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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1911
Page
3
The piece notes J M Barrie as godfather to Baby Peter Pan. It mentions Cissie Lof tus as the English Peter Pan and the christening with Mrs Alonzo Water taking a role. It also references young Peter John Barrie Water and his stage lines.
In a court scene a female complainant testifies that the man attempted to kiss her. The judge questions if he succeeded and the court imposes a five dollar fine, instructing the prisoner to be more careful in the future.
A humorous exchange recalls stealing watermelons in youth and a grocer charging 60 cents for one, as quoted in the Wash Herald. The anecdote contrasts childhood mischief with inflation, illustrating local quirks in price.
Linda Burfield Hazzard the so called past cure specialist was brought to Seattle and jailed on charges of causing the death of Claire Williamson by starvation. She claimed bail at ten thousand dollars and said doctors were angry at her success. Williamson and her sister Dorothea had visited Hazzard at Olalla for treatment. Claire died May 19.
In a crowded scene a man mispronounces and mangles words, prompting a sharp remark from a woman about talking with a mouth full. The exchange leads to a self esteem aside about how distance from home affects ego, as bystanders react with puzzled curiosity.
A long list of films and acts labeled for a cinema program includes dramas comedy educational and romance pieces. Notable titles appear across venues such as Odeon Washington City and The Crown with acts like The Ghost The Lure of Vanity and The Parting of the Trance.
Jake Furth resisted seizure aboard a Phinneyay car at Westlake and Pine as two conductors and two motormen tried to eject him. A crowd sided with Furth, a hat was tossed away, and the car eventually moved on with Furth remaining aboard, celebrated by onlookers and jeered by opponents.
In Fulton Missouri a plot to poison children is believed unearthed near Concord. Arrested are L O Boyd his wife Anna Boyd and Jefferson Woods. Strychnine hidden in gum packages found in the yards of Edward and McPheeters and tied to a slander suit involving Dr W B Elita.
John Barrett head of the Bureau of American Republics will address Seattle Commercial Club tomorrow night. He cites Panama Canal and Pan-American trade as key to Seattle and endorses smoother U.S. ties with South American republics. He plans to depart for Astoria after the event.
Victor Evans, a Washington financier, deposited $10,000 in a bank today and vowed to award aviator Harry Atwood if he can fly from Milwaukee to New York. The challenge was announced via United Press Leased Wire from Washington.
Reports from Washington show the drought remains serious for cereals cotton hay and fruits though showers over the past week have relieved conditions in many areas. Rainfall in some localities was too light to provide lasting relief.
James Mays a Portland native and auto repair man is under arrest in Salt Lake City on charges of holding up a Salt Air railroad coach. Three passengers were wounded and the bandit escaped in darkness. Mays denies the charge but was identified by several passengers. a small coin carried by a victim was found on him.
Long Beach California August 7 Aviator Frank Champion is recovering after a landing attempt on the ocean front went awry. He flew from Dominguez Field and after several spiral dips over the surf misjudged distance and splashed into the sea. Bathers aided in extricating and carrying him ashore.
Andrew Finn attempted suicide yesterday at the New Central hotel on Maynard Avenue and Weller Street by several routes. He was rushed by police to the city hospital where doctors expect a full recovery.
A Kalama train encounter reveals two men with the same father. Judge Chris Kelahan, a court commissioner in Kalama, meets a fellow passenger who identifies him as his long lost brother after recognizing their shared lineage. The elder Kelahan recalls settling in Kalama in 1865.
John W. Gates shows improvement after a night stable vital signs indicate no uraemia and lungs improving doctors express hope for his full recovery. In Baltimore a separate item notes Wm Fitz a 19 year old 650 pound patient transported to hospital by a furniture van after an ambulance horse balked. Reno sheriffs raid a fare joint disrupting an ocean to ocean auto endurance test and arrest four racers taking a rest.
A cautious report describes Reverend Ira Stump finding his church dark during a midweek service yet presiding over a fervent sermon. The scene contrasts empty benches with devoted ritual as the minister leads prayers and hymns for an hour. An aside quotes a farmer’s wife praising heirlooms while a boy retorts about their length.
Alaska delegate Wickersham declares he will not seek reelection after two terms. He cites Alaska's undeveloped resources and the territory's $62 million annual U.S. trade as a contrast to the capital's focus on monopoly-like control over resources.
John Quill, 21, jailed in San Francisco on abduction charges of two 16 year old girls Lily Ponseca and Florence Johnson. Quill’s alleged partner William Jones, a bell boy, likely in Los Angeles. The girls were lured on a pleasure trip to Sacramento and held at a resort. Johnson escaped after two days while Ponseca was taken into custody.
A 102 year old man continues daily swims at Rockaway, Long Island. Local chatter compares him to an old duck, noting his steady routine and unusual vigor for his age.
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