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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1911
Page
4
The report describes an inmate in an Kentucky county jail trying to burn the facility to aid an escape. He reportedly took a tereh to a bed and was being escorted from a cell unshackled when the plan was interrupted by jail staff.
A crowded Arcade hall event heard Selosing words urging solidarity for recall of Gill and support for Dilling and the ballot issue. George W r spoke as Dilling arrived to strong reception while Max Wardal! urged the ballot system and proper marking of ballots.
Indignation rose as Maple Valley officials learned of a saloon permit granted under a hurried process. The board chair instructed the applicant to return the funds and face further notice.
In Asburg Pennsylvania on February 1 observers note the absence of surprise as the capitol’s interiors gain new decorative groups. The added statues feature white drapery and marble figures sourced from Paris illustrating refined artistry within the hall.
A distressed worker explains job loss tied to ill health and failed digestion. The ad argues mental strain and bodily ailments ruin employer impressions, touting Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a remedy. It promotes memory, comfort, and relief, urging readers to request a free sample.
Edward Mylius was convicted of criminal libel for publishing in the Liberator that King George was morganatically married to Admiral Seymour’s daughter while George was in the royal navy at Malta in 1890. He refused to withdraw the statement and received a one year prison sentence.
A. H. Carr, aged 76, Civil War veteran and father of Police Sergt. Clarence Carr, died at Puget Sound Sanitation yesterday. He served as Latona postmaster appointed by President McKinley and remained until rural free delivery began. He leaves a widow, two sons and a daughter.
An unnamed Democrat, found by Senator Barnard on Staten Island, travels to Albany to join a party, but declines a $3 a day post saying the sum wouldn’t cover his drinking. The tale highlights quirky politics and frugal ambitions among New York's Democrats.
A social card party will be held tonight at St Benedicts Hall located at 49th Street and Wasngford Avenue offering fellowship and light refreshments for attendees.
Simon Zeraff, just freed from jail after being held as insane, writes to the sheriff demanding 2.50 daily pay for the confinement. Kee Sing hosts a New Year dinner for 12 white customers in Vancouver. In South Bend, “Three Ninety” faces a 250 bond after a gambling raid. City contracts go to Townsend and Gilbert for the Chamber of Commerce building. Walla Walla pushes for commission government to the legislature. Wenatchee stockholders receive 14000 in dividends for the Fruitgrowers association. Raymond opens its first public library with Seattle library support. Olympia plans similar.
Parisian socialite Polly Sangreen showcases the trousera skirt on Broadway to a mixed crowd. The outfit features a 20 inch hem, a tuxedo coat, and a negligee shirt with collar and tie. She defends the look as sensible and stylish despite laughter from onlookers.
Ballard endured a pair of bold robberies last night as two armed youths held up real estate man Henry Merritt and C E B Marquis. Marquis was shot in the head but dodged behind a telephone pole. four more shots fired at him missed. The highwaymen fled and investigators have found no trace yet.
Manila reports from Feb 1 state 37 earthquakes recorded by the observatory over the past week and today. The eruption's death toll is estimated at 400 as the volcano remains active with showers of mud and stones. The article also notes local trade news on a new insurance code favoring fire and marine coverage.
Readable fragments show prices for wheat, corn, oats, and barley. Listings mention eastern Washington sources, vegetable and fruit prices, including onions and apples, with several garbled figures and unit notes.
Nine persons were injured when CPR Westbound train No 1 derailed near Gleichen, 65 miles west of Calgary, after striking a broken rail and tumbling down a 10 foot embankment. Snow drift limited impact force and all passengers were taken to Calgary by a relief train arriving at 1 a m.
President Taft sent to the Senate the nomination of George Martin of Ohio to serve as judge on the court for customs appeals.
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