05 Jul 1911
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1911
Page
1
Chicago dispatches tally Fourth of July tolls across the nation showing 24 deaths and 881 injuries from fireworks firearms and gunpowder. Fire losses total $344,350 as celebrations were described as the safest in history and Taft’s appeal to refrain from excess is noted.
In Wilmington Delaware on July 3 a remarkable divorce case centers on a baby named Max Heibler Jr. Read to the infant in his mother's arms, the long petition alleges the child’s parentage is in question. The action names the child as co defendant to highlight whether Max is Bancroft and Heibler's child. The Bancrofts, linked to the Dupont family through Madeline Dupont, are drawn into a high society divorce that exposes long held family ties and loyalties.
A survey shows 21 towns reported deaths during Fourth of July celebrations, three in one town topping the list while New York counted two and nineteen other towns each recorded a single fatality. The nationwide toll marked a costly birth of independence with widespread losses.
Record of July Fourth events shows one person seriously injured in Seattle, nine others with minor injuries, two fires causing total damage around 70 dollars. For Fourth in 1911, one person seriously injured with three fires causing about 2000 dollars in damage.
Four year old Willie Misgen sustained eye injuries and facial burns after picking up a firecracker that exploded. The city saw several small grass fires and roof blazes from discarded fireworks, including a two story frame house at 4269 Aurora street worth 150 dollars, insured, and another at 4129 Tenth Avenue South valued at 600 dollars. A large two story frame building at 40th Street and Latona Avenue was gutted though unoccupied.
Government weather bureau promised material relief from heat in the middle and northern states while noting conditions would not improve in the eastern half. In Springfield, Massachusetts, a separate support case shows Judge Charlies L. Long ruling that the husband is the head of the house in Mrs. Henry D. Marsh v. Marsh.
Albert F. Winslow, Bon Marche shoe department manager, is jailed on a fugitive charge after Portland woman Vera Mueller accuses him of a fake Los Angeles marriage and grand larceny. She says he stole a $500 diamond ring, a $1,175 promissory note, and other items on January 31. Winslow denies the claims, says Mueller was his housekeeper, and notes he recently sold his car. he is free on $2,000 bond and living with his wife at the Frye hotel.
Senator Newlands of Nevada introduced a Senate bill to regulate trusts by creating a five member Interstate Trade Commission to oversee commercial corporations. The measure aims to curb anti competitive practices and supervise interstate business activities.
The commission seeks to regulate corporations with annual receipts over five million dollars. It plans to register all qualifying firms upon satisfactory statements and has power to cancel registrations as provided by the measure.
A detective, Manson R. Pr eeb ster, held on $2000 bail to face a grand jury, with prior work tied to the Phillips Detective bureau and alleged private defense work in the Wappenstein case. J. Ames seeks habeas relief as a grand jury witness, with Judge Ronald to rule this afternoon. A separate AP dispatch reports a Boise murder suicide after a divorce dispute, and Oregon city officials discuss replacing foreign labor with American citizens.
July 5 in Boston a husky officer arrested Alexander Petrofski for wearing an overcoat on the street. Petrofski resisted briefly but was taken to the police station where officers feared he might be an asylum escapee.
SUPT NEWELL of Woodland Park led the First Annual Fourth of July Festival drawn by nearly 30 000 attendees. Judge John F Miller read the Declaration of Independence before 5000 plus spectators while 800 children competed in races directed by Coach Maybury of the University of Washington. Ice cream and refreshments followed as 3 000 youngsters gathered near the promenade and a grand march closed the program with prizes awarded to dozens of young competitors.
Private W. L. Sperry of the Marine Corps led a parade with officers capping the march to the pavilion where ice cream and fixin's were distributed amid exuberant Young America. The Star thanks the many ladies who aided and Seattle firms that cooperated to make the first annual festival a success.
In New York on July 5 the heat topped 90 as hundreds fainted and 32 deaths occurred across the metropolis. The toll rose to 64 in three days with 20 drowning victims at beaches seeking relief.
Chicago endures a sixth day of extreme heat with 93 at 9 am and forecasts of 104 to 105 by afternoon. Officials report over 120 heat deaths and rising infant mortality as nights stay hot and temperatures hit 90 at 3 am. The scorching spell has persisted since June 13 with few breaks.
A baby show at Leschi by the Church of Our Lady of Good Help drew 320 entries. 18 month old David Meagher won a diamond ring, with 2 gold pieces going to 18 month Margaret Maher as second prize. Mayor Dilling presented prizes as patrons enjoyed a parish picnic and evening dancing.
The Star Pank Extra arrives at the ball park amid a dramatic ninth inning rally as Moran falls to Wol gant and Pinks flood Seattle. Fans rush to read the first complete report printed by the Star, delivered within minutes of the leased wire flash.
Police report a customer at Queen Waffle House provided an old light hat linked to the murder suspect of Patrolman Harris. Conductor F A Brown and witness Fred Renslow described a dark haired man about 5 foot 7 inches, possibly Italian or Greek, seen fleeing toward Occidental and Main. Harris died after being shot near Washington and Occidental as crowds dispersed.
A crowd of about a thousand dancers watched Miss Mary L. Drago, 18, wed Karl A. Scholz at Dreamland Dancing Rink on Seventh Avenue. Mique Fisher sponsored the ceremony, performed between dances, with both couples residents of Seattle.
Joseph F. Groh, found guilty of manslaughter in the death of attorney W. C. Mitchell, was sentenced to 20 years in the penitentiary by Judge Gay. Prosecutors urged leniency but the judge rejected justification for shooting, noting Groh’s prior model behavior yet imposing the term with possible later reduction for good conduct. Groh, an artistic decorator, claimed Mitchell moved as if to draw a gun and Groh sought $500.
The trial was distracted by allegations of an affair between the defendant and Nellie Tyler, Mitchell's step daughter, who could not be located during the proceedings.
Councilman Erickson's resolution asked the city engineer to secure information on the feasibility of a city owned telephone system. The Public Safety Committee recommended passage, but the resolution had been referred to the wrong committee and will also be considered by the City Utilities Committee.
Intense heat in Hollidaysburg Pennsylvania sparked a blast at the Standard Powder Works at Horrell station at 3 PM. Two people are reported killed as the powder works burn.
Thirteen year old Delbert Richards saved his sister Ruth Miller from death by gas asphyxiation in their Ballard home. Her dress caught on a gas heater, releasing fumes and she collapsed before Delbert could shut off the valve. He acted quickly, alerting neighbors and aiding her recovery.
Delbert, a modest boy, rushed through a gas-filled house after noticing his sister missing. He opened the bathroom door, found her unconscious, turned off the gas, and carried her to the hallway. A doctor arrived in time to save her life.
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