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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1911
Page
8
New York reports tell of a seven year old girl named Freda Bromjaw killed after a dog encounter. In Connecticut a ventriloquist’s chair collapses a chimney during a rescue attempt. Chicago notes include a rescued couple now married and a domestic quarrel ending with an encore at Maxwell et court. A reader asks about a long name for a Austrian merchant tailor. editor declines comment.
The article features Prof F R Moulton of Chicago University proposing a new theory on Earth's formation. He argues a second near sun once existed, its gravity failing to pull matter back, creating debris that formed the Earth. The piece notes his Yerkes Observatory observations in Williams Bay Wisconsin and his summer work outlining the theory.
Judge Tallman ruled to issue warrants in a single case after Rutherford and Hamilton argued that McKenzie, as chairman, errantly withheld signing payrolls. The road supervisors failed to itemize expenditures, causing a delay harming laborers like J. C. Elsey who sought payment for about 200 in claims.
Joseph Grey of Chelan challenged a court ruling that he was dead last December. He arrived in Beattle to insist he is alive, arguing a misfiled bank record and papers misattributed to a pauper who died in King County Hospital. The case involved an administrator appointment by Judge Frater and escheat proceedings.
Forty five lot owners sue Jovita Co through George A. Bell for $6100 alleging failure to spend 75000 on grading walks and water supply and for inducing land purchases on an interurban car line claim. Plaintiffs say they paid at least 140 per lot though value is 5 to 59. Lake Washington strawberry fields opened to the public at 15 cents per gallon.
The Wireless Herald will publish aboard the steamer North western which sailed last night for Alaskan ports. Editor wireless operator William Highland and a crew member who can manage a hand press will produce dispatches by wireless in bulletin form.
A playful verse urges readers to keep smiling and share cheer. It notes smiling costs nothing and can ease interactions, encouraging a lighthearted, forgiving attitude without harm.
Fifty West Seattle children marched with flower parasols wreaths and blossoms in a sunset parade along West Atlantic from 46th to Bun eot and California and Massachusetts. Jee W Bragdon organized the event at 1612 46th Ave. A Purdue University dinner honored Dr W Stone ita president at the Rothe Keller. Gold shipments to the local assay office declined after the new charge of 2.60 per thousand took effect.
The eight ship Northwest Everett flotilla under Lieut Richardson arrived yesterday and left this morning for a cruise up Hood Canal. In Grandview a barber shop fire spread to four nearby buildings causing thousands in damage before fire equipment arrived.
Portland reports Judge Morrow set the date for September 6 after Jesse P. Webb of Seattle said one life had already been sacrificed for the crime. Webb warned that his wife and other daughter could die if he is hanged.
A. Sims a drug clerk at Keller Pharmacy 625 Broadway smiled as two armed men ordered him to raise his hands. The loud move in a rear room prompted the robbers to flee, Wilson chasing and firing as they turned the corner toward Royat.
Third Floor clearance of varied rugs and carpetings including German Saxony Hartford Saxony Palisade Velvet and Extra Velvet. Special prices range from 60 cents to over $23 for large sizes with many odd patterns and slight soiling noted. Includes axminster Wilton and ingrain selections plus yardage for quick sale.
In San Orne Louis J Wilde faces embezzlement accusations as about 1 000 Ban Diegans sign petitions to Portland for relief. Elsewhere Appleton Wisconsin reports a Leghorn hen laying 71 eggs in 71 days while James Barger claims 123 eggs in 128 days from a Plymouth Rock pullet. The King county district census shows 600 more rural pupils and 11 862 total. John C Norton of University State Bank is named president of the Northwest Chautauqua for the next year.
Bellingham reports Teewanimuc, elder of the Lamm Indians and a centenarian, died on the reservation Monday. He will receive a Catholic burial tomorrow after half a century of church membership.
A military action described as a battle during a retreat saw Neons cavalry trapped in an ambuscade. Five men were lost before escape became possible, leaving only a small cavalry detachment with Lyon's army.
Pree leased wire reports renewed fear of a Franco German crisis with Morocco due to Kaiser demands for compensation. Markets across Europe opened weak as business circles dread negotiations may break off after France's firm stance.
The method uses fingers, not the thumb, on the wrist just outside the center. Strongest beats can also be felt in the neck or on the vein near the temple.
The notice advertises a Ringling Brothers circus at Fourthay on August 23 and 24 with a cast of 40 elephants and a variety of wild acts. It promises a display of numerous odd creatures from Behemoth to giraffe and hints at lively entertainment for Willie Small boy and readers.
Dawson Aug 2 Word arrived today of the organization of an 4 000 900 mining corporation in Leandom. Development plans cover the entire region with capital subscribed on advice of John Hays Hammond the noted mining expert. Hammond attracted the Guggenheims to Alaskan development.
W H McCaully of 1416 East Marion street warned by red light drove into a street excavation at 14th and Pike last night his daughter injured lightly and his car damaged About an hour later W Daley drove his machine into the same hole No one hurt in that incident SAN FRANCISCO A booster excursion will take fans to Astoria on August 15 for the Astoria centennial and to root for the Panama Pacific exposition Calif ornia day set for August 18 by the centennial celebration directors
In Pawtucket Rhode Island Howard Pierce fired at a cat after noises disturbed the night. He reportedly missed the cat and struck Laura Beach age 11. Pierce is held for assault.
New York police inspector O'Brien and fire marshal Brophy, mistaken for criminals in darkness, spent about ninety minutes dodging and attempting to arrest one another before clearing up the confusion.
Viola Gallagher wins a contempt warrant against her husband Frank Galor a contractor in Newark New Jersey for allegedly failing to obey a court order to pay $50 per month alimony during divorce proceedings. The stormy context and repeated thunder events are noted but not central to the legal action.
A debate on vaccination and smallpox prevention was held at Christensen's hall before the Civic Forum. Dr Bourna asserted vaccination prevents smallpox while Dr Charles W Littlefield disagreed. The discussion occurred last night in the city.
Paris reports John W. Gates American financier in critical condition with no apparent chance of recovery as doctors express uncertainty about his improvement.
Major C W Katz, chief of the corps of engineers in the Northwest for three years, departed yesterday for San Francisco and then the Philippines to serve as an engineer under Major General Bell.
Justice R. R. George resumes official duties after a two months European sojourn that included witnessing his namesake’s coronation. The Seattle port campaign committee was chosen at a meeting of the Seattle Commercial Club with members Scott Calhoun Robert Bridges F W Baker Adolph Behrens and Rufus R. Wilson named.
The supreme court affirmed the King County court decision in favor of O A Pattson against the Seattle Renton and Southern for additional money. Pattson had been paid $600 under a prior agreement and his doctors’ bills for injuries were settled.
Hubbard aprons offer blue and white gingham options at 25¢ with sleeveless styles and deep pockets. Band and circular band aprons also 25¢, in Amoskeag gingham with ruffles and white piping. Margaret aprons 25¢ in percale or gingham, trimmed with white piping. Sleeveless blue and white aprons at 38¢, bib aprons 38¢ with circular flounce. Princess aprons 50¢ in Amoskeag gingham or pink chambray, trimmed with white piping.
Silk and dress goods offered at 18-inch striped wash silks in various colors for 50c per yard, Black Peau de Soie at 89c, 36-inch Shepherd's check Suiting at 3&8 per yard, and 54-inch Wool Serge in garnet wine black and dark blues at $1.00 per yard. Basement Kalesroom.
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