22 Aug 1911
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1911
Page
1
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A chaotic court scene unfolds as Crawford and bondholders bypass a truce with city officials and seek an injunction in Hanford's court. The public decries corporate influence and recalls judges amid delays and perceived injustices in the valley dispute.
In a bold act the public defied C H Hanford issuing a blanket restraining order. They rejected Crawford s demands despite a federal court order and declared their rights over dollars in a stand against what they call hold up tactics.
In Rainier valley Caled Freee Leased Wire reports a mass stand against Crawford line practices after Judge Hanford’s injunction. Mayor Dilling ordered arrests of eighteen carmen and Hartung, Crawford’s superintendent, as protesters blockaded cars and refused extra fare while demanding receipts.
Washington observers report the special session ended with the house adjourned at 2 02 and the senate at 3 00 pm The house logged 85 days and 353 hours 41 minutes in deliberation while the senate stayed quieter The closing scenes showed democrats and progressives satisfied with the display ahead of the 1912 presidential race Taft and most cabinet members planned to depart that evening MacVeagh would remain briefly to "sit on the id."
The weather outlook for Seattle and vicinity calls for fair skies tonight and Wednesday. Light northeast to east winds are expected with a noon temperature around 74 degrees.
San Diego reports say the entire Fallbrook population is fighting a fierce forest fire burning between Fallbrook and Temecula with heavy damage already reported. The blaze near the border of two communities prompted efforts to contain flames and protect properties.
Miss Fern Bubble of Lower Mills visits Hicktown today. New monograms carved in the old elm at Depot Square. The harvest moon lights the Grand Central Hotel porch. The Watertower man buys a new suit of store clothes and spends time at the Bee office is unchanged.
Ole Hanson & Co. advertises Auburn as the largest railroad terminal west of the St. Paul and Minneapolis yards with plans for fifty miles of switch and storage tracks at a near one million dollar cost. The sale promotes level land near rail, mill, store, and post office within four miles of Auburn at sixty dollars an acre with ten dollars down and five dollars monthly.
Statement to The Star promises an ordinance by tomorrow that will force Crawford and his bondholders to take notice. The mayor asserts Seattle is not a collection agency for debt collectors and pledges to protect the people from any high handed actions.
Judge Hanford's injunction against Crawford bondholders is defied as thousands clog lines from 6 to 11. Mayor Dilling orders arrests of conductors and motormen after Crawford refuses to run cars. Eighteen carmen jailed, Supt. Hartung and others arrested amid chaotic standstill. Anderson Steamboat Co to run large steamers on Lake Washington between Leschi Park, Taylor's Mill, and Rainier Beach with fares not exceeding car line rates.
The Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci was stolen from the Louvre today. It vanished after being seen on the wall at noon and a police search began with the Louvre closed at 3 PM. In Oregon, recall efforts against Circuit Judge John Goke near Marshfield have largely stalled due to lack of funds.
Strong winds halted Harry Atwood's cross country flight toward Albany in Belle Isle New York this morning. The scene described reflects the weather impact on the airman as he continues his planned journey.
An introductory offer invites customers to explore the newly added Girls' and Misses' Mannish Coat Department in the Boys' Clothing Section. The notice emphasizes acquainting shoppers with the new department and its menswear inspired outerwear.
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