composure, smoking a cigarette as the death warrant was read. He showed no signs of remorse.
M. Mathieu of France completed the longest cross country flight in an airplane with one passenger by flying from Paris to Brussels, a distance of 195 miles. He departed Paris at 12 30 and landed in Brussels at 4 p m, with plans to return to Paris that night.
Mrs. Julia G. Olson obtained a divorce after seven years of marriage alleging extreme frugality by Gunder J. Olson. She claims he contributed only $15 for her clothing over seven years and prevented proper funeral attire after her father died, forcing her to dye a red waist black to attend.
Arthur Stringer entered a Sixth Ave saloon and ordered champagne. After a violent confrontation with Patrolman Donlan, he struck the officer in the jaw. The case ended with Stringer facing a $10 court fine.
A city council committee hears startling testimony that pickpockets and thieves operate with police knowledge in Seattle. Witnesses say big robberies occur with higher-ups’ consent and that crime waves ebb and flow with newspaper scrutiny and arrival of new crooks.
The Star invites readers to test their reach with a playful prompt about a daily classified page. The question asks if readers are part of the touted audience of 36 000, inviting engagement and curiosity about the paper’s footprint.
A critical review of Richard M. Arms's tenure at Seattle's city electric plant accuses him of reversing gains, idle equipment, and selective service to private rivals. The piece cites reduced profits, halted Ballard work, and rejected downtown and Ballard applicants as indicators of a slump attributed to Arms and his alignment with the Seattle Electric Co. More details promised tomorrow.
San Mateo county grand jury prepared to investigate alleged graft bribing county supervisors. District Attorney Fickert said no decision yet on proceeding and may consult with State Attorney General Webb to determine if the San Francisco grand jury will join the probe.
Weather brief notes fair and warmer tonight then Saturday rain and cooler with light southerly winds.
A 1910 critique argues the state Supreme Court serves a party system and must be reelected by voters. It cites criticism of judges and defense by corporate leaders, recounting a Spokane lawyer’s praise and a failed 1909 push for broader investigation. The piece notes legislative resistance and a Polson proposal to probe the court, defeated in the senate.
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