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17 Apr 1911
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Seattle Star in Seattle, Washington
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1911
Page
1
Recall as remedy for biased judges in Alaska coal case
A public warning outlines contrasting federal judges Hanford and Rudkin over coal land grabbing in Alaska. It argues judges may favor big business and proposes recall as the remedy to align courts with the people's will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanford
Seattle
Alaska
Rudkin
Spokane
Ople
Wool tariff revisions disclosed by United Press
April 17 report from TON notes a tariff revision for wool. Leaders of the party agreed on reducing tariff rates by 40 to 50 percent for manufactured wool and 5 percent for raw wool, with Ways and Means announcing the decision as reached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Prees
Partoday
FOO
Ways and Means
Guess the Star Pink Edition Winner At Dugdale’s Opening
The Star announces a forthcoming Pink Edition print with the guessed name closest to the opening ball season’s paid admissions at Dugdale’s tomorrow. A season reward awaits the OG guesser who selects the correct figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dugdale’s
First Church Hosts New Organ in Northwest
More than 1,000 people attended yesterday morning as the church unveiled a new organ said to be the first of its kind in the Northwest.
Taft Nominates Alaska Marshal In First District
Taft sent to the Senate the nomination of Herbert A for U S marshal of the First District of Alaska in Washington D C on April 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashington
D. C
Taft
Senate
Herberta
Alaska
Potlatch Water Fete Plans Athwart Harbor
Managers outline a grand water fete for the Golden Potlatch with aquatic events on the harbor. Crew races between naval warship crews and yacht club representatives are planned, plus a harbor illumination and fireworks display.
Taft to Review Troops at San Antonio and Galveston
President Taft sent a letter to Governor Colquitt stating he plans to review federal troops at San Antonio and Galveston when Congress adjourns. The note was reported from Austin on April 17 by United Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Austin
Tex
Gov. Colquitt Today
Taft
San Antonio
Galveston
Starline selects baby girl for new home amid interested families
The Starline paper notes many applicants phoned in to adopt the little girl described in The Ns week. Starline will hold Baby Blanche with a nurse and reveal her new parents only to them. The slate will be wiped clean and the child will be nurtured to become a strong healthy useful woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Starline
Blanche
Star
Border battle rages as Diaz forces clash near Agua Prieta
An all day fight across the border near Agua Prieta sees Diaz command feds repelled early then renewed assault. A Douglas reporter Oscar Goll is wounded in rebel fire. Civilians along the line watch from rooftops as ambulances move the injured. Separately off Cape Finisterre the Spanish steamer San Fernando sinks with 25 drowned. four survivors rescued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agua Prieta
Diaz
Douglas
Agua
Oscar Goll
Douglas Dispatch
Gauot
Oporto
Portugal
San Fernando
Cape Finisterre
Portmao
Mrs Jack Wilson Fights for Husband in Seattle
A 17 year old widow fights to free her husband Jack Wilson a 20 year old Scotch sailor held without charge in Seattle. Police allege theft of $40 from a paint shop while neighbors and witnesses dispute the accusation and the couple endures days in jail without trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Wilson
Seattle
Mamie
Centralia
Wilson
8, K. Co
8. E. Co
Easter Rain Dampens Seattle Parade Mood
The piece recalls a rainy Easter Sunday in Seattle with processionals in the morning as women paraded with umbrellas and plumes. A local quip notes even a dying woman would endure if her new bonnet were nearby, reflecting the day’s ironic, humorous tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Aa Safe Watertower
Sage of
Hicktown
Fire destroys Erie Lumber camps plant in Blaine
A blaze at an early hour gut the Erie Lumber camps plant and dry kilns in Blaine, Bellingham. The loss is estimated at 60,000 dollars with under 20,000 dollars insured. The origin of the fire remains undetermined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Bellingham
Erie
Blaine
Farmer Fatally Falls in Hardware Shaft at Union Store
John Bapiuna a Pasco farmer was likely killed after falling into an elevator shaft at Union Hardware store about 10 am He suffered a fractured skull and remained unconscious at Providence Hospital around 1 pm He is listed as single and his loss is reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bapiuna
Pasco
Union Hardware
Providence Hospital
Streetcar Route Changes Across Capitol Hill and Union Street
Beginning Thursday routes at Capitol Hill 18th Ave and East Union shift to Pike Street in place of Pine Street. Capitol Street 19th Ave and East Union become Union Street from Third Ave to Eighth Ave and then to Pike Street, altering travel paths through the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol Hill
18Th Av
East Union
Pike St
Pine St
Capitol St
19Th Av
Union St
Eighth Av
Secret city council session sparks talk of utility consolidation
City council members met in secret Saturday, discussing a dual system and possible actions with the state railroad and public utilities commissions. Officials consider coordination to consolidate two companies or ease the situation, while quotes attributed to Tennyson warn against partial truths in lies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calhoun
Rts
State Railroad Commission
Util
Grass On Trial For Perjury In Ryan Case
J C Grass cigar man faced perjury charges in Judge Gay's court after memory lapses during testimony against Crooked Finger Ryan. He had earlier claimed to work at Grimm gambling club and to know Ryan as an owner. Grass contradicted his prior statements made to the council investigative committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Grass
Ryan
Main
Council
Gay
Grass
Grimm Gambling Club
Tragedy Near Tacoma Rail Crossing
Emil Carlson of Tacoma was hit by a freight car backing up near Jackson Street and rushed to City hospital with both legs damaged. Switchman Allen Harvey stood on the car’s rear and felt the pass over an object before stopping the train. Carlson’s condition was uncertain but possibly improves. Nearby, a Country Visitor asks for breakfast items including porridge and eggs in a separate exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas
Rae
Warr
Col Shunk
Washington
Emil Carlson
Tacoma
Jackson Sr
Allen Harvey
Mayor Dilling Promises Answer Next Thursday
Mayor Dilling faced a reporter’s question about using official power to enrich himself. He stated his appointment next Thursday will answer the query about his fitness for building superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dilling
Star
Grand Jury Delayed Week as Foreman Sick
The grand jury receives one more week off due to foreman Corliss illness. They will resume probing Seattle graft under the former administration next Monday. Prosecutor Murphy has not yet filed a formal reward request for Charles W. Shomeo. Commissioners meet tomorrow morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foreman Corliss
Grand Jury
Main
Seattle
Murphy
Charles W. Shomeo
Divorce Action Involving John O Schenk and Laura Farnsworth Schenk
Secret depositions are being taken in Wheeling West Virginia in the divorce case of John O Schenk against Laura Farnsworth Schenk who was recently tried for allegedly attempting to poison him. The husband testified today and Mia Schenk plans to contest the suit. In Douglas April 17 Red Lopez rebel chief returned to Agua Prieta headquarters reporting 14 rebels wounded with no fatalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Reese
Wheeling
W. Va
Harvery
John O. Schenk
Laura Farnsworth Schenk
Schenk
Mia Schenk
Douglas
Mrs. Kersh Remains in Jail Delays in Oregon
In Portland on April 17 Carrie Kersh the Seattle woman convicted of complicity in the Johnson trunk murder remains in the county jail due to Oregon penitentiary overcrowding. Her time will be deducted from a 15 year term while Jesse Webb who killed Johnson has appealed his death sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland, Or
Oregon
Carrie Kersh
Seattle
Wm. Johnson
Jesse Webb
Johnson
Louisa Miller
Carl Winter
Winter
Mamie Hacker
I Will Bittercat in Easter Parade With Polka Dot Socks
The Hicktown Bee notes I Will Bittercat joined the Easter parade wearing polka dot socks. The Burns family returned to general deliveries after giving up their private post office box. Gil Pitchie is named U. S. consul to Tenl-ar-Fillet in Morocco and comments on climate there. Late Watertower declines to discuss a question this morning. An anniversary edition is promised tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bittercat
Gil Pitchie
U. S
Tenl-ar-Fillet
Morocco
Gil
Watertower
Burns
General de Diveries
Bothell Fire Destroys Town Records. Rebuilding Planned
Bothell in Washington state faced a major blaze that destroyed city records and the Odd Fellows building. Firefighters and volunteers saved parts of the town as residents began plans to rebuild with brick structures and improved fire protection. Deputy Sheriff F W Elliott and George Anderson earned hero status for braving flames to repair a ruptured hose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bothell
Lake
Washington
F. W. Elliott
George Anderson
Elliott
Anderson
Frank Ness
Odd Fellows
J. E. Moon
William Cox
J. C. Gregory
Bothell Sentinel
Seattle
Bothell Bank
Johnson's
C. C. Beardsley
Beardsley
G. W. Briggs
Y M C A Boys Hike Ends After 50 Mile Foothill Trek
Seventeen Y M C A boys returned to the gym after a three day trek covering fifty miles. They traveled with frying pans and cooking gear and were lodged in a barn each night with W. B. Cook, class leader, accompanying the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Cook
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Douglas, Ariz
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Tennyson
Mrs. Schenk
THE
Butrell
William Johnson
Fred Schrantz
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