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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1911
Page
6
Spokane reports Captain John T. Sullivan of the police killed Thursday evening. He died at 2 29 am with his brother Dennis, Dr John H O Shea, a nurse and a sister present. his wife en route. A $600 reward is offered for the murderer’s capture.
A mysterious dynamite blast at the Western Canadian Power Co. camp at Stave Lake injures three laborers. Bottimer is hopelessly hurt with internal injuries, John Con loses his right hand, and Flood suffers a scalp wound. The blast occurred in the blacksmith shop and the cause remains unknown.
Reverend M A Matthews of the First Presbyterian Church urged Seattle women to register to vote. He warned about undesirable women in politics but urged intelligent study of issues and opposition to vice forces at every ballot.
Pierce county legislators back a reapportionment plan to give Seattle its own congressman while pairing Jefferson Clallam San Juan Whatcom Skagit Snohomish Island and Kitsap in a district. Pierce Pacific Chehalis Mason and Lewis gain a congressman. Spokane links with several counties. another congressman chosen from the remaining 16 counties. Legislative seats would rise King county to 1.5 house members nine senators and an extra senator for Pierce.
Bakersfield Cal Jan 7 A large government irrigation project is contemplated to water extensive lands on the west side of the San Joaquin Valley. Officials from the United States hydrographic survey are present gathering data for the plan.
Contractor C. J. Erickson began preparing for a new 2 million dollar dry dock at Puget Sound Navy Yard. Crews moved massive granite blocks from shaping sheds into the excavation, occupying most of the day.
A printed kitchen remedy claims to break a cold in a day and cure coughs with a mixture of Concentrated Pine, glycerine, and whisky. Doses are one to two teaspoonfuls after meals and at bedtime, with smaller amounts for children by age. The ad urges using genuine Globe Concentrated Pine and warns against cheaper, riskier substitutes.
Cynthia Grey profiles the first Easter bonnets of 1911 seen in New York fashion. Hats grow smaller and cheaper with softer braids, tailored yet dressy shapes, and drooping plumes. The trend favors all ages, with a garden hat style for youth.
The document lists numerous defendants in the tobacco trust case including James R. B. Duke Caleb C. Dula Percival Hill Geo Arents Paul Brown Robert B. Duala G A Holmes Robert D Lewie J Maloney Oliver H. Payne Thomas F. Ryan and others such as William R Har tine William H. McAlister Anthony N. Brady Benjamin N. Duke H M Hanna Herbert D Kingsbury Pierre Lorillard Rufus L Patterson Frank H Ray Grant B H Schley Charles M Strots Peter A B Widner Welford C Reed and William son W Fuller.
Sacramento January 7. Senator Hare of San Francisco works on a bill regulating aviation and aviators in response to recent fatalities and an upcoming San Francisco meet. Also Bishop ODea dedicates a new school at 18th Avenue and Madison Street with public viewing planned tomorrow. Ballard substation of Pacific Telephone and Telegraph opens tonight.
A runaway team charged down Seconday and Yesler Way last night injuring four people. Patrick Phillips, the driver, started the dash after a gust of wind frightened the horse. One man, Andy Lieferman, suffered a skull fracture and leg break. J. M. McIntosh and a woman companion were hurt, with McIntosh later treated at home. The team was finally stopped by firemen George Neely and A. J. Le Cairn near Fortson Place.
Ban Diego Calif January 7 Max Hredie 16 who earlier rolled from New York to San Francisco in 141 days is in San Diego returning eastward then plans a 26000 mile journey through South America after finishing his trip.
Market listings show Lamb at 18 cents per pound and turkey at 18 cents per pound. Herring, red snapper, and haddock range around 16 to 18 cents per pound. Pineapples and grapes are priced up to several cents per item, with assorted fruits and vegetables posted in mid price ranges. Deliveries and small items appear with mixed per pound and per item figures in this agricultural market roundup.
King County Bourbonea gather for annual Jackson Day banquet with Alfred Battle serving as toastmaster at the Arctic Club tonight.
The Stone Webster traction company announced a new wage scale for conductors and motormen in Everett. The schedule sets a minimum of 20 cents an hour rising to 28 cents for workers with over ten years in the service, replacing the current pay of 1.80 dollars per day. Regular service continues as strikers’ buses attract public riders.
Following a conference of immigration officials, the government chartered for a year the swift power schooner Orient to run down smugglers. The 60 foot boat, armed with two rapid fire guns and a crew of 10, will patrol the southern coast and assist local officers. A sea fight with smugglers is considered possible.
Judge Tallman overruled the demurrer in J A Dennison vs Crawford Inc. allowing intervenors led by H H Hastings to present evidence of a historic Rainier Valley agreement with the old Rainier Ave Electric Co. for a nickel fare and right of way, binding successors Beattle Renton and others.
New York January 7 Carnegie Trust Co was closed by State Bank Commissioner O H Cheney who took charge after determining the institution could not safely continue. The bank, chartered in 1907, had paid capital of 1 million dollars a surplus of 500 thousand and undivided profits of 72 thousand with deposits around 8.9 million. J H Reichmann was president. The organizer Charles O Dickinson died by gas poisoning in Scranton Pennsylvania on May 24 in a case never fully explained. The examination was not yet complete and no further statements were issued.
Mrs. Ruth Swan wife of Y M C A Religious Director George D Swan died yesterday at the Federal Apartments 1052 F E Thomas. She is survived by her husband and a baby born Thursday night.
President Taft challenged the St. Andrews Golf Club, calling their revered status into question. He publicly asserted his own view on the club officials opinions, marking a rare clash with a storied golf institution in New York.
A party en route to Stewart in a severe blizzard perishes after their landing in the Naas river. The victims include Matthew B. Pondry and Hubert M. Light, with Vancouver noted among the parties. The rescue attempt failed due to a dangerously frozen river crossing while under Charles Inn authority.
Ambitious regional groups in the Dawamish valley and Tukwila push for transportation improvements. They plan to adopt resolutions at a meeting set for January 10 in Tukwfig, seeking to overcome local travel difficulties.
The Aston Christian Georgetown announces that E. Herthum will deliver the sermon next Sunday on the theme Hell and Where It Been Chosen, focusing on moral instruction for the congregation.
Read about a purported miracle treatment for deafness from a famed founder. A letter offers free full information and home methods to cure deafness regardless of duration, with promises of a private sending address for details.
Frank F. Smith, 19, became suddenly mute while attempting to order breakfast in a Los Angeles restaurant. He sought care at a receiving hospital as doctors investigate the cause of his speech loss.
The dedication of the new South Park Presbyterian church at 831 Thistle street occurs this afternoon at 3 pm. Rev. D. Matthews of First Presbyterian church will deliver the dedicatory sermon.
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