09 Feb 1911
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1911
Page
1
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Primary race February 21 will nominate 18 council seats. March 7 general election to choose nine councilmen. Registration books at the Pre fontaine building open for those not qualified since January 1. those registered since January 1 need not re register.
Mayor Gill faces continued pressure as recall prospects loom and potential resignation clings to the outcome of Dilling's election. Separately, Seattle police search for 16 year old Marjory Rieman, a Visitation Academy student who vanished after accompanying a family friend.
Witnesses describe Hillman promotions for Boston Harbor lots in a 1910 era trial. Purchasers from Olympia to Seattle test while Barber icized testimony details and a contract offering 10 percent interest refunds if unsatisfied. Investors from Freeport to Winslow cite letters from F A Anderson and sizable down payments.
In Sheboygan Wisconsin a street car plunged through an open drawbridge into the Sheboygan river killing five women aboard. The conductor and motorman jumped clear before the crash. Three bodies have been recovered and one victim identified as Anna Mathis a local music teacher.
Deputy Coroner William Horthwick holds an inquest into the death of Miss Garna Gillette a chorus girl murdered by James Viasos in his room at 1428 Fifth and a half Avenue. Investigators seek the fate of two diamond rings she is believed to have worn.
An elderly woman of 80 became one of the first voters as polls opened in Seattle at the Harrison Street fire station. The scene drew others who queued early and shared in the moment, with local residents noting the historic turnout.
The senate finance committee recommended passing the house tariff commission bill but warned a fierce fight looms before final approval.
Elbert Hubbard headliner for the Orpheum week will be the guest of the Seattle Press club at an informal smoker tonight.
Mrs Mary Krause seeks divorce from her husband August whom she wed in 1995. They have seven children and seek custody and property, with $70 monthly rent, claiming abandonment in 1909. Hyaku Inose also seeks divorce from Hisamano, married in Japan in 1907, citing abuse at home.
The women of the Eighth ward will convene at Mrs. Emily M. Peters home 2437 First Ave N to discuss candidate selections for the council.
The West Woodland Park Improvement Club will meet Tuesday night at Brower’s Ferry at 55th and Sixth Ave. N. W. to discuss the West Woodland Park boulevard question.
Bishop Ozi Whitaker head of the Protestant Episcopal diocese of Pennsylvania died at his Philadelphia home at noon. The death comes after a long tenure leading church affairs and serving the community.
Gus Bogan a Chauncey Wright's cook and A U Herrett a commission merchant discuss a planned stunt at 6 pm this afternoon. The bet involves Gus being wheeled in a wheelbarrow from Pioneer Place to Pike Street and back via Yesler, with Dilling as the claimed winner. Friends expect the stunt to proceed regardless and Humane officers may be required to intervene.
George W. Dilling, mayor elect, arrived at his office to numerous telegrams and calls of congratulations. He has not chosen a chief of police, public works head, or private secretary. A police captain may serve temporarily in Wappy’s stead until a permanent appointment is made. Armour Packing officials sent a large package with brushes and a note urging a city cleanup.
Nelson Gammons of Portland Oregon a Harvard sophomore and Mary Guiffre the ex wife of Mayor Gaynor's son married in New York yesterday in a secret ceremony. Gammons declined a $10000 offer from his mother to prevent the union and the couple left by automobile.
Police hold Dr. Frank Weasley Carpenter a practicing physician after he allegedly beat and robbed Mrs M R Davis a parent of jewelry valued over 2000 dollars. He confesses to stealing a diamond but denies assault accusations.
The piece lists ex speakers and lawmakers with colorful nicknames and traits. It mentions Uncle Joe Megler of Wahkiakum, Senator Falconer of Snohomish, Senator Huxtable as a railway conductor, Speaker Taylor as a lumberjack, Spokane's Eshelman as Beau Brummel, Ghent's red carnation, Mess and Goss as large and small men on capital punishment, Beach’s sarcasm, Falconer as the fastest talker, Yakima pair Allen and Moren with pompadours, and Don of Fern Hill credited for moving the question often.
Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Sharp left Oklahoma City on horseback for Seattle shortly after their wedding. The couple, long familiar with ranch life in Oklahoma, say crossing the Rockies in midwinter poses no danger to them.
Co. H Winders local counsel for the Northern Pacific notified Superintendent of Public Utilities Valentine that by March 1 the sum of 30000 dollars would be paid for the N P extension in West lake ay.
Pawnbroker L Markow of Sixth Ave and King St was struck from behind in his store and left in a pool of blood. He remains in city hospital with a crushed skull as detectives hunt an unknown assailant after a robbery of the cash register.
Mae Gorham is the original of the feminine figure in Una and the Lion at the New York Academy of Fine Arts. Though not the Gibson girl, she has posed for several heads by the illustrator. Gorham, born Elizabeth Gordon in St. Paul, ran away to Chicago at 15 seeking theater, found initial rejection, and later success with the Shuberts at 16.
Olympia legislators debated a 1930s bill to strip the supreme court of its power to declare laws unconstitutional. Representative Campbell led the effort, arguing courts held too much power and cited contempt rulings. The measure failed with five votes. Campbell predicted eventual passage within ten years. Supported by Teats of Tacoma. opposition from Jamieson Dow and Straub of Hoquiam.
Florence Maybrick, who served six years in an English prison, was scheduled to arrive in Los Angeles at 2 30 this afternoon. Since her release she has devoted effort toward improving prisoner conditions in the United States and England.
Dean Herbert A. Howe of Denver University condemned the popular campus dances calling them a hugging set to music during chapel exercises. His remarks targeted the gymnasium and fraternity activities as unbecoming for students in the college setting.
Miss Ivy Lee posed for pictures on Monday and is hailed as Hicktown's prettiest lady. The Hicktown Bee reports on a spontaneous chamber of commerce formation at Lem Tidds shop, notes unconfirmed leadership, and jokes about a missing ink can delaying publication.
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