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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1910
Page
3
Court upholds a law allowing refunds of illegal local assessments. Property owners or heirs may claim payments from the city, with about 1.169 million dollars involved. McCullough, who fought the scheme for years, plans to begin reclaiming funds for clients now that the ruling is final.
Senator Whalley, defeated for renomination in the Sixth ward, files a complaint accusing judges of drunkenness and improper conduct. He asserts illegal voting, a precinct misplacement, and seeks a recount. Judge Gilliam sets McAvoy to show cause on October 12.
Heliker nee Peasy daughter of R Citizen of Seattle travels to China seeking refuge from marriage distress. She wed Winthrop G Heliker in Boston six years ago and moved to Seattle soon after. The couple has no children and Heliker has worked in the lumber trade journal and then in business. Since June they have resided at the Georgian hotel. Mrs. Heliker, independently rich, was a social leader in the city.
A brief from Urne dated September 27 notes a man in the Unit who fasted for 42 days, consuming three cups of food daily to relieve indigestion. He reportedly lost five pounds but ended the fast cured, staying in a furnished room at The Virgines on 64 Vir fear Weatlake Avenue.
Famous names Ole Hansen and George Turner pleaded not guilty before Judge Ronald to burglary and grand larceny charges this morning. Frank Carey pleaded guilty to petit larceny for stealing shirts from a Northern Pacific train and received a suspended six month county jail sentence due to his youth. A moralist quotes a quip about closing eyes to facts and vision of others.
A San Francisco ruling grants appeal in a Chinese woman's deportation case after attorney Carroll Cook argued the immigration statute lacked authority for summonses against witnesses. The woman had been ordered deported for entering an immoral house after lawful entry to the United States.
In Tacoma the Non Partisan Judiciary league nominated five candidates for the supreme bench a mix of Democrats and Republicans The group aims to endorse the slate at the Democratic state convention and attacks the 1909 legislature over direct primary judicial nominations The platform condemns betrayal of the public trust and calls for reform with names of the platform committee members.
Acting Secretary Corey released official primary registration figures for Oregon. Statewide total 108,593 with party breakdowns: Republicans 74,799 Democrats 24,366 Socialists 2,508 Prohibition 1,938 Independents 3,319 Populists 14 Refused to state 104 Non partisan 141 Insurgents 2 Liberal 1 Union Labor 1.
Registrar David H. Stevens says the faculty at Northwestern University has barred the hobble skirt this fall. Dean of Women Mary Rose Potter at Willard Hall confirms the policy and expects resistance from fashionable female students.
Mrs. Ed Barr aged 28 was badly hurt when a touring car driven by Charles McBee struck a cab on Main Street Pendleton Oregon late last night. McBee, a noted stockman, faced a crowded scene as he turned onto Main from Alta Street. Little hope remained for Mrs. Barr’s recovery.
The transportation committee of the Portland Chamber of Commerce announced plans to secure changes in freight rates on the North Bank railroad from Washington points to Portland. The move aims to ease costs for shipments into Oregon’s port city.
The Canada Gazette announces parliament to meet on November 5 with the session likely starting November 11. A separate item seeks a baby for a drug store window display for short shifts. contact Main 2622 or A1048.
Seattle boys begin scouting as local patrols form under J. Howard Stine and W. H. Lindsay. A governing council is elected with leaders including E. Shorrock and Judge A. W. Fratey. The Star will report progress and offer scouting guidance through L. Gilman.
A reader letters criticizes costly fashion for high school girls and suggests practical uniforms as a sane alternative. The Mother of a Senior praises plain dress and argues for modest attire over finery.
Premier Count Charles Khuen-Hedervary’s Party of National Labor won a landslide in Hungary’s house of delegates. The election, called after a dissolved chamber, gave 244 seats to his party and 164 to other groups, signaling a shift away from nationalist currents and toward closer ties with Austria.
In three years of turmoil the leader relies on a large majority to back him and believes he can realize these hopes. The passage signals confidence in political support and impending progress.
Mrs. Katy A. Mooney won a $10,000 judgment in superior court against O. P. Mooney of Mooney Stationery and Office Supply Co. The couple divorced two years ago after a property settlement promising $10,000 in two years and $100 monthly in the interim. Mooney failed to pay the lump sum, and the suit ended in Mrs. Mooney’s favor this morning.
J W Maxwell president of the Seattle Commercial Club called on the public to engage in opposing increased zone rates before the railroad commission. A summer committee gathered data. Arn S Allen secretary of the local Y M C A urged the Chamber of Commerce to support Portland securing the 1913 International Y M C A convention.
Naco, a border town of 1,600 residents in Arizona, was reported to be swept by fire. A brief message said wire communication failed shortly after midnight and that the entire town appeared doomed.
Pueblo Colorado delegates prepared two resolutions attacking federal control of irrigation projects and urging the national irrigation congress to record favoring state control. The measures, readied for the convention, seek to shift authority to state level and were to be presented at the earliest practicable moment.
A historical market roundup lists average prices for meat produce and farm goods. It includes beef cuts with weights, veal, mutton, pork products, and lard, along with live weight prices for steers heifers cows and lambs. Grain and feed items such as corn bran middlings rolled oats and barley are shown by ton, plus local produce like potatoes cabbage lettuce carrots and apples with regional suppliers and locations noted.
A finance committee probe of a $225000 city hall site bonds sale to Tilden & Co. prompts calls for an independent panel. Councilman Goddard and others push for a three member outside panel to review the affair as Sawyer and Comptroller Hothwell clash over bid propriety. Acting President Mullen has yet to appoint the panel.
Chin Gee Gow a Wu Chong manager and his 1 year old son are jailed without bail after an assault on Chin Gee Quong, manager of Quong Tai, who is in critical condition with two fractured ribs and a damaged eye. Quong owed Gow $3 000 and Gow claims self defense during the office attack witnessed by about 20 associates.
Two well bred dogs, a female collie and a male water spaniel, face being turned loose or killed as their owner leaves Seattle. Interested guardians should write to R. F. D. No. 1 Box 42 to offer a good home.
In Saratoga on September 27, Theodore Roosevelt led a faction against corrupt party bosses at the New York Republican state convention. The clash followed a state committee vote backing Sherman for temporary chairman amid charges of trickery. Roosevelt warned delegates against stampede plans and vowed personal action if anyone pressed the governor bid.
In open court Judge Ronald questions judicial notice as Phil Tworoger notes the time Seattle opened a restricted district. May Davis, labeled a negress, faces robbery charges against Nels Knudson for 43 dollars and 10 cents. Deputy Prosecutor McBride cross examines about the time of residence and historical events. The case goes to the jury at noon.
Boston native John E. Gillman was chosen commander in chief of the G A R after opponent John McElroy withdrew amid charges. Gillman becomes the new head of the veterans as president of the Union.
This ad touts Pape's Diapepsin as a quick solution for indigestion and a gassy stomach. It claims a single dose digests all food, prevents fermentation and gas, and offers relief within five minutes with a 50 cent case from any druggist.
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