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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1911
Page
3
A quirky verse recalls a bird named Adolf in a cage who sang for rewards, pecked sponge cake from a hand, and mysteriously escaped one day, ending with the bird’s death after a broken neck.
The third day of the trial involving J. W. Bryan features accusations of bias by Judge Yakey and testimony about a transfer of John Stokes to Kitsap county. Bryan questions who funds the prosecution while relators and witnesses discuss alleged perjury and discharge of jury verdict procedures.
Chairman David McKenzie clashes with the Hamilton alliance over county contracts and inflated billings. He refuses to approve a Notice eor i bid bill citing a $5 overcharge for a fake shirt and tie, prompting a court date with Judge Tallman to compel his sign-off or justify withholding approval.
Springfield Ill April 27 The state senate ordered the arrest of Edward Tilden for refusing to testify in the probe of a $100000 slush fund alleged to have aided William Lorimer s U S senate victory Also ordered writs for contempt against George Benedict W C Cummings and other financial records holders to produce Tilden s finances in Chicago by morning
Portland news reports Mrs. Tomina Agostino fought off three men who entered her home at midnight to kidnap her 17 year old daughter Amata. Neighbors aided after her screams. Three Italians were arrested before dawn and jailed without bail.
The Wisconsin state senate judiciary committee recommended a joint resolution to ask the U S Senate to investigate the state senate election of Isaac Stephenson charging wholesale bribery and violations of corrupt practices law.
Dorothy Reber states she was coerced into marriage to Fred Francis Hawkins, alleging threats of criminal charges and weak physical condition. She seeks annulment after one year of marriage and the return of $400 loaned to Hawkins. Beattie Automobile School is listed in the text.
A Corfu dispatch reports three rifle shots hit the imperial yacht Hohenzollern as Emperor William cruised off Corfu. Greeks are blamed. German officials have not confirmed the report. The Kaiser planned a ten day Mediterranean stay and may adjust plans pending confirmation.
John H. Boyle once fired name in dispute with Mayor Dill ing may fight the charges. His lawyer William Martin retrieved a copy of the mayor’s written accusations from the civil service office. The mayor claimed he can prove all charges. Clark reported the water tower restored after Boyle discarded it, and its use could have prevented Monday’s ladder incident.
In Washington on April 27 the exclusive Metropolitan club declined the membership application of Senator Clarence E. Watson of West Virginia Democrat. The move came after Representative Martin W. Littleton of New York withdrew his name.
In New York on April 27 a meeting at Henry W. Taft’s home discussed taking New York from the Democrats in 1912. Attendees included President Taft Lloyd C Griscom Wm Barnes Jr of Albany and other regulars.
An eclipse of the sun is set to occur late tomorrow afternoon. It will be visible northward to a line through Philadelphia Milwaukee Butte and Portland Oregon and will be invisible in Seattle.
Residents of North Capitol Hill secured from Judge TaNman a show cause order against the Bonney-Watson Co. to appear May 4. The injunction sought would stop construction of a crematory chapel and stables in an extension of Lake View Cemetery.
Dublin corporation refuses to present an address of welcome to King George and Queen Mary after their coronation unless home rule is granted. Officials say no personal animosity, but no official welcome until Ireland gains self government.
A local fashion item prompts residents to purchase a Golden Potlatch button amid city style trends. Officials encourage participation as a novelty accessory tied to regional events and identity.
A compact city page item list covers local events and incidents. Topics include a twin birth announcement, a minister's overseas tour, a concert at Washington hall, meetings of the Women's Industrial League and Trinity parish youths, and high school plays. Transport and franchise issues touch Denny Hill regrade, Rainier valley, and Milwaukee railroad matters. Local court actions note grand jury resumption and fines for impure milk.
At a county jail conference today McNamara brothers Ortie McManigal Judge Hilton and Attorney Harriman set defense strategy. Hilton Harriman confirmed as counsel. prep for preliminary exam discussed with District Attorney Fredericks. John J. McNamara faces murder and dynamiting charges. James B. McNamara charged with murder. McManigal with dynamiting Llewellyn Iron Works.
The woman's socialist group and the Los Angeles women’s union drafted a telegram to the Cincinnati mother of John J. and James B. McNamara urging her to travel west for the trial of her sons.
A civic campaign invites readers to join a push by purchasing Potlatch buttons. The appeal frames the purchase as support for a broad event hosting effort and community involvement.
Mrs. Oliver H. P. Belmont asked police to keep suitor Dr. John Jackola away after he promised to stop sending roses and verses. In court she consented to a dismissal of the complaint, noting she had received his affection but wished to end the annoyance.
In Washington on April 27 the senate Republican caucus solidly backed its committee slate. Cummins motion to amend the report failed 11 to 33, seeking to add La Follette to the interstate commerce commission. Bristow on the finance committee also failed 12 to 31, while progressives reserve future action.
John J. McNamara secretary of the International Association of Bridge and Structural Workers gives his first authorized interview since arrest aboard the Santa Fe Limited. He calls the case a frameup and says he was seized without chance to defend himself. A second item reports city council to introduce a $90,000 ordinance for two garbage incinerators at Lake Union areas.
Mrs Lucy McLaughlin was arrested in Evansville Indiana after Eliza Munday accused her of stealing an umbrella while both sat with a deceased friend. The alleged incident occurred as mourners gathered, with authorities taking action yesterday.
Victor L. Berger, a Milwaukee socialist in the House, presents a resolution to amend the Constitution to abolish the Senate. He calls the Senate an obstructive body ruled by predatory interests and proposes giving the House all Senate duties with a voter referendum. The measure would make House laws supreme and faces House discipline talk from standpatters.
Otto king of Bavaria marks his 63rd birthday confined in a padded cell amid mania. Regent Prince Luithold governs Bavaria, with heir apparent Prince Louis in his 90s. Louis’s son Prince Luithold Hanry Luithold seeks a marriage to Maude Fay of San Francisco, a Munich opera singer.
Dr Edwin J Brown urges residents to choose a dentist of quality over cheap chains. He promises first class work at half the price of “Dental Combiners,” invites free examinations, offers modern offices near Union Block at 713 First Avenue, Union Block, and notes his 19 years in practice with evenings and Sunday hours.
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