18 Dec 1911
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1911
Page
1
Ambiguous notes from a local council debate reference Malley and a hut project stirring discussion. Residents await clearer details on plans, funding, and potential approvals as officials review the fragmentary report.
The piece criticizes Taft and the standpat group for blocking a people naming candidates session. It notes insurgent Poindexter supporters feel deceived by the nomination and express resolve to vote for the nominated man despite manipulation.
Detective Samuel Browne recreates the chase to capture the McNamaras using a wall map and colored pins showing Brice Caplan and Schmidt. Circulars, tips, and hotel registers traced movements from coast to coast as investigators narrowed the case.
Malcom R. Patterson son of former Tennessee governor faces murder charges for shooting a Port Orchard liveryman. His father rushed west to aid his defense while claimants cite insanity or self defense. Patterson denies quarrel with his wife and speaks in a distant, automatic manner.
A mid December collision near Odessa Minnesota left thirteen dead and many injured when a silk train crashed into the Columbian limited. Seattle residents E Ledland and Moraldus Pierce were among the injured. Fire and rescue efforts followed as crews freed trapped passengers.
A Seattle girl, 12, writes to the editor about a hard Christmas. She has three sisters and a brother, a sick mother, and asks if Santa Claus truly means some families get much while others get nothing.
Jackie, a cheerful young boy with gold hair and hazel eyes, awaits a lucky Seattle couple as The Star acts as Santa. Many letters pour in from hopeful families, while Jackie’s future guardians must offer an honest, happy home and enough to support the family as Christmas nears.
Olaf Tveitmoe of San Francisco Building Trades Council testifies before a federal grand jury probing a dynamiting conspiracy. BE A Clancy, SF labor leader and expected witness, is in Los Angeles with Job Harriman confirming his arrival.
If you can present a certified check for 65000 you may bid on seven bond issues totaling 3280000. The lineup includes the light department 1000000, water extension 500000, park work 600000, general improvements municipal buildings and fire houses 150000, plus three refunding issues.
Rain is expected tonight and Tuesday with moderate southeasterly winds. The noon temperature is 47 degrees.
In Portland on December 18, mystery fighter Mys terious Billy Smith, a welterweight champion, was shot multiple times by Captain Albert Loomis in a pistol duel sparked by Loomis’s marriage to Smith’s ex wife. Loomis, wounded, claims self defense as Smith pursued them.
Owing to Detective Samuel L. Browne illness, proceedings against Bert H. Franklin former chief detective for the McNamara defense on bribing permanent juror Bain are postponed to 10 o clock tomorrow. Franklin's preliminary exam was set for today. Lady Hodge gives birth to litter of bloodhounds in county jail.
Land near Seattle offers over 300 acres at 400 dollars per acre with terms of 10 dollars down and 7.50 dollars a month. Growth northward and a future streetcar extension are cited as reasons to visit Northend Acres.
A brief notice references Ole Hanson and Co on the third floor of the New York Block. The readable text notes a business address and floor location without additional context or activities described.
Breezer, a young book keeper, pleaded guilty in federal court to threatening a letter demanding 2000 dollars from Banker Andrews. He received five years at McNeille Island, a $1000 fine, and costs. Other defendants faced various sentences for military and criminal offenses at the Vancouver and Fort Worden sites.
In San Francisco on December 18 a 17 year old candy shop girl named Ethel Williams testified she did not know Dr Otto C Jossen as her betrayer and denied inquiries that could hurt her case while attorney Samuel Shortridge continued cross examination.
The American Bank & Trust company in Portland Oregon, the city's smallest bank, was closed today by orders of State Bank Examiner Wright. The shutdown follows concerns the bank could not avoid financial trouble if it stayed open.
In San Francisco on December 18 five people were injured after a street car burst into flames from a short circuit. The most seriously hurt is Anita Hadler, 18, as passengers leaped from the burning car when the motorman applied excessive power and sparked a fire.
A Capitol Hill complaint centers on a police officer who sang in public with operatic flair drawing ire from an unnamed Capitol Hill woman. The show featured Italian and Spanish tenor pieces and ragtime numbers including Alexander’s Ragtime Band, played late into the night, disturbing sleep and sparking comments from residents and a Denver fur coat buyer.
Beginning today and through Christmas the store stays open evenings until 9. Gift items include Men's Pajamas 1.50, President Suspenders in Holiday Box 800, Arm Bands 0.25, Bradley Mufflers 0.50, Men's Monarch Shirts 2.00, Cuff Links in Christmas Box 1.00, Night Shirts 1.00, Unging Robes 10.60, Men's Imperial Hats 3.00, Stetson Hats 4.00, Youngs Sik Hats 8.00. Countless other gifts. exchange and refunds guaranteed.
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