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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1911
Page
3
A new judge fills in at Seattle police court as Judge Beebe listens to prisoners stories. He grants delays when warranted, frees a sick man, and gives a hungry orphan with bad checks a chance to reform.
James Henry Gilmore filed for divorce alleging his wife had an affair while he spied. He was later arrested on a charge of insane as the wife’s actions prompted the accusation. Read Olmsted's ad for details on page 7.
An Indiana resident, formerly of this city, admits a past crime era deed. He enclosed 50 cents to cover a 10 cent train theft and advertises for a grocer he robbed of an apple twenty five years ago, seeking restitution and amends.
Santa Fe city sues New Mexico territory for 60 cents over permit to erect a garage at the executive mansion grounds in Santa Fe. Territory argues the fee is a tax and seeks injunction to stop collection.
Secretary of the Interior Walter L. Fisher arrives in Seattle on August 14. He will be met by commercial groups and Alaska clubs, attend a luncheon at the Arctic Club, with Gov Hay and Ballinger invited. He plans interviews with coal claimants requesting talks.
Mrs. Bernice Ratliffe, 26, of 1045 Sullivan Street, wife of J W Ratliffe, committed death by her own action using chloroform. She placed a cloth saturated with the chemical over her face with a pillow, six ounces used, and left a note requesting white burial clothes, cremation, and Dr. Matthews to preach the funeral. Her death occurred six hours after her husband found her body, with no clear motive evident in the surviving letter.
Director General John Barrett of the International Union of American Republicans will address the Chamber of Commerce next Tuesday on the relation of canals to Pacific Coast development. He will arrive in Seattle Sunday from San Diego where he helped on the exposition grounds.
A notice announces services for developing printing and enlarging photographs offered by a local supplier. Details cover equipment, hours, and contact.
Patrolman Marrin was killed on the Beacon Hill car on July 4. William Beemer, held on an open charge, is accused by F A Brown of being the shooter. Brown said Beemer rubbed his face while running along the car and could be identified. Beemer was found in Rainier valley with five 38 caliber bullets. Seemet admits nothing and Miss Jennie Russell could not confirm identification.
Aug 3 1911 news reports Admiral Togo, Japan's naval hero and chief of staff, will dock in New York as the nation's guest. A greeting message from Togo praises the United States as Japan's friend. He will visit Washington to meet the president at the White House on Saturday.
Edison sailed to join his wife and daughter in England and planned a tour of England and the continent. He claimed to have solved aging and expected to live to 160 years, adding that many more electricity discoveries would follow.
JOPLIN Mo Aug 3 One coal mine owner faces charges of shaft neglect after his son Joe Clary was entombed 70 feet below ground. Rescue crews drilled a six inch shaft to deliver air food and drink and the boy was brought home yesterday. After the nerve wracking ordeal he plans to return to work today.
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