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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1911
Page
3
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The Alaska coal land case enters its third day as counsel for both sides argue against and for a jury instruction to render a not guilty verdict. Attorneys Bush Townsend for the government and Dorr Hughes for the defense clash over legal questions with a decision expected Monday noon from Judge Hanford.
The Star reports ongoing food problems at the county hospital, with sour bread and soggy loaves. A discharged baker claimed new staff lacked baking knowledge, while a nun and labor committee noted continued issues as patients and workers endure long shifts for low pay.
J S Hogan filed in superior court alleging C D Hillman former real estate agent guaranteed 3 000 000 feet timber on a November 1910 tract. Hogan paid 1500 cash and a 1250 note, found the land barren and seeks 2250 in damages.
Cable from Pekin reports 40000 plague deaths daily in the Kiang region near St Petersbur. The outbreak is nearly ended in Russian and Japanese lands, but interior China still reports about 2000 deaths in recent weeks.
Tacoma residents report that G. W. Kiesel, fined fifty dollars for violating the anti treating law, plans to appeal. The saloonkeeper says he did not take a payment for drinks for Fries and his companion, returning five cents change after Fries paid a dime for two beers. He left briefly and returned to find five cents in front of Fries' companion.
Weeks after their wedding Edward Dutt filed for divorce alleging his wife dressed up to lure other men and accuse him of infidelity if he did not give her attention. He claims she behaved carelessly and left him to manage the household while pursuing attention from others.
Mrs. Robert T. Hodge mourns the death of her mother Mrs. Mar Sway, who died last night after a long illness. The sheriff's wife, who had come from California, leaves a husband Al Hodge and a son. Burial is planned in Black.
The three men shot down near South Prairie will be buried in a single funeral service. William Wee and rival rancher William Ranke and John Ware are named among the victims. A burial site is set for Sunday.
Ban Francisco reports pet San society figure Cc. E. Darling enters a team of 14 dogs in a mile course sweepstakes from Hering to the Arctic Ocean and back. Mrs Darling is the only woman member of the team. Her dogs will be driven by Allen, known as King of the trail.
McKinley Morse Cooper, niece of the late President, dies after long illness in California on April 1. She is survived by her husband and by Marjorie McKinley Morse.
William A. Wiley disappeared after befriending a man in Alaska. He left St. Louis for Dawson City in 1898 and was last known in Nome in 1903 and Fairbanks in 1965, later living in Seattle. A. J. Metz seeks any information at Box 695 Chicago.
Deitrich Hamm named on the bond demanded by Superior Judge Main for a third indictment against former Police Chief Wappenstein. Hamm proved his holdings exceed the $65,000 bonds, supplied mainly by Hamm, and to strengthen the bond Mrs. Hamm and Eugene France of Aberdeen also qualified.
Cozy cottages and bungalows ready to occupy offered by American Building Co at 108 White Bidg. Easy payment options promoted to attract buyers in a compact housing ad.
In Albuquerque on April 1 a $20,000 reward is offered for the capture of four men believed to have kidnapped Waldo Rogers. The ransom had been $12,000 and the kidnappers, escaped prisoners from the Albuquerque jail, are pursued toward Oklahoma. Dennis Hart named as leader with Gov. Milla sending militia and police to assist the manhunt.
After weeks of political struggle in Albany Justice James O Gorman regular Democrat won election as U S senator by 112 to 80 over Chauncy M Depew. Tammany Hall backing swung the result and O Gorman resigned his state judgeship just before the vote. He plans to depart for Washington Monday and will be a real progressive.
Mrs Henry files papers appealing Judge Hawkins divorce ruling arguing trial misconduct and new material evidence. Albert J Henry, winner in the divorce case, plans to pursue the children in California and will use court action to obtain custody, potentially removing them from the United States.
A dog used by a woman shoplifter was condemned to death in Paris for aiding a thief. The animal allegedly pulled at her skirts to warn her when police appeared, and detectives captured the dog and the woman. Officials said the dog could not distinguish officers in uniform.
Bad whiskey at a midnight dinner hosted by the Muckers club, a mining students group, led to a raid on the girls dormitory. One freshman from Tacoma identified. six to eight involved. Five girls were awakened as beds were tilted. no one touched them.
The Munday Heney coal land cases in Alaska are being tried, linked to Cunningham and Guggenheim matters. Locators, Seattle financiers, face a misdemeanor charge with a two year maximum, while broader land-rights issues and Interior Department action loom.
The Swedish Club ladies auxiliary reports high attendance and strong interest as its first annual fair closes the week with a carnival dance. Crowds enjoyed the sessions and vibrant costumes from the fatherland while a contest for the most popular woman narrows to five contenders: Miss Ida Johnson, Mrs. August Peterson, Mrs. N. N. Larson, Miss Anna Forsberg, and Mrs. Oscar Moberg.
A rough coated shepherd dog, separated from his master after jumping from a train, traveled over 1000 miles from Durand Wisconsin to Husum Washington before reaching an old farmhouse. In another incident a rancher’s daughter left mittens on a stump and the dog stood guard overnight until found the next day.
In Viterbo Italy on April 1 Rico Alfano alleged chief of the Camorra testified in a trial of 31 members for the murder of Gennaro Cuoccuolo and his wife. He denied charges and portrayed himself as a martyr in a conspiracy with informer Gennaro Abbatemaggio and the carbineers.
City finance committee hears Councilman Erickson criticize burden of taxation and urge popular vote approval before funding the Duwamish waterway project. Despite his stance the committee approves a $25,657 general fund appropriation with Erickson and Griffiths voting No.
Chester A. Clegg, a Detroit hotel bookkeeper, and L B Fugate, Clancy employee, were bound by $1000 each for their appearance when John and Frank Clancy cases are called. Gott stein and Spence Thompson signed Clegg’s bonds. Fugate posted cash bond. No decision yet on interstate commission Spokane Portland and Intermountain rate cases. Dance at Dreamland tonight.
Portland Oregon April 1 plan to prevent large fires calls on factory owners to establish employee fire drills following Chief Campbell's announcement. The measure aims to mimic safety measures adopted after the New York blaze and improve evacuation readiness.
Bandits blew the Moneta post office safe near Los Angeles early today and escaped with a notable sum of money and stamps. A posse of deputies led by postal inspector Hall departed to pursue them.
Councilmen denounce the third degree and the black hole as unlawful and antiquated. John Wilson and Pearl Wilson remain jailed with John charged with grand larceny and Pearl held without charge while Griffths pushes for a police report on detention methods.
Vancouver police arrest C. W. Jennings amid a sweeping fraud case tied to the Hudson Bay Mutual Fire Insurance Co. with about 200000 dollars in stock alleged sold. Authorities say the company’s assets are minimal, while warrants remain for additional members and stock seller William Lurie is jailed.
San Antonio April 1 reports that Diaz's message to the Mexican congress may determine peace prospects. Revolutionary junta members doubt Madero will accept it and say the revolt will resume in deadly earnest if unsatisfied.
A $25,000 damage suit was begun today by Raymond Wheeler, 17, against SUE S. E. Co and banker M. F. Backus after a collision at 40th street and 12th Avenue N.E. on July 20, 1909. Seattle Electric Co and Backus are named as defendants for alleged negligence. The plaintiff claims he was forced to alight at an unsafe spot and that Backus drove too close to the cars, leaving him unable to breathe normally and with a useless right arm.
The university hosts a German comedy this evening as Deutscher Verein presents Minna von Barnheim on campus. Students and faculty are invited to attend the performance.
Count Albert Ehrensward, the new Swedish minister to the United States, has been in Washington almost two months and has not been eating well since arrival. He is not bedbound but the climate and American cooking do not agree with him.
President Taft and British Ambassador James Bryce held a lengthy discussion in Washington on the proposed arbitration treaty between the United States and Great Britain, outlining potential terms and implications.
London reported that for the first time in its history Great Britain’s revenues surpassed one billion dollars in the year ending March 31. The milestone marks a new high in the government’s fiscal receipts and reflects the country’s expanding economic activity.
Judge Mainso overruled the demurrer in the bribery case against H. B. Nicholson the bathhouse man who offered money to Patrolman Thomson to keep quiet about women in his place The decision marks the charge as punishable crime under bribery laws.
Lorenz Eger, 20, convicted of burglarizing the home of Attorney James B. Hart, received a three year term in the Monroe reformatory. Judge Main has been puzzled over the sentence for more than a week.
Washington officials say prosecutors close to final stage of preliminary examination for 34 individuals and 14 corporations tied to a so called bath tub trust. All defendants will face indictments with no immunity promised by the justice department.
Evangelist Lovick Pierce Law and associates begin a two week revival under the Methodist Episcopal church. An illustrated lecture by Dr. B L Whitman on Lessons From the Passion Play for 1910 scheduled at the Y M C A tomorrow afternoon. Dr Roland Dwight Grant of Boston to address men at First M E church at 2 PM Sunday on Hypnotism in Revival.
FEW ENTER CHURCH PARIS April 1. Sounding a cry that there would soon be no more priests, Monsignor Annette archbishop of Paris today produces figures to show that young men are not entering the church. During 1910 only 26 priests were ordained, and in 1911 so far only six have taken orders.
The New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad began retrenchment today after the Interstate Commerce Commission refused to approve higher freight rates. The policy shift follows the commission's ruling and aims to reduce expenses amid stalled rate relief.
A newspaper note touts a stomach remedy claimed to relieve indigestion and dyspepsia. It recommends mixing two ounces essence of Pepsin, three ounces syrup of Ginger, and one ounce Catandir compound, then taking one to two teaspoons after meals and at night. It notes Catandir in one ounce sealed packages and urges readers to obtain ingredients from a pharmacist.
A catalog style list shows hoses priced from 3 to 8 dollars. Items include Olympi Rubber Garden Hose at 7 50 and Acme Rubber Hose at 6.00 along with several cotton hoses and a Green Line Cotton Hi item at 5 00. The text ends with garbled residual phrases.
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