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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1911

Page

8

Rebel General Charges U S With Aiding Diaz

Gen Simon Berthold, second in command of insurgents in Lower California, traveled to Los Angeles to arrange purchases for rebels and press a protest against U S border policy. He claims U S soldiers hinder rebel efforts and warns of international trouble if the policy continues. He alleges Mexico will move 200 soldiers into Lower California, risking wider conflict.

Los Angeles United States California Lower California Simon Berthold Lower State Department Washington Mexicali Generonona United Preas Mexico Alisa Dias Arizona

Longworths Celebrate Wedding Anniversary at Washington Home

Representative and Mrs Nicholas Longworth of Ohio marked their wedding anniversary with a celebration at their Washington D C residence. The couple hosted family and friends as they observed the milestone in the capital setting.

Washington Nicholas Longworth Ohio

Suspects Captured in Diamond Palace Jewelry Heist

Portland, Feb 17. William Johnson and H S Dupleise, formerly a bartender, are under arrest for daylight robbery at the Diamond Palace Jewelry Store. James Gilbert clerk was knocked senseless. $4000 in cash and diamonds stolen. Part of the jewelry found on the prisoners. Andrew McDonald hotel porter confessed involvement and named the others.

Portland, Or Diamond Palace James Gilbert Wm. Johnson

Chauffeur Arrested Again After Fremont Ave Incident

Otam Woelke, a chauffeur previously charged with running down Patrolman Heath on Fremont Avenue, was rearrested yesterday. Heath suffered a broken collarbone and severe bruising but was up and about yesterday. Bail was set at $500.

Otam Woelke Heath Fremont Av

Woman Involved in Chicago Raid Sparks Smuggling Probe

Federal officers say evidence from a raid on Charlies Demange Claude’s rooms in Chicago links him to an international woman smuggling ring. He was arrested while eloping with Maurice Talot’s wife from New York.

Chicago Charlies Demange Claude Maurice Talot New York

Jones Explains Post Office Eight Hour Law Amendment

Senator Wesley L. Jones states in a letter that his proposed amendment to the eight hour law for post office workers would not require letter carriers to comply while postal clerks would be affected. The note clarifies partial applicability and seeks to resolve scope.

Wesley L. Jones

Two and Three Button Sack Coats for Men

A mid 19th or early 20th century ad announces two or three button sack coats with semi fit or box backs, long dip lapels, straight fronts and rounded corners. It notes gray as a popular color with striped effects. Top trousers may be worn with or without cuffs and the assortment is expanding for inspection.

Sander Eyes Lake Burien Franchise Amid City Talks

Fred Ke Sander, longtime streetcar promoter, seeks a Lake Burien line franchise filed by W H Coughlin and others. A L Valentine has passed the franchise bill to Calhoun, who will send it to the corporations committee. Seattle Electric Co has bought past Sander lines, and Burien may follow. The city’s Oxbow bridge cost shareive by Seattle Electric Co strengthens the case.

Fred KE. Sander Lake Bucken W. H. Coughlin Palette Utilities Burien Counccil Seattle Electric Co

Interurban Train Crashes Into Seattle Lighting Truck

Wilbur Thompson of Seattle Lighting Co. was badly hurt when an interurban train struck the company auto at Lagoon's crossing. He was taken to the county hospital. Other workers in the truck escaped injury by jumping clear.

Wilbur Thompson Seattle Lighting Co Lagoon's Crossing Jumpne

Rockefeller and bankers control Missouri Pacific, report says

Morgan controls the Missouri Pacific Railroad through John D. Rockefeller Kuhn Loeb & Co and Deutsche Bank, according to a New York Bureau report in New York on February 17.

Morgan New York John D. Rockefeller Kuhn, Loeb & Co Deutsche Hank Missouri Pacific Railroad New York Bureau Wall Street

Pape's Cold Compound Claims Rapid Grippe Cure

The ad promotes Pape's Cold Compound as the fastest remedy for colds and grippe, claiming two hourly doses until three consecutive doses relieve symptoms. It asserts quinine is ineffective for treating colds and touts a 25 cent package available from any druggist.

Pape Grippe

Negro jury tries white for murder in Texas

In Galveston on February 17, a jury with black members tries Karl McFarlane, former Houston police officer, charged with killing Deputy Police Chief William Murphy last April. The case highlights segregated services as jurors face dining and seating restrictions.

Karl McFarlane William Murphy Houston

Prisoners Escape From County Jail During Fumigation

During fumigation to prevent smallpox, inmates George Cole and Kit McCullough escaped after unlocking an iron gate. Cole, serving three to fifteen years for grand larceny, fled. McCullough, a federal prisoner and trusted inmate, was wanted for highway robbery. Deputies searched the city as authorities pursued them.

George Cole Kit McCullough Cole McCullough

Escaped prisoners alight after hours long pursuit

A report notes an escape with a several hour lead ended as pursuers closed in. details are scarce and no further outcome is provided. A separate obituary states F. J. Mack of Vernon British Columbia died by self-inflicted gunshot in the New England hotel. No relatives are known. In Cleveland six women were overcome by smoke in a hotel fire but no serious injuries reported.

F. J. Mack Vernon B. C New England Hotel First Nv Main St Mack Cleveland, O

King's Action Brews Trouble in England

London February 17 King George refuses to take the witness stand in the case of George Mylina imprisoned for harming his majesty. The act threatens to bring to a head long brewing trouble as many mincarriages of justice have resulted from big men refusing to testify. An attempt will be made to raise the issue in Parliament.

London King George George Mylina England

Talks on teeth by the Regal Dentists

A Regal Dental Offices notice promotes a no plate tooth restoration method that strengthens worn and loose teeth without gum cutting. Free examination by staff dentist offered with a written guarantee and urgent call to visit at 1405 Third Ave NW corner Union St.

Regal Dentists Jook Regal Dental Offices Third Av N. W. Cor Union St

KiNG Seeks City Council Nomination with Pro- ppl policy

Paid ad quotes W G KiNG pledging to serve the city like his own business. He advocates economy balanced with progress, favoring regrades only with district owner support, and placing taxpayers’ voice first. He promises to stand with the people against corporate disputes and to listen to property owners.

King Pear

Heirs to Estate May Take Possession in 2006

The youngest heir to the late Mrs. A. A. Denny will gain possession of his share when he reaches the year 2006. The Arcade building site is leased until 2006 with rent payable in the meantime. The estate is valued at about three quarters of a million dollars.

A. A. Denny

University meeting on council candidates at church

A mane meeting will be held tonight at the University Methodist church under the University Community club to discuss council candidates and campus injury from the laurelhurnt trestle through the grounds. Superior Judge J. T. Ronald will be banqueted by the State Bar Association at the Arctic club February 22.

University Methodist Church University Community Club J. T. Ronald The State Bar Association Arctic Club

Public ownership urged for Seattle street cars in paid ad

Oliver T. Erickson argues municipal ownership is essential after harms from Crawford system. He calls for bond authorization for an $800,000 street car line, favors cost based pricing, universal rates, no special privileges, and public management focused on first class service at cost.

Crawford Seattle Rainier Duwamish Duwamish Vallege Manufacturers’ Association Snoqualmie Company

Thorn for councilman a man of sterling city needs

J F Thorn of 6353 49th Ave promises a clean efficient city administration. He supports public utilities development, fair treatment of all city parts, and industrial growth. He seeks reform of costly contracts and strict enforcement of laws and franchise regulations. He pledges full-time service if elected.

J. F. Thorn Thorn

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