21 Sep 1910
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1910
Page
1
A chaotic power shift unfolds as Wardall known as the boy mayor wields influence from the executive office. Gang factions clash over gambled districts while officials scramble to respond to surging vice crackdowns and muttered plans for his possible return.
Twenty-five people died in a head on crash between two Wabash Valley traction cars near Kingsland Indiana. Several others were injured. Among the dead are Del Locks of Bluffton and Seymour Robison noted Democratic politician.
Bryan Cogger, 52, of Coyle, Jefferson county, was found murdered near Maynard avenue and Main street. His throat was cut, left eye blackened, and a skull fracture noted. Approximate robbery motive cited with $4,000 linked to his wife’s farm proceeds. Detectives scoured the scene. no suspects identified yet. Cogger and wife had arrived in Seattle September 7 and were staying at the Brunswick Hotel before departing for home.
A fragmented scene shows Oscar delaying at the West Seattle dock, worried about uniting a weary crew. A ferryboat scene unfolds with fears and a boast of capability, ending with a shouted exchange and an abrupt closing note.
Dr Hawley H Crippen and Mile Ethel Clare Le Neve were bound to the central criminal court to face murder charges in the Belle Elmore Crippen case. Evidence shows Crippen planned flight and letters directed the handling of his affairs. Witnesses recount Crippen's worries, the boy’s clothes episode, and Leneve’s mob incident at the police court.
Chronicle of events recounts Poin dexter election Tuesday and campaign actions by Rufus Wilson and Tom Murphine. Taft announces equal patronage to insurgents while regional officials and early Washington figures are noted. A batch of factual prompts concludes with ministers quitting the Upper Iowa Methodist conference over pay.
City Marshal Secrest of Arlington Oregon releases T A Hatfield who faced gigantic realty and mortgage fraud charges. Authorities raced telegrams to Secrest to detain Hatfield during extradition efforts led by Deputy Sheriff Meyer of Seattle heading to Pendleton Oregon.
Salt Lake City reporting David Frederick Walker once an itinerant peddler in St. Louis, later a San Francisco merchant and member of the Country Pacific Club, died here leaving a large fortune.
Geneva reports the body of Queen Hortense mother of Napoleon III has vanished from the chapel at Arenberg Castle and is believed stolen a decade ago. The disappearance haunts historians and raises questions about royal gravesite security and archival treatment of royal remains.
Prince Prosper Arenberg sails with a guardian for Argentina where he plans to farm. He renounces all claim to the princely title and will be known as Prosper Blandon.
In New York on September 21 officials report Vice President Sherman failed to win Utica’s delegate to Saratoga. He must seek a prony delegate as factions of Sherman and Roosevelt claim the majority of delegates, with a likely 10 to 15 vote spread. Both sides press claims amid machine-aligned expectations. Roosevelt claims he will control the convention by about 70 votes and Sherman backers predict a 66 vote margin. Roosevelt denies seeking President Taft’s help and says the New Haven conference produced cordial, unsolicited dialogue with no requests.
Beatrice Anetta Turnbull through attorney seeks to break the will of the late Be. J. Lucky Baldwin in Los Angeles. Turnbull and her mother Mrs. Lillian Ashley Turnbull traveled from Boston to pursue the salt claiming she is Baldwin’s daughter and entitled to a share of the fortune.
Insurgents view the defeat of Congressman James A. Tawney for renomination in the First Minnesota district as a major victory. They label him a key power next to Speaker Cannon and credit his tariff and conservation views for his downfall.
San Antonio dispatch notes cowpunchers and range riders favor classic opera stars like Caruso and Melba. Music dealers report unprecedented phonograph sales to Southwest cowmen, yet the cattlemen show little interest in rag-time.
Seaman seeks Tom Baker accused of slaying Mrs Saus and her three children in Phoenixville Pa. The victims Mary 4 May 1 and Charles 4 were found with heads crushed. A bloody club and axe were found in the home. A child's bank with 45 dollars and a bank book showing 800 dollars deposit are missing.
Tode Crandall, known for police court appearances, clashed with City Attorney Pierce in a Washington Street Chinese restaurant Saturday night. A dispute over noodles led to a fight and his three day jail term after a failed attempt to post $10 bail.
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered a suspension of proposed increased freight rates by Middle Western roads until January 5 1911. The move affects nearly all lines entering Chicago and St Louis.
A large crowd attended the Western Washington fair last night but the Madison Street cable failed leaving attendees to walk or hail taxis home. The article mocks Seattle Electric for the outage and notes attendees had to hoof it amid a festive mood.
In St. Paul on September 21 Congress man James A. Tawney, long a stand out leader, lost the First district nomination to insurgent Sidney Anderson of Lanesboro by about 2,000 votes. Frank M. Nye and Clarence B. Miller won in the Fifth district, with Volsted Steenerson Davis and Lindbergh renominated. Fourth district results favored Fred C. Stevens over Hugh Halbert, with Stevens leading early morning.
Federal grand jury today examines C D Hillman Seattle real estate dealer accused of mail fraud and several of his employers reputed to have aided the scheme. United States District Attorney Todd handles the case and expects indictments. grand jury to report Monday.
Democratic candidate Judge Black prepares a large campaign drive in King County. Two meetings are set at Paysee's Hall Latona tomorrow night and Phalen's Hall Columbia City Friday. He will begin speaking in the city next week.
Report from Holbrook Arizona says two men were killed when outlaws raided the town. A posse formed quickly and is in pursuit as the desperados rode in firing to both sides before being driven out.
Fair tonight and Thursday with light southerly winds. No precipitation expected. Mild temperatures likely with calmer evenings.
Portland Ore Sept 21 Grain Handlers Union officials notified shippers that none of the 150 workers would report for duty. They demand 5 cents hourly raise and 10 cents overtime pay triggering a shutdown in the grain handling district.
Police hunt a strong thief who entered Mrs. Irene Hurlburtt’s residence yesterday and fled with a baby grand piano valued at 750 dollars. The piano weighs about 450 pounds.
John H. Batten, president of the Hamilton club, said Senator Lorimer's resignation from the club was accepted last night but would not disclose the directors' vote.
Annie Anderson states she lived happily with husband William J. Anderson for 22 years and 11 months. He left for Vancouver for work and found a new partner, she alleges, and she now seeks a divorce citing the breach of their 23 year marriage.
Captain Tennant described Cogger's death as the most brutal Seattle crime, noting a fractured skull, discolored eye, throat cut from ear to ear, four neck wounds, and two dagger thrusts severing the spinal cord at the brain base. The case is deemed exceptionally vicious.
Police suspect Cogger was murdered after leaving O'Leary's saloon on Washington Street near First Avenue. Captain Tennant posits a skull fracture from behind and throat slashing after dragging him beneath a deserted house. Detectives Doom and Jones pursue the missing watch clue as motive and alibi tie to Cogger's limited funds.
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