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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1911
Page
1
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Widow Mrs. Louis Schoenfeld and her son Ralph sue to have the will's provisions reviewed contending the estate is community property. The case centers on 55 shares of Standard Furniture Co. stock and family home valued at 25 000 dollars.
The Hillman trial sees repeated juror challenges and exchanges as attorneys argue for dismissal for cause and peremptory removals. Jurors Morris, Carrol and Schaeffer face questioning over opinions formed, while new veniremen Wangsness and Hampton replace others. The case resumes at 2 pm amid crowded hearings. In Washington, officials predict prison doors may stay open for Fred Warren as the Justice Department pauses the commitment mandate ordered by the federal court under Taft orders.
A schedule of speakers across several churches includes Mr. Dilling Hermon W Craven and Her W Meyers at Congregational Church Galer Street and Queen Anne along with Dr Cora Smith and Frederick Li Setxas. John C Powell Ole Hanson D Moore address the Uterian and Methodist churches on Fourth Navs and 62nd Ave N with other speakers Edgar C Snyder Emily Peters Harry B Wilson and Dr W McDowell.
Legislature likely to pass weights and measures bill after woblesale swindle exposed in Seattle and other cities. U S inspectors condemned frauds and spurred demand for drastic action. Cities and states already prohibit grafting scales and short measures.
Anna Gardner learns her husband Carl vanished on an errand a year ago and never returned. He left her $1.50 and later telegraphed that money worried him. Judge A W Frater granted the divorce today, remarking on Carl's behavior.
Albany Feb 1 United Press reports a bold anti bribery measure, described as the most drastic for a state legislature, recommended to the New York assembly. The Merritt led committee urges felony penalties for legislators who refuse to inform on grafting colleagues or any prosecutor who improperly pressures them, with forfeiture of office, fines up to 5000 dollars, or up to ten years imprisonment.
Prosecutor Murphy filed an insanity complaint in probate court on January 24 to determine John Dorst's sanity before his murder trial. If judged insane, Dorst would be sent to the penitentiary insane ward without a murder charge. Witnesses report long standing mental illness and epilepsy in Dorst.
North Yakima representative Walker Moren, noted for a lengthy public utilities bill and his role in the Caleb Powers case, appeared in the legislature last week with a box of Yakima apples, handing them out with smiles to colleagues.
New York on February 1 1911 Miss Sophie Pruesch an author is kept under observation at Bellevue Hospital after she wrote poetry for the hotel to settle her bill.
Two separate items appear. President Taft pardoned Fred Warren editor of the Appeal to Reason after a judge sought his imprisonment. Earlier reports reveal Dorothy Arnold, a 25 year old Bryn Mawr graduate, remains missing since December 12 and spurs world wide search.
A detailed physical description of Dorothy Arnold, the New York heiress missing since 1900, including height five feet four inches, age twenty five, dark brown hair, gray blue eyes, and distinctive attire such as a tailor made blue serge suit, black velvet hat with irregular brim, white lace jabot, tan gloves, and a large black fox muff. The note records that she carried about thirty dollars at disappearance.
Olympia reports Josiah Collins pressed a postponement of Senator Landon's contempt law bill. Collins sought a second delay after a first postponement, claiming agreement, while Landon denied a second deal and learned of the maneuver late today.
London reports England's 19th dreadnaught, a super dreadnaught named Thunderer, touching water amid a mighty splash. When completed it will displace about 22,500 tons with a speed of at least 21 knots, length 580 feet and beam 86 feet.
J K Edmiston, former president of Walla Walla Savings Bank and ex head of Security Savings of Seattle, who closed in 1893, may return to the state after 17 years in exile. He has repaid every cent owed to bank creditors.
John Mitchell, former United Mine Workers president, was excluded yesterday from future Civic Federation counsels in Columbus Ohio. He declined to say if he would resign his five thousand dollar annual Civic Federation post to keep miners union membership.
Marion D. Redfield, elevator operator at 6060 Becond Ave Oriental building, refused to abandon his post during a fire that destroyed cigars worth 10000 in the H. G. Russell Cigar Co storeroom. He made five trips evacuating 40 people as smoke and flames filled hallways. Chief Boyle called it brave. Fire likely started from faulty elevator wires.
Albert and Mrs. Schauland arrived from Holyoke Minnesota after a recent wedding. They will spend six weeks at the state agricultural college to learn farming as they plan to return to the soil and start a farm back home.
Columbus February 1 Friends of John Mitchell facing expulsion from the United Mine Workers of America expect him to resign from the National Civic Federation before a miners convention resolution takes effect April 1.
Reports from Victoria state a Tod Creek Cement Works explosion near the city killed a Chinese laborer named Joe Sing and seriously injured three others. The cause remains unknown as the injured are transported to the hospital by automobile.
The edition notes a possible chamber of commerce formation, ads for goods like rubber boots and rental chambers, and local candidates such as Leg Nash running for constable. It mentions Eben Tupper hosting summer boarders, Abel Skidds previously boarding, and Ruel Macomber hosting a donation party, reflecting small town happenings.
In Olympia on February 1 the House approved an initiative referendum and recall bill. The key vote was 77 to 15, surpassing the two thirds threshold, authorizing submission to voters in fall 1912 of a constitutional amendment on initiative for constitutional changes.
Senator Brown of Nebraska today laid down the law in the senate. He demanded decisions on the Lorimer case popular election of senators the tariff commission bill and the Sulloway bill proposing leveling of veterans pensions or preparation for an extra session of Congress.
Efforts to identify a man believed to be E Tasso, son of a Montreal editor, focus on a bizarre outfit. He wore a bathing suit, stockings with safety pins, half a pair of trousers, a short coat, and an old hat. He was killed after being struck by an Alamitos Bay car while seeking funds in Long Beach to return home.
Announcement yesterday morning reveals W. C. Dawson & Co. has taken over L. H. Gray’s business after 12 years as passenger agent for steam schooners north of San Francisco. Dawson will continue as agent for Osaka Shosen Kaisha and Charles Nelson Co, and keep other interests.
Philadelphia February 1 Arch bishop Ryan was reported sinking today and little hope was held out for his recovery.
Tacoma, Feb. 1. The city commission unanimously adopts a resolution demanding police suppression of prize fighting gambling and brothels. Commissioner of Public Safety Boys is blamed for continued vice. Orders are expected to halt the boxing match tonight between Denver Ed Martin and Jack Lester.
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