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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1911
Page
6
An item contrasts rest and pests on a Sunday, noting an awn mower stirs activity and draws attention to outdoor chores or nuisance. The brief sketches the scene with urban life textures and hints at weekend routines and interruptions.
Judge Hanford granted a delay for Scobey's counsel to dissolve the injunction blocking city expenses for the recall election. The federal court denial to Scobey's complaints was filed by Corporation Counsel Galhoun and Wilmon Tucker. Affidavits from notaries public Ivan L. Gee and E. B. Gravlyn claim signers swore signatures were genuine and that the Public Welfare League checked petitions against 1910 polling-book signatures.
The 26200 ton Arkansas, the largest dreadnaught afloat, was launched at the New York Shipbuilding company in Camden. Miss Mary Macon broke a champagne bottle on the bow as the ship slid into the water, and the harbor whistles sounded in welcome. The vessel measures 562 feet with 28000 horsepower and carries twelve 12 inch guns.
Traffic on the Great Northern is resumed after snow drifts at Fielding Montana blocked the line. The fast mail train that left St Paul Tuesday will reach Seattle tonight with Eastern mail.
Spokane reports that passenger trains Nos 3 and 27 stalled at Highgate Montana since Sunday were freed and will reach Spokane at 1 PM. Weather eased and the Great Northern main line reopened for service with no injuries to passengers.
The mothers' congress endorses the Public Welfare league and The Seattle Star for arousing public sentiment against city government conditions. They vow active support for the recall candidate the Welfare league endorses, who advocates home protection and better moral standards.
An advertisement touts a folk remedy for rheumatism using syrup of sarsaparilla, Toris compound, and whisky. It claims dramatic early effects and encourages readers to mix the ingredients themselves with instructions to shake and take a tablespoonful before meals and at bedtime.
Train dispatchers on all northwest railroads plan formal salary demands Monday January 16. They say pay has risen little in 20 years while workload has doubled and warn they may form a union if their request is rejected.
Archie B. Shelledy an assager shot himself in the mouth in a Tacoma cafe after a meal when the waiter was bringing the check. A pocket letter blamed fear of consumption and debt, noting he would rather die than burden relatives. He died minutes later. He came from Aspen Colorado and left a sister in Spokane.
Spokane January 13 the city council in committee of the whole agreed to a Chamber of Commerce request for an increased police force. Six detectives one detective sergeant ten patrolmen one captain two patrol drivers and three signal-system operatives will be added, bringing the total to 33 officers along with ten already provided.
Dick French, longtime Seattle theater figure, who has suffered Brights disease for months, was moved from Providence Hospital to his home at 5646 Keystone Place yesterday. His physician said the condition is very serious and recovery is unlikely.
Washington dispatch reports the current session faces a federal constitutional amendment to elect senators by direct vote. A Senate sentiment test vote favored the proposition. In Fairbanks a coroner's jury finds Emil Maurer justified in killing Magita, an Indian, in self defense at Maurer's camp. Wagner's band performs at the Bon Marche tonight.
Conductor ejects riders after the Rainier valley and Crawford Hine truce breaks. Judge Gilliam ordered the Seattle Ren ton and Southern to sell commutation tickets at four locations, else the injunction against riders from remaining on cars without paying extra nickels would lapse. Tickets were limited, prompting claims of violation of the order. C L Gillette, by Earle and Steinert, sued Seattle Ren ton and Southern to force vacating a right of way, alleging the company used land beyond what was agreed.
A bill seeks to create a chair of optometry at the university. President Thomas F. Kane acted as umpire yesterday in the dispute over the institution’s anniversary date, and the birthday will be officially dated from 1862.
Tokyo reports prompt steps to punish Admiral Yashiro for remarks criticizing President Taft’s plan to fortify the Panama Canal. An investigation underway will verify the comments made while Yashiro was a guest of Col. Goebels at Panama. navy and foreign officers fear diplomatic strain grows.
The Life Boat mission under the Methodist church furnished 2062 free beds 4028 meals 768 clothing items and 345 job placements. It served over 2600 bowls of soup with bread since December 28 with 300 plus men in line nightly. It provided 4886 overnight shelters.
H. Bietline of 1135 Coleman Place a teamster was severely injured yesterday at 23rd and Yealer Way when his wagon skidded on ice and he fell under the wheels. He suffered a fractured shoulder and chest injuries.
Count Jacques de Lesseps, grandson of Ferdinand de Lesseps, gained fame for a May 21 1910 Engieh channel flight as the second to complete the crossing and survived a May 2 crash in a Bleriot. He later competed in Belmont Park events and the Statue of Liberty Might. Separately Y Okubo seeks divorce from Tobita Okubo after years in America. A judge halted a recall election funding injunction, with a citizen defending the cost.
George W. Dilling, recall candidate for mayor, said he will call a meeting Monday afternoon to select speakers and outline plans for a short yet vigorous campaign. He notes broad public demand and says they will appeal to decent men and women across the city amid opposition from the Gill faction.
Ottawa January 14 The railway commission ruled White Pass and Yukon rates too high for passengers and freight. A one third reduction is ordered on the White Horse to Skagway segment. Local officials expect relief for travelers and shippers.
Visual depictions of Jesus appear on the New York stage in Maeterlinck's Mary Magdalene and The Samaritan. Olga Nethersole leads Mary Magdalene, while Bernhardt performs in The Samaritan where Christ appears near the front. Public reaction is highly charged with controversy over the depictions.
The Civil Service Commission announces an examination on February 11 for a messenger boy position at the Bremerton Navy Yard. Marche tonight. oo6
An old time remedy praises whisky mixed with glycerine and concentrated pine as a near infallible cure for colds. The method uses half a pint of whisky with two ounces glycerine and a half ounce pine compound, taken in doses after meals and at night. Children receive smaller doses by age, and a sealed Globe Concentrated Pine bottle is advised for accuracy.
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