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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1911
Page
6
An ad promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as fast relief for indigestion. It claims the tablet provides digestion enzymes, rest for the stomach, and prevents gas belching and foul breath. A sample pack is offered by mail from F A Stuart Co Marshall Michigan. price is 50 cents per box.
Frank Morrison of the AFL asserts labor unions did not fund juror bribery in the McNamara dynamiting case. He says the federation collected over 200000 dollars, with Darrow to receive 50000 and a daily rate, and that Darrow only asked for more money.
The suffragette battle anthem Victory, sung to Glory Glory Hallelujah, debuted at the dedication of new suffrage headquarters on East 41st street. Mrs C H P Belmont paid 150 dollars for the song, with verses praising progress in the West and urging unity.
Tacoma December story reports T J Donaldson a janitor fined 25 dollars and costs by Police Judge Arnison after drawing a pipe and threatening three women on a dark street. He pretended to be a highwayman causing them to hysterically react.
Washington December 6. After months of Jewish complaints over Russian injustices negotiations resume between President Taft and the czar on recognizing American passports by the Russian government.
Anacortes Citizens ticket wins most offices as socialists lose out. Council seats filled by Citizens with two drawn by lot for Totten and Crowder. Auburn outputs Taxpayers mayor Waugh and several councilmen with various vote tallies. Springdale reelects J O Cline as mayor. Br H Taylor and Jacob Keller win council seats. J S Sellers to council. C O Snapp elected treasurer.
In Edmonds on December 6 the socialist slate won most offices. W. A. Schumacher secured the council seat and Hale Dewey was elected mayor. Other winners include B. M. Sill clerk, G. F. Sweet treasurer, and councilmen N. Gardner L. Evans L. Anderson Ernest Hubbard. In Tukwila H. W. Kingsley became treasurer. B. F. Doty won the council, with E. E F. Lutz Jacob Guent est D. F. Williams also victorious, Williams breaking a tie with John Terry. In Bremerton J. W. Bryan defeated F. W. Moore for city attorney. socialists won John Carter councilman-at-large and Hira A. Calkine councilman. Paul Mehner mayor, James O. Boyle treasurer, E. J. McCall clerk, Edward Flieder and G. W. McGlothen as councilmen.
Bothell voters yesterday elected the citizens' ticket, selecting George Briggs D O Wilson and A K Larson for city council and George KE Hanson as treasurer, defeating the socialist slate by about ten dollars.
Progressive voters in Kent chose E. W. Dreiter as mayor on December 6 during a local election. The result signals a shift in city leadership and sets the stage for new policy direction in the town.
Three women candidates were defeated and the commission form of government failed. Mayor W. L. Bridgford, Republican, won with 6574 votes while Democrat J. K E Batley had 565 and Socialist Frances Sylvester 401. the progressive vote split between Democrats and Socialists.
Fairfield voters elected G. D. Miles mayor as the town stays dry. For two-year council terms O. H. Blohm and A. J. Hahne won seats, with William Smith chosen for one year. Owen Moss was elected treasurer.
Six persons killed and several injured when a Pennsylvania passenger train struck a freight wreck at Manor. United Press report from Pittsburgh dated December 6 notes the crash resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries on the line.
Portland December 6 detectives Bownes and Bill Taft were confined in a narrow room by two electrically operated rock floors in a Fourth and Flanders block. After half an hour of futile pounding they found a telephone and were released at midnight. They had aimed to raid the gambling hall but fell into a trap set by locals.
In Eugene Oregon on December 6 a thief stole Mrs. E Frank purse containing 15 dollars and a diamond ring. Police rounded up 30 hoboes hoping to recover valuables. Thirty men yielded 16 cents with one man holding 6 cents and another a dime.
Berlin reports Ruces becomes first state to levy a tax on all unmarried persons. the tax applies to both maidens and bachelors over 36 years old with a population around 73000.Officials enforce the measure in the state capital.
Chicago reports Alderman known as Bathhouse Coughlin sang Dear Midnight of Love for a phonograph. Nero bewall e posterity couldn’t hear Yoice. The unusual scene captures a city official performing a tune for a new recording device.
New York December 6. Alfred G. Vander has his personal valuables assessment raised from 500 to 1 000 dollars as debts exceed asset value. The ruling stems from a court review of Vander's estate and financial status amid outstanding obligations.
Casino authorities investigate the methods of American Appleton who has accumulated winnings totaling $90,000. Some say his luck will endure if he keeps playing while others doubt the approach.
Deciding in Bismarck, the North Dakota Supreme Court orders Mrs Emma Hageart to pay alimony to her late husband Claude Hageart’s estate. The ruling settles ongoing disputes over support obligations following the husband’s death.
James J. Parkinson known as Parky of Broadway died on Broadway with 17 cents in his pockets. The incident highlights the end of a once wealthy reputation and a sudden fatal event in New York City.
In Alton Illinois on December 6 local ministers order shorter winter funeral services to prevent coachmen freezing to death and consequent funerals under severe cold.
Michael Quin lan died after a chunk of coal dropped on his foot pierced his shoe and caused a small wound. Blood poisoning developed, leading to his death.
Washington reports that William Morgan Shuster, treasurer general of Persia, faces Russian military pressure as he enforces financial reforms. Despite negotiations and threats, Shuster vows to resist and stay at his post, backed by U.S. influence. The clash highlights imperial aims to keep Persia weak and divided.
At the Rainier Beach Dunlap Social Center league gathering Councilman Oliver T. Erickson will discuss the Erickson single tax amendment and lighting ordinance. The event starts at 8 o'clock in Dugdale's hall and includes a varied program of numbers.
Los Angeles dispatch reports Sheriff Hammel plans a discreet night transfer of the McNamara brothers from the county jail to San Quentin. The operation would move by car to a suburban station, then a train, landing at a remote site for a boat transfer to the prison, to avoid mob violence and rioting.
Councilmen debate a nine month transfer of Mammoth rink to the Potlatch association. Kellogg opposes the ordinance and signs an adverse report, Blaine already opposes it, while Kellogg and Peirce sign a favorable report.
St. Louis reports the local engagement of Walker White in The Magic Melody produced notable results for his leading lady Miss Florence Fisher. She reunites with a brother who had been missing from Philadelphia for a month.
SAN BERNARDINO Cal Dec 6 Dr A W McDavit a local dentist convicted here of keeping Miss Jessie McDonald in captivity at his apartments for 13 months was sentenced to one year's imprisonment.
Mrs. Mabel Walter Hough of Portland Oregon compelled fiancé Heinrich Roussa to travel from Oregon to Elgin to marry under a so called obeyless ritual devised by Police Magistrate Thompson.
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