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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1911

Page

1

Fisher Urges Public Control of Mines in Alaska Visit

Walter J. Fisher of the interior declared during a Cordova stop that Washington's plan for government ownership of mines and railways is the proper path for Alaska. He said his Alaska trip shows the people should control coal fields, opposing speculative interests. The party pressed on, crossing to the interior after a stormy exploration of the Bering fields by river and land.

Cordova Alaska Fisher Washington Kondova Oregon Walter J. Fisher Interior Beattie Star Guggenheim Copper River Bering Katalla Controller Bay Hanford Congress Congress OF the United States C. H. Hanford U. S House of Representatives of the

The Star Stands Firm Against Arrests Over Justice Protest

The Star declares it will not be intimidated by arrests of its editors and staff over allegations of conspiring to obstruct justice. It frames a struggle between a large public: 95 percent opposing 5 percent in wealth and control of the courts, calling the 5 percent real anarchists and insisting the paper will stand for the people’s demand for justice despite threats.

The Star Erickson Kelley Atkinson Mohr Horner Fawcett Seattle Star

Labor Leader Gompers to Address Draft on Judiciary Power

Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor plans a public address at Eagles hall tonight in Seattle. He argues judges misuse injunctions to extend power, citing cases in Lincoln and a Southern state as examples, and ties the issue to local Rainier valley actions and the McNamara case. He will later travel to Los Angeles after visits to Vancouver and Portland.

Eagles’ Hall Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor Gompers Seattle Rainier Valley Dreamland Hall Mr. Gompers Star Lincoln Neb Legislative United States Court of Appeals Vancouver Tacoma Portland San Francisco Los Angeles McNamara Brothers The Olympus President Gompers B. C Argest Clothing Or Bros Shafer Chicago America Northwest Kuppenheimer Brokaw Bros Kauffman

Admiral Count Togo Arrives for Official Visit in City

Admiral Count Togo arrived at 8 10 am escorted from the railroad station to the New Washington hotel amid a reception by local business leaders and city officials. He met Mayor Dilling at City Hall and later attended a Rainier club gathering before a blue reception and state banquet. He sails from Seattle tomorrow aboard the Tamba Maru escorted by the U S cruisers West Virginia and Colorado.

Count Togo King Street Railroad Stato Washington Hotel Duke Marmaduke J. D. Lowman J. Well Judge Burke City Togo Ged Taka Dilling Rainier Club Dillingure New Washington Seattle United States West Virginia Colorado

Italian Girl Robbed of Ticket Money in Spokane

Mena Lavaretta, a young Italian girl, unable to speak well, fell prey to a ticket scam in Spokane. A man offering help misled her about her fare, took her money, and left toward Seattle with the train, later robbing her of eight dollars and fleeing with sixty more she had saved for tickets.

Mena Lavaretta Spokane New York New York Seattle Miss Lavaretta Argosta Seattie

Malone Jailed After Narrow Escape Attempt at Jail

Malone, serving a piracy sentence, allegedly tried to escape by hiding in a wobbling garbage barrel in the county jail. Deputy Sheriff noticed the movement, uncovering him tucked inside near the exit, prompting his recapture and renewed confinement.

Malone

Beattie Murder Trial Testimony Highlights Family Anguish

Beulah Binford may not testify at banker Henry C. Beattie Jr.’s trial for his wife’s murder. Beattie’s mother-in-law Mrs. Beattie testified she observed her daughter sad with crying spells and Beattie hid his face at her name. Prosecutor aims to show Beattie’s motive via clothing and sorrow details.

Beattie United Press Chesterfield Beulah Binford Henry Clay Beattie, Jr Beffttie Miss Binford

Pocketbook hats to be fall fashion trend in Paris

Paris reports a new fall fashion trend with pocketbooks fashioned like hats worn as hats. The accessory is described as already in production and set for introduction this season by Paris designers.

Bfy United Press Paris

No Sign Of Retreat In Hanford Protest Arrests

Warrants issued Saturday face protesters as supporters rally for Hanford court reform. Attorneys defend free speech rights while authorities prepare a preliminary hearing for ten arrested men, including Erickson Kelley and Mohr. National figures and local supporters send aid and flowers to the county jail. Former Mayor Fawcett arrives in Seattle to voice backing amid quoted misrepresentations.

Horner Hanford Henford Dreamland O. T. Erickson Hugo Kelley Paul K. Mohr Rainier Valley United States Crawford Erickson Kelley Mohr Wediemday Totten

Cheer Erickson's Stand

A letter from GEO. EB. RYAN praising The Seattle Star for supporting Rainier valley residents. He predicts La Follette will win the state delegates and the Democratic ticket, and jokes that Oliver T. Erickson may become governor in 1912 after his imprisonment over a murder sentence.

Seattle Seattle Star Democratic State Central Committee of Washington Star Rainier Valley Dreamland Rink Robert la Follette Oliver T. Erickson Mr. Erickson State of Geo EB. Ryan

Worldwide religious population figures announced in Paris

The ambassador figures report about 1.5 billion people on Earth. Christians number 534 million, Confucians 300 million, Brahmins 214 million, Muslims 175 million, Buddhists 121 million, Jews 10 million, and Zoroastrians 100 thousand.

Paris

Hicktown Picnic Sparks Cityfolk’s Short Visit

City visitors crowded Depot Square Sunday with lunch boxes and napkins. Local residents rode in Saturday night on a picnic outing. Miss Kittle Roots of Lower Mills visits Hicktown today. Aunt Rebecca Mladgepols hosts a quilting bee at her home tonight.

Hicktown Depot Square Kittle Roots Lower Mills Kit Rebecca Mladgepols

Lawson Is Convicted of Running Lottery

Plymouth Mass August 28 Thomas W Lawson noted Boston financier was convicted of conducting a lottery and fined 100 dollars He plans to appeal to the superior court The case arose from a Marshfield fair attendance scheme offering a horse and buggy as the prize and using duplicate slips with ticket numbers for the drawing

Plymouth Mass Thomas W. Lawson Boston Lawson Superior Court Marshfield Fair

Eggs 40c a Dozen and Prospects of a Chicken Ranch

The note says eggs cost 40 cents a dozen and may rise to 50 or 60 cents this winter. It proposes starting a chicken ranch on level land between Seattle and Tacoma near Auburn priced at 60 dollars per acre on terms.

Seattle Tacoma Auburn

600 More Names Taken From the Dilling Recall

The recall effort against Mayor Dilling gained momentum as 600 additional names were withdrawn in a New York area petition drive. Organizers said 1,000 withdrawals are expected within two days and remained confident the recall election would not occur, while noting no chances would be taken.

Dilling Antrecallers New York

Mystery Note and Baby Found on Step Near Olive Street

A baby boy was found on a doorstep at 711 Olive Street around midnight with a note. Andrew Johnson was alerted and investigated the scene as authorities work to identify caretaker and origin of the infant.

Ned Andrew Johnson Olive St Rs. Johnson

Baby found on front porch to be adopted by Johnsons

A woman requested a neighbor to fetch a baby bundle left on the front porch. The caller hung up after the call, and Mrs. Johnson found the infant reaching out to her. She plans to give the boy a home despite not having children of her own.

No tidal wave rumor checked in Atlanta after hurricane

Reports that Charleston was engulfed by a tidal wave after last night's hurricane were denied in Atlanta today. Travelers said the storm did great damage but only low lying districts flooded. no lives were lost. The city’s lighting system was crippled and piers and wharves were largely destroyed.

United Press Atlanta Charleston D. C

Percheron named Togo gifted to Admiral Togo

A fine Percheron stallion named Togo, presented by Ogden Utah admirer Fred J. Ketsel, a former state senator, arrived yesterday and is housed at the Montana stables. The horse, about 4 years old and valued at $4,000, will sail on the Tamba Maru with the admiral bound for Japan.

Togo Japan Ogden Utah Fred J. Ketsel Montana

Welcome to Togo and a Nipponease hello

A poetic welcome invites Togo to enjoy a long visit across travel by train plane boat or bike. The piece urges carefree exploration and a peaceful stay, ending with a friendly greeting to the reader at their Nipponease destination.

Togo

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