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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1911
Page
1
A call urges Seattle residents to register by Wednesday January 28 to support Gill. The piece notes gender gaps in registration and encourages bringing family or neighbors to the registrar’s office at Prefontaine building, with booths open 8:30 to 5, to show support and fulfill civic duty.
Fire aboard the Flyer near Alki early this morning tested the crew and passengers. Captain Everett B. Coffin ordered life preservers and directed the first mate to steer toward shore as flames were put out. The vessel returned to Seattle with over 100 passengers discharged,including a dozen women. Roger W Watts of Tacoma praised Capt Coffin for his coolness as underwriters assess damage.
Following a plea on behalf of Lee Leake Cummings, the $250 fine imposed by Judge Gay on Dr. Cummings for practicing without a license is to be reconsidered by Governor Hay.
Mrs Mary Bryden files for divorce from William Bryden claiming chronic verbal abuse and threats of future beatings. She accuses him of gambling, seeks alimony and custody of their two children. The couple wed in Seattle in 1905.
Olympia election scene shifts as Spokane delegation resists rushing the Poindexter nomination. Lawmakers will not take up the U S Senate seat until the Spokane group completes its selection, with no reason given for the delay.
Capt. Frank Wy Radley former armory secretary accuses fraud in the Bellingham armory project. He charges that terms of a $75,000 contract were not fulfilled and alleges collusion between a board member and an architect. The case has been taken to state lawmakers for investigation.
A set of curious claims covers maritime travel from Japan to American ports with no Chinese crew aboard though some Chinese passengers are noted. It notes five safety raters patents granted to English women in the past year, the meaning of Spokane, a rosebush on a German cathedral wall, and Chicago leading births in the United States last year.
George W. Dilling, a reform minded legislator, seeks Seattle mayoral race. He cites a record on moral reforms including felony gambling and slot machine laws and support for non partisan tickets and a clean supreme court.
In Washington on January 9 Commander Robert E. Peary, during a navy test ride, enters a restaurant for coffee and cannot pay. He offers his overcoat as guarantee, trades it to the waiter Dee Cook, and the overcoat is held until late afternoon.
Money kings of Wall Street brace for disturbances after the Carnegie Trust closing. Morgan & Co Kuhn Loeb Standard Oil Phipps Hall ten allied houses stand firm as the financial world reassures the market. A 16 year old girl in New York lives on eight thousand dollars annually.
V J Lane founder and longtime editor suspends publication to retire. He refused an offer to sell and will refund subscriptions.
Washington Jan 9 Speaker Cannon reversed last March ruling after an insurgent led by Morris of Nebraska argued the amendment to the house rules falls under constitutional privilege and can be called up at any time.
Senator Owen launches a push in Washington calling for the invalidation of William Lorimer’s Senate seat from Illinois. He cites evidence from the investigating committee and argues Lorimer’s election involved corruption and improper influence.
Davis Elkins, son of the late Senator Stephen Elkins, will be the temporary successor to the slain vacancy in West Virginia. Governor Glasscock announced the appointment, to serve until the legislature elects a senator. Elkins is the eldest son of the late statesman.
A garbled dialogue cites Patrolman Waechter and August No méenson discussing sausages and food items. Acting Attorney Brinker questions braunschweiger and mettwurst while Police Judge Gordon delivers a curt remark.
The Seattle precinct faced a 90 minute lapse without a police judge or justice of the peace as Judge Gordon’s term expired. He qualified for both offices at noon and returned to the bench at 1 30 pm. For two years his salary rises by 25 dollars monthly after overseeing over 13 000 cases this year, earning the city Treasury just over 49 000 dollars in cash.
The former adjutant general of the National Guard of Washington, Ortis Hamilton, currently serving a Walla Walla sentence for embezzlement of state funds, has had his name formally removed from the official roster.
In Olympia on January 9, lawmakers from both chambers openly debate the state's contempt law. Senators Troy Falconer and others criticize autocratic powers that let courts act as prosecutors and judges in cases involving legislators.
Debate signals push to mirror federal injunction rules. State senators and representatives from Monroe to San Juan urge revising current law to curb court powers and grant equal standing for the small man, with W H Paulhamus backing modifications and defenders citing need for accountability. George F Ward supports The Star’s position.
A public ultimatum questions Seattle mayor Hiram Gill about dodging public scrutiny through legal delays. The speaker accuses Gill of tolerating gambling and mismanagement in the city and seeks a direct confrontation before the voters rather than courts or federal judges.
United Press report from Portland on January 9 describes forenoon arguments over an appeal from Judge Hanford of Seattle restraining Seattle Mayor Hothwell from warrants to fund a recall election. Federal Judge Gil planned to rule by 4 PM, uncertain about interfering with Hanford’s ruling.
In Wheeling West Virginia the trial of Mrs Laura Schenk on a charge of attempting to poison her husband John A Schenk a wealthy packer began. The courtroom was crowded as jurors were accepted and the case centers on alleged conspiracy following the husband s illness with physicians citing poison.
The Washington legislature convened at noon to start its 12th session with Paulhamus and Taylor elected president of the senate and speaker of the house. Grinstead named clerk and Wilson sergeant at arms as the body begun with a resolution urging support for San Francisco as the 1915 expo city. In Oklahoma City detective work reports George T. Evans, a newspaper man, under arrest over his wife’s death and a carbolic acid clue found beside her, but doctors say no proof of use.
Rumors claim Gill may fire Wappy once a recall is called. Seattle Electric Co plans to end strap hanging. George Vanderveer reportedly becomes a deputy under Bob Hodge as Mayor Nordskog and author Arne Nordskog, linked to a famous song, dine with Wappyville tomorrow. Dr Matthews and Johnny Clancy back the recall idea.
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