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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1911
Page
5
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Reported from Samar island the twins Lucio and Simplico, conjoined at the spine, would die if separated. Doctors in New Orleans concluded any operation would be fatal. the brothers, born to native parents, live closely linked yet playful, speaking English and Filipino, as guardians promise to show them only for science, not public display.
Ung and Chang, born in 1411 in Siam, were joined by flesh for seven inches. Their temperaments differed, one irritable and the other mild. They shared perceptions and medicine effects, married separately, had children, and died in 1874 at age 63.
A driverless seven automobile owned by Joe Elmer Conners struck 19 year old Claude John Sestantly on Cherry Street near the Athletic Club in Waterbury. The victim was hurled twenty feet, died at the scene, and the car fled toward Third Avenue before being pursued and later released.
Local residents on Park Avenue report repeated sidewalk incursions by HTD Crusade vehicles near A. H. Schutt home. Neighbors fear police inaction as appeals to authorities go unanswered. Schutt seized an OS taxi tied to the company and sought action in court.
Parliament resumed at noon with 670 members in the Commons to elect a speaker. The session follows the elections and is set to begin with the traditional speaker election process while the political landscape shapes the opening agenda.
The record shows Heaton alleging mental lapses during an operation for appendicitis led him to transfer a $3,500 Seattle ranch to Weaver. Heaton claims his wife signed under pressure from her husband who knew their situation and that she was mentored to him, while asserting She was inferior in judgment at the time.
Centralia report details Mildred Manning, a nearly ten year old paroled orphan who fled work, found refuge in the Centralia Daily Chronicle editorial office, later arrested. She shows fear and self harm attempts, a cartridge found in her possession led to admissions of prior suicide attempts by poison and hanging. Sacramento reports note bills to make state prisons self supporting.
Governor remits the $250 fine imposed on Luther Adcox for contributing to the delinquency of a minor in Portland. Adcox, arrested last summer, must still serve a one year county jail sentence. the jail term remains unchanged.
An unidentified vessel wrecked on Goodwin Sands as a fierce gale rages in the English Channel. Only the mast and bowsprit are visible and the crew is feared lost amid widespread shipping disruptions.
London dispatch reports bubonic plague outbreaks in China and Manchuria have postponed the visit of the German crown prince to the East. Reuters published the item noting health concerns prompted the delay.
The legislative committee of the Chamber of Commerce voted to tell today’s chamber meeting to strike the surplus requirement for insurance companies and the ban on reinsuring with alien firms. It also endorsed the governor’s insurance commission draft and urged condemnation of the eight hour law for women.
Anna Wilson and Irene Hvans, who had been sentenced to two to fifteen years for grand larceny in November, were pardoned by Gov. M. K. Hay. They must not leave the state and must report regularly to a probation officer.
The United Mine Workers voted 446 to 44 to amend its constitution to strip Civic Federation members of union membership. John Mitchell, former UMW head and AFL vice president, chairs the federation’s trades department, and the vote signals a rebuke from the miners’ group.
Edward Mylive faces trial in London before the chief justice and a special jury for publishing an article in the Liberator alleging King George’s 1890 morganatic marriage to Admiral Culme Sey mour’s daughter. Crown lawyers will present marriage records. Mylius contends records prove nothing. The Liberator is Paris based, edited by Edward H. James.
Reports from Manila say five villages Tilicay Tanauan Calamba Lemery and Taal were destroyed by the Mount Taal eruption. It is estimated about 600 people, mostly natives, perished. Vegetation on the island is nearly wiped out and relief has been sent from larger cities.
The bill features Loie New Vaudeville, Three California Girls, Helena Frederick in Tales of Hoffman, and the Boudinis accordion act. Notable pieces include Gertrude Dunlap’s 15 minutes of nonsense, Robert Roland’s instrument imitations, and a strong Four Musical Avalos performance. The program also includes Tom Welch, James St. Gorge Crampton, and Ray Samuels with varied musical and comic acts.
Helen Lowe performed new song Twi light at the Lois yesterday to warm applause. Signor Darigo offered several popular numbers and Eugene De Bell closed the program with songs and a monologue.
The Six International Hoboes drew a strong audience at Pan tages yesterday with the rest of the acts equally skilled making selection tough. Miss Cromwell or Mr Cromwell is notably clever as a juggler. The crowd debated the best act.
Washington inspector Fr Holbrook reports only 21 percent of scales are accurate while some cheat customers by up to 32 percent. Seattle passes a city council measure requiring scale and scoop inspections and exact weight labeling on all packaged goods to protect buyers.
Waiters porters bell boys and others who rely on tips would face a law if Representative Bigelow of Portland succeeds. The proposed bill would make it a crime in Oregon to solicit or receive a tip if enacted.
Paris dispatch says Clifford B Harmon will receive the Farman aeroplane within days. Reverend George Mahoney rector of the Church of the Sacred Heart left for New Orleans due to his illness and will be away several weeks.
Public market prices list produce and meats with per unit costs. Items include bananas oranges lemons apples potatoes cauliflower celery Brussels sprouts figs walnuts and various fish meats with prices per pound or per sack. Prices show notable pounds and fractions such as 1.50 for apples and 26c for fish.
Washington January 31 Champ Clark and 32 fellow Democrats supported the tariff commission bill while 91 Democrats opposed it. Insurgent charges allege Clark flirted with Payne and Dazell and cooperated with other protectionists. Clark refused to discuss the accusations. The insurgents voted solidly in favor.
In Aberdeen two men were arrested by Sheriff Edward Fayette and jailed in Montesano after allegedly robbing D. F. Noble's Cos mopolis store of goods valued at about 400 dollars. One suspect remains unnamed while Fred Dawcett is identified.
In Hoquiam H J Bailey's house was entered early today and goods valued at over 36 dollars stolen. No suspects identified yet. In Kahlotus Charles H Cook, sought for the killing of James Walker, a saloonkeeper, was located six miles north as Sheriff Davis' posse closes in.
A heavy rain and electric storm damaged the Los Angeles Gas and Electric Light Co main plant. The disturbance was so severe that ducks in Eastlake Park were killed.
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