25 Apr 1911
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1911
Page
1
The readable text mentions prices and bands for silk, cream colors, and various fabrics. It references Venise, silk, and Fiocer in scattered phrases, suggesting a catalog or sales notice. No clear event or names establish a full news item.
Indianapolis April 25 detective Burns and aides evade warrants in a kidnapping case involving labor leader John Wm. Burns. Suspects J A G Badorf Walter Drew W J Ford and Frank Fox held on bail or jailed as the investigation expands. Burns claims identification will prove McNamara and others were behind the Times bombing and Llewellyn works plot.
John J McNamara and Ortie McNamara guarded in a sleeper car as they travel toward Los Angeles aboard the Santa Fe La Junta route with W McNamara, following a pursuit by Burns detectives. Officials doubt a habeas corpus writ will reach them before arrival.
Mrs Ingersoll speeds toward Los Angeles to aid detectives in identifying J B Bryce, a key figure in the McNamara case. If she cannot recognize Bryce after meeting him, the prosecution case could weaken significantly, though she says certainty may still be elusive.
United Press ledes a wire item from April 25 noting an unfounded rumor about Pope Pius X. The report suggests his indisposition worsened suddenly and that grave concerns are feared, though no official confirmation is provided.
An Arland report says A D Bar, owner of the launch Pastime, and J B Bryce, also James W McNamara, watched the Los Times raid from Giant, Cal. They plan to test the man who rented the dynamite used in the attack, hoping his evidence will aid the forthcoming trial.
A dispatch from Paso reports a lull in the Mexican peace talks between Diaz and Madero. Madero awaits terms as commissioners prepare to meet possibly tomorrow. Observers expect Diaz and Madero to confer in El, with a peace settlement possibly by week’s end or within two weeks.
Webster, a photographer, suffered severe facial burns when a match lit the open flash device he was holding during a Country Life club event. The incident occurred near Denny Hall where the Life Movement board member A. L. will speak tomorrow.
The Chicago Federation of Labor plans a monster defense fund for John J McNamara James W McNamara and Ortie McManigal Assessments will be levied with $100000 expected to be raised President Fitzpatrick says union men oppose the open shop and will aid the men while asserting their innocence in the conspiracy case.
Dr Charles G Pease resigns from the International Art Society over the recital of James Whitcomb Riley poem That Old Sweetheart of Mine He objects to tobacco and finds the smoker reverie in the piece objectionable The resignation follows a dispute about allowable works
Attorney George Oleson remains without his car after a thief stole it in front of a restaurant at Second and Marion while the chauffeur ate breakfast Sunday morning. A separate dispatch from Albany reports Charles Green a farmer to be executed next week but for a 60 day reprieve granted by Governor Dix.
Paris reports President Fallieres will tour Africa then travel to Holland as a guest of Queen Wilhelmina, likely in May, marking a high level official visit.
Virgil P. Bogue will address the Commercial club soon on harbor features within the new civic plans. He will outline approaches to port development and urban improvement, aiming to inform business leaders about the proposed public works and economic impact.
The only photograph of J. J. McNamara secretary of the International Structural Iron Workers union in Seattle appears in The Star. It was sent by H. W. Pohlman president of the Seattle Building Trades council.
In Leavenworth Kansas a hog shipment quarrel between Frank Rost and Frank Konovalski over a $2 shrinkage led to a trial and appeal with total costs reaching $1,000 to date. In New York Patrolman Henry P. Rado seeks divorce after his wife tickled his feet while he slept, risking his job.
The piece argues the Los Angeles Merchants and Manufacturers Association will fuel prejudice against the accused in a tragedy while blaming manufacturers for deaths of workers. It notes past factory disasters and a perceived bias against labor, comparing New Yorks Triangle Shirtwaist tragedy to Chicago explosions from gambling conflicts.
Survivors of the wrecked liner Aala report hours of combat as Chinese pirates swarmed the Asia's sides seeking cargo. Pirates captured two crew but released them after ransom. another man later vanished. A passenger woman was wounded as the Asia fired hundreds of rounds while rescuers from the Shadh Sing arrived to take passengers aboard.
A guinea pig inoculated with scrapings from a public drinking cup died in Chicago at the Municipal Laboratories. Dr. Frederick Tonny, director, warned that danger lurks in common drinking vessels and urged the public to be convinced by the evidence at the lab.
Chicago April 25 Mrs Anna Schmidt of Saint Louis travels to offer a voluntary confession to Dr Haldane Cleminson’s night of the crime. Her testimony aims to secure an acquittal or retrial by the Supreme Court, arguing his inability to disclose his whereabouts.
Edward Tilden president of National Packing refuses to appear before the state senate committee probing the Lorimer election. He withholds books and may be held in contempt as investigators confer in executive session. C. F. Wethe testified about a $10,000 contribution to the Lorimer slush fund.
An 85 foot aerial ladder broke during a five story Eyres Storage fire at Railroad Ave injuring seven firefighters six adults listed in city hospital and at home. Fred Bayne Captain Bresnahan Moorhead Zieglitz Hartnett Hoyt and others sustained head rib and body injuries with no deaths expected. Firefighters battled flames for two hours with ladders and hose streams, preserving the structure and limiting losses to the top floors and stored goods.
Corporation Counsel Cal Houn will answer how soon Seattle may have a municipal street car line and what laws are required. The city utilities committee will discuss the project at the regular meeting this afternoon in council chambers at city hall.
The executive committee of the Harriman lines announced an appeal from Judge Wolverton's Portland Oregon land decision. The ruling against Southern Pacific shook the stock market with SP down 1 point and Union Pacific down half a point. In Albany the assembly passed a direct election of U.S. senators resolution by 105 to 30, already approved by the senate.
Councilman Griffiths will introduce a resolution directing the utilities and finance committees to draft tentative plans for a municipal water and power site and plant near Seattle. He argues vast opportunities for cheap power to attract industry and keep power and light affordable for citizens.
President Taft will spend two days in New York this week. On Wednesday he will visit the Blind Workers' exhibit at the Metropolitan Opera House, review the Taft regiment on its 50th anniversary then dine with the Hungarian Republican club. Thursday he will attend a dinner of the American Newspaper Publishers' Association.
Minstrels Wilbur's Silver Corner will perform at the Academy tomorrow night. A frosted cake party occurred last night at Rev Phibbs' place. If you have items to give away, advertise in The Bee and you may dispose of them. This does not apply to shiftless husbands or girls taking music lessons.
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