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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1910
Page
1
Local contest for prosecuting attorney pits John H Murphy against Frank S Griffith with Clancys and town factions backing. First ward polls open as voters watch graft and political maneuvering, while law and order stakes loom large in a tight south town race.
A Star interview with Richard A Ballinger depicts his pledge not to quit unless forced, criticizing Taft’s handling of the Pinchot affair. Ballinger accuses critics and asserts administration must show backbone to weather the conservation storm, while noting disputed talks with Taft. The interviewer could not verify the tale the next day and did not obtain a raise.
Gov James Donaghey was reelected as a Democrat. the article notes the voting outcome but the fragment ends before providing final totals.
Five individuals seek the $1,250 Crippen arrest reward in British courts. Detective Sergeant Barclay plans to file a claim for leading Scotland Yard to Crippen and Ethel Lenerge, who fled to Canada. It was believed Capt Kendall of the Montrose would receive the prize for transporting Crippen and Lenerge across the Atlantic.
A fragmented notice warns readers about candidate name similarities between Pradk B Griffith and Austin BE Griffith and stresses not confusing them. It cautions voters to consider John E Humphries for the US Senate nomination and to avoid voting for Will E Humphrey.
Col Theodore Roosevelt appeared at his Outlook office in New York and refused to discuss Maine election results. The contributing editor hinted he might issue a statement later.
Ballinger resigns mention contrasts with looming contest as Bill E Humphrey invites rivals J W Hrgan and Tom Revelie for tonight’s publicity event. Roosevelt lunch with Lorimer Cannon Aldrich Burke aides amid wary chatter and prep for Burke senate bid. city fines arouse word play ahead of results.
Panama observers await Friday election fate amid recall of Charge d Affaires R O Marsh and U S warning that officials unfriendly to the United States could trigger interference. The vote was postponed after Marsh warned of U S action if unfriendly officials won.
The text argues insurgents led by State Senator J W Bryan and Tom Revelle aim to defeat Will E Humphrey for Congress, with hints of vote strategy and rival tickets including first and second choices. It notes Sickles as an unopposed county official and questions about local street naming patterns and Seattle restaurant coffee laws.
A lone highwayman stepped from a tree on Bellevue between Harrison and Thomas late last night and robbed M. St. Claire of the Stetson apartments of a $5 gold piece. St. Claire was told to beat it, and the suspect waited for more victims as Stewart Campbell narrowly escaped and alerted police.
A man burned and exhausted as forest fire drove him toward Ferndale told ranchers A. L. Soper and William Clark he was George Reid, the BC man accused of murdering his wife. He was taken to Bellingham police for extradition to Vancouver.
United Press reports R. O. Marsh secretary of the American legation in Panama and acting charge d'affaires has been recalled. Minister Thomas Dawson departs for Panama tomorrow as tensions over the pending elections provoke cable exchanges with the state department. In Missouri Judge Selden P. Spencer says he will not seek the Republican nomination for U.S. senator.
COMANCHE Texas September 13 Eight persons were drowned when the South Leon river overflowed near Gustine The victims are Mrs George Terney and five children and John Lenear and wife, with others missing after the floodwaters swept the area.
Guthrie Oklahoma September 15 The Western State Road Association has been chartered to construct a wagon and automobile highway from Oklahoma City to the Texas line a distance of 160 miles.
At opening polls in First and Second wards in Seattle deputies watched for fraudulent votes as clashes with challengers occurred. Ole Hanson pressed for credentials, was removed after a dispute. Poindexter favored to win King county and Seattle amid Burke activity and tense voter turnout. Hanson offered $250 for information leading to arrest or conviction of ballot stuffing or illegal voting.
United Press reports pro Ballinger members of the congressional investigating committee met at noon in Chicago. Senators Nelson Root Sutherland and Representatives Denby Olmatead and McCall attended. A letter from Senator Flint favored vindicating Ballinger, prompting talk of a major report. The panel planned to adjourn until Flint could attend.
William A. Copeland said he shot William Knapp after repeated warnings and alleged depredations against Copeland’s chickens. Knapp, injured at 4403 Othello St, was listed in stable condition. Copeland faced no formal charges yet. Police letters and a prior appeal for protection were noted by City Attorney Pierce and Police Captain Bannick.
Chicago Sept. 13 Members of the Illinois Coal Operators Association say they are hopelessly deadlocked on signing the union scale and ending the coal strike in Illinois.
Jefferson City Missouri September 13 Champion Clark minority leader in the lower house of congress predicted that the democrats will sweep Missouri next November Clark is a delegate to the democratic state convention which assembled here today.
Edward Welsh of Seattle describes buying a seven acre chicken ranch from C D Hillman in 1910. The land proved hill rather than bottom land, earnest money was exchanged, and Hillman allegedly avoided refunding funds, directing Welsh to various agents while Hillman was reportedly in California. Welsh seeks return of his money, citing hardship and a failed contract.
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