04 Apr 1911
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1911
Page
1
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Congress convenes for an extra session amid pressing economic and security issues. Leaders announce focus on urgent legislation and national priorities as lawmakers gather to address pending acts and executive questions.
Detectives from six SF agencies pursue Mrs Albert J Henry of Seattle who allegedly kidnapped her two children, Albert 7, Anita 5, to evade a Seattle divorce decree. She, aided by armed helpers, seized the youngsters from nurse Pearl Wickoff at the B S Truveur apartments and fled in cars aiming for Mexico. Wickoff had been set to present the children in court via habeas corpus.
Champ Clark of Missouri won the speakership with 317 votes as the new Congress convened under Democratic auspices. The session featured cheering and clashes, with Williams Bryan and Governor Harmon guesting on the floor, and Taft's message prepared for delivery at about 1,000 words.
In Land Ohio Annie Neumister 18 and her half brother Dit 22 died after a brief relationship and an attempted marriage plan. Annie leaped into Lake Erie after drinking poison. Dit had recently come to Cleveland and lodged at the home of his stepfather whom he had never met. the case reveals that Neumister’s mother had died shortly after Miss Neumister’s death.
April 4 New York report describes a painting titled Diana Bath redone to fit decorum rules for a public display. Diana now wears a colored gown while attendants don rain suits. The convic t inmate figure Adam and Eve appear with boxing attire and other alterations to the scene.
April 4. Attended by over 50 mounted ranchers from Round Valley, the preliminary exam for Thomas P. Hayden a cattleman accused of murdering Norgard on the ranges drew intense spectators. The mood was tense as they were admitted to the court.
New York April 4 Professor Simon Baruch lectures at Columbia College on Water and notes that a Russian peasant bathes only at birth marriage and burial. He suggests the Russian sweat bath as a substitute ritual.
Boston report cites 15 000 cases observed by the Chamber of Commerce finding a common cold costs 44 34 in medical time lost drafts and clothing changes have no effect the germ is blamed for the expense.
The Ww. Co. T. U. presented a petition to the city council last night seeking a special policewoman to collaborate with teachers parents and the juvenile court to guide youths especially wayward girls toward righteous paths.
Washington reports show Champ Clark and Underwood for the Democrats and Murdock with Senator Brown for the insurgents agreeing on a likely passage of the reciprocity bill and downward tariff revisions. Schedule K woolens to be cut first followed by cotton and other foods.
Representatives from the Chamber of Commerce Commercial club Rotary club Municipal League and Building Managers association voted against a 2 million disann plan for a new county courthouse and against buying Meadows at an agreed price. The courthouse proposal will go to a September 5 vote along with the Meadows purchase. commercial groups will oppose the bond issue and support Meadows framing a fair prearranged price.
U S District Judge Hanford ruling allows large corporations to acquire coal lands in Alaska by multiple entries and supports entries for corporate benefit. The case centers on Pacific Coal & Oil company and the government indictment. The jury was excused to prepare for trial on the single charge upheld by the court.
A suffragette, Miss Mary Parker, hid in the crypt under the House of Commons from Saturday afternoon and slept on an altar cloth said to be embroidered by Queen Elizabeth. She was dragged out and handed to the census enumerator today in London.
Judge Gay cuts to the point in the Margaret E Niblett versus Henry G Niblett suit. He states the sole question is whether the couple can live together and declares they cannot. The couple married in 1868 at Seattle and have two daughters aged 3 and 1. The dispute centers on property, with Niblett claiming community rights to about 35 000 in assets and 400 a month income, while Mrs. Niblett says she had to work as a music teacher after his failure to support her.
Two inches of snow fell in Walla Walla today. If temperatures drop further fruit could be damaged, but milder conditions may limit impacts.
Marston Wells finds four pennies by clues across Pike Street Seventh Avenue and Fourth Avenue. Readers are invited to locate a penny, rush it to The Star office for two free theatre tickets, and await the next chapter in tomorrow's issue.
New York April 3 Hazel Dawn star of The Pink Lady declares she is proud to be a Mormon and rejects polygamy. She notes her family joined the church at its beginnings and recalls western migration with Joseph Smith. Dawn says she prefers one husband or none.
In Denver Moffat bank threats were made to dynamite the bank unless $3000 paid. Violinist Eckhart was jailed after taking a messenger’s package believed to contain the blackmail money. He is also charged with threatening theatre owner Samuel Baxter for $2500 and denies making the letters. Dining car conductor Domar faces petit larceny charges and is to stand trial for failing to turn in checks.
Four pennies hidden around town were found by readers following clues in Chapter I of the mystery story. Locations include United Cigar Store at Third and Union. Spelger & Hurlbut at Second and Union. the post office lobby radiator. and Rhodes Bros.' shop on Second Avenue. Names of finders and addresses accompany each clue.
In Washington D C a woman disguised with a long black veil entered a grocery store and robbed the cashier and another woman present. She pointed a revolver at the clerk and forced them to flee before taking cash from the register. An arrest has been made.
The White river property near Buckley offered to Tacoma by P. H. Hebb of Tacoma for a power house site will be inspected today by the city utilities committee with Assistant City Engineer Dimmock and Light Superintendent Ross. The site was previously offered for 1,000,000 but Tacoma refused 750,000.
Seattle residents will see three major circuses come to town this year. The city also reports rapid progress on infrastructure projects including the Stone Avenue bridge nearing completion and canal works with 17 railroad trains active. Additionally, more than 75 women are driving autos in Seattle, Denny Hill continues to yield to regrading efforts, and notable performers Gertrude Elliot and Bert Coote appear at local venues Moore and Orpheum this week.
Real estate dealer C D Hillman, convicted partner in a million reserve scheme, begins a 20 day county jail sentence for tampering with federal jurors. He eats hash and oatmeal for breakfast as he serves time at the county jail. Attorneys seek to raise 215000 bail to delay McNeil Island sentence.
Special Agent Newton will travel to Seattle Tacoma and Helena to urge grand juries in those cities to investigate census frauds to the bottom as part of the department of justice inquiry.
In Chicago on April 4 light early voting favored Democrat Carter Harrison over reform Republican Charles Merriam. Heavy rain reduced turnout, with watchers and clashes reported in First ward where Hinky Dink McKenna faced attempts to eject Republican observers. Police quelled minor disturbances as wards reported rising later.
CHICAGO April 4 Mrs Potter Palmer buys a mile square tract on the Florida coast to grow fruit and enter grapefruit wholesale market.
Fort Stevens reports that under war department orders submarine mines with powerful explosives will be placed at the mouth of the Columbia River and at Portland harbor. The Ringgold mine planter is due April 50 to begin work, with testing explosions by at least three mines as the coastal defense forces deploy. Army officers provide no explanation for the move.
San Francisco April 4 Champion Jack Johnson held in county jail for speeding risks losing $4 000 as he cannot travel to New York by April 10 to defend a civil suit. Sheriff Fickert doubts a parole will be granted and says Johnson will likely remain jailed.
A Seattle theatre benefit last night drew a large crowd and secured $103.50 for the Mother Ryther Memorial Children’s Home, adding to a total subscription list of $476.75 from contributors including Elizabeth DeWitt cast members and local groups.
Henry J. Furber of Chicago toured Italy to obtain a driver license after licensing laws forced him to hire a different chauffeur every few days. He passed the Italian exam and returned to Rome to resume his own chauffeuring duties.
Rain dampens turnout as Wichita on April 4 prepares for a mayoral contest between socialist candidate A. L. Blaze and dry advocate J. D. Graham.
Mrs Ur sula Koennigman, aged 100, died recently in Cincinnati from what is said to have been a worn-out heart.
A string of witty items appears from the Hicktown Bee with a Lynn Mass reader seeking a sample copy and potential subscription. Jests about a joke collector Ima Winch and hair color mix with society briefings on Bert Burns and a stranded comedy troupe.
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