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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1911
Page
7
Readable details describe a Kansas area event involving a married couple and names that appear garbled. The excerpt lacks coherent facts, dates, or identifiable entities to form a clear news item.
Amy Gow, a famed California socialite once known as Mrs Por Ashe and Mrs Gouraud, lived abroad and in India embraced Buddhism. After traveling through Asia she returned with a Buddha idol and later published a book about her life and beliefs.
Detective Nick Was arrested on a bench warrant after grand jury testimony alleging padding census returns. The case cites falsification of hundreds of names and a claim linked to a census report listing 1 600 names. Counts include padding and falsifying records across northern cities.
Benjamin F Bush wins a presidency position on a Pacific railroad as candidate amid rumors of Gould losing control. The surprise result caused no public list or count, as officials expected a shift in power dynamics and leadership.
Morning testimony in Kitsap County shows a letter allegedly sent by J W Bryan offering to drop a case in exchange for damages payment. Judge Main weighs whether the evidence should be admitted or struck as the prosecution argues the threat is relevant to the charges.
In a court session Judge Albertson found Hillman liable for $500 to George F. Harris in a contract dispute. Hillman previously sold some suburban property to Hillman, with equity of $500, but Hillman did not deliver his share of the deal. A new suit alleges Hillman fraudulently represented dry farming land and collected $1280 on the purchase, with part paid.
Baltimore reports EB M. Gary, chairman of United States Steel Corporation, ordered a halt to work at the American Steel and Wire plant in Birmingham Alabama. The action aims to pressure Congress during tariff discussions. The plant sits in the district that backed Congressman Underwood, who chairs the free list bill committee.
All grammar and high schools will be supplied with Potlatch buttons as the carnival finance committee launches a rush sale. Prizes include 25 and 15 dollars for top grammar school groups, 10 dollars to top individual Schüler, and 50 and 26 dollars to top high schools by enrollment adjusted totals, plus 10 and 5 dollars to top high school pupils.
Classified fragment describes furnished housekeeping rooms near Westlake with weekly and monthly rates, plus notices of various services and goods for sale or trade. Included are rental offerings, a seed company ad, and multiple small business notices, all in a dense, ad‑heavy classifieds page style.
A collage of land listings highlights White River Valley and surrounding districts with offers on farm and orchard tracts. Properties include level black soil near towns, milk routes, telephones, and easy terms from $100 per acre. Multiple parcels in Snohomish, King, and Kitsap counties list prices, payments, and possible improvements, with emphasis on proximity to markets and development potential.
Leo Cramer former president of the defunct Idaho State Bank at Hawley was found guilty by a jury of receiving deposits while knowing the bank was insolvent. The trial occurred at Shoshone Idaho and sentencing date was not set. An appeal is anticipated.
Councilman Erickson criticizes Seattle cluster lights as wasteful after touring streets with them. He cites Green Lake South Park Broadway Roy al Jackson street Westlake Avenue and Denny Way showing limited property improvement yet continued lighting.
The International Typographical Union considers buying part of Cleveland’s water supply bonds totaling 1 125 000 while San Francisco reports the city’s efforts. In Cleveland a nine year old boy named Peter Niewieroski burned his hand and lost his left hand after a magnifying glass photo sparked an explosion with a bomb found on a garbage pile.
Judge O M Hilton formerly of Denver now in Pomona will be among the attorneys defending John J McNamara James W McNamara and Ortie McManigal Hilton left for Los Angeles today He previously worked with Clarence Darrow in high profile miner cases and served as an attorney for the Western Federation of Miners The American Federation of Labor begins a general appeal seeking a fund to defend the McNamar ees aiming to raise five hundred thousand dollars.
Mrs. Joan N. Cuneo of Richmond Hill New York is credited with the fastest half mile by a woman driving a racing car. She completed the distance at Long Island Motor Park A in 16.1 seconds indicating a speed around 112 miles per hour.
The United States Civil Service commission will hold an examination on June 15 to create an eligible list for positions in the marine service and for blacksmiths and carpenters. Applications and information are available from Herbert H. Ward secretary eleventh civil service district federal building.
Classified column pitch from Miss Classy Fred promoting Want Ad services in The Star. Claims success renting property, locating lost articles, and helping hundreds in Washington. Advises readers to call to place a Want Ad at low cost.
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