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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1911
Page
3
Charles Alfred spent a night in jail after an arrest by Patrolman McGrath when he attempted to cash a $75 check. Police Judge Gordon freed him after the man proved the check was good, though Alfred disputed the city jail ordeal.
Walter Bulloch, in a Los Angeles hospital, awaits word from his Irish father after a cable from the father claiming a dream led police chief Sebastian to search for the missing man. The son, alerted by a local notice, confirms he is the one sought and lacks funds in the city.
A. Barnard of 1824 Druid Street awoke to a fire trapping his wife and three children. He carried them to safety through an open window after jumping and escaping via a ladder, injuring his ankle from a 18 foot fall as the house burned, leaving the structure destroyed.
In Olympia on January 11, Everett boosters vow to make the city the state capital, sending a delegation and planning a larger influx of supporters while Olympia remains the capital since territorial organization.
Specialists say heavy use of powder dries skin and can cause pimples. Mrs Mae Martyn notes powders clog pores leading to trouble and urges liquid cosmetics. A home lotion made by dissolving spurmax in hot water with glycerine is popular in Eimer for a pink and white healthy glow.
Wholesale transfers at the hands of Fire Chief Boyle yesterday marked the biggest shakeup in the history of the fire department. Lieut A C Beneflel on the fireboat Duwamish was promoted to captain, joining Lieuts R W Norris engine house 12 A C Walbusch engine house 14 and M Bresnahan Georgetown as new captains. Numerous other changes and transfers were made by the fire chief for the good of the service.
Bandits robbed a taxi near Dayton, Ohio, taking about 225 dollars from passenger John Maat of West Milton. The drivers received a five dollar payment for their compliance, police reported from Cleveland dated January 11.
Six men are missing after a blaze destroyed the Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce building. Firefighters report 12 dead and officials fear more fatalities as rescuers search the ruins. Missing include Barry Daniels company officials Marshall and Charles Sibbald. others named are Harry Leake Leslie Buchanan Fred Selm and an unnamed fireman. Financial losses are estimated between 500000 and 1000000 dollars.
Olympia January 11 The Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Co will likely be required to maintain a new set of books showing the actual value and expenses of the corporation. Harry Fairchild chairman of the state railway commission and W V Tanher assistant attorney general return from examining company records in San Francisco after probing telephone rates. They say enough information was learned to demand a true set of books.
The charge of assault in the first degree against Martin Strasburg was dismissed by Prosecutor Murphy due to insufficient evidence and the defendant's deranged state. He had been accused of shooting Otto Peeck on September 3, 1909, was convicted in October, and sentenced to 6 to 15 years before a grant of a new trial delayed him in the county jail.
Senate member Joseph of Multnomah county is preparing an antitrust bill modeled on the Sherman act. It will be introduced in the Oregon legislature within a few days as the U.S. Supreme Court considers the American Tobacco Co. case on appeal.
A special committee told the Commercial Club last night it believes Sunset Telephone has absorbed Independent and that Seattle residents pay for phones from one firm. It urged a single meter rate for all outgoing service across the state, a recommendation approved unanimously.
Barney Cole, wealthy Alaskan mining figure trusted by sourdoughs, died suddenly in Havre Montana after falling ill on a train en route to Philadelphia. A sister lives in Ireland and word reached Seattle friends last night.
The heirs of John Moissant, the aviator killed in New Orleans, will receive the disputed $10,000 Statue of Liberty prize. The British Aero Club, representing Claude Grahame-White, has modified its protest alleging officials discriminated against White.
Judge Blair fines 1428 self confessed vote sellers in a hotel lobby before daybreak. Each receives five dollars and five years disfranchisement, bringing total guilty to 1,428 and total indicted to 1,864.
Mrs O Young of Chicago will perform at Good Templars Hall on Friday evening for the benefit of the poor. The event is organized under the auspices of the Swedish Lutheran church.
In Cincinnati on January 11 Mrs Edward C Bowes better known as Margaret Slington defended her husband after a drunken masher jostled them. Bowes swatted the assailant with a right hand while Margaret slapped the man so hard he pleaded for mercy. She declared no harm would come to her husband. The man fled as Bowes urged restraint.
Senator Newlands of Nevada tells the Senate that both Republican wings and President Taft acknowledge broad public dissatisfaction with the Payne tariff. He argues tariff regulation could be made a science by expanding the tariff commission and warns that current attorney general operations leave trusts empowerment unchecked.
Alexander Robinson a teamster was fined ten dollars after he drove a wagon at breakneck speed through city blocks. Police pursued by automobile and restrained the runaway horse near Union Street where Robinson was apprehended and fined.
John Sharp Williams, Mississippi senator-elect and former House minority leader, led a delegation of Louisiana officials and New Orleans exposition boosters to Washington. Gov. Sanders and Gov. Noel joined as they met Speaker Cannon who asked if Louisiana was dry. The crowd shouted no.
Richard Jefferson, 33, a rancher in Moscow, Idaho, who sought a wife in a public advertisement, has drawn 400 applications and selected a Moscow girl as his partner.
Newark Ohio dated January 11 reports Miss Millie Bryan aged 17 wed John Drumm aged 68 at the city courthouse. The groom carries a fortune of about 20000 dollars. The agency notes a mixed reaction to the news and a remark on tariff policy.
At the theatres Moore presents The Chocolate Bouldier Grand The Honeymoon Trail Seattle Haker Stock Company in The Dollar Mark Emma Bunting stars Camille at the Alhambra Lole Lewis and Lake Co perform a musical comedy Orpheum Majestic and Pantages feature vaudeville acts across Seattle venues.
A Philadelphia reader, Mrs Mae Martyn, warns that “Meat shampoo mixtures” strip the scalp of oil, drying hair and causing dandruff. She advocates a home remedy using canthrax in hot water to soften hair, but cautions to use an authentic canthrox package to ensure a healthy scalp.
Wheeling West Virginia January 11 crowds of mainly women gathered at the courthouse three hours before the trial of Mrs Laura Bchenk charged with attempting to poison her husband. Police prevented door breakage as spectators fought for seats. Dr Frank Hupp the state’s chief medical witness was to be called for cross examination regarding Bchenk’s illness and alleged poison.
Rev. Tyler Dennett former pastor of Alki Congregational Seattle spoke to the Congregational Church Men's club in San Diego on Strikes and Strikers praising labor leaders and urging more unions to unify workers. He said unions should be expanded not destroyed and noted three years among New York garment workers.
A 9-year-old boy wandered into an enclosure hidden by an elderly Chinese man named Dong Quen Yun in the Oriental quarter. He was severely mauled with lacerations to chest and thighs as rescuers drove off the pack. Police shot about 15 snarling dogs to free him.
Fred Murphy known for draining patrons’ beer glasses was taken in by Patrolman Barton. He pleaded he has three daughters a son and thirty years in the city. Judge Gordon replied you should have remembered them. Murphy will spend another day in fall.
A scientist presents a home remedy claimed to kill the dandruff germ in one to three uses and stop hair loss with new growth in many cases. The mix uses Bay Rum Lavonage Composes menthol crystals and optional perfume. cautions warn avoiding unintended hair loss and toxic wood alcohol.
An advertisement touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as digestives not medicine and claims they aid digestion when the stomach fails. It highlights ingredients like pepsin and diastase, asserts purity, and promotes a free trial package with 50 cent packs sold at druggists.
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