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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1910
Page
9
R Ladovich murdered Guard Mathias Rude at the city stockade with a mattock and attempted suicide in his cell. He struck a deep head wound, was shackled and moved to the county jail. He refused food since the murder, with police deeming him demented.
D A Hatfield, linked with former Washington Guaranty Co. head Drewry M Peeples, is charged with fraudulent real estate deals but has not yet been arrested. He arrived in Seattle after Arling ton jail release and vows innocence while Deputy Prosecutor McBride pushes for his arrest and trial.
The canoe belonging to C. W. Hubbard of 2708 45th av. S. W. was found floating in Lake Washington. Hubbard reappeared claiming he paddled to Mercer Island Saturday, then the canoe drifted while he walked in the woods. He says he then traveled to Tacoma for a business appointment.
Acting Mayor Wardall ordered the closure of four restricted district houses. The Tokio house at 511 King street rear, the La France house at 611 King street rear, the Sixth Avenue house at 662 Sixth Avenue South, and the Diamond house were shut last night. Police records cite robberies against women tied to the closures. Wardall vows to shut more houses as robberies are reported.
The Holy Rosary church fair opens tonight at the Maritime building foot of Madison Street by the ferry. Bishop O'Dea and Acting Mayor Wardall will speak as Chief Boyle of the fire department and Chief Wappenstein of the police department race in the popularity contest. The department store contest also draws attention with banners lights and decorations.
United Press reports Herbert Knox Smith’s (Commissioner of Corporations) findings on Pacific coast harbors noting public ownership limits and Seattle’s water front dynamics. The tide flats near the southern harbor host new terminals while private ownership dominates wharves and rail connections along Railroad Avenue.
O H Seblee, jailed on burglary suspicion at Meadowbrook dairy, seeks mercy from Desk Sergeant Peyser citing pennilessness after gambling and drinking. Seblee, a railroad crew foreman, entered via screened window with 70 cents on him. His wife feared foul play as he had vanished since Saturday morning.
In a melodramatic scene Freeman fails to marry within his two months as taunting bridesmaids press him. A servant named Mary reveals her released first name, Mary, and the plot twists at the Empire theatre with Mary Boland and John Drew in a W Somerset Maugham play.
Albany Sept 26 The department of commerce and labor loses its oldest employee. William Welch 93 who kept the Van Weis Point beacon light in the Hudson river since 1858 dies. His son Warren Welch 66 is appointed to succeed him with a salary of 180 dollars a year.
The New York World editorial asks Theodore Roosevelt to declare his stance on Taft. It recalls the 1903 Ohio factional split over Roosevelt’s renomination and notes Roosevelt’s May 26 1903 statement that he had not sought endorsements. The piece argues the current situation mirrors that Ohio episode.
The Star notes about 243,600 readers and invites more entrants. Edna Howard of Ballard leads early with a critique on Via Wireless at Seattle. Critics praise the storm at sea and the wireless operator as electric, while Mr Galbraith and Miss Clifton receive fond mention.
Superior Judge Gilliam refused a temporary injunction allowing Kerryman and Dallagiovanna to reopen Arcade Hall. The owners admitted they would not reopen, and Acting Mayor Wardall ordered the facility kept closed by Acting Chief Powers.
Washington opinion piece surveys scientists from Clarke Becker and the Smithsonian on Earth's age. It reviews Halley Kelvin King Barns Walcutt Joly Sollas and others, noting wide estimates from 20 million to 160 million years. The piece concludes the world is old and people will keep guessing.
Two pink babies at the city hospital need clothing and warmth as their mother is destitute. Nurses welcome any donations of baby clothing ready to wear and will receive all contributions to clothe the infants comfortably.
Attorneys for John Tyberg alias Edwin Johansen obtained a writ of habeas corpus in Judge Ronald's court after Tyberg was arrested at the Diller hotel on September 16 by Deputy Latham on information from U S Marshal Warren of Nome. Warren accuses Tyberg of robbing a Pioneer Mining Company sluice box of 14845 dollars. defense says no charge existed and notes no extradition was requested or granted.
Will Hanna the republican candidate for county treasurer will not assume office before the legal January start. Matt Gormley remains as holdover official because George Russell failed to qualify when elected two years ago.
Amandis Berglund spent $2 on beer then found $68 missing and accused Blanche Hanlon of stealing the coin. He claims Blanche asked George Hanlon to handle the money, and George was arrested with it. George seeks warrants for grand larceny.
Louis Campbell, son of Ballard shingle mill owner Napoleon Campbell, was confined in county jail on a charge of insanity after a nervous collapse believed caused by over study. Campbell was a university student. Texas reportedly has forty five million dollars worth of automobiles in use.
Thousands of boys nationwide organize patrols learning tracking signaling and survival skills. Seattle leaders include Supt Cooper J Howard Stine and Oliver Cutts as the movement expands toward a national bureau under army oversight. The Star promises ongoing coverage of drills fires signals woods camping and rifle safety as youths prepare for organized scout life.
An drew Schostrick of Whiting Indiana died after a wager to drink two pints of beer and a pint of whisky within an hour. He reportedly consumed four pints of beer and a quart of whisky, and was found dead at his home two hours later.
Two men under arrest at Nome confess to stealing 14945 dollars from Pioneer Mining sluice boxes. It was not stated if Marius Johansen or John Tyberg are implicated. Both suspects will be moved to Nome in a few days.
Ruel Ar Custer, arrested after the death by own action of Mrs Charles M Freehouse in a room at the Boag hotel 216 Spring St, was ordered out of town by Capt Bannick yesterday afternoon Custer claimed he threatened death by own action because the woman planned to lead a life of shame He was warned he would be arrested as a vagrant if he stayed.
Mrs Marie Wardall wife of Acting Mayor Wardall may join the stage after rehearsing a series of dances and obtaining costumes. Friends describe her as a dancer of high merit already active in local benefits and club entertainments and compare her to vaudeville performers.
Steve Elefson aged 60 a fisherman died at his residence 5810 Russell avenue Ballard at 5 this morning. He had lived in Ballard for 15 or 20 years. Funeral services will be from the Graham Engemann chapel and the body will be interred at Crown Hill cemetery.
The body of Frank Julien, a Dominion government secret service employee and home steader, was found in thick brush near the Hecate River. Authorities attribute the killing to the Black Hand, marking a notable setback for the BC police in the mafia fight. Julien had warned officials of the danger, and the case underscores ongoing organized crime threats in the region. The article also mentions unrelated election notes about candidates and penalties.
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