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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1911
Page
1
Tacoma report states Martina Kvalshaug was acquitted by a jury after 37 hours of deliberation in a murder case tied to the May 14, 1909 death of her husband Martin Kvalshaug. Charles F. Newcomb was convicted and sentenced to death for the killing.
Wheeling West Virginia January 23. Judge Jordan rules against Mrs Laura Schenk by striking two defense witnesses and the state rests its case offering no rebuttal. The defense plans to proceed with arguments in the afternoon in the high profile poisoning trial of a wealthy husband.
Boston January 23 Charges that corruption and vote buying influenced the reelection of United States Senator Henry Cabot Lodge are to be investigated. Suffolk County District Attorney Pelletier today opened the probe.
Senator Robert J. Gamble of South Dakota rose on the senate floor to defend the majority Lorimer investigation report. He stated he believed there was no doubt that William A. Lorimer of Illinois had been legally elected despite the controversy surrounding the 1909 Senate seating.
Raymond Duncan, famed for ancient Greek styles, appears in city attire. He will lecture this evening at Arcade Hall on Hellenic dance, supported by posters and studies of labor, drama, and war dances.
Iron worker Ignacz Lang sues Moran company for 26 000 claiming a rivet from a ship under construction on August 8 1910 injured him and cost him his left eye. The suit cites company negligence and seeks damages. Also noted is a 100 000 donation to the George Washington Memorial association from a New York financier. In Hankow American sailors may join anti foreign actions if fighting resumes.
Mourning fills the local Chinese colony as the revered rodent dies after years of pampered life in exclusive homes. The creature once lounged in the chair of Sam Soul, the prominent Chinatown figure, amid a quiet night and dim lights.
Bes sie Hensley files for divorce claiming her husband refuses to bathe and uses abusive language. She says his temper runs rampant at the Hensley home. They were married a year ago and have no children.
A newspaper snippet outlines a beauty regimen by Mildred Holland advising women to feed their skin, keep mouths closed, sleep flat without pillows, pinch eyelids to maintain eye position, drink water with salt, avoid soaps, and avoid corsets while noting even kisses can be injurious without skin food.
The query compiles historic facts and trivia about Puget Sound region origins including former names Teekalet Smithfield Commencement Bay and Duwamish, early leaders like Henry A. Atkins, and milestones such as the 1849 legislative ascent, 1858 brick production at Fort Steilacoom, 1868 brick building in Seattle, first steamer in 1868, and 1858 Fort Steilacoom brewery.
A national body named the National Republican Progressive League was organized to push direct elections for senators and officials, direct primaries, recall and referendum, and a corrupt practices act. Lena Bourne of Oregon was named president with Norris of Nebraska and Omborn of Michigan as vice presidents, and an executive committee including Clapp, Bristow, Lenroot, Kent, Pinchot, Record.
In Hominy Oklahoma on January 23 crowds estimate 175 Black residents have fled since Sunday after posters threatened Blacks to leave. Earlier explosions in multiple areas accelerated the exodus as fear spread through the town.
United Press dispatch from Washington on January 23 says Commander Cooper of the Marietta reports the sunet was seized as it prepared a combined sea and land assault on Cuba. It is said Bonilla, who seeks to unseat President Davilla, is held as a prisoner on the Marietta.
A major blaze at the Millard hotel in Omaha Nebraska early today left one man dead and five others in serious condition. The victim was Thos J Fields of Sioux City who suffocated. Fire crews battled the flames through the night and investigations begin to determine the cause.
University of Michigan alumni plan a Wednesday night meeting at the Rothskeller to elect officers for the coming year and hear Carl Smith of Ann Arbor speak about the university.
The Lakewood Civic Improvement club held a progressive whist party at the home of C. H. Castrup last Saturday night. Honors went to Miss Ellen Colvin and C. H. Castrup.
Miss Emily Willard travels with her aviator brother Charles and a younger brother. She runs a kept house for five years, describes herself as a mental adolescent, and says she would not panic if danger came while her brother flew over Los Angeles.
Public notice urges eligible women to register before Friday. To vote they must affirm legal age beyond 21, provide name, address and length of residency, and sign “legal age.” Books open until 9 pm nightly at the Prefontaine building near City Hall.
Grand jury begins official probe into alleged wholesale vote buying in Vermillion county Uncle Joe Cannon's bailiwick starting today in Danville Illinois The UPI report notes the inquiry aims to uncover irregularities in local elections and financial influence on ballots.
Olympia January 28. Senator Bryan of Kitsap secured his income tax amendment as a special order for Wednesday over Sen. Nichols of Seattle objections. Nichols argued Congress could levy money from the states anytime it needed funds based on population.
A campaign notice urges women to call numbers to arrange automobile transport to the registration office for the recall election. Mr Harvey of the Dilling committee will arrange rides, advising groups of five to seven to speed registration.
The Walla Walla Daily Bulletin urges repeal of constructive contempt laws criticizing judges. It cites Seattle court actions jailing editors for commentary on injunctions and calls for legislative repeal to protect free speech and a free press. It notes federal limits since 1831 and urges action before more states move ahead.
The Municipal Ownership League adopted a committee report endorsing George W. Dilling after a thorough review of Gill’s policies. The report links Gill to underworld ties and the Arms fighting appointment and Rainier Valley conflict, praising Dilling as a fighter for progressive city and state reforms.
Harry Dufour alias Harry Turner, claimed owner of the American Detective Agency, was arrested in San Francisco on a license charge. Police say he advertised for investigators who paid a $50 deposit and were dispatched to distant cities to shadow fictitious targets. Two men were sent to Victoria.
Washington state shippers accuse the Northern Pacific and four other railroads of a plot to rob South Tacoma shippers. An agreement allegedly moves shipments via Tacoma then transfers them to the Northern Pacific and returns them to the start, with a transfer charge of 2 cents per hundred pounds.
Private messages report Luke Lee of Nashville elected United States senator from Tennessee. Lee was a dark horse choice announced early today in Cincinnati on January 23.
A jumble of anecdotes from ward registration booths depicts anxious citizens and humorous clashes over the Dilling recall drive and Hi Gill support. Voters complain of delays and mischief while clerks cope with crowded lines and curious inquiries. Batch includes shopping bag drama and a flat tire protest.
New York District Attorney Whitman says medical experts deem Joseph Robin incurably insane, so he will not stand trial for wrecking the Northern Bank. Robin attempted suicide by poison at arraignment.
Author David Graham Phillips was shot and wounded in front of the Princeton club on East 21st Street. The assailant killed himself with a sixth shot fired as Phillips was hit five times. Phillips fainted, said Some fellow shot me, and was taken to Bellevue hospital in critical condition. The coroner offered no identification of the attacker.
Newark, Jan 23. Mrs Caroline Martin convicted of killing her niece Mrs Ocey Snead and dying in a bath tub was sentenced to seven years in the penitentiary. Relatives claim she is insane and seek asylum commitment.
George W. Dilling, an opponent of Mayor Gill in the recall bid, will launch his campaign with two rallies. The first rally at Interbay will feature Mrs. Rose Simmons, Harry Wilson, D. P. Eastman, and George R. Cooley. The Ballard event will include Mr and Mrs J. H. Webber H. C. George H. Walker and others.
Jake Furth directs employees to back Dilling while YMCA volunteers monitor polls for Gill. Church groups plan coffee and doughnuts for Gill workers during the recall election. Mayor Gill welcomes the recall. Madison car line expands with 40 more cars and service to Rainier Beach and five minute headways amid ongoing anticipation.
Mrs. Thomas Murphine leads a Seattle campaign headquarters for George W. Dilling with a full female staff and a plan for ward organizers and speakers. Mrs. Fick is in Olympia, while the group builds a complete apparatus similar to male campaigns including a slush fund.
The bodies of Grace Robinson a school teacher and Joseph Cavanaugh a salesman were recovered after they drowned yesterday while skating on a lake near Whitefish Montana.
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