10 Apr 1911
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1911
Page
1
The readable fragments reference Moltke Invest or value, Louis, a queen, and Louisiana, with scattered mentions of a deputy, attorney, and a possible ad or work action. Details are sparse, but the text alludes to governance, taxation, and legal matters in a historical context.
A Mexico City dispatch claims President Diaz secretively aligned with Japan, granting coaling stations and Pacific maneuver rights. Ambassador Wilson allegedly photographed the treaty, prompting Taft to mobilize U.S. forces and demand abrogation within six days or face potential action.
City officials move to tighten fire and building enforcement after The Star’s disclosures. Council approves a public safety committee review of all building areas with Grant’s inspectorate to be reassessed? Grant faces questions over vacancies and enforcement while Hesketh and Griffiths push for stronger laws and direct building inspections to ensure life protection standards.
In Italy on April 10 the 30 Camorrists accused of murdering Gen and his wife were denied request to delay their trial until Easter. Justice Bianchi doubted motives behind the request and announced the decision. The prisoners united in a protest strike in their cage, threatening to halt progress of the case.
Schmelzer and Ellis this morning pleaded guilty to false registration charges. They were among a list of registrants in Wayne on Sixth Avenue South after their rent had been paid by an unnamed Samaritan. The case marks the ninth conviction of this type connected to the recall election.
A telegraphed copy of a Seattle divorce decree secured by Albert J. Henry from Ira May Henry grants custody of the Henry children to Henry. The document is used to determine Judge Mogan's jurisdiction in the ongoing contempt case tied to the kidnaping.
Notice to the U S government reports American women and children imprisoned at Alamo by rebels under Gen Berthold. G Abbi of San Diego and his family are named among those detained. Refugees say the captives are kept in a pen and badly treated. government actions are not yet taken.
Richard Scott pleaded guilty to stealing a large quantity of meerbaum pipes from a cigarette stand on Second Avenue and received a sentence of one to fifteen years in the penitentiary.
Gov. Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey will visit Los Angeles on May 12 and 13. Plans are in place for him to speak before the Woodrow Wilson for President committee and city clubs during his stay.
Gus tave Kissel, recently indicted by the grand jury for conspiracy in sugar duty evasion, died in New York today. Since the sugar scandal broke, seven high officials of the trust have died, including Henry Havemeyer, George Graham, Frank Hippie, H K Pomeroy, W F Osborne, Michael Cardoza, and Nathan Guilford.
Washington reports the youngest Meyer daughter chooses the spelling Alys over Alice. She has stepped into society after sister Julie Appleton Meyer retired following the death of her betrothed, a young Italian nobleman.
Judge Gay finds no further business after 10 o clock and adjourns court. Unexpected guilty pleas by Schmelzer and Thomas in the false registration case leave Judge Main with no work for the rest of the day.
An event at the theater awarded three prizes of five dollars each for the best extra verses to a popular comic song. Judges faced a deluge of poems and verses from performers and contributors, finally naming winners while noting the lively, humorous entries and the reward awaiting at The Star Office.
Article argues the Alaska land cases, led by C F Munday against Judge Hanford, hinge on how the U S Supreme Court interprets homestead laws. It warns a Hanford ruling would let corporations seize land via legal loopholes, urging public support for a progressive decision upholding the people's interests.
Juan Gonzales, Mexican sailor from the schooner Jennie Thelin, was shot dead at Ensenada Saturday night after he cried Viva Madero. Sarco Zain, an escaped Santa Ana murderer who joined the Mexican army, fired the fatal shot after threatening further shouts.
Chicago collected 960,915 dollars for a one year share of the streetcar franchise net earnings. The city held a 20 year franchise with the Chicago City Railway company and received 55 percent of its net earnings as payment.
Former Cleveland mayor Tom L. Johnson was reported in a comatose condition this morning and was not expected to survive the day.
The committee tasked with raising $40,000 for the annual Symphony Orchestra fund reports $13,000 collected through their strenuous efforts. The result sets a partial milestone toward the required annual support.
Despite wide ads, many people went to the post office Sunday to collect mail. The test closing was for a trial period and may be adopted nationwide if practicable. Those who notified on Saturday of a requested Monday mail would not receive it.
C D Millman the convicted real estate dealer faces a two year term in a federal penitentiary at McNeil Island. If he can raise 50 000 additional, he may be released on bail pending appeal after serving a 20 day sentence for tampering with a jury and paying the balance toward a 215 000 bond.
Ten Austrian army officers will be court martialed for a hazing escape that killed Lieut. Veesinie. He died of apoplexy after six shots from his pistol failed to alarm fellow officers dressed as ghosts. The hazers bribed a servant to substitute bank shells in Vessinie's weapon.
A sign painter, W. Brobst of 713 Beec ond av, hung hand painted treasury notes as a stunt. Patrolman Boughton spotted the gag and attempted removal revealed the notes were paint. Secret Service Foster and a deputy arrived. no arrest made, notes confiscated.
Estimates place the dead at 128 from the Pratt consolidated mine disaster near Littleton with 20 whites and the rest negro convicts. Fifty bodies were recovered by noon. Authorities say a powder car explosion caused the tragedy.
Washington April 10 President Taft was advised he qualifies for Barbers' Union membership since he shaves himself.
Readers of all ages are urged to enjoy The Pink Edition of The Star, claiming it covers sports thoroughly and provides late telegraph and local news ahead of next morning papers. The piece encourages starting the Pink habit tonight.
United Press reports Congressman Palmer's findings outline long running soft jobs. A 13 year old daughter of a doorkeeper earned 1200 dollars yearly, 38 Spanish War era policemen cost 39000 annually, two dismissed telegraph operators kept salaries. Palmer suggests saving 6000 by cutting the clerks’ document room inactive 16 years and another 6000 by abolishing the employees' capitol library long removed from the capitol.
A 120 ton steamer, the Iroquois, sank after a fierce gale between Sidney and Nanaimo. Purser Munroe was the sole survivor aboard. Twelve passengers and the crew reached shore on life rafts, while authorities later confirmed the vessel was BC built in 1900. Storm warnings followed the loss.
Breweries holding saloons through private companies agreed today to transfer saloon holdings within 60 days as Seattle council postponed revocation ordinances. Attorney William Green stated the move to avert license revocation was to be completed soon.
Inspector Sullivan’s partial report defends patrolmen after Fowler Cardon bookkeeper alleges he was beaten by police. Only three witnesses cited, all favorable to officers. Cardon vows to present more witnesses and may file charges. Chief Bannick questions the report and cites Cardon’s intrusive conduct in the incident following Roose.
The Star offers a not employed man a settled home on a small ranch near Seattle. A young couple will pay all expenses and want a middle aged or oldish man to look after the place and horse. Write to Young Couple care of The Star.
The ex police chief known as Wappy faces a fourth arrest. The latest indictment accuses extortion for taking 200 from Pacific Coast Company to keep peace on piers A B C and D, via checks to John B Hatch. Witnesses include J C Ford R V Ankeny G W Mertens and J H Newberger. Bond set at 2500 after placing 65000 bail.
Charles Alf Williams a prominent Seattle newspaper man died this morning at Providence hospital at age 51. He leaves a widow and three children Tweet Ross and Lawrence. Funeral services planned for Wednesday or Thursday at the Unitarian church.
The death of ex-Representative Michael Link will not slow the investigation into the alleged bribery in Lorimer s election to the U S Senate, say members of the state senate investigating committee.
Brief humorous items from Hicktown recount fashion nerves among local belles, curl papers forgotten at the post office, and light jabs at daily life. A gas house worker buys two cakes while a Christian Scientist remark links footwear needs to an odd blessing.
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