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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1911
Page
3
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President Taft received a striking report from Keefe the Commissioner General of Immigration claiming that plantation owners effectively own a majority of Hawaii s inhabitants and that whites cannot work the land. He warns that immigration laws may be tightened as nearly half the population is Japanese and could grow to dominate within a decade.
A committee at a meeting examined whether the Pacific Telephone and Inde Telephone companies are under the same ownership. The discussion centered on potential corporate connections and the implications for regulatory oversight.
A murder case centers on Guy Landsburg the Alameda real estate agent found dead in the bay. Edward Evans a widower in the 17th Coast Artillery said to be jailed and implicated by pawned cufflinks and a pen he says he bought from a stranger. He denies knowledge of Landsburg death claiming a panic led him to throw items into the bay.
Senator Simon Guggenheim of Colorado will retire at the end of his term citing dislike for the drudgery of politics and his family's copper ties. He has faced bitter attacks and is known as a silent senator with infrequent speeches.
A vintage ad style list offers remedies for a fairer complexion, reducing tan and sallow skin, plus a blood tonic and a weight remedy. It claims inexpensive ingredients like hardening cup sugar and parsnips dissolve for tonics and a tablet-like daily dose to boost appetite and vitality.
Jas H. Cole of New York presents a lecture under the Bible Students at Faurot's Academy Odd Fellows temple East Street near Broadway on Thursday April 12 at 7 20 p m Subject Currection Will the dead live again What kinds of bodies will they have Will the mother meet the child Will friends know each other All are invited with free admission no collection
P. H. Hebb of Tacoma asks Seattle to buy his White River power site. The city utilities committee doubts the price and Councilman Blaine says a cheaper site may exist. Action on the Hebb proposal was postponed for further investigation. Hebb urged a deadline of April 23 to seal the deal.
John Evangelista, the elderly man who escaped Steilacoom hospital on April 1, was reportedly found about 400 miles from Seattle. His guardian W. H. Burns vows his quick return. Evangelista, valued around $500000, has lived in Washington for 30 years and is about 76.
Members of Seattle branch returned from a district meeting in Everett with four dollars in excess of expenses. A vote ordered the surplus donated to Mother Ryther's home and the cash was sent to The Star office for forwarding to Mrs. Ryther.
Ella Wilcox, Hunnewell’s mayor, formally took office in the city hall today in a short business skirt and shirtwaist. She announced the appointment of Rosa Osborn as chief of police, with Osborn preferring a male assistant.
Charles Hickman condemned for wife murder fled Beaver County jail last night with no guards left behind. State supreme court denial of pardon last Monday cited. Ponses are in pursuit.
A retrospective recalls the April 12 1861 bombardment of Fort Sumter and the start of the Civil War. It notes Major Anderson's surrender after 36 hours of shelling and highlights war costs, troop totals, key battles, and leaders.
Dr Claude B Mattox age 47 and his wife reached Third Avenue and Marionet after climbing from the waterfront. He suddenly collapsed and died of heart failure about 8 o'clock last night. The Bremerton visit preceded the incident as Mrs Mattox had just met him at the dock. The physician had come to the city from Wheelersburg Ohio.
The Passover festival starts this evening the 11th of Nisan, with eight days of unleavened bread and matzo to recall the Exodus. About six hundred thousand Israelites left Egypt under Moses, celebrating independence from bondage and marking a key national religious rite.
A Bloomfield hen may lay red Easter eggs using a red glass globe as a nest shell. A Miners Mills official is repaid 86 cents after a man claims guilt for a past coal ticket theft. Four women totaling 950 pounds dance through the night in Diamond Springs. A Schenectady man dies after kissing his dead wife at her funeral. Denver senators plan a public fight over a proposed admission fee for a Home for the Feeble Minded.
Lawyer and socialist L Gutierrez de Lara rose from a Mexico City law graduate and Guerrerro judge to a socialist agitator. His just rulings angered the rich, he led insurgents, moved to Los Angeles, then El Paso, serving as a captain in Guadalupe and giving socialistic speeches to rebels.
Doors open this evening at seven for a full reservation in the Venetian Room seating 500. A few tables remain in other rooms. Breakfast at seven, luncheon and banquet parties of any size will be accommodated.
The Merchants hotel, one of the largest in southern Nevada, burned at daybreak. It was run by "Cliff" Bullong, a well known figure in Alaska and western mining camps. No injuries reported.
Chicago report says James A Patten, noted wheat speculator, has donated about 2 000 000 in six months to charities and will distribute his fortune during his lifetime. He plans funds for tuberculosis research education of neglected children and medical research.
Chinese inventor Ma Chuck of Modesto has patented a device that gives altitude readings instantly for aviators, allowing pilots to know exact height at all times.
F W Stevenson Co Bailey Bidg handles grain on the Chicago Board of Trade. Savoy Theatre to show The Fall of Troy starting Saturday. Stevens Cafe at First and Marion offers a 25c lunch and dinner. Fashion at 910 Yesler offers Easter Millinery with guaranteed satisfaction. A $40 suit free via Pinella the Tailor at 705 First Ave.
Report notes skilled workers are back on site for the peerless project, resuming progress after a pause. Authorities confirm continued support and safety measures as the work advances toward completion.
New York April 12. B Bush president of Western Maryland railroad will be chosen to succeed Geo J Gould as president of the Missouri Pacific.
A satirical note urges husbands to match clothing and home with their means and social status. The snippet ends with a broader remark that half the world does not know why the other half lives, hinting at social commentary on wealth and appearances.
A critical examination of how courts split on who may set dentist qualifications. The author argues that the legislature, not the Dental Board, should define standards, warning that current rulings blur the line between church, state, and professional licensing. The piece calls for stronger adherence to fundamental rights and legislative authority.
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