10 Feb 1911
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1911
Page
1
Fragmentary text mentions a national event, checks, and possible officials but lacks clear names, places, dates, or an actionable item. The readable pieces suggest a government or organizational context with financial or verification tasks, but details are too incomplete to identify entities or outcomes.
A Seattle court trial features testimony accusing Hillman and his agents of corruption and fraudulent land schemes. Witnesses describe "chicken ranch" ads, ring tactics, and frozen-out sales, with buyers like Deyo and Hensley recounting misrepresentations and failed promises.
The piece profiles Mrs George W Dilling and daughters Helen and Margaret as the new mayoral era begins in Seattle. It notes their interest in the recall election, Margaret’s eagerness for the outcome, and a celebratory scene at Dilling headquarters after the victory.
A fragmentary report notes purses or bounties on wildcats and cougars in the Cedar Lake region. It mentions an attack by Attorney F Aust and injuries from an axe blow, with references to North Bend, North Mt, and county records listing bounties on wildlife including wolves and cougars.
Health statistics show about 400 deaths in January in Chan Chun area and nearby regions. The figures indicate a severe outbreak with hundreds of victims, including several families affected.
A notice warns of a Sunday shut off of the river pipeline from 4nd street onward causing water scarcity across the Madrona Park Way districts and nearby areas. Authorities urge residents to conserve water and plan for disruption.
Fragmentary text notes 1,000 members in a New England club and 500 shoppers in New York, with names Wardall Hubbard and Morton among municipal references. Details are unclear and partially garbled.
Ira Becraft a leading United Brethren member in Chico seeks divorce and has deeded all his property to his wife Mrs Recraft amid a dispute over giving up his wife to a young man who has been a star boarder at his home in Oroville California February 10 1920s report notes the shock to church members.
Coroner's jury finds Garna Gillette died from gunshot by James Viasos who then killed himself. Witnesses describe a sordid affair. rings disappeared, mystery over marriage requests, and a Greek admirer left devastated. Deputy Coroner calls the case a product of the life they lived.
A 14 year old girl Miss Sarah Jane Wright and her fiancé Jesse W. Anderson sought a marriage license but clerk C. F. Gage refused, citing age. He insisted the girl must be 15, despite parental consent and presence.
In Vienna on February 10 the first arrest under the hatpin law occurred. A young woman struck a man with her hatpin, drawing police involvement. She was fined 36 cents or 12 hours in jail, hired a lawyer, and had the case appealed.
Senator Smithson, once in the Washington House in 1893, returned as a senator two years ago with a full grown beard though he kept a moustache since 1909. He heads banks in Ellensburg, engages in farming and stock, and runs a hardware store, making his beard and moustache his own affair.
Rain expected tonight and Saturday with moderate southeasterly winds. Intermittent showers probable as a cool front moves through the region.
Sample ballots for the primaries on February 21 list 68 candidates, from which the 18 with highest votes advance to March 7 where 9 will be elected. Ballots with more than nine votes are invalid. New registrants since January 1 must re register at the Prefontaine building registration bureau.
In Jackson Michigan Congressman George Legare of South Carolina drew laughs from inmates after a prison visit with Senator-elect Townsend. On stage he began his talk to the assembled prisoners with the line Fellow democrats, delivering a notable misstep during a lighthearted exchange.
Wisconsin Senator LaFollette issues an open letter asking President Taft to state whether he is dodging a decision in the Cunningham coal land case. He cites two senate bills transferring decision authority to courts and questions the president’s public policy grounds for such action.
Ottawa reports the Canadian House began debate on the reciprocity agreement with the United States. Minister Fielding urged prompt passage, stating Parliament should move without delay.
The five year old Mabel King, daughter of Thomas King of 727 Williams Ave, died from ptomaine poisoning after the family dined on fried liver. All family members were stricken last night following the meal.
A satirical line from the Charles Town News and Courier notes marriage as a safeguard for European noble men, contrasting views on matrimony's role in aristocratic life.
Two men died and 15 people were injured when a three story brick warehouse collapsed today in Memphis. Police headquarters received the report detailing the incident and casualties.
George W. Dilling will take office as mayor of Seattle at noon tomorrow. Mayor Gill, who had planned to remain till February 20, relented after political aides pressed to keep him in office. The Star notes Gill's shift followed party scheming and public demand in Tuesday's election.
Joe Smith, a longtime Star reader and local newspaper man who helped circulate the recall provision petition, was named by Mayor-Elect Dilling as private secretary. Smith is a progressive and a friend of the new mayor and is a council candidate in the upcoming election.
Representatives Carlyon and Deming from Olympia joined in a bill to cut the marriage license fee from four dollars and fifty cents to three dollars. They argue the move would help reduce the cost of living.
Arrangements for a rose show to be held next June will head the Seattle Rose society discussion at the Chamber of Commerce this evening.
W H Collier was yesterday appointed receiver of the North Pacific Timber Company with bonds fixed at 2000 dollars.
Three bills by Senator Flinn of San Francisco seek to segregate Oriental school children into separate buildings and allow municipal or county powers to restrict Asiatics to specific localities. The measures revive two years of tense US Japan relations and reflect anti Asiatic sentiment in the legislature.
Bert Burns renames Melodeon hall to Academy of Music after Kin Hubbard from Indiana owns a melodeon. Kin Hubbard’s name provokes local ribbing among Hubbards including Squash and Elbert. WH Hanks chairs the new chamber of commerce as Eben Gitdi plans a board of trade. Miss Pat Tidds takes a job at Willer Creek Endulum, a little read sheet. Early planting is noted. Will Totter shows three new coffins at his undertaking parlor over the bank.
Mrs Patrick Campbell faced a hostile reception in New York as her play The Foolish Virgin proved too risqué for American audiences. The work was sent to storage while she returned to London.
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