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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1911
Page
3
Adolf Thinks He Is a Magnate and Writes Passes
A satirical poem portrays a figure claiming wealth and power in baseball, boasting of passes yet to come. The verse blends boastful rhetoric with comic self-importance and hints at future success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolf
Charges Filed Against Boyle as Fire Chief Is Held
John H. Boyle faced formal charges after refusing to resign as fire chief. Mayor Dilling removed him, Assistant Chief Clark assumed temporary charge. Civil service hearings will determine validity of accusations including drunkenness, incompetence, coercion, political activity, mismanagement, and improper campaign involvement. Boyle’s attorney claimed a deal to retain him to aid bond issues. the mayor stated Gill had been a private citizen since February 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Boyle
Dilling
Clarke
Civil Service Comission
Boyle
North Seattle
Lingoin High School
Civil Service
William Martin
Martin
Hi Gill
Carrie Kersh Taken to Penitentiary Amid Tears
Carrie Kersh, convicted of complicity in the murder of farmer William Johnson by Jesse P. Webb, was transported from the county jail to the penitentiary in Salem. She cried and clung to the matron, begging to remain, as the one year sentence began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Seattle Star
Portland
Carrie Kersh
William Johnson
Jesse P. Webb
Salem
Cameron
Prisoner Pleads Innocence as Parole Bid Becomes Focus
A prisoner asserts innocence amid moves to take the case to the governor for possible early parole. Webb, sentenced to death, remains resigned to his fate and believes escape is unlikely.
Fourteen Dead in West Virginia Mine Explosion
Fourteen miners died at the Ott mine of the Davis Coal and Coke company in Elk Garden West Virginia at dawn. Nine others believed dead remained in the workings when the bodies were recovered about a mile down the main entry. Access to the main shaft was gained by cutting through a wall from an adjoining mine. The report notes authorities and rescue efforts continuing as investigators assess the disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Elk Garden
W. Va
Ott
Davis Coal and Coke Company
Eclipse of Sun Friday Seattle Won’t See It
Seattle residents are told there will be a solar eclipse next Friday but they will only witness a partial view. The path of total darkness will pass over Australia and Central America with partial shadows across the United States, extending to Southern Oregon for some observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Australia
Pacific
Mexico
Central America
Gould
University
Oregon
U. S
United States
Wealthy Philadelphia Negro John Trower Dies
John Trower, a billionaire by local reckonings and among the country's wealthiest Black men, died in Philadelphia. He began by opening oysters in Baltimore, later running a restaurant there where he amassed his fortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
John Trower
Baltimore
Prisoner Edson Escapes While En Route to Quarry
Everett April 26 Ed E Ever son an inmate of the state reform atory sent up from Spokane on a burglary charge escaped from guards while en route to the Fidalgo quarry. He was allowed to visit a smoking mom in the Everett station and broke a window to flee northward. He was sentenced to one to fifteen years beginning September 17 1910.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Prese
Everett
Ed E. Everson
State Reformatory
Spokane
Fidalgo
Has He Struck Beer
EB A Carr digging a well on his ranch near Nun Col struck amber fluid that spurted up filling the well several feet and forming a foam collar He opposes beer and has invited friends to test the fluid at his ranch to determine its exact nature
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fy United Prowse
Nun
Col
EB. A. Carr
Carr
What is our national air
Chicago survey finds only 23 of 100 business leaders properly identify the national anthem. Many answered America Yankee Doodle or The Red White and Blue. Only twenty three knew it is The Star Spangled Banner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Chicago
King Cannot Return to Police Force After Exposition
Jack King, named captain of the police detail at the A Y P fair and later reduced to sergeant, must stay out of the department after the Supreme Court upheld his firing for refusing to revert to his former rank. The civil service commission and higher courts backed the chief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
United Press
Olympia
Jack King
Supreme Court
Civil Service Commission
Superior
Supreme Courts
Killed by Auto Claims Oakland Club Secretary
Oakland April 25 C W Mattern secretary of the Oakland Automobile club was killed last night in an automobile accident near Albany Cal No details available. Joseph F Groh Vancouver contractor charged with assault in the first degree for shooting W C Mitchell attorney on April 18 at noon on Senecast near Second Ave His bond set at 3000 but not secured. Talk with Pay realtor who sold more North End property than others 6417 Greenwood Ave end of Phinney Ave ear line
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Prev
Oakland
C. W. Mattern
Oakland Automobile Club
Albany
Cal
Joseph F. Groh
Vancouver
W. C. Mitchell
Senecast
Second Av
North End
Greenwood Av
End of Phinney Ay
Ear
Seattle
State Dental Combine
Dr. J. Brown
Brown
Edwin J. Brown
L. Wersdewelry
First Avenue
Antom
Land dispute over county hospital site heirs of 1866 decedent
A federal court complaint seeks recovery of land on which King County’s hospital and poor farm sit, claimed by the heirs of John Thompson who died in 1866. The case alleges about 500000 involved and challenges probate rulings of 1869 that vested the property in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Thompson
King County
Thomas Christianson
Thompson
Mercer
Judd
Christianson
Lars Thorgerson Grotnes
San Francisco
Trial date set for Dr. L. C. Chisholm in Powell murder
Santa Rosa date April 25. The trial of Dr. L. C. Chisholm for the murder of John D. Powell is scheduled for July 11. Chisholm pleaded not guilty at the preliminary hearing before Judge Seawell and remains silent and isolated from other prisoners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Rosa
Cal
L. C. Chisholm
John D. Powell
Chisholm
Seawell
Oldest Postmaster Seeks Pension Amid Postal Changes
Martin L. Gardner of Navarino New York claims the title of oldest living postmaster and has applied for a pension. Appointed in 1858 he served at about $100 a year until his removal due to the rural free delivery plan. New York April 25 Bowery theatre the Thalia dating to 1826 is to be auctioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Martin L. Gardner
Navarino
N. Y
Gardner
New York
Bowery Theatre
Thalia
Stole Wooden Leg Dispute At New York Court
In New York Magistrate Steinert scolded John Kelly for taking his son Vincent's wooden leg. Kelly must return the leg within three hours, the son says the father took it to block work. In Annapolis Captain Bowyer apologized to Miss Mary H Beers for a snub at a midshipmen dance. Big Victor record shipment arrived for Haw & Allen in Seattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Steinert
John Kelly
Vincent
Kelly
Annapolis
J. M. Bowyer
Naval Academy
Mary H. Beers
Yale
Victor
Seattle
Haw & Allen
Live Wires Near Buildings Prompt City Ordinance Enforcement
An ordinance limiting high voltage wires near buildings passed by referendum. Wires must stay seven feet from roofs and three feet apart to prevent cross ing. The city utilities committee will review the enforcement resolution this afternoon, aiming to protect workers after several fatalities in Seattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Utilities Committee
Hesketh
Seattle
Harry Gillis
Maynard and King
Nist and Ford Go on Trial for Patrolman Davis Case
Axel Nist and John Ford are tried jointly for the murder of Patrolman Judson Davis. Ford was shot by Davis in the same revolver duel, with Nist alleged to be his accomplice in case the fatal bullet came from a dead man. Judge Gay allows the prosecution theory. Nist is defended by Blair Willard and Oleson. Deputy Lundin prosecutes. Jury selection faces delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ford
Judson Davis
Axel Nist
Banedit
Ford
Davis
Nist
Gay
Ivan Blair
P. L. Willard
F. Oleson
Lundin
Wife Judge Frees Husband in Bayonne Case
Michael Dougherty, accused of drunkenness, refusing to work and disrupting his home, was arraigned in police court. Magistrate Mara admonished Dougherty's wife to act as judge and decide his fate. She offered leniency if he promises to reform and find work. The magistrate warned of future consequences if he reoffends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Michael Dougherty
Bayonne
N. J
Mara
Michael
Mike
Ayer's Sarsaparilla Tonic Claim of Steady Daily Gain
An advertisement asserts Ayer's Sarsaparilla is a non alcoholic tonic that provides a steady day by day gain. It advises readers to consult a doctor and obtain approval before using the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
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