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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1910

Page

3

Burke Men Have No Money to Risk on the Candidate

The article notes Burke supporters facing a tight purse as primaries approach with bets on Burke vanishing and Poindexter backers unable to fund wagers. It details a failed pool at the courthouse and hints at unlikely outcomes for God, Hatee-a Coward Will, and Humphrey in the denomination race. James W. Bryan and Thomas P. Revelle as insurgents are expected to split first and second choice votes in a close contest.

Burke Poindexter Court House Humphrey Jamce W. Bryan Thomas P. Revelle Insurgenta

Judge Burke Defends Ashton In Race Controversy

Judge Burke says Ashton should stay in the race and denies offering money to withdraw. He claims Ashton drawing relief from Poindexter would help him win and calls reports of a $25 000 offer ridiculous.

Ashton Judge Burke Burke Tacoma Ree Poindexter

Roosevelt Likely 1912 GOP Candidate, Clark States

W A Clark told United Press Roosevelt is undoubtedly grooming for the 1912 Republican presidential nomination. He said Roosevelt will probably be the party's choice, with Governor Harman of Ohio the opposing figure. Clark arrived in his private car and spoke Sept 13.

United Press Roosevelt Republican Party Tom W. A. Clark Clark Harmen Ohio

Fire Devours Ranches as Forest Fires Threaten Towns

Sept 13. Forest fires sweep southern county as hundreds rush to halt wall of flame near Blaine and Hazelmere. Acres of orchard burned. nine homes in Hazelmere evacuated. Firefighters and residents work to protect remaining structures.

Hazelmere

Medicine for Children Honey and Tar Package Note

Bartell Drug warns that Honey and Tar is a safe live medicine for children but may contain opiates or drugs. The notice instructs to obtain only the genuine Honey and Tar in the package.

Bartell

Fire destroys Blaine and Enterprise structures

A blaze last night left Blaine completely destroyed and caused about $10,000 in damage at Enterprise located 13 miles from the city.

Blaine Enterprise

Girl Who Shot Self Recovers at New York Hospital

Vers Fitch, the California girl who attempted suicide after her writings were refused by Eastern magazines, is recovering rapidly at Flower hospital. She will likely be discharged in a few days, though the charge of attempted suicide remains and she will be moved to a police station when fit. Authorities are not expected to press the case.

New York Vers Fitch California Flower Hospital

Gold Robbery on Humboldt and Mail Shipment Total $92000

Federal investigators pursue a dual robbery case involving $57,000 in gold bullion stolen from the steamer Humboldt and about $35,000 sent by mail. Seals remained intact, clues limited as agents trace the shipments from Fairbanks to Seattle via Dawson Whitehorse Skagway and Beattle.

Fairbanks Seattle Humboldt Post Office Department Alaska Mines Washington Trust Company Secret Service Dawson Contenta White Horse White Pass Skagway Beattle Mall

Bank Clearings and Balances Report

The data shows clearings balances for Beattie Tacoma Portland and Spokane. Beattie today 2 731 643 65 332 620 08 Tacoma 1 151 641 00 41 123 00 Portland 2 266 076 00 305 504 00 Spokane 857 880 00 76 691 00

Tacoma Portland Spokane

North End Specials to Appear in Friday Classified

Local listing notes North End Specials will appear in Friday's classified section with items and prices.

North End

Leper Suspect John Kokas Detained in New York

John Kokas of Salt Lake City is restrained in New York as a leper suspect today. He faces quarantine and health scrutiny amid growing concern over possible contagious disease exposure.

New York John Kokas Salt Lake

Maine voters sweep insurgent and Dems to power

In Augusta Maine Col Frederick M Plaisted won the governorship defeating incumbent Bert M Fernald by 9173 votes. Democrats claim likely control of the state legislature as John P Swazey and Edwin C Burleigh lose their seats. Plaisted vows to repeal the decried 40 year old prohibition law and lead a reform wave against the Hale Burleigh machine.

Augusta Frederick M. Plaisted John P. Swazey Edwin C. Burleigh Piaisted Bert M. Fernald Maine Fernald Charles E. Davis Waterville John Hill Kennebec Blaine Joe Manley Prohibition Keystone Plaisted Neal Dow Pine Tree Saco Houston United States James W. Bradbury

Peet Still at Large as U S Plans Tomorrow Arrest

H G Peet not yet arrested in the obstruction case tied to C D Hillman agent charges. Peet faces a $5 009 bond on the original Hillman charges. U S officers expect his arrest tomorrow. Rice was arrested yesterday and arraigned. the complaint accuses both men of urging witness P B Frind to flee the state. Frind went to Portland then returned and will testify next week in Tacoma grand jury.

H. G. Peet C. D Rice and

County votes $50,000 for soldiers monument plan

Vincennes Indiana reports the county council appropriated 50000 dollars for a soldiers and sailors monument to be placed on the courthouse square.

Vincennes Ind Court House Square

Mill Hand Plunges From Boom After Seizure Near Spokane Streetcar

John B Shinberg, a Riverside resident and mill hand, seized while waiting for a street car near the Spokanear drawbridge this morning, fell 20 feet onto a log boom and fractured his right arm. He was rushed to the city hospital for treatment.

John B Shinberg Shinberg Riverside

Voters urged to choose candidates across many offices

The document lists ballot recommendations for United States Senate Congress and numerous state and local offices. It names preferred pairs for senate and single choices for judges auditors superintendents and various district positions, urging defeats of several incumbents and opponents and noting specific individuals to vote for or against.

Fears for Pope Report Circulates in Rome

A Rome dispatch notes a report that Pope Pius IX is suffering from arterial hardening and gout though the Vatican denies it. The rumor unsettled the city as officials indicated no confirmation.

Rome Pius Vatican

Last Mail for North Survives Route Closures

Directional note indicates third and fourth close malls to the interior and northern Alaska regions must depart before the afternoon. It outlines adjusted mail departures and emphasizes timely processing to maintain service to remote communities.

Alaska

Automobiles boom sparks mortgage risk and Morgan influence

An analysis warns the coming year will see about 300000 cars sold at roughly 1260 each, totaling $376 million with upkeep near $500 million. It notes mortgage strain on homes linked to auto buying, Morgan influence, and a society-wide spread of the automobile habit. A related notice advertises Lake Forest Park subdivision with Asahel Curtis views and Ole Hanson & Co.

Minneapolis Cleveland Westchester County New York City County Bankers’ Association Newark N. J New York J. P. Morgan & Coe Smiths Jones Mrs. Brown Father Atyle Atyles J. P. Morgan & Co United States Navy

Robbery at Trafton Hotel Slips Past While Guest Sleeps

Peter Nelson slept in his Trafton hotel room when a sneak thief lifted 110 dollars in gold and 30 dollars in currency from under the bed mattress during the night.

Peter Nelson Trafton Hotel Ballard

California Feelo Quake Shakes San Bernardino Courthouse

An earthquake struck San Bernardino at 10 o clock causing residents to flee homes and offices. The courthouse endured a severe shaking but no damage was reported.

San Bernardino Cal Court House

Lake Forest Parks Prospectus by Ole Hanson Co

A promotional notice describes Lake Forest Parks on this side of the lake with 1752 residents, a premier wharf, strict building restrictions, a sandy bathing beach, 30 miles of boulevards, contour-based layout, eight streams and 100 springs, no tract under an acre, aiming to be the finest scenic suburb. It invites home builders to obtain a free illustrated booklet by Asahel Curtis, Ole Hanson & Co. at their third floor New York block office.

Lake Forest Park United States Asahel Curtis Ole Hanson & Co New York Block Lake Forest New York

Save regularly to outpace larger fortunes

The note explains that interest on 2000 dollars at five percent yields 100 a year, and saving 100 a year matches that amount. Saving 500 yearly equals a 10,000 balance, with savings earning four percent when deposited in a reliable bank. The message urges getting ahead and staying ahead.

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