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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1911
Page
3
Seattle council approves ordinance to acquire the Seattle Ren ton and Southern railway for 800000 dollars. Voters will decide on March 7 whether to fund the purchase with a bond issue and authorize a municipal line.
Salem Oregon January 10 John P Rusk of Wallowa was elected speaker of the house on the first ballot Ben Selling chosen president of the senate in a party line vote with no runoff required
A Nashville reader credits the Pyramid Pile Cure with complete remission after 37 years of suffering and urges others to try the remedy. The ad claims instant relief, non surgical cure, and mailed samples from Pyramid Drug Co., Marshall Michigan.
Cleveland police say Herman Mielke lived two weeks in the downstairs room while the bodies of his wife Anna and their three year old daughter Hermina lay decomposing in an upstairs room. He is held pending investigation.
January 10 report states white residents formed a group to remove Black residents. Members visited homes with Black servants and other workplaces, ordering all Black people to leave Butler on the first outgoing train.
Emilio de Gogorza, the noted baritone, remains confined to his Hotel Washington apartment with a severe grip. His concert appearance at the Moore may be cancelled as the illness continues to affect his season engagements.
A brief weather notice predicts rain or snow tonight and Wednesday with moderate westerly winds. Temperatures stay cool as systems move through the region. Expect slick surfaces in the morning and decreasing precipitation by afternoon.
Spokane reports a threat warning of a terror reign after Chief Coast received a note from alleged conspirators in the Sullivan murder. The letter dated January 6 says two more attacks will follow within 30 days and vows the town will not be left until then. Queer signs replace signatures.
A recall discussion is scheduled for two sessions Wednesday in the YMCA auditorium. The first session at 3 p m, for women only, will be conducted by women. The evening session begins at 8 o clock and will be presided over by C J France, president of the Municipal league.
Seventeen men drown when three barges of the Philadelphia and Reading railroad sink near Provincetown Massachusetts while escorted by the tug Lukens. Life savers try to rescue but fail. seven aboard the first barge and five on each of the other two.
Washington January 10 United Press reports Nebraska congressman Geo W Norris a leading insurgent for house rules reform says the speakers ruling does not undo reforms. Norris says insurgents and Democrats will work together for progressive measures and that Cannon supporters started the fight. He adds private interests cannot block the pro reform agenda as insurgents align with Democrats to gain control.
The receiver of the Washington Alaska bank which closed last week will pay a 16 percent dividend to creditors on January 16. Local merchants are extending credit to depositors up to 50 percent of their deposits.
Jan 10 report says Tom Chelolio, linked to Mike Donnelly in a shooting near Acme, was arrested in Machias by deputy sheriffs and local force after warrants and tips led authorities there. Also today Ralph Dunbar, longtime state supreme court member since 1890, was named chief justice of Washington's supreme court by his fellow judges.
Washington January 10 A statement of the condition of national banks as of January 7 was issued today by the comptroller of the currency summarizing banks’ financial standing and liquidity.
Ballard businessmen and residents filed two petitions with the city council protesting the reroute of the Ballard Sloop and Ballard Beach cars around 14th Ave and Market St. The petitions accuse the change of harming local interests and seek reconsideration.
President Tasuka Harada of Doshisha University spoke to Queen Anne High School about student life in Japan. He said athletics valued by American youths are rapidly gaining popularity among Japanese students.
Unite Press reports San Francisco confirms an eight hour work day through a metal trades award. Local labor leaders hail the Industrial Conciliation Board decision, preserving the eight hour shift in San Francisco until November 9, 1911. A home cough remedy advertisement touts Pinex and sugar syrup as a popular but dubious aside.
Olympia January 10. J F Campbell of Snohomish and president of the Shingle Weavers Union will introduce a constitutional amendment to prohibit the state supreme court from declaring any act of the legislature unconstitutional. This action aims to limit judicial review of laws passed by the legislative branch.
Everett Washington January 10 railway report notes the season's first snow slide on the Great Northern line at Windy Point. The slide continued down the mountain side toward Scenic but caused no damage or injuries.
Olympia Jan 10. Oliver Byerly of Cowlitz and sponsor of the 1907 cigarette ban says no further fight will be waged to repeal the law. The statute was repealed with the new criminal code last year.
During a city council session a license for the Tannhaeuser case appeared in the report by mistake. Councilman Kellogg, claiming misapprehension, moved for reconsideration while Councilman Sawyer denied knowledge of any license recommendation. The vote was reconsidered and the item sent back to committee for further action.
Local ad touts a broad selection and promises customer satisfaction. Contact at 1314 First Ave to prove the claim. The notice highlights the Federal Paint and Wall Paper Co as the source of goods and service.
Thirteenth ward councilman Hohlke accuses Mayor Gill of pressuring council members via veto power after proposing a 2500 dollar appropriation to finish fire station No. 18 in Ballard. He says Gill promised approval but later threatened to veto citing his recall stance.
Deputies hunted two masked highwaymen who shot and killed Fred Barnett, saloon keeper at Dieringer, as they attempted a robbery. They fled into the woods after firing on patrons. details remain scarce due to poor communication from the scene.
Wm. Fitzgerald, wanted in Memphis on a wife murder charge, is jailed in Portland awaiting extradition. He admits his identity, says he left Memphis October 11, 1910, before the victim’s body was found, and refuses to fight extradition though claiming innocence. Arrested by detectives late tonight in the North End.
Ed ward Perry a 26 year old teamster of Holyoke Massachusetts received notice he is the heir to a $130000 fortune from an uncle in Ohio. He learned of the inheritance after being discharged from his job Saturday night and was informed today.
A physician testifies to Eekman’s Alterative curing tubercular cheek glands and other conditions. Notes a girl treated with $50 cost avoiding surgery and a mother reports gain in health and no cough. Claims include bronchitis asthma hay fever throat and lung affections cured.
Eilers Music House offers deep discounts on a wide range of pianos and players. Featured instruments include Chickering Grand at 875, Kimball Parks grand at 1050, Steinway grand 218, and various uprights and Pianolas. Cash and time payment options available. emphasis on quality, tone, and maker reputations.
In Los Angeles on January 10 authorities seek to solve a mystery after a night battle between police and armed assailants left two officers and an alleged footpad wounded. An officer and Private Watchman Stewart fought two gunmen, one possibly Charles Buckman, who was wounded and captured. Buckman says two men shot him and fled as officers closed in.
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