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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1911

Page

7

Our Old Standpat Friends at It Again

The piece attacks the standpat faction in Washington state politics. It claims S A Perkins was elected national committeeman without party approval, while O C Moore walked out. It asserts Poindexter was repudiated by voters and mocks standpat conventions as worthless relics of special interests.

Sastink Thay Ann Tacoma Reublicans S. A. Perkins R L. McCormick Weyerhaeuser O. C. Moore Poindexter Soone Coiner Hopkins Perkins’ Tool Olympia Perkins Poindester Taft

Arizona recall over statehood clash prompts Bourne stand

United States Senator Bourne argues Arizonans should sacrifice statehood rather than surrender the recall of the judiciary. He endorses recall provisions in the Arizona constitution and supports direct primaries for nominating political officials.

Washington Arizona Bourne Econohe Beast la Follette Porendllyaardber 2

Merchant knocked down by express engine near Grants Pass

McCoy a Woodville merchant nine miles east of Grants Pass was struck as an express truck moved alongside the track. He took two grips in one hand and stood near the engine end when it sped up, striking him in the back and throwing him to the ground. He lay gasping after the impact.

Grants Pass McCoy Woodville Grants Pace

Ely and Robinson in Air Flight

Aviators Beachy Ely and Robinson today started on an aeroplane race from Governor's Island to Philadelphia for the Quaker City. Ely and Robinson are the two who made successful flights last week here.

Ely and Robinson AIR New York Beachy, Ely and Governor's Island Philadelphia Quaker City

Giant Skeleton Found North West of Prescott

A gigantic human skeleton twice the size of a modern man was found on Peter Marx’s farm northwest of Prescott. The skull is complete with tusklike teeth, and the bones differ from those of local ancient tribes found in Verde valleys. Bloody riots expected in Port-au-Prince as General Firmin advances and Leconte’s army looms outside the city. Former Rep. Charles A. White testifies in the Lorimer case claiming his letters were stolen and his life threatened after admitting the $900 stake.

Prescott Ara Rus B Peter Marx Verde Coun Port AU Prince Firmin Port Att Porto Leconte Washington Chas, A. ‘White Illinois Senate Lorimer Investigat Committee St. Louis Lorimer White

Gates Sinks in Battle to Life Support

John W. Gates rallied early today but suffered a severe sinking spell and cannot respond to stimulants. Doctors report little hope for recovery and say it is a question of how long he can be kept alive.

Paris John W. Gates Gates

Venice Life Saver Wins Bride After Surf Rescue

Bespyreshis Sa ween Barney McGill of the Venice life saving squad proposed to Ruth Taggart after he rescued her from a watery grave in the surf last month. McGill is a college student who spent the summer saving lives on the beach to fund his education.

United Venice Cal Ruth Taggart Bespyreshis Saween Miss Taggart Barney McGill Venice Life Saving Squad McGil

Taft Reaches Glory's Summit

Scant readable text from Skibo Castle Scotland notes arbitration treaties between the United States, England and allied republics. Mentions driving savage war from the English speaking world and two sister republics.

Skibo Castle Scotland United States England

A Travesty on Justice at Goldfield Gambling Clampdown

The attorney general lamented a travesty of justice as gamblers faced swift action. Wise claimed a clear case against illicit gains, warning that lax penalties invite law contempt. In Goldfield Nevada authorities halted gambling activities, ending a period of flourished games despite felony laws.

Wise

Execution Date Set for Geo L Marion in Wilkes Barre

Gov Tener fixed September 28 as the date for the execution of Geo L Marion a Chicago theatrical man who killed Frances Lee Brooks in Wilkes Barre after she refused to return to Chicago with him He killed her when she said she was legally married to another Brooks and Marion pursued a fatal act in the police chief office. Wiley Case Raised as Authority Contends Hampering by department staff hindered anti quack work in Agriculture Department.

Wilkes-Barre Tener Geo. L. Marion Chicago Marion Frances Lee Brooks Brooks

German Chancellor May Resign Amid Moroccan Crisis

Report outlines a possible resignation of Chancellor Von Bethmann Hollweg and Foreign Minister as Germany yields to France following a failed plan to seize Moroccan seacoast. Kaiser's stance allegedly pressured ministers into withdrawal and a broader pact in principle noted. In St Louis an inquest found death by own action for Mrs Max Judell after a hotel room tragedy linked to a tryst with waiter Peter Paulos who was released. A plan to attend Madison Park races runs five days starting August 15 with a clean meet.

United Press L Don Great Britain France Germany von Bethmann-Hollweg Fitelin-Waechter ST. Louis Max Judell Peter Paulos Paulos Madison Park

Local Notices and Subscription Confusion At Seattle Star

A garbled local notice from the Seattle Star lists subscription terms and contact details with scattered addresses and phone numbers. The fragmented text mentions monthly rates and reader age references, along with several street corners and names, all in a jumbled layout.

Funeral Directors and Embalmers Advertised Services

Help wanted notice seeks male applicants for motorcycle related work. The ad promotes high standards and mentions a twenty five mile race on the Fourth as a sign of victory. It references Watson and Green Hotterworth and Son professional directors and licensed embalmers with Beth phones and local contact details.

Suis Ral OAL Ina Ates Mene A Oreen Hotterworth Urance Tours Watson Leera Amie Sacha

Waterfront and farmland sale ads dominate Puget Sound region

Fragmented classified style ad clippings tout waterfront tracts at 00 to 926 per acre and farmland near Puget Sound with terms 10 cash then monthly payments. Mentions Hood Canal waterfront offers, farms in Malena Seolaht and Beattie area, and local real estate firms like Ole Hanson & Co and Sturtevant & Boston Meek.

United Keo Washington Puget Sound Hood's Canal Mood’s Canal OLE Hanson & CO New York Hoods Canal Woo Canal Sunnydale

Waterfront Acreage Listings Near Kirkland and Poulsbo

A wide array of Seattle area farm and acreage offerings, from six to ten acre tracts with rich loam soil and waterfront or near-water access, priced from 450 to 675 dollars with easy terms. Properties promise good for poultry, fruit, vegetables, and ranching. many are near Kirkland, Kirkland ferry, Poulsbo, and Hood Canal with transport via Madison car lines and nearby markets. Listings emphasize flexible terms, new houses, and proximity to lakes and ferries.

Kirkla Larne Kirkland Seattle Flai Lake Seatties Madison Car Eran Burke & Farrar, Inc York Pam OLE Hanson & CO New York Bremerton Land Co Madison Madison Park BURKE Farrar, Inc Nutes Redmond Road Kirkland Ferry Kirkb

Duvall Boom Prompts Citywide Investment Appeal

The prospectus touts Duvall Oregon Washington Development Company as marketing a new city site 14 miles from Seattle with 106,009 acres of soil rich valley rail connections and a ten thousand dollar hotel under construction. It promises street improvements water mains and a large depot to attract home seekers investors and laboring men. Everett office listed at 2009 Hewitt Ave urges readers to invest in the Cherry ay area amid demand for housing commerce and rail access.

Robert Maltby Alaska Auburn Alor Merry Green River Hotel Warn Tim Kidde Tacoma New Boulevard Mountainer Waltby OLE Hanson Woodland Park Ind Pllsworth Realty CO American Bank Poulsbo Heights Poulsbo Seattle Hood's Canal Ashington Berry Realty Co Blaine Green Lake American Building CO Union St Care the Star George L. Colman New York Beattie Puvall EA Mat Ee Calas Gelagnen BO Mw Amy of Duvall

Carden Lots Offer Prime North End Home Sites

A real estate notice promotes large 60 by 100 foot lots two blocks from the line in the North End. Yields from similar tracts included potatoes celery cabbage and fruit trees with high expectation of self paying homes near the car line.

North End Royal Anne Bartlett Bickel

Open office near Phinney car line on Greenwood

Office hours posted with directions one block north of the Phinney car line on Greenwood avenue. Olmsted will be present to show the location and assist visitors.

Ther Kenyon Phinney Greenwood Av Olmsted

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