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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1911
Page
1
In Vancouver British Columbia the number of buildings increased by 87 percent in one year. The city taxes only land not structures, so developers invest in improvements on parcels rather than paying on built properties.
Eighteen officers and seamen from battleships Delaware and New Jersey of the North Atlantic Squadron narrowly escaped death when two launches collided in fog. A rescue launch from the Nebrek went to the scene and pulled men from the water.
Eugene Oregon August 12 Traveling in a sleeping car on rubber tires J B Spencer and wife of Settle arrived this morn in an unique fashion a gypsy wagon an automobile had been converted into a male sleeping car with a bed stove and table and a dining room and bedroom Mr Spencer and his wife are entering life He states that he has no business in going no place in law and has no special time to get there.
Washington Aug 12 conferees from the house and senate on the farmers free list bill voted to report a disagreement to their respective houses Underwood said the house would not accept the Kerch meat amendment and Senator Halley announced the senate would not accept the house amendment adding lemons to the free list.
August 12 dispatches announce reindeer from the frozen Northland will be sold locally. W. Taggart of Cold Storage Companies in Alaska says Santa animals will be shipped yearly to Puget Sound cities. Also dated August 12 workers in Manchester allege employers conceded their demands. railway carters and freight handlers to be called out Monday.
Samuel Gompers president of the Federation of Labor will make his first Portland visit in years on August 31. Exhaust preparations to welcome him are being made by local labor groups.
Photographed at a Newport social gathering days before her elopement with chauffeur Geraghty the runaway bride smiles, challenging high society as rumors spread about the pending marriage.
Julia French Geraghty, daughter of a mill owner, eloped with chauffeur Jack Geraghty and wed in Springfield. She says she loves him and cares not for society’s scorn, detesting conventional life and fearing poverty only if separated from her husband. She confirms her parents opposed the union.
Seattle appoints two women as temporary sanitary inspectors with police powers under Health Commissioner Crichton. Anna Dougherty will inspect bakeries and candy factories while May Krueger will check manufacturing plants and laundries. Krueger has prior public service as secretary of the King County Humane Society.
News from the courthouse reports 25 women jurors have been drawn for jury duty for the coming term. The innovation in local court procedure excites speculation as the defendant, described as a good looking fellow, smiles at the prospects of a woman jury.
Admiral Togo accompanied by President Taft's naval aide and government representatives boarded the Mayflower to travel to West Point for a visit, marking a ceremonial arrival with the president's entourage aboard the yacht.
Mrs Mike Fisher, owner of the Dreamland dancing pavilion, was arrested today on a charge of admitting minors to the dance hall. The warrant was sworn by C W Shelton of Luna Park and issued by Justice R R George. Shelton has been arrested repeatedly on charges related to his place, but cases have been dismissed each time.
The article notes 16 real holidays remaining before school resumes on September 5 in Seattle. It mentions limited changes for next term, with emphasis on building good citizenship and fewer students leaving school to work.
Rainier Valley residents reach a truce with Crawford and Furth on Tuesday to discuss exchanging transfers and fares. Mayor Dilling mediated the compromise amid public protests and police actions that sparked anger over fareholdups and car ejections.
Dr Geo Chalmers Richmond condemns Newport high society in a pulpit sermon titled Line of Society the Astor Force Alliance a Threat at the Foundations of our American Morality. He denounces wealth built on others toll and attacks both men and women for luxury and moral decline. He links Col John Jacob Astor and Madeline Force to social decay.
The Seattle Star previews a four part series by R. W. Madison detailing Hongkong opium operations and smugglers evading U S customs. The first installment begins Monday with investigations of liner searches and deceptive tricks used by smugglers.
The article explains savings banks pay 3 or 4 percent interest while loaning at 7 or 8 percent on good security. It notes the bank’s loans are secured by real estate and that some banks have large real estate investments relative to capital. It invites reading Talk No 5 in Monday’s Star by Ole Hanson & Co.
Louis Kr. Glavis arrives in Sacramento to assume duties as joint secretary to the California Conservation Commission and Water Power Board of Control. He was discharged from the Interior Department after exposing alleged frauds in Alaska coal land claims implicating former Secretary Ballinger. appointed at an annual salary of 3600 dollars.
In Hicktown rumors mention widening sidewalks on both sides of Main Street. Abe Lincoln is praised by locals, while visitors pass through on the late train. The Emporium clerk notes chatter from Willerke.
A public outcry in Seattle accuses Furth and Crawford backed groups of coercion. Citizens condemn Mayor Dilling for alleged dealings while a confrontation on Seconday near Union ended with a citizen being assaulted by Furth hirelings.
Mrs Bertha C Hubbard former wife of Elbert Hubbard sues for breach of contract alleging dividends of 12 percent on 400 Roycrofter shares worth 10000 were promised in June 1902 six months before divorce proceedings and never paid. Senate confirms Albert Saylor of Seattle as receiver of public moneys.
The Star tracks the Joy Family as they travel, noting locations and daily updates. Readers follow Grandpa Joy’s mood and Josephus’s progress on the journey, with light, family‑oriented anecdotes and regular check‑ins.
Harry P. Little also known as H. L. Beavers and Mrs. Emily Beavers are jailed on a charge filed by Mrs. Little. Little left his West Grove home three years ago for Emily Beavers who he met in a Philadelphia department store. Bail sought at 1000 dollars each. Little says he has influential friends and hopes to be freed tonight.
A city council motion aims to force a lawsuit to acquire a 30 foot strip at Rainier Beach for the city car line. Councilman Erickson will introduce the resolution Monday, Crawford cites title in dispute. The corporation counsel says platting makes the land city property. April 25 the utilities committee ordered action.
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