14 Aug 1911
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1911
Page
1
The Star argues recall misuse risks Seattle’s democracy and urges dropping the recall against Mayor Dilling. It warns enemies exploit the process, cites past recall praise, and insists the recall be safeguarded from petty aims while defending the public measure’s integrity.
W R Crawford president of the town railway dismisses knowledge of truce details and defers to bondholders. A Rainier valley dispute has officials considering steps after talks with Eastern representatives. Authorities and creditors press for payroll and liability fund clarity as negotiations continue.
Wayne Indiana August 14 wreck of the Pennsy 18 hour Chicago to New York limited occurred when a switch failed. The leading locomotives and cars piled on their sides with thirty injured. George Mitchell of Los Angeles described a terrible scene as passengers and bystanders aided wounded and attempted escape.
The first article in a new series examines the tiny traffic along the Pacific coast. It describes the scope and significance of small-scale coastal movement and teases further insights to appear in tomorrow's Star.
Aviator Viator Atwood set a new record by flying 96 miles in one hour from Springfield to New York, surpassing Archie Hoxsey. He started today, refueled at the Country Club, then flew to the fair grounds before heading to Chicago, reaching 1000 feet altitude en route. A crowd of 800 cheered at the fair grounds. Separately in New York, John Zabowski, a sleepwalker, survived two near falls from his home before choosing basement quarters for sleeping.
In Coatesville Pennsylvania Zachariah Walker a Black man is burned to death by a mob of about a thousand. Sheriff Golder and Coroner Meyers vow to arrest leaders while Governor Tower orders arrests. Citizens patrol streets amid threats of renewed violence.
Henry Clay Beattie Jr is indicted by a Virginia grand jury for the murder of his wife on the Midlothian pike near Richmond on July 18 after the testimony of 17 year old Beulah Binford. The case follows a brief deliberation by ten local farmers.
New York August report quotes Byron D. Chandler denying wild escapades and boasting he is worth more today. He says he and wife Grace La Rue live quietly in Mount Vernon New York with about $5000 a year and has fewer automobile accidents than most owners. He attacked sensational stories about his life while detailing his restraint and family life.
The column notes Miss Gracie Ginn celebrated her birthday claiming 22, despite a made up age. It jokes about Deacon Abe Humm not placing money in the collection box, instead passing it around.
Walter L. Fisher secretary of the interior travels by private car with secretary and two reporters toward Alaska aboard an O W R N train. He plans to visit Katalla Controller Bay Seward and Bering sea coal fields over two weeks and attend a national superintendents conference upon return. He declines to discuss coal issues publicly and is hosted by the Arctic Club Chamber of Commerce and Seattle Commercial Club.
Walter Fisher, a Chicago lawyer and reform figure, tours Alaska as he prepares to succeed Bal linger as secretary of the interior. A noted ally of Gifford Pinchot he helped drive grafters from Chicago politics and fought for conservation. His early Alaska study signals a pending national clash over northern resources and governance.
President Taft renominates William H. Davis as postmaster of Pittsburg after the Post Office adds an H to the town name. Davis had previously served in the role and now receives formal renomination.
Talk No 5 advises using savings banks to conserve funds until about 500 dollars is available, then buy gilt edge first mortgages at 7 or 8 percent. Mortgages are described as secure, typically worth three to four times the mortgage amount, often obtainable from the bank itself.
In Tacoma on Aug 14 H J Douglas ex auditor of the Guggenheim syndicate in Alaska claims inside facts on Guggenheim activities there and says the federal grand jury indictment targets a syndicate member. Alaska delegate James Wickersham searched for Douglas at the Tacoma hotel to obtain his statement as officials keep the case secret.
Fair tonight and Tuesday with light westerly winds. Noon temperature around 62 degrees.
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