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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1911

Page

8

Mortons Last Interview on Rights and Railroads

Paul Mor ton former head of Equitable Life Assurance gave his last interview to United Press before his death. He argued that individual rights and property rights should stand equally and urged railroads to stay out of politics while noting politicians should not use them to gain office.

New York Paul Morton Equitable Life Assurance Society United Press Hiram Johnson California The

Backus UKed Backus UKed and Regents Appointment

The committee investigating the Metropolitan Building Company found that M. F. Backus transferred all holdings before his state university regent appointment. Senators F. J. Allen Ralph Metcalf Ralph D. Nichols and D B. Troy formed the investigative panel. Taraknath Das and Surendra Bose will lecture tomorrow night at St John M B R church social.

M. F. Backus Metropolitan Building Company State University F. J. Allen North Yakima Ralph Metcalf Tacoma Ralph D. Nichols Seattle D. 8. Troy Chimacum Taraknath Das Surendra Bose India U. of W Stanford University St. John M RB

Auto Hits Car On Broadway Street Car Collision

An auto owned by J F Fox of 20 First Ave S collided with a Broadway Pike street car last evening, breaking the two front wheels. Mayor Gill suspended payment on three bills totaling 233 dollars, alleging personal spite by the graft investigating committee. R H Stretch, renowned mining engineer, will lecture tonight at the Y M C A.

J. F. Fox Ar. S Broadway-Pike Gill

Cairns to Lead Evangelistic Movement in Montana

Rev. George Robert Cairns will depart next week to launch an evangelistic campaign in Great Falls Montana aimed at broad outreach and revival.

Montana George Robert Cairns Great Falls Mont

Thomson Speaks at Church Meeting Tomorrow Evening

R. H. Thomson city engineer will speak at Temple Baptist Church Third and Cedar tomorrow night. Albert Nightingale cornetist of the Seattle Symphony Orchestra and Harry Leland tenor soloist join for the first of six Sunday services at 7 30 p m. The church is without a pastor and is supplied by Y M C A men.

R. H. Thomson Temple Baptist Church Third and Cedar Albert Nightingale Seattle Symphony Orchestra Harry Leland

Women hiss court as Gallison arraignment proceeds

Women spectators in Justice Brown's court hissed Deputy Prosecutor Sibrain's remarks during the arraignment of Richard Gallison, charged with shooting his divorced wife. He will answer to the superior court.

Justice Brown Sibrain Richard Gallison Gallison

May Choose Egan for Taft’s Secretary Post

Sacramento January 21. Martin Egan once a San Francisco newspaper man and brother to sisters in the city is mentioned in Washington dispatches as the probable successor to Charles D Norton as secretary to President Taft.

Sacramento Martin Egan Washington Dispatches Chas. D. Norton Pres. Taft San Francisco

Ministers Conference Set For Next Monday At YMCA

The Baptist ministers conference will meet next Monday at the YMCA with Rev. John V. Rose warned as newly elected president presiding.

Baptist Ministers’ Conference John V. Rosewarne

Smoke in His Court Keeps Time Like Clockwork

MEMPHIS Tenn January 21 You may smoke chew tobacco remove your coat chew gum or do anything that adds to comfort but you cannot whisper or be one minute late at a session of Judge A B Pittmans court He occupies the bench in the third circuit court of Shelby County Tenn After eight years he begins his second term Memphis lawyers call him the model judge who runs an ideal court like clockwork In the last election he did not spend one cent campaigning If the people like a record they can elect me again he said and he was reelected He bans useless ceremonies but expedites business He never holds session one minute past time set for adjournment The jurymen are tired and may have engagements He explains.

Memphis Tenn A. B. Pittman Pittman Third Circuit Court Shelby County

Tolstoi Family Demands Large Sums From Estate

In CETSBURG on January 21 reports say the Tolstoi children press for a million rubles each for their shares of the late Count Tolstoi estate, while their mother seeks another million. The family seeks capital from the name of the renowned writer amid public dissatisfaction with their demands.

Cetsburg Ateliis Count Tolstoi

Pittsburg District President Becomes UMW Delegate Quietly

In Columbus on January 21 President Feehan of the Pittsburg district was seated as a delegate to the United Mine Workers convention without incident. A Southern Heights Improvement Club meeting is planned to discuss annexation at the hall over Thomas' wanes.

Columbus Ohio Feehan Pittsburg United Mine Workers Southern Heights Improvement Club Thomas’ Wanes

Treasury Agent Channing Arrives in Seattle

George B. Channing, a special agent of the United States treasury department, arrived in Seattle yesterday to assume his new duties.

George B. Channing United States Treasury Department Seattle

Hatfield Found Guilty of Forgery in Kitsap Land Sale

D. A. Hatfield was yesterday convicted of forgery related to the sale of 40 acres of land in Kitsap County, marking a decisive outcome in the fraud case.

D. A. Hatfield Kitsap County

Do You Know Them? British Vice Consul Seeks Info

The British vice consul in the Lowman building seeks information about Harry D. Griffin once a store keeper at Albion Iron Works Vancouver B C George Woodcock who worked for Pro Metheus the ship company and William J. Lauer believed to be employed by a steam ship line.

Lowman Harry D. Griffin Albion Iron Works Vancouver B. C George Woodcock Prometheus William J. Lauer

John H Woodruff Begins Second Honeymoon in Reno

John H Woodruff of New York admiralty lawyer and maker of shoe lasts starts his second honeymoon in Reno as he and his wife reconcile and she abandons her divorce suit.

Reno John 8. Woodruff New York

Young aviator charts Westfield to San Francisco flight plan

Arthur Clark a 19 year old aviator plans to fly a biplane from Westfield New Jersey to San Francisco. He expects the new biplane to be completed in April and aims to depart once ready.

Westfield N. J Weatfield San Francisco Arthur Clark

Cheese King's Widow Reported In Unchanged Condition

Redondo California January 21 United Press reports Mrs John C Neumeister widow of the Chicago cheese king who died Wednesday of pneumonia remains in unchanged condition today with her family at her side

Redondo Cal John C. Neumeister Chicago

Death of John Skog Attributed to Alcoholism

John Skog was found dead yesterday in a lodging house at 311 Seconday. The coroner's report attributes alcoholism as the cause of death, with circumstances surrounding the discovery noted by local authorities.

John Skog

Star World Tourists See Beautiful Vale of Kashmir

A travel feature extols Kashmir as the land of shawls and scenery. It highlights the vale of Kashmir as a famed romantic valley, notes Kashmiri goats produce shawl wool, and traces Kashmir’s history from independence to British India rule. It describes the Himalayas, Indus valley farming, and the perilous ascent to the Roof of the World.

Star World Vale of Kashmir Sprinagar India Vale of Kashmir Himalaya Happy Valley Indus Himalayas

Miners Charter Granted by AFL to Western Federation

Washington January 21 The American Federation of Labor has granted a charter to the Western Federation of Miners similar to that of the United Mine Workers of America in a move signaling stronger labor alignment and collective bargaining potential.

Washington American Federation of Labor Western Federation of Miners United Mine Workers of America

Man Sewed in Mule Carcass Goes Insane in Georgia

In Blairsville Georgia on January 21 Barrow Brown, the man sewn into a mule carcass as a prank while intoxicated, has contracted blood poisoning and is not expected to recover. Four men believed to be behind the trick have fled the country.

Blairsville Barlow Brown Brown

Malstrom Loses Suit Over Barber's Itch Claim

Arthur Be. Malstrom yesterday lost a damages suit against a state barber shop alleging barber's itch acquired July 15. The court ruled against him, ending the case.

Arthur BE. Malstrom

Boost for Frisco in Panama-Pacific Exposition aid

The Seattle Chamber of Commerce telegrammed the San Francisco Panama Pacific International Exposition last night regretting the house committee action and offering full cooperation to ensure the exposition's success.

Seattle Chamber of Commerce San Francisco House

Ladies Gym Demo At First Presbyterian Church

Mrs T F French will chair a physical culture demonstration for church ladies at the First Presbyterian gymnasium next Thursday afternoon.

T. F. French First Presbyterian Church

Fellowship Club Night Planned by First Presbyterian

The Brotherhood of the First Presbyterian church will hold Fellowship Club night next Tuesday evening.

Brotherhood of the First Presbyterian Church Fellowship

Broadway Debating Trio Defeats West Seattle Team

The Broadway debating trio won over West Seattle last night on the issue of election at large councilmen in Seattle, delivering a decisive argument and securing the victory for Broadway.

Broadway West Seattle Seattle

Murphy Seeks City Council Seat After 11 Years of Service

William H. Murphy long time city council member seeks a nine member council. Supporters from north of the canal cite his experience and record of backing general improvements while opposing measures aiding only a few. His notable action include condemning the ninety foot Ewing street right of way and guiding Northern Pacific franchise outcomes.

William H. Murphy Murphy Greater Seattle Lake Union Ewing Street Fremont Ballard Northern Pacific Wing Street

Odds and Ends From Everywhere ee 8 De-Two Indian storm saves two babies

A storm on the prairie Sunday night led to a dramatic rescue as the De-Two Indian saved their two babies by wrapping them in blankets. Other items report a quarantine on dogs from Oregon and Idaho Washington, plus various political and legal notes from across the country.

Helena Oregon Idaho Washington

Navy to test wire telegraph for aircraft at Key West

The Navy Department plans an experimental wireless telegraph link for aircraft at Key West Florida next week in an effort to advance aviation communications. Commander W W Sime of the battleship Minnesota has been publicly reprimanded for a speech in London last December described as an "eyedrop of blood" by presidential instructions. In San Juan warrants were issued against restaurant owners for liquor sales without licenses. The Arctic Club ball filled the club quarters last night with attendees from the army and navy stationed at Seattle.

Washington Navy Department Key West Fla W. W. Sime Minnesota London San Jose San Juan Army and Navy Seattle

H C Lewis Dies at Normandie Apartment

Horace C. Lewis a wealthy mi operator cattleman banker or real estate owner died from pneumonia at the Normandie apartment last Thursday night. Associated students of University of Washington plan a campus hospital under Dr. D C Hall. UW students will perform Gilbert and Sullivan's Pinafore in early April.

H. C. Lewis Horace C. Lewis Phewmonia Normandie Associated Students of University of Washington Crea D. C. Hall Physi

Adventists Meet for Midwinter Convention in Seattle

Ministers from West Washington and British Columbia travel to Seattle at the Advent Christian church located at 916 East James Street for a midwinter convention.

West Washington British Colum Seattle

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