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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1911

Page

6

Socialists Predict Seattle Mayoral Rise in Seven Years

Dr. EB C Brown a socialist candidate predicts Seattle will elect a socialist mayor within seven years. He notes a recall election showing more than 4 000 votes and recalls a prior 425 votes for the same office. Brown, a dentist, says the party seeks office and cites socialist aims including merit based pay and elimination of poverty.

Seattle Dr. Brown EB. C. Brown Sunny Jim Milwaukee Congress Brown Harvard University

Esterhazy Hides in London as Comte de Vollemont

In a dingy London attic Major Ferdinand Esterhazy, once the French officer at the center of a huge military scandal, hides under the name Comte de Vollemont and translates French records to survive. A stark reminder of a famed traitor’s transgressions.

London Ferdinand Esterhazy Benedict Arnold France Comte de Vollemont Esterhazy Germany

Two More Judges Likely In King County Legislature

In the legislature, King county probably gains two additional judges after the Ennis bill’s second reading lowered total judges from ten to nine. The high cost of coal gets probe via a four member governor appointed commission, with Rosenhaupt extending its reach to coal costs. bill passed 28 to 6. Convict labor products will be labeled under Piryan’s bill, awaiting house action. The senate to consider initiative of constitutional amendments on Thursday. The eight hour bill for women postponed to today amid a large labor lobby.

King County House Rosenhaupt Bryan Falconer Piryan Senate Teate and Todd Campbell Snohomish

Wedding Fever Lands Man in Jail Amid Big Cash Tale

Kansas City resident Joseph Casey roped into a publicity swirl around the Gould-Decies match. He told a cop Vivien sent him 3,000,000 dollars and offered a 60,000 dollar check as a gift, prompting authorities to detain him for safety and investigation.

Kansas City Joseph Casey Joseph Vivien Casey

Higher ups named by illegal voter case shocks election fraud

Thomas McNaughton pleaded guilty to false registration and confessed to Deputy Prosecutor Crawford B. White. The confession hints at involvement of men higher up in election fraud. White refused to name the officials but said they will face trial if evidence proves their guilt. Eight other men jailed for illegal voting will be prosecuted soon.

Thomas McNaughton Crawford B. White White

Dr Eliot Pushes Sex Hygiene in Schoolrooms

New York February 15. Dr Charles W Eliot president emeritus of Harvard told the American School Hygiene Association that systematic instruction on reproduction and related disorders is essential in all schools. He said silence has failed and virtue, not innocence, should guide education to end grave wrongs.

New York Charles W. Eliot Harvard American School Hygiene Association Eliot

Seattle club seeks 50000 for China famine relief drive

The Seattle Commercial Club is mobilizing to raise a 50000 local fund for famine relief in China with 2000 commercial bodies nationwide urged to contribute. The Red Cross Society wired that Congress will introduce a bill to fund relief work expenses promptly. PRIZES offered in an ABC contest nearby.

Seattle Commercial Club China Red Crone Society Commerceial Club Congress

Taxation Committee Opposes $800,000 Rainier Street Railway Bond

The chamber report rejects the $800,000 trunk street railway bond for Rainier Valley, arguing the tax burden is too heavy and that funds will fall short, likely requiring additional bonds.

Chamber of Commercce Rainier Valley

Law moves to legalize ten round boxing bouts

A bill by ten members to legalize ten round boxing under private or incorporated clubs is introduced after Tacoma commissioners halted the Lester Martin bout. Proponents argue longer bouts under proper conditions are safer than many reformer approved sports.

Grays Harbor Tacoma Lester- Martin

Piano Recital Enchants Moore Theatre Audience

Pepito Arriola presented a substantial audience with a rare piano recital yesterday afternoon at the Moore Theatre. The program showcased his refined touch and varied repertoire attracting local music lovers.

Pepito Arriola Moore Theatre

Theatres schedule roundup with new shows

Moore seven days grand the gentleman from misalasippi Seattle the great divide Alhambra Faust Orpheum new vaudeville Majestic new vaudeville Pantages TM New vanceville Starview iak plans listed in city theatres lineup.

Seattle Alhambra Orpheum Majestic Pantages Vanceville Starview Iak

February Sale Highlights High Grade Drug Sun Dried Goods

A February sale advertises prices on peroxide of hydrogen bottles, 4-pound sizes, half-pound at 10 cents and one-pound at 15 cents. It promotes top quality items from Talcum Powder to Pinaud fragrances, Castile soap, absorbent cotton, and various toilet preparations, emphasizing value and superior quality.

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