21 Jan 1911
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1911
Page
1
The Dilling campaign releases a call to Seattle women to register and a plan to send autos for groups of five to seven to the registration office. The piece reviews Hiram Gill’s mayoral win, the political climate, and promises that followed his election amid a recall effort.
The Star exposes Seattle's municipal light plant decline under Gill and Arms with backing from the Seattle Electric Co. and Stone Webster. The council and Municipal League confirm charges as Ballard Georgetown and remote districts see scarce power while private contracts vanish.
Floyd Merrill a 16-year-old Seattle elevator boy at MacDougall Southwick's store received a telegram from R V Gailly offering $48 000 for his electrical device to prevent accidents from broken rails switches and washouts. Merrill worked on the invention over a year while attending St Martins college near Olympia and promised to make his family proud. The offer signals potential royalities or outright payment and is described as a chance to become a "second Edison."
A historic account details widespread gambling in Seattle under Mayor Gill, with protection money, ruined clubs, police complicity, and corrupt city leadership. It describes the Northern Club and Arcade dance hall, large profits, and broken pledges between downtown power and promised reform.
The Supreme Court has affirmed the Stevens County Superior Court conviction of Frederick W. Johns known as James Logan for the murder of Agnes Jensen in Stevens County on October 28. He is currently under a death sentence.
In Denver on January 21 delegates hear a forecast of a female United States Senate candidate as Colorado lawmakers struggle to pick a Hughes successor. Katherine Williamson, head of the Federated Women's Club legislative panel, is slated for nomination when ballots start. In Stockton, California, former San Joaquin under sheriff Joseph M. Long died today after long service since 1865.
A historical note shows Seattle's medical scene expanding from about 25 doctors in 1889 to 150 in the Cobb building today. Four of the original seven charter members remain, founding the King County Medical Society with about 400 members overall, including 256 practicing in Seattle and 50 statewide.
In Vermillion county Indiana a grand jury probe will examine alleged election corruption and vote buying after a prominent attorney confirmed buying votes in a prior election. A Christian socialist rally is planned at the YMCA and Rev. P. F. Brussel will discuss whether socialism conflicts with Jesus teachings.
The United States and Canada have reached a satisfactory reciprocity agreement. The State Department announced the deal, with terms to be released jointly in Washington and Ottawa, likely on Thursday.
The Census Bureau announced Phoenix Arizona has a population of 11134 as of the current count. The report lists Phoenix as a growing city within the state noting its rank and density.
An American born woman with a foreign husband who is not a citizen is not entitled to vote under current registration law. Corpor ation Scott Calhoun notes the question has arisen several times.
Supporters of Dilling gather in Steiner's hall at Grand boulevard and 15th av W for a tonight rally. Councilmen Way Kellogg and Wardall H H Thompson and Dr C C Benedict and William McDonald will speak. Will Atkinson presides. first in a series for suburban districts.
The report notes planning by the Dilling campaign to avoid challengers in the First ward on February 7. It mentions Bobby Boyce seen at Dilling headquarters and Frank Clancy promising an honest count while Dugdale touts a pennant winning team for the season.
The Star urges Seattle residents to register by February 27 as recall election activity builds toward February 7 vote on Hi Gill. Citizens over 21 who have lived in Seattle long enough can vote, with special appeal to women to support Dilling and Decency and keep the city clean. Registration closes tonight in precincts by 9.
A Rainier Valley delegation pressed mayoral candidate George Dilling on his stance toward an $800,000 bond plan to buy and extend the Seattle Renton and Southern electric line to Salmon Bay. Dilling endorsed municipal ownership, cited past mismanagement, and pledged to hold public meetings to aid riders along the Renton line.
Alfred M Chandler files for divorce in Alameda Superior Court alleging his wife Helen spent evenings at the university receiving students and social events while he returned home to an empty table and a cold supper. He describes Helen as the original college widow amid a home broken by constant social activity.
Chicago January 21 estimates show a 1 5 million dollar drop in annual Pullman Co revenue due to a reduced berth rate tariff effective February. Officials warn impact on operations and service levels across lines.
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