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24 Aug 1911
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1911
Page
1
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Citizens in Dreamland Rink plan a mass protest to curb Furth and Crawford, asserting Seattle independence and calling for a renewal of faith and decisive action. The Seattle Star organized the event inviting men and women from all city areas to attend and show unity.
In Amesville Indiana on August 24 a family of three was found shot and axed at the Lee residence. Police arrested William Lee, 21, on charges of triple murder amid peculiar circumstances in the case. The 16 year old son reported awakening to a fire and tried to save his parents and brother.
Community members in Rainier Valley plan a town meeting tonight at the hall to discuss Crawford and other issues. Tensions rise over bus transfers and fare rules as motormen and conductors face charges for blocking cars and protests unfold on the Seattle Southern line.
In Chesterfield Court House Virginia Henry Clay Beattie Jr on anniversary of his marriage faces a murder charge in the death of his wife Louise Owen Beattie. The bloodied car cushions and grisly details are presented as witnesses testify including Louise Owens uncle Thomas Owen who describes the fatal ride and Beatties casual interest.
The article urges residents to withdraw signatures from the recall against Mayor Dilling, arguing delaying the recall reduces expense and disruption. It warns that using the recall for minor reasons could weaken the measure and harm its future effectiveness, noting withdrawal forms on offer at an Anti-Recall Committee in New York.
The Star reports continued grave charges against the House of the Good Shepherd with UNDENIABLE PROOF on file and no formal denial from the institution. It alleges young girls are employed long hours in a commercial laundry, with under 14s working and subjected to degrading discipline and poor food as violations of the Child Labor Law.
Gifford Pinchot former chief forester and Senator Miles Poindexter of Washington will inspect Alaska's resources. Pinchot will meet Poindexter in Seattle for the voyage, with Poindexter eager to view territorial areas including the disputed Patroller Bay.
Fair tonight and Friday with light northeast to east winds. Noon temperature around 74 degrees in Seattle and vicinity.
The Star prints a campaign to impeach Judge C. H. Hanford urging removal from the bench. Western Washington voters, especially Seattle and Tacoma, are urged to sign and mail petitions to the House for investigation and possible impeachment based on conduct and judicial decisions of the past decade.
President Taft reached Beverly Massachusetts for a short vacation. After greetings from his family he went to Myopis to play golf, accompanied by his military aide Archibald Butt and Private Secretary Hales.
Listings for level tracts on a good county road near post office store and large mill. price or terms include cash payment and 17 cents per day. Contact Ole Hanson & Co at 314 315 316 317 New York Bk.
Seattle residents defy a federal judge's order in a landmark act challenging corporate influence on courts. The move is hailed as a dramatic object lesson and a nationwide turning point in reforming judicial power.
Warrants for the arrest of Supt. George Hartung Conductor Park Shelton Boouncer Park Shelton and J D Blackwell an engineer employed by Ross Crawford were sworn out this afternoon by Lawyer Dan Earle. The warrants allege violations of the Public Utilities law section 25 for collecting excessive tariffs on a common carrier. Earle paid an extra nickel under protest after being asked at Kenyon street to ride further into town.
The Central Labor Council of Seattle passed unanimous resolutions denouncing Judge Hanford for allegedly favoring corporations over the public. Delegates cited injunctions against Seattle and transit passengers, urging impeachment and condemning the judge as unfit to serve the people. The vote followed speeches supporting the measure.
In Columbus Ohio Patrolman Milton Buck reportedly carries an alarm clock. It is said the device helps him stay awake during hot nights on duty. The clock sounded during a depot rounds discussion after Buck explained he had filed four reports in a row.
An ad announces a Cash register Special at the Nickel Plate Emporium featuring Alice blue Helen pink and Gertie green silks. The advert tempts shoppers after spending three dollars at the Bureau and teases sorely needed new shoes the next day.
A passenger dispute over a transfer stalled the Southeastern lines on Seconday for about thirty minutes as the conductor tried to eject the rider. Police intervened threatening the motorman, who finally moved the car to clear the blockage.
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