26 Apr 1911
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1911
Page
1
A fragment notes a plain on AT and a pillar within a well site with an ambiguous term Fioer. The line captures a cryptic description without clear event or participants. Further readable context is needed to identify persons or organizations involved.
The article portrays jail and police court practices under Corbett as brutal and misleading, citing cases like R Ladovich whose wrongful charge and misidentification led to murder conviction. It argues mass arrests, rough treatment, and misused evidence foster crime and injustice.
Four men in an auto held up Edward Alberti & Son jewelry store on a crowded Chicago street and escaped with jewels valued at 25000. They bound and gagged Alberti, his son, six customers, and Strauss, then fled after taking diamonds, samples, and 3000 dollars from the till.
Mayor Dilling requests a hearing ten days after filing fees as Fire Chief Urst faces dismissal. The Civil Service Commission will set a hearing for a trial. Several Civil Service members who endorsed the initial action also sit on the pres commission.
President Taft urged Alaskan business leaders to back an early hearing of ten coal cases. The appeal supports overturning a Seattle court ruling by Hanford in a state matter. A postponement extends the court schedule to October.
In TLAGSTAFF ARIZ April 26 the McNamara brothers and Ortie Me are described as friendly aboard Santa Fe train No . McNamigal report of infection is noted and the men refuse to doubt his time proof. On arrival at Los Angeles authorities charge the trio with dynamite plots and a detainment scene unfolds with handcuffs and chained arms observed by station crowd.
Councilman Erickson urges immediate construction of the new rail line along Rainier Boulevard arguing the city should proceed without delay. He says while legal obstacles may arise they are unlikely to stop the project and that delaying would threaten progress for Seattle residents.
John J McNamara James W McNamara and Ortie McManigal near Los Angeles as police plan discreet transfer. Prison guards split into three cells while DA and Police Chief Sebastian discuss routes. Labor leaders Harriman and Lewis meet to aid defense for Judge Hilton. Habeas corpus likely to be first fight. Dynamite special expected at 2 35 this afternoon.
Chicago April 26 Clarence Darrow says he will not act as chief counsel for the McNamaras and McManigal in the dynamiting trial at Los Angeles citing old age and the arduous work. He adds the case pits labor against capital and may be a forceful, contentious struggle.
James W Bryan, a six year insurgent senator, is portrayed as a hard fighter in Bremerton politics. The piece recounts his clashes with the county ring, repeated mayor and city attorney battles, a decisive state senate race in 1908, and his self created Navy Yard American paper to counter attacks. He defeated the ring multiple times and continues fighting.
The interior department plans to sue the Union Pacific in Washington Nevada and Wyoming for lands valued at 100 million dollars. The government alleges failure to sell to actual settlers at 2.50 per acre, mirroring a Portland Oregon court ruling. Northern Pacific may also be sued. the Union Pacific changed its corporate name after receiving the grant.
The council debated an ordinance to rebuild theatres over 1000 seats to meet fire safety codes. Advocates for postponement argued costs exceed 1 million dollars, while Griffiths urged immediate action to save lives, and the measure was delayed for three weeks. The rule would force major reconstructions at Grand, Seattle, Pantages, and Lo nis theatres.
Dr. B Clark Hyde was released on bail of 50000 pending retrial for the murder of Mil Honaire Thomas H Swope He was admitted to bail by the circuit court sitting en banc and left for his home with an officer staying silent on the matter.
A 20 diamond brooch lost three weeks ago in Ocean Park California was found in Mia. Walter Sating’s possession after the car it was in traveled 300 miles over two counties. The gem was embedded near the tire rim and did not strike the ground.
Springfield Ills April 26 United Press Leased Wire The Lorimer investigate ors order to produce books to trace the 100000 fund alleged to have raised Lorimer to the Senate is unwarrantable Edward Tilden president of the National Packing company resisted arraignment for contempt of the state senate The testimony alleges Edward Hines of Chicago urged sending the funds to Tilden The senate committee may immunize witnesses and compel evidence Judge Sears signaled opposition to a contempt resolution One faction urged letting Tilden show records to a single member of the committee William H Cook testified of a May 26 1909 call to Springfield offering money to elect Lorimer Gov Deneen and Gov Yates denied involvement
Pedro Rodriguez aged 26 suffered a sudden mental break in Colton California. He stripped and shouted Viva la Revolution before leaping under a moving freight train and was decapitated in the main street. A pursuing crowd witnessed the tragedy.
J J McNamara and his brother James W along with Ortie McManigal alleged dynamiters arrived in California. Their train crossed the state line at about 4 a m on April 26 in Needles California bringing the men to a focal point of investigation and public interest.
Indianapolis reports reveal detective William J. Burns, jailed last night on charges tied to John J. McNamara’s kidnapping, appeared before a grand jury as officials consider indictment procedures. The probe could trigger congressional action if charges falter.
United Press reports April 26 that Jonathan Bourne’s failed bid for a place on the Senate Appropriations Committee left progressive Republicans unsatisfied. They plan to press for Lafollette on interstate commerce Bristow on foreign relations and Cummins on finance, with a caucus and possible floor action the next day. Democratic senators also show dissatisfaction ahead of their caucus.
John Ford and Axel Nist were spotted by Patrolman Judson T. Davis and PM Smith during a February 28 pistol duel. Ford fired first as they halted, fatally wounding Davis, while Smith returned fire and Nist fell near Boylston Avenue. A jimmy lay near Nist, his revolver missing. H E Builderback testified as eyewitness.
Delos W. Turner claiming to be former Seattle city attorney appeared before two Niles Michigan justices with a license and asked to wed Nellie R. Smith of Mayorsville Mississippi. Both officials refused to perform the ceremony.
The office boy, the printer, the foreman, and the editor all wear Potlatch buttons as a display of team spirit. The brief item notes their shared gesture and invites others to join in.
The appeal from the detention order for Mrs. Ivy May Henry's two Seattle children was argued in the California Supreme Court and continued to tomorrow morning. Mrs. Henry's separate appeal from the detention order was postponed to Friday at her attorneys' request. A related case against Mrs. Henry for aiding evasion of a court order will be heard in police court next week, along with banker S. Foster Kelley on a similar charge.
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