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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1911

Page

2

Speeches at Dreamland Rink Promise Plain Truths Tonight

The Star exposes alleged child labor abuses at the House of the Good Shepherd, detailing affidavits from former inmates about overwork and poor food. Hubbard is challenged over jurisdiction and accused of deflecting responsibility as the laundry services for multiple clients continue.

the Star Dreamland Rink Hubbard House of the Shepherd Rhia O. & W. Road Northern Pacific Frederick @ Nelson Manea’s

Marty OToole a Lemon in Pittsburgh Rumor

Pittsburg Pa August 2. After a pessimistic interview with Marty OToole the St Paul southpaw fans wonder if Pirates manager was fooled by the St Paul boss OToole may need Bonesetter to fix his sore arm. He says I cant be worrying and a sore arm is new to me.

Pittsburg Marty O'Toole St. Paul Barney Dreyfus O'Toole Bonesetter E Marty

Taft Vetoed Principle Of Popular Government

La Follette argues Taft vetoed the Arizonahood recall not to block judicial recall but to curb popular government. The editorial claims Taft fears majority rule and favors government from above, portraying his action as opposition to the people.

Taft United Pr Madison Wis Arizona la Follette Robert M. Lallette

Gompers to Speak in Seattle on Labor Day Weekend

Gompers will arrive Sunday night and speak Monday at Eagles Hall under Central Labor Council auspices. He tours San Francisco next for a Labor Day address and will be greeted by a reception committee with a Labor Temple gathering Sunday night. He plans a boulevard tour of the city.

Gompers Iican Federation of Labor Seattle Central Labor Mei Eagles’ Hall San Francisco Stady Central Labor Council Labor Temple

Fortune to a Housekeeper at Bijou Theatre

In Pittsburg, the late R. M. Gulick owner and manager of the Bijou theatre left an estimated fortune of 200000 to 400000 dollars to his housekeeper Flo Housewright. She cared for him during his final illness and receives property valued at 200000 to 250000 dollars plus Gulick’s interest in his theatrical penance.

Pittsburg, Co R. M. Gulick Bijou Flo Housewright Gulick Right

Teddy May Favor Woodrow Wilson

Henry Needham who served as Roosevelt’s press agent published a lengthy eulogy of Governor Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey in the Outlook. The piece sparked comment in New York and supporters of Wilson for the Democratic nomination see it as suggesting Roosevelt does not oppose Wilson’s nomination.

Ted Press New York Woodrow Wilson New Jersey Henry Needham Theodore Roosevelt Outlook Wilson Roosevelt

McDavit Sought on Bigamy Charge in Butler

East reports to Sheriff Ralph indicate Dr A W McDavit, jailed in San Bernardino for holding Miss Jessie McDonald captive, is implicated in a Butler Pennsylvania bigamy case. Photographs sent to Butler police for identification.

San Bernardino Cal J.C. Ralph A W. McDavit Jessie McDonald Butler Ralph McDavit

Oh You Romeo Italians Read Personal Ads in Daily Papers

Italians in Rome adopt the American personal ad habit, with two examples printed in the Giornale d Italia. One advert promises eternal exclusive love, another invites a beloved to come with vast affection.

HEPC Rome Giornale D Italia

Railroad war over the Northern Territory prize looms

Rumors say Harriman system and Hill lines clash with Canadian Pacific for control of the Northern Washington territory. Spokane & British Columbia Railway reportedly backs CP to seize the San Pall river route from Republic to the Columbia and push toward Spokane as CP territory.

Alls United Kane Northern Washington Harriman Hill Lines Canadian Pacific Spokane & British

Layoff Hit 20 Percent of Sacramento Railroad Shopmen

In Sacramento 20 percent of the railroad shopmen are laid off. With 3,500 workers, about 700 men are to be furloughed indefinitely as the blow falls today.

Sacramento Cal

Frankie Conley Seeks 20 Round Bout In Vernon Arena

Frankie Conley of Kenosha Wis faces Patay Kline of Newark N J in a 20 round scrap set for tomorrow afternoon at the Vernon arena. Joe Rivera expected to meet the winner in September.

Los Angeles Frankie Conley Kenosha Wis Patay Kline Newark N. J Vernon Arena Joe Rivera

Snake over four feet killed at 1428 Terry av

A snake measuring over four feet was killed yesterday at 1428 Terry avenue by H. Whitney. It entered the back yard of Mrs. Sula Baker where a three week old baby lay. Whitney killed it with a long pole. Mrs. Baker suspects the snake came from the Ringling Bros circus or a private owner.

Terry Av H. Whitney Sula Gaker Whitney

Injunction Against Local Undertakers in City District

The Bonney-Watson Undertaking company faced an injunction yesterday as Judge H A P Myers blocked operating a morgue and parlor on Marion Street near Broadway. The city permit for the building was denied, while council districts designated business versus residential areas sparked the dispute over the undertaking shop location.

Bonney-Watson Undertaking Company Marion St Broadway H. A. P. Myers

Paris cabinet note signals Congo terms and Morocco pledge

The cabinet states France would concede Congo terms in exchange for recognition of a French protectorate over Morocco, while maintaining a firm stance with Britain against Germany securing a foothold on the west coast of Africa.

Paris Vanimo Ambassadorses Delier France Congo Morocco Great Britain Germany Africa

Sam Langford Matched To Fight Flynn In NYC Clash

Jim Flynn will face Sam Langford at the National Sporting Club in three weeks after Langford defeated Tony Ross of Pittsburgh in New York. Ross, taken by surprise, went to sleep in the sixth round of a ten round bout as Langford claimed the win and set up the Flynn Langford clash.

New York Matt Wells Knockout Brown Madison Square Garden Twentieth Century Athletic Club Jim Flynn

Sidelights On The Game And Standings

George Dashwood is in the action at the yard and Kitty Brashear, Kit, and a police officer play out a scene. Tenley Raymond collects four hits while O Loughlin shines and Joe uncovers talent. Bill Goodman sprains an ankle and is out. The Indians trail the Giants by 2 1/2 games with Giants 1 1/2 back of the Tigers and the Tigers six behind the Beavers. The American circuit trends toward a one sided race as close play persists in other leagues.

Kitty Brashear Kit Dasher Tenley Raymond Bill Goodman Indians Giants Tigers Beavers American Association George Shreeder Robert Brown

Giants Rally To Beat Tigers In Ninth Inning Or Extra

The Giants defeated the Tigers 6 to 4 as two runs in the ninth decided the game. James Wiser led with strong hitting and O Loughlin improved on the mound. Eddie Householder and Manager Raymond each contributed multi hit nights while Leard struggled at the plate.

James James Wiser Giants George Rasmussen Raymond Eddie Householder Bill Leard

Victoria Fans Endure Slaughter as Pippins Triumph

In a lopsided game the Pippins defeated Victoria 14 to 11. Thorsen led the Islanders while Maxmeyer and Bloomfield sparked the Pippins in a rout that left Victoria’s supporters anxious for details yet relieved the final score.

Victoria Pippins Thorsen Islanders Maxmeyer Bloomfield

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