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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1911
Page
3
United Press reports leaders foresee a coast wide action after San Francisco tests the railroads and shop workers. Julius Kruttschnitt of the Harriman system cites government rate controls and union wage demands as preventing concessions.
Five council members including Hesketh Erickson Blaine Griffin Kellogg support a measure in the new local improvement act. It would let the board of public works choose between contract or day labor for each project. Hesketh notes Spokane saved 43000 dollars by using day labor on two summer contracts. Goddard also favors the plan.
A lengthy investigation into Miss Lillian Graham who shot W. E. D. Stokes leads A. H. Gleason, attorney for Stokes, toward Los Angeles from San Francisco. Graham formerly lived in Los Angeles and her flight is known here as her New York trial looms.
A sparrow carried a match to the eaves of J. A. Baum’s residence at 85 Fruit Street starting a fire that damaged the roof and roof materials before firefighters stopped it. The blaze spread via dry shingles and straw in the bird’s nest fed the flames.
Federal inspectors Bolles and Bulger accuse Captain J. O. and Third Officer Thomas of negligence in the Santa Rosa wreck. The charges will be acted on in San Francisco Monday morning after exhaustive preliminary examinations.
Dr. Julian William Dern Mer, famed as a long distance swimmer, announced in Springfield that he will attempt to swim from Liverpool to Boston starting February 13. The ambitious challenge aims to cross the ocean as a crowning achievement for his career.
Notice that registration books close August 15 1911. Voters who have not registered since January 1 1911 must register to be eligible for the September 6 1911 special election to vote on King County Court House Bonds and Port of Beattie. Otto A Case County Auditor.
Dr Simon Flexner of New York reports no cure for infantile paralysis after months of research. The statement came at a conference in Albany New York as hundreds died and thousands were crippled by the disease this year.
Detroit reports that widows of Philippine service soldiers may receive the same pensions as Civil War widows, pending plans discussed by the Veterans of the Army of the Philippines during their convention.
A man in Dravesburg Pennsylvania attempted suicide during a thunderstorm. a lightning bolt struck the revolver in his hand, killing him. In Denver the pastor married the organist Emma Evens right after a sermon. An Newark man with mental illness recovered after a car crash at Overbrook asylum. doctors cite the shock restoring sanity. A Newark hospital patient faces death needing skin grafts from three men. a donor offered skin for $15 and walked away.
Reports from the Vatican state Pope Pius XII is stronger in heart and spirits after caffeine injections but his overall condition remains weak and his knee operation causes real pain. The Vatican notes caffeine use as a sign of weakness and ongoing disquiet. A London report adds the Duke of Sutherland and English party sailing to New York aboard the Olympic en route to Western Canada.
Chas. G. Gates heir to John W. Gates the billionaire will wed Florence Hopewood of Minneapolis. Hopewood is currently in Paris with her mother. Races at Madison Park slated for five days starting Tuesday August 15, described as a clean meet.
Publicity plans for the league are outlined at Headquarters, with a focus on promotional activities. Details reference an address 1114 34 ay and emphasize organizing efforts to raise awareness and participation.
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