Prohibition Rule Applies to All Roads in Area
A terse local notice states prohibitions extend to rail and road routes within the region. Officials emphasize enforcement and public safety, urging compliance across the community.
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1911
Page
1
Prices for Rsteds and AIN Tai Material Near Five Dollars
An unclear note lists prices around 25 5.00 for items described as rsteds and ain tai material. The fragment mentions sailors and monetary values but omits full context or exact items.
Fragmentary OCR News Item
A partial OCR snippet mentions a floor and an ex with five hundred. The readable text is sparse and lacks clear names, places, dates, or events to identify a full news item.
Grant’s Advertising Scheme Boosts City Official Income
Building Superintendent F. W. Grant earns 3600 dollars yearly plus about 3000 dollars from selling ad space in the Official Edition of Seattle’s Ordinances. Printing costs total around 600 dollars for 2000 copies, with half-page ads from contractors and tradesmen generating the remainder. The book publication was run solely by Grant, with no city hall involvement, and his term ends soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Grant
Grant
City of Seattle
Asigch
Rautman Heating & Plumbing Company
Morgan Charged with Aiding Democrats in Campaign Funds
Washington April 14 Representative Good accuses a Morgan associate of channeling Brown money to Democrats. The debate centers on the Rucker bill and campaign contributions. W C Beer of New York is named as the Morgan confidant amid assertions about corporate magnate influence in politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teenie
Washington
Republican
Iowa
House
W. C .Beer
Newt
J. Pierpont Morgan
Rucker
Cooper
Wicconsin
Stanley
Kentucky
Morgan
Sena
Senate
Aldrich
Seattle Mother Finds Daughter in East Thought She Was Dead
In Porte Indiana on April 14 Charlies Leslie of Seattle learned her daughter Atkins, once separated at 18 months, is alive. The two were estranged when the child’s father and mother drifted apart and rumors prompted the mother to believe the child had died. A recent search by the daughter led to the reunion with the Seattle mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
East
Boy Confesses Murder Tale At Gig Harbor Coroner Inquiry
In Tacoma April 14 two young boys aged 7 and 4 testified to Coroner Shaver that Roy Morhead attacked his wife and killed her. The boys tied the accusations to their father Roy Morhead Jr. Evidence included a broken oar and burnt ashes found in the Morhead home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Shaveray
Gig Harbor
Nes Buchanan
Roy Morhead
Roy Morhead, Jr
Buchanan
Morhead
Standpatters Shaw Advises Students on Governance
Leslie W. Shaw, former secretary and financier, spoke at the university criticizing recall and referendum as dangerous. He argued government by newspapers and Standpatters risks unchecked influence, praising Cannon as a representative, while noting public political awakening and distrust of press power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie W. Shaw
Leslie
Wall Sr
Shan
Cannon
Shaw
Him
Seattle
Taft to clash with Democrats over new states admission
Washington April 14. A fight over admitting New Mexico as a state looms as Chairman Flood named a subcommittee to discuss admission. President Taft notified Flood he won’t yield the right to review constitutions, signaling a likely battle with the Democrats over the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Frees
Washington
New Mexico
Flood
Taft
Why Barred Girl at Annapolis Dances Sparks Inquiry
Representative Korbley proposes a naval committee investigation into alleged snobbery at the U S naval academy in Annapolis over the barring of Mary Beers daughter of a professor from academy dances. Meanwhile city talks on liquor licenses continue as Hesketh Kellogg and City Attorney Pierce plan an ordinance and the University Community club praises Comptroller Bothwell for monthly financial summaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U. S. Navalty At
Annapolis
Korbley
Kobley
Hesketh and Kellogg
Ralph Pierce
University Community Club
Bothwell
Two Men Indicted by Grand Jury Trials
Two trials proceed after grand jury indictments. George H. Allison faces a charge of false certification as election inspector with 166 votes listed for Charles A. McAvoy. A recount put John A. Whalley ahead in the 36th district state senate race with 135 votes. A. Hi Nicholson is tried for offering a bribe to Patrolman Thompson to allow keeping a Turkish bath house open. payment reportedly given in a bag of Durham tobacco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. H. Allison
Chas. A. McAvoy
John A. Whalley
A. Hi. Nicholson
Thompson
Campaign publicity bill advances in House with amendments
Rep Rucker introduces a campaign publicity law requiring candidates to disclose receipts and expenditures before elections. Amendments by Rep Kopp set a $10 minimum contribution to be listed and by Rep Cullop require daily statements for ten days pre election. Republicans gain a victory with a pre election sworn contribution statement mandate for congressional candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United
Washington
House
Rucker
Missouri
Kopp
Rep
Wia
Congress
Easter Hat Dilemma Stages in Small Town Millinery
Mrs Green Lake debates a $3 Easter bonnet at a Seconday millinery shop while her husband plans to rework an old grey felt. The saleslady remarks on pattern reliability as they compare Corday Magenta roses with cheaper options. The scene captures a lighthearted domestic moment over fashion and value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seconday Millinery
Green Lake
Mrs. Green Lake
Paris
Ms. Green Lake
Caleslady
Jinx & Jax
Baseball Today Rain Delays Several Games
Americans at Philadelphia. New York at Philadelphia game postponed by rain. Nationals at Cincinnati. Pittsburgh at Cincinnati postponed due to rain. Boston at Washington postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
New York
Hospital Burns Endanger 50 Patients in St. Francis Fire
A San Francisco fire at St. Francis hospital caused $10,000 in damage and jeopardized the lives of 50 patients. Nurses acted quickly, moving patients to safety and averting a wider panic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
San Francisco
St. Francis Hospital
MBB Beeer FL Weather Forecast
Fair and warmer tonight and Saturday with moderate northeasterly winds. The outlook calls for pleasant conditions across MBB Beeer, with temperatures rising into mild ranges and no precipitation expected.
Whalen Leaves Tiger Game With Left Leg Injury
Tacoma April 14. Tiger pitcher Jimmy Whalen will miss a week after severely wrenching his left leg sliding into home plate. The injury raises concern for the Tigers as their rotation adjusts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Jimmy Whalen
Tiger
Whalen
Police inquiry to probe brutality and jail conditions
A public hearing will examine police brutality methods including the third degree and the jailer Corbett. Witnesses, sworn statements, and testimony are invited as officials review alleged abuses and the Griffitha resolution prompts police accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Corbett
The Star Seeks Home for Auburn Haired Baby
The Star reports public interest in adopting a auburn haired baby and invites applicants to write the editor with details about their home. The Star stresses choosing the best fit over wealth, seeking loving families and ensuring the child has opportunity in life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Geores
The
Benson Dies in California Former Oregon Governor
Frank W. Benson former Oregon secretary of state and governor died in Redlands California at 4 30 am from kidney trouble He had been elected as a Republican in 1906 and became governor in March 1909 when Chamberlain went to the Senate Ben Olcott will replace him as secretary of state in Salem Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corbett
United Presse
Redlands
Cal
Frank W. Benson
Oregon
Salem, Or
Ben Olcott
Governor West
Benson
Denman Thompson dies at 77 in New Hampshire
Denman Thompson, the actor famous for The Old Homestead, died this morning in West Swanzey New Hampshire at age 77 His career began with a circus at 15 and he later created the Uncle Josh character He performed before large audiences and retired in 1909
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Swanzey
N. H
Denman Thompson
Jefferson
Rip van Winkle
Thompson
Josh
Fisher Plans Westward Summer Trip If Congress Adjourns
Secretary of the Interior Walter L. Fisher will tour the West this summer if Congress adjourns in time. He also promised Alaska Governor Clark to visit the North if his schedule allows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Secretary of the Interior
Walter L. Fisher
Congress
Clark
Alaska
Fine Hotel Man II And Elevator Boy Fined In Disorderly House Case
Stark, proprietor of the Metro pole hotel, was fined 100 dollars in Judge Gordon's court for running a disorderly house after police raided the establishment a week earlier. Julius Horst, elevator boy at the Metropole, also received a 100 dollar fine for disorderly conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stark
Metropole Hotel
Gordon
Julius Horst
Metropole
Wine riots calm in Marne after unrest in Boubanay
Reports from Bouranay, France say troops control the Marne department as wine riots lessen. In Chicago, R A Millaken of the University of Chicago announces a potential method to measure molecular speeds in common substances like iron, wood, and glass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broqanay
France
Department of
Marne
Chicago
R. A. Millaken
University of Chicago
Can Dilling Stand for It in Seattle's Building Boss Row
Mayor Dilling plans to reappoint Francis W. Grant as superintendent of buildings on April 20 unless a better candidate is found. Critics accuse Grant of unsafe wooden fire escapes and fire traps, plus improper permits and self enrichment from the building ordinance book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Francis W. Grant
Dilling
Grant
Prisoner Grublich Attacks Inmate Trio In Tacoma Jail
Nic Grublich, distraught after resisting arrest, went on a stabbing spree in a Tacoma city jail injuring Edward Maloney Harry Hunter and John Miller. Miller knocked Grublich into a bath tub as officers overpowered him. Knife origin remains unclear and none of the victims are seriously hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Preas
Tacoma
Nic Grublich
Cigy
Edward Maloney
Harry Hunter
John Miller
Miller
Grublich
Saloon Propriety Pierce Fined for Lunch Counter Assault
Frank R. Pierce proprietor of a Pike street saloon must pay $500 damages to Eustace Briley, a lunch counter employee, after a jury verdict in Judge Ronald's court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eustace Briley
Frank R. Pierce
Pike St
Ronald
Massachusetts House backs direct Senate election
By a 166 to 33 vote the Massachusetts house endorsed resolutions urging direct election of U S senators. A Memorial Day planning meeting will be held by a G A R committee at Veterans hall in the Armory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Boston
Massachusetts House of Representatives
U. S
Veterans' Hall
Armory
Rebel advances and border clashes threaten Juarez
Reports from El Paso and Eagle Pass describe thousands of insurgents under Francisco Madero moving toward Juarez while Mexican and American forces brace for a stand. Across the border at Agua Prieta and Cananea, firefights leave Americans and Mexicans dead and wounded as rebels burn bridges cutting southern rail links.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
el, Paso
Tex
Juarez
Francisco Madero
Rio Grande
Guadelupe
Madero
Objinga
Douglas
Ariz
Agua Prieta
Col. Lopez
Cananea
Lopez
Rebels capture San Quentin port under Mexican insurgents
Captain Vivian of the British gunboat Shearwater reports that San Quentin was seized by Mexican insurgents two days earlier. Customs officials claimed protection under the British flag and boarded the Shearwater. Rebels reportedly held many horses. San Quentin lies on Lower California's coast about 100 miles from Ensenada, with a harbor and nearby mine shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Diego
Vivian
Shearwater
San Quentin
Lower California
Ensenada
War Dept suspends troop moves for six months
Vancouver barracks official report that a war department order suspends troop movements for at least six months. Officers believe this signals a depleted appropriation for transportation due to mobilization on the Mexican border.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presse
Vancouver Barracks
Wash
War Department
Department of the Columbia
Thaw's Attorney Held as Go-Between with Thieves
New York April 14 Attorney Daniel O'Reilly once counsel for Harry K Thaw surrendered to District Attorney Whitman amid an indictment charging him with acting as go-between in restoring 85000 of stolen securities to Aaron Bancroft and with sharing a 5000 reward with the thieves Frank Plass, the prosecutions chief witness, claims crooks stole the securities and gave them to O Reilly who returned them to Bancroft Plass says the reward was split equally among himself O Reilly a Bancroft clerk and the three crooks
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Aaron Bancroft
Daniel O'Reilly
Harry K. Thaw
Whitman
O'Reilly
Frank Plass
Bancroft
Plass
Direct election of senators gains support in Congress
Senator Borah asserts the direct election of senators will pass this session amid a rising public movement to take legislation into the people’s hands. He cites alleged failures of representative government and recent examples in New York Iowa Colorado and Illinois as evidence of legislative paralysis and demoralization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
New York
Iowa
Colorado
Illinois
Hill resigns as ambassador to Germany in July
Dr. David Jayne Hill resigns from his post as the United States ambassador to Germany. He had agreed to stay on to finish Taft's term but requested release with the resignation to take effect July 1. Easter season observances marked the Scottish Rite temple closure as the Knights of the Rose Croix held their feast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
David Jayne Hill
United States
Germany
White House
Taft
Hill
Scottish Rite Masonry
Knights of the Rose Croix
Construction of Lake Union tracks to start May 10
Northern Pacific officials announced work on tracks around Lake Union will begin about May 10. The notice specifies a planned construction period with crews moving in for the project near the lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Union
Northern Pacific
Miss Pansy Tidde Skips Easter Hat Purchase
The Hicktown Bee notes Miss Pansy Tidde will not acquire a new Easter hat as she continues paying on her Grand Upright. Grandma Nate of Lower Mills contemplates a new w set but currently eats only chicken croquettes. The paper reports 11 telephone subscribers, including nine public stations, with no fees for some. A Safe Watertower question ponders clerk shortages if seller ambitions came true.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pansy Tidde
Grandma Nate
Lower Mills
Safe Watertower
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Jallor Corbett
Department
Guyon
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Guynm
Janot Corbett
Telle
Guynn
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Chamberlain
Fisher
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Mexico
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