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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1910
Page
1
A cloudburst washed out the Rock Island road near Clayton Kansas causing a rail wreck at an isolated station. Eighteen people are dead and bodies lie beneath wreckage. A relief train with physicians nurses and a wrecking crew has been dispatched to reach the scene as a rushing creek swelled by the storm.
Laborer Wright sues Hillman for 775 dollars claiming the buyer signed by Cavanagh as vendor and that Hillman holds title. He seeks a warranty deed from Hillman to Cavanagh and from Cavanagh to Wright, plus 250 dollars damages for delay.
United Press reports George Ifest lost control of his craft near Domodossola at 8 000 feet, the machine wrecked and he was badly injured. He regained temporary consciousness after hospitalization and attributed the crash to extreme cold air and failed hand control amid attempts to complete the Alpe flight. He was reportedly due a prize of $20 if he had finished successfully.
A United Press bulletin from the census bureau notes Baltimore gaining 49,528 people, a 9.7 percent rise, while Cleveland becomes the seventh largest city in the region as population shifts continue.
In Toledo on Sept 23 Uncle Joe Cannon dismissed the idea of joining vaudeville for a week or more, saying he would not enter the theater circuit even for a large sum and suggesting he will seek other ventures instead.
In Washington on September 23 Judge Mullowney questioned jail inmate William Thomas about who heads the nation. The prisoner answered that there are two presidents, one Taft and one Teddy. The jury returned not guilty.
On the Rainier off Seattle the mayor writes of longing for home, worries about Max, and plans temperance efforts. He notes crew routines, sings, plays authors, and observes alcohol litter in the wake, contrasting high thinking with drinking seas and city life awaiting his return.
Police seek “Sheeny” George a back driver whose surname is uncertain after he allegedly overcharged Finn Wanita Wieminen who spoke no English. He paid $10 then $5 and $5 more for a 90 minute ride, was driven to the Burke hotel where a bed was charged, and a warrant was issued for his arrest.
Readers are urged to scan the classified section for bargains and listings. The page aggregates offers across categories including items for sale services and notices.
A well dressed man about 30 was found murdered behind a residence on East 14th avenue in Spokane at 8 35 this morning. A boy who heard three shots discovered the victim writhing in agony with no one seen nearby. No identity or clues have surfaced and police suspect Black Hands after $4 in silver was found in his pockets, ruling out robbery.
A clipped entry notes that Mr C D Hillman returned to the city after spending Thursday in Tacoma. The brief item records his movements with minimal detail and a neutral tone.
Geo Robertson, driver of a Beng car, lost control on the Parkway at 60 mph and was fatally injured with multiple fractures and internal injuries. Mechanician Stephen Reynolds escaped with lesser injuries. Robertson was taken to a hospital for treatment.
A man named John Rhodes and a companion Albert Dunn tangled with two women in a barroom incident. John flashed a revolver when accused of attempted theft, and police arrived to arrest both men. Jud Gangon fined John and Albert ten dollars each.
Citizens are called to assemble at 4 PM tomorrow in Tacoma to elect delegates to the non-partisan judiciary convention. The meeting is hosted by the Non-Partisan Judiciary League led by W. H. K. Thomas and T. J. Casey and will be held in the Assembly hall Henry building rooms 1030 to 1082 Fourth Ave and Union St.
The text recalls King County formed December 22, 1852, with Isaac J. Stevens as first territorial governor and Miles C Moore as last. It mentions early Seattle lawyer Joseph W. Johnson, violin making, eight U S Senators and nine congressmen from Washington, Pierce County named for President Pierce, War Horse W H White as district attorney 1886–1889, and James A Moore who helped build ships before moving to Seattle in 1887 to pursue real estate.
Paris on September 23 reports a new restriction targeting hobble skirt wearers. Women in these fashions will be barred from attending services in Roman Catholic churches.
Councilman Hart led opposition to moving garbage costs to the general tax levy as the Chamber of Commerce urged direct charges. Homer M. Hill of the Taxpayers' League argued for a smaller levy, while the council debated fairness to property owners and the use of the general fund. About 100 people attended and the committee balked, with Councilman Bublock switching to support the general levy and the measure passing unanimously.
William Gearing and Joe Allen stood before Judge Gordon in Seattle city court after being found wandering city streets with 20 cents. Gearing explained he sent monthly remittances to his mother in Wenatchee, which influenced the judge to release him. The judge showed leniency toward both defendants citing their care for family.
George Miller was arraigned yesterday before Judge Gordon after being stopped in the restricted district with his wife. Miller resisted arrest by kicking Patrolman Jones, and the judge fined him fifty dollars for his assault and conduct.
If Will Hanna is elected county treasurer he will immediately assume duties. Other county offices will be installed January 11. Treasurer Matt H. Gormley will step down when Hanna qualifies, as he is a hold-over due to George F. Russell’s failure to qualify. The British people paid King Edward $42,438,772.90 during his nine-year reign.
Mr. 0. T. Goodwin aided his cousin George Ray to a lodging house after finding him destitute. The next morning both men vanished with Goodwin's clothes, later recovered on George as he tried to pedal the suit. No charges yet in this curious case.
Joe Gorges and Ed Burke arrived by boxcar to town. They confessed in police court that their combined capital was 14 cents. Their promise to seek work immediately spared them jail.
A plea for a stable home for baby Dolly Gray unfolds as guardians describe a doomed start. The two parents abandoned her at two months, leaving her in a boarding home and facing mounting bills. Well-wishers seek a permanent foster or adoptive family while the child remains in care. Queen Anne 1140 is listed for contact.
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