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13 Apr 1911
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1911
Page
1
Style, PP X Pair Spear Ex Quality Ercer Ge
Fragmentary OCR reads as a cryptic note on style and pair spear quality. No clear events, people, or places are identifiable.
Open Shop Fight Dominates Pact Employers Meeting
Portland delegates from Tacoma San Francisco and Spokane gathered for a Pact Employers Association session. The discussion centered on pushing open shop policies and weakening labor unions while stressing the belief that wealth stems from individual effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Lan
Pact Employers’ Association
Tacoma
San Francisco
Spokane
Fatal incident as man and horse collapse in Seattle
A Seattle teamster Gus Slage dies within minutes after leaping from a wagon to strike a frightened horse. The animal also dies almost simultaneously. Slage had just arrived from Denver and was driving a load of wood near 65th and 38th N E. The companion who helped him to safety tended the entangled horses before the second horse fell. Slage’s body was taken to Fremont Undertaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Gus Slage
C. B. Niblock
Slage
Denver
Fremont Undertaking Establishment
Oops My Dear Is Newest Slang Shock on Broadway
A scuffling street scene on Broadway highlights evolving slang as Alfano Durello and Alice Griffin become center stage in a lighthearted altercation. William Griffin tends an injured face, while the Italian is said to have wielded a mild weapon during the clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
My Dear
New York
Broadway
Times
Alfano Durello
Alice Griffin
Wm. Griffin
Brawl Leaves Man Dead in San Diego
In San Diego Morales, an Indian wood worker, lies at the morgue after a drunken brawl that involved Robert H. James and Perris, privates in the 30th U S A, stationed at Tia, who are held on charges connected to the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eee L Star
Ad Ban Diego
Morales
Robert H. James
Perris
Tia
James
Resignation of Count Von Bernstorff Reported
United Press reports the resignation of Count J. H. Von Bernstorff as ambassador to the United States, with Count von Stumm expected to be chosen as his successor. The notice notes his departure and a transition in foreign affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Seattle
J. H. von Bernstorff
United
von Stumm
Foreign Office
No Smoking Measure Likely At Council Meeting
Council is expected to consider a JM ordinance banning smoking on street cars. Bil Moorhouse urged the measure and also pressed for relief from congestion on the square. The matter was taken on advisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bil Moorhouse
Young Star Ann Tasker Shines in Madame Sherry
A 19 year old American opera star Ann Tasker joins the Moore production of Madame Sherry. She rose from Oakland stages to a five year contract after a convent dance impressed audiences and theater director Paul Steinadorf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann
Yvonne
Ience
Ann Tasker
Madame Sherry
the Moore
Miss Tasker
Anne Tasker Swain
Oakland
Cal
Paul Steinadorf
Eastern Musical Conservatory
Kian & Erlanger
Direct Election of Senators Will Pass
The House debates direct election of U S senators with Rucker urging quick passage and Underwood defending the measure. Sims of Tennessee endorses initiative recall and urges public power to dismiss unrepresentative agents, while Young cautions against state control of elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Seattle Star
Washington
House
Rucker
Dem
Missouri
U. S
Young
Rep
Mich
Missourian
Underwood
Sims
Tennessee
Tornado Death Toll Rips Big Heart Oklahoma
A tornado devastates Pawhuska area causing 1,000 homeless and 10 dead. Osage Nation estimates tornado losses could exceed 1,000,000 with Big Heart the hardest hit. Damages reach 500,000 in Big Heart as identification of victims follows at Sapulpa hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pawhuska
Okla
Big Heart
William Morrow
John Kerns
E. Hammond
Hann
William Kerns
Brown
Works to Discuss Initiative Referendum Next Thursday
U S Senator John D Works of California notified the senate today that he would discuss the initiative and referendum as applied to state legislatures on next Thursday. The university auditorium will host a comedy by the Junior class titled The Butterflies on May 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presse
The
Star
Washington
D. C
U. S
John D. Works
California Today
Senate
University
Mother Strangles Here’s a Baby Girl Debut
Boston April 13 Mrs Clara Russell confessed to strangling her 12 year old daughter Marjorie in Dorchester saying she aimed to spare her from trouble. The Star seeks a home for a two week old auburn haired girl found with a dimpled hand extended to a potential mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Seattle
Boston
Clara Russell
Marjorie
Dorcester
Angel of Death
Florence Nightingale
Maude Adams
the Star
Arbor Day Trees Planting Moment Captured by Star
The Star photographer records a young couple planting the first shade tree in their back yard today. They imagine the tree growing as years pass while they dream of a larger home and lasting shade. The scene uplifts with a quiet civic moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arbor Day
People’s Car Line League Forms in Seattle
City boosters met at Rainier Beach to organize a project for a municipal street car from the south city limits to Salmon Bay. The People’s Car Line league elected officers including George R. Cooley as president and Adjut: H J Probstield as vice president with F X Hall as secretary and James Tullock as treasurer. On guard for Seattle serves as the league motto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Rainier Beach
Salmon Bay
People’s Car Line League
George R. Cooley
West Seattle
H. J. Probstield
Ross
F. X. Hall
Dunlap
James Tullock
Taylor’s Mill
League
Tenant Time: Spring Fix Up Ad in The Star
Spring tenant time prompts upkeep of the place and a call to place a For Rent ad in The Star. Main 9400.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Lone bandit robs train near Syracuse shoots conductor
A lone bandit held up a Santa Fe passenger train near Syracuse Kansas today and shot conductor Riley in the shoulder before escaping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kas
Santa Fe
Syracuse
Riley
We want her back after a freezing spring tease
A flustered note laments a missing muse in a community piece. The author jokes about spring possibly fleeing to warmer climes and references a thermometer at 32 degrees. The chorus pleads for her return, questioning when spring might properly arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Ing
Beating Odds Five Times Twins Born in Parkersburg
In Parkersburg West Virginia on April 13 Mrs Benjamin Marriott of Pennaboro gave birth to her fifth pair of twins confirming a remarkable family milestone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
W. Va
Benjamin Marriott
Pennaboro
Senate Debates Bill on Monetary Commission Report
Senator Cummins introduced a bill requiring the monetary commission headed by former Senator Ald rich to submit its final report by December 4. The exchange notes a sharp awakening over ignorance and its consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Today
Cummins
Monetary Commission
Aldrich
The Dramatic Editor Reviews a Dog Show
A dramatic editor notes the difficulty of reviewing a dog show after attending a beach show. He observes price disparities between large Saint Bernards and small Pomeranians, and describes dogs from Hamlets to a beaming Spitz with limited acknowledgment. He concludes by passing on the review.
Taft Mexico Policy Debate Sparks Monroe Doctrine Talk
Senator Raynor of Maryland questions U S claims on Mexico and roosevelt style intervention. He argues the Monroe Doctrine does not apply to Mexico and warns against U S citizens pursuing ventures abroad without U S protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle Star
Washington, D. C
Raynor
Dem
Maryland
Japan
Mexico
United States
Johnson Freed From Jail on Easter Morning
In San Francisco Judge Treadwell reduced Jack Johnson's 25 day jail term to a fine of 100 dollars for a prior offense after Johnson pleaded for mercy in court. The prize fighter will be released at sunrise on Easter morning following good behavior in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ientiona
Tom
Hubbard
United Press
Seattle Star
San Francisco
Jack Johnson
Treadwell
Yuh Honah
Easter
Judge Treadwell
Johnson
Wife sues husband and insurer over endowment policy
Minerva Miller filed a divorce action against her husband Howard Irvin and Equitable Life Assurance Society. She says she is beneficiary of a 20 year endowment policy and has paid premiums for five years while the company has refused to pay $610.60. The couple married twenty years before his alleged 1908 desertion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minerva Miller
Howard Irvin
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Queen of the Potlatch Featured in Golden Carnival Parade
The Golden Potlatch opens with a royal style parade to crown Queen Seattle chosen by then. The event will stage the arrival of the first Alaska gold laden vessel and include a Japanese night and a Chinese afternoon as part of the festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Alaska
Not Murder in Landsburg Robbery Case Probed
San Francisco April 13 police hold Frank Torres alias Edward Evans a soldier and Frank Donley two youths as confessed robbers in Landsburg death. They admit cash robbery but deny harming Landsburg saying he was drunk and may have fallen into the water near the waterfront.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
Frank Torres
Edward Evans
Frank Donley
Tax Relief Request From Seattle Tax Payers League
The Taxpayers League led by Hiram A. Pratt asked Seattle's efficiency committee to take steps to ease the tax burden. Pratt opposed cash payment for condemnation awards and urged action to improve the tax situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Taxpayers’ League
Hiram A. Pratt
Council
Pratt
Taft Nominates Guild for Russian Ambassadorship
President Taft sent to the Senate the nomination of Curtis Guild Jr. for ambassador to Russia and William W. Rockhill, then ambassador to Russia, for ambassador to Turkey in a Washington dispatch dated April 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Taft
Senate
Curtis Guild, Jr
Massachusetts
Russia
William W. Rockhill
Turkey
Kidnapper in the Pen in Las Vegas New Mexico
Will Rogers and Joe Wiggins were jailed in Santa Fe state penitentiary on April 13 after abducting Waldo Rogers the nephew of Rogers. A $12 000 ransom was paid for the child's return with Rogers planning to plead insanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Las Vegas
N. M
Will Rogers
Waldo Rogers
Joe Wiggins
Santa Fe
Rogers
Roosevelt Denounces Collier Charge as Utter Lies
In New York on April 13 Col. Roosevelt fires back at Collier's Weekly accusing him of trading support to Senator Smoot for Mormon votes. He calls the claim outrageous and utterly without foundation and says those making it knew they were lying.
Roosevelt Doubts Wilson Nomination On Trip
Helena April 13 Co Theodore Roosevelt said before leaving for St Paul that he saw nothing on his trip to suggest the nation wants him to run again and believed Gov Woodrow Wilson would be the Democratic nominee for the presidency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Mont
St. Paul
Theodore Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
New Jersey
Roosevelt
Cincinnati Pittsburg NL game postponed by rain
Cincinnati April 18 The Cincinnati Pittsburg National League game was postponed due to rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Tax Relief Discussed At Special Meeting
A special meeting is set for next Thursday at 8 p m with the corporation counsel and city engineer to analyze high taxes and draft relief plans.
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Denny Way
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Mother
George Munro
Lone Bandit
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Harry Howell
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