27 Apr 1911
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1911
Page
1
A fragmented report mentions bonds and an alleged election issue in Chicago. The readable parts reference direct payments or bonds tied to an electoral matter, with unclear specifics and names not fully legible.
City officials hear state commissioners cite economic waste from separate networks and forecast a rise in rates after consolidation. Pacific and Telegraph Co. argues new costs from more connections. Critics warn many patrons could face doubled or higher charges under a per use scheme. Proceedings include calls for public discussion and several closed meetings.
Mrs H Ingersoll of San Francisco visited James B McNamara at the Los Angeles county jail to identify him as Bryce and was accompanied by District Attorney Fredericks. She refused to speak, saying I cannot talk now, and the district attorney indicated a later statement.
M F Backus faced protest over holdings in a city property deal and Senate scrutiny. The committee found family transfers and an Eastern client stake. Despite resistance, his appointment moved forward on a pledge to resign, and yesterday he submitted his formal resignation to the governor.
United Wireless officials George, Western agent, and Wins sales manager go on trial in Seattle. The trial began April 27 in York with prosecutors detailing alleged wireless contract irregularities and misappropriated funds.
Christopher Columbus Wilson and five associates face federal indictment alleging mail fraud and mail misuse. Prosecutors charge a conspiracy to defraud using the postal system and related schemes. The case details remain limited in the available text.
Cabled dispatch reports three Mexican federal troops advancing toward Juarez amid claims of a violation of the armistice. Insurgent leader Francisco M. would resist federals joining Navarro's forces. American insurgents warn the federal breach could restart fighting.
Axel Nist acknowledged lying during his testimony about the murder of Patrolman Judson Davis. He claimed to have been a sailor and said he came to America in 1902, meeting the dead highwayman in Boston, with trips from San Francisco to Seattle in 1911. He admitted to a Vancouver vagrancy arrest and said he feared prejudicing the case, while remaining under cross examination.
Raymond April 27. Mrs Mary A B Wagner reports earning 15 dollars monthly from selling eggs laid by 60 hens. On a four acre tract she runs poultry with 1650 White Leghorns and aims for 600 laying-age pullets by next fall. She calls her operation a poultry farmer for fair.
District Attorney Fredericks announced Mrs. D. H. Ingersoll of San Francisco positively identified James B. McNamara as J. B. Bryce. The identification was reported as complete by the United Press Leased Wire. Clarence Darrow has taken the job as chief counsel for the three men jailed in the Los Angeles dynamiting case.
New York April 27 Lulu Glaser files a divorce suit against Ralph Herz star of Dr De Luxe at the Knickerbocker and former co star in Miss Dolly Dollars She notes only ordinary charges They married in 1907 at the Little Church Around the Corner.
Senator J W Bryan again succeeds in quashing perjury charges against Judge Yakey of Kitsap county amid disbarment proceedings. Bryan grilled Yakey over an affidavit accusing him of prejudice in John Stokes murder trial. Judge Main declines to disbar over perjury. courtroom filled with lawyers and local politicians.
Indianapolis April 27 Detective Wm J Burns issued a public statement defending his actions in the McNamaras and Ortie McManigal case. He proclaimed his independence from any corporation and asserted his honesty and legitimacy in handling cases. He said he would reveal more in a forthcoming public surprise while denying that prisoners faced the third degree.
The Central Labor Council of Seattle votes unanimously to provide fifty thousand dollars to defend John J. McNamara and two associates in a kidnapping case. Delegates condemn the alleged illegal seizure and promise moral and financial aid to labor brothers amid calls for justice.
Judge J M Glasgow spoke at a Mrs Bloom residence meeting denouncing police despotism and unlawful arrests in Chicago. He urged mayoral action, jail reform, and downtown talks to expose abuses including the jails and Corbett jailer removal as part of a broader call to abolish police rule.
Gov. Hay granted clemency to Rev. E. B. Sutton, aged minister once found technically guilty of election irregularities with the Gill gang. Prosecutors and deputies urged a pardon as sentencing loomed. Sutton admitted fault after registering a sick woman in her name.
Frank Cotterill, once a business agent for the Central Labor Council, was injured when the elevator struck him while he was working in an elevator shaft in Medford Oregon.
John J. Mc Namara his brother James B. and Ortie McManigal spent the night in the Los Angeles county jail under heavy guard. Deputies patrolled and two identification officers recorded Bertillon measurements, with photos to follow.
A government auction at the ap praiser's store in the Erickson building offers second-hand pajamas marked with Oriental trademarks, cigars and tobaccos surrendered by owners, plus a wide range of seized items for men and women including linen, silks, clothing, and bric a brac. The event highlights include Oriental merchandise, contraband items, and assorted textiles with no opium available.
F. F. Seeley, owner of the New Columbia theatre, lies in a hospital with bruises and cuts after an alleged assault by actress Miss Ethel Martelle over unpaid salary. Martelle says she confronted Seeley and used fists and feet but escaped injury herself.
Senator Frye of Maine resigns as president pro tempore citing poor health. The move alters Senate leadership on April 27 as the chamber reorganizes its top posts and aides reassess duties amid health concerns.
In Hamilton, Montana, Ethel Richal sues former schoolmate Florence Neal for 20000 damages alleging jealousy and attention to Neal’s husband sparked the breakdown of Richal’s marriage. Testimony features Mrs. Mary Lines and details of a 1969 Spokane hotel plan and a prior Spokane Mill Co death.
Police in Chicago on April 27 arrested two women at a South Side rooming house linked to the $25,000 Alberti and Son jewelers robbery. Detectives suspect an inside accomplice helped plan the theft and the getaway auto was seen nearby.
United States Consul Schmucker reports Ensenada may fall to Mexican insurgents who have re occupied Alamo and are poised to attack at any hour. In Seattle, ministers were briefed on plans for a new Y W C A building estimated at 400000 dollars following a luncheon with association officers.
Complaints by carriers against Seattle post office Superintendent Cope led to four discharges. Senators Jones Poindexter and Representative Humphrey urged Postmaster General Hitchcock to reconsider with Hitchcock promising an investigation into the matter and possible review of the dismissals.
Hicktown residents plan to host summer boarders while the Chamber seeks a cobbler who can also play a flat cornet for the Hicktown Rifles band. A new drop curtain will showcase Puget Sound boats in the Auditorium, and an advertising campaign for chewing gum on boat sails is discussed.
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