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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1911

Page

7

Monorous Feats Atwood Achieves In Early Aviation

Harry N. Atwood, 27, of Boston, taught himself aviation in under four months. He flew solo from New Conn to New York, then to Atlantic City and Baltimore, carrying mechanics and fellow aviator Charles Hamilton. He later flew to Washington, soared over the Washington Monument, and landed on the White House lawn after being received by President Taft.

Atwood Harry N. Atwood Boston United New Conn New York City New and Governors Island New York Bay Edward Fleet New York Washington Atlantic City Baltimore Atlantic Ington Charles K. Hamilton Ger Washington Monument White House Taft

Parker Sentenced to Prison Near His Home

Parker will serve his sentence for fraud at a penitentiary near his splendid home. He was to go to Atlanta but was sent to Puget Prison. His request was granted and he starts for the west today from New York City prison, remaining two years within sight of his Prospect Street residence and its red geraniums.

Parker Frauda- Wireless Telegraph Company Mc Island Atlanta Puget Wen New York City Prospect Street Water Maine Duvall

French Nobility Arrive at New Washington Hotel in 19th Century Style

A party of French nobility visits a peaceful village and registers at the New Washington hotel. The group includes Viscount de Fliers and his wife, Count Marsel de Fliers and his daughter, Count Amades de Fliers, and Baron de Grancey who recalls the town from 16 years ago.

Josephine Viscount de Fliers Marsel de Fliers Amades de Fliers Viscount de Flers Baron de Grancey Star Siwash

Young Bell Murder Trial Hears Expected Dramatic Testimony

In York on August 23 the Geidel murder trial prepares for high profile testimony. The court orders the room cleared while witnesses and attorneys prepare to introduce sensational, nationally charged evidence involving prominent public figures and many figures from New York's theater district.

United Pres York Geidel Bell William H. Jackson Ters

Bowman fined for peeping Tom act sentenced to home confinement

San Diego report states Frank Bowman was fined 26 dollars for playing the part of a peeping Tom and sentenced by Judge Puterbaugh to stay at home for six months effective today.

San Diego Cal Frank Bowman Puterbaught

Insurgent Leaders Criticize Taft After Session

United Press quotes Republican and Democratic leaders from the House and Senate condemning Taft. Senator Bristow calls the session insufficient though noting the corruption acts and partial progress. Senator Owen praises reciprocity, admits Arizona statehood steps, and supports recalls. Speaker Champ Clark lauds congressional achievement and predicts 1912 gains.

Joseph L. Bristow United States Kansas United Press Association

Free Help Wanted Ads In First Edition Of The Star

The Star offers free Help Wanted ads in its first edition printed on the streets at 11 o clock. It aims to help job seekers while giving employers free advertising. Readers are urged to buy the Noon Edition to see the ads.

the Star Help Wanted

May Day Beattie May Day Beattie Rn

Henry Clay Beattie faces possible reprieve as his child could save him from gallows for the alleged murder of his wife to renew life with Beulah Binford. Mrs. R. V. Owen, mother of the murdered woman, returned to Dover Del, after visiting Chesterfield, and may refuse to testify, potentially weakening the state's case.

Ry United Reese Chesterfield Henry Clay Beattie Beulah Binford R. V. Owen Dover Del

Banquet Planned For Admiral Togo In New Washington Hotel

Admiral Togo will greet about a thousand citizens at a public reception at the New Washington hotel on August 28 afternoon. In the evening he will preside at a banquet with Duke Marma duke and French chefs providing cuisine. Mayor Dilling will preside. speeches by Governor Hay Rear Admiral Southerland Judge Burke and Consul Takahashi are planned.

Togo New Washington Hotel Duke Marmaduke Dilling Marion E. Hay W. H. H. Southerland Thomas Burke Consul Takahashi

Boost for Harmon Club Heads Toward 1913 Presidency

Seattle citizens back Ohio Governor Jud Harmon with a March 4 1913 presidential date speculation. About 250 join the Judson C Harmon club with John Schram as president and P C Leonard as treasurer. An executive committee includes George Murphy Joseph Williams Alfred Battle and Gen J B Metcalfe among others. Andrew Toth who spent 20 years in prison for a murder he did not commit sails to Hungary as Andrew Carnegie provides a $40 monthly life pension.

Seattle Jud Harmon Ohio Harmon Judson C. Harmon Club John Schram William Pigott Harry Harris P. C. Leonard George Murphy Joseph Williams Alfred Battle Gen J. B. Metcalfe F. Roy Elford W. D. Hofius Charles F. Munday R. C. Callahan Charles B. Brotache F. Blaine Wilmon Tucker New York Andrew Toth Hungary Andrew Carnegie

Knights of Columbus Minstrels at Moore Theatre Tonight

The Knights of Columbus present a two-part minstrel show at the Moore Theatre to raise funds for the Catholic Social Betterment League. Fifty performers include dusky end men Will Murray and Gerald Madigan, with soloists L. R. Savage and others.

Moore Theatre Knights of Columbus Minstrels Catholic Social Betterment League Grand Circle Will Murray Gerald Madigan William Flynn Robi Graham J. J. Gorman Ray Flynn L. R. Savage P. L. Murphy Edward Gorman P. J. McCluskey Andrew Weber J. C. Ford P. J. Sullivan Philip Kelley Ignatia Morland Daniel Buckley J. H. Graham Richard O'Connell George B. Gemmill E. J. Fredell Alexander McDonald

Cabinet rests as Taft administration disperses

Washington August 23 With Congress adjourned Taft’s cabinet members have begun dispersing. War Secretary Stimson State Secretary Knox Navy Secretary Meyer Interior Secretary Fisher have left Washington for various destinations. Postmaster General Hitchcock and Attorney General Wickersham remain in New York. Treasury Secretary Mace Veagh Agriculture Secretary Wilson and Commerce and Labor Secretary Nagel stay in Washington with Wilson expected to depart late week and Nagel to Marion Massachusetts.

United Washington Congress Taft War Stimson Knox Navy Meyer Interior Fisher Hitchcock Wickersham New York Secretary of the Treasury Mace Veagh Agricultre Wilson Commerce and Labor Nagel

Taft nominations fail of confirmation Senate adjourns

Not confirmed by United Press Leased Wire. Washington August 23. Among Taft nominations that failed Senate confirmation before adjournment were Leslie M. Scott of Portland for U S marshal Oregon Charles Johnson for Portland district merchantile appraiser Clyde Brandenberg for post master at Klamath Falls.

United Press Washington Taft Senate Leslie M. Scott Portland United States Marshal Oregon Charles Johnson Clyde Brandenberg Klamath Falls

Classified Notice of Subscriptions and Local Agencies

Subscription rates listed for four months up to a year with varying prices. Local agency network named at numerous drug stores and streets in Seattle. Reader convenience note mentions city delivery options and contact details for agencies.

Matetrietly Matt H. Mullen Ballard Ay Phone Fallard Crown Phe Pine Cedar Ountain View Corney Tard Aurora North Green Fremont Pret Co Bremontoe and Mwing Green South Park Pharmacy Dallas Sidney Ory Pharmacy B. Cherry Congr Taxas Drug Store Asth Greenwood Av 11 & M

Lost and Found and Help Wanted Miscellany

Neighbors report a party who took a black marten fur from 602 Summit Ave. Also ads seek help with housework and child care, a male laborer, and numerous real estate and trade offers. Listings include barber college, Oriental Inn rooms, camping site near Hood Canal, and multiple farm and land deals around Seattle, Beattie, and Port Orchard.

Ot Mar

Fremont bargain and view lot advertising sale

A cluttered real estate page advertises view lots near Seattle with terms and prices. Details include a $90 view lot on easy terms with $10 down and $5 monthly, a 2 room bungalow for $1,176 with $160 down, and other parcels like a 50 by 100 lot, a 680 by 106 lot, and a 6 room modern bungalow for $2,400 with $26 down and $26 monthly. Listings mention agents Evett & Co and J Bell & Co with office locations and contact numbers.

Oregon Liberty Auburn New York Mercer Island Clifford Land CO Arcade City OF Seattle Patterson Mutual Life Monroe Conrad Carlson Wash Rauttman-Kelly Co BR. Evett & Co Ballard Ashington Madison Park Burke & Farrar, Inc Hig Fremont Walla Co. J. Bell & CO Globe Ridg Main Ind Av. N Geo. W. Mockwits Kennydale Spe Brown Alaska American Hbidg Co Venice Bainbridge Island Samuel Collyer Leary Seattle Real Estate Asscociation Phinney Av Omr Ay N. W Liberty Hide Third Union Gehrorge L. Colman Brock, Beattie

Huchbank's 2d Addition development highlights

Kaelly leads all competitors at the North End as the addition sits two blocks from the car line. Lots are self paying with porous soil ensuring no mud. Residents can enjoy fine lawns and flowers for 426 with alleys at the rear.

Kaelly

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