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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1911

Page

3

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Man 19 Fit With Hatchet on West Seattle Porch

Kalinovski, 60, hospitalized with a fractured skull after a quarrel with Gladin, 67, who claims Kalinovski swung a hammer. Both residents of West Seattle, Gladin arrested and released on recognizance. Roosevelt biased toward Japanese per Portsmouth pamphlet.

V. Kalinovski I. M. Gladin Gladin West Seattle Kalinovski

Seattle Coal Magnate Heads to Congressional Probe

Cornelius Christopher, Seattle coal magnate and president of Standard Smelting, arrives in Pittsburg and is likely to be called before the congressional committee probing Alaskan coal grants. Officials deny Guggenheim ownership and emphasize the company is independent.

Pittsburg Cornelius Christopher Seattle Congressional Standard Smelting Company United States Guggenheim

Typhoid Epidemic Threatened at Spiketon Coal Mine

A typhoid threat looms over the Spiketon coal camp 40 miles east of Tacoma amid filthy water from an open reservoir and poor drainage. Over 400 residents rely on the polluted supply while miners and their families endure unsanitary living conditions and a crowded dining area by a mule stable.

Spiketon Tacoma

Ohio girl 13 attempts bank hold up at Cuyahoga Falls

Edna Coble, 13, is under arrest in Akron after entering the Cuyahoga Falls bank and pointing a pistol at bookkeeper D B Gensemer demanding money. Gensemer said safes had no keys and marshal captured her at the doorway. The incident followed a prior encounter with the cashier J N Wolfinger.

Ohio Akron Edna Coble Cuyahoga Falls J. N. Wolfinger D. B. Gensemer Gensemer

Y M C A Building Under Way in Wenatchee

The $35,000 Y M C A project in Wenatchee has begun construction and is slated for completion by Thanksgiving Day. The work proceeds with anticipation of a new facility serving the community's recreation and welfare needs.

Wenatchee

Theatres Offer Varied Vaudeville and Film Bill

At Moore Mrs Fiske Geattie A Wifes Secret and several venues showcase vaudeville acts. Pantages Clinton Lloyd and company present A Night With the Poets while James Prior and Hagan perform The Strike. Acts include monologist George Wilson Stella Karl singing comedienne and various musical numbers.

Clinton Lloyd and Company James Prior Hagan George Wilson Stella Karl Clarkes

Mrs. Bumpstead-Leigh Impresses at Moore Theatre

Mrs. Fiske stars in a strong comedy at the Moore last night drawing spontaneous laughs. The piece satirizes social pretensions with fresh humor and sharp dialogue. Harry James Smith is noted as a new and promising author. Mrs. e will appear tonight and tomorrow night.

Dickens Scrooge Vaudeville Sketch At Orpheum This Week

Wallis Clark stars as Scrooge in a vaudeville version of Dickens Christmas Carol at the Orpheum this week. A cast of ten performs with Amelia Stone and Armand Kalisz delivering engaging vocal acts. Kenney and Platt in blackface present a direct act while Lou Anger returns with a German soldier monologue.

Dickens Scrooge Orpheum Wallis Clark Amelia Stone Armand Kalisz Kenney Platt Comediate Lou Anger

Primrose Seeks Divorce From Esther Primrose

George H. Primrose, famed minstrel, files for divorce in Oregon City alleging desertion by wife Esther Primrose. Married April 1906 at Mount Vernon New York. Wife left him July 7 last year.

United Preas Portland, Or Geo. H. Primrose Oregon City Esther Primrose Mount Vernon N. Y

Albanians Rally as Fires Wipe Towns in Michigan

Vienna reports Albanian insurrection spreading with 6,000 insurgents in the field and 200,000 countrymen ready to fight Turkish domination. Jamail Kemel Bey urges American aid as 40,000 Albanian settlers in the United States return home to join the struggle. Local committees across America mobilize support.

Michigan Vienna Jamail Kemel Bey Tee Europe United States America

End to School Room Fads Urged by University Leader

James H. Baker president of the University of Colorado told the National Educational Association in San Francisco that a return to the simple life in schools would speed graduation. He warned against frills and urged focus on accuracy and perseverance, saying hardship benefits students.

United Press San Francisco Fada James H. Baker The Universality of Colorado National Educational Association

Will Honeymoon In Aeroplane From Cambridge Couple

Mr and Mrs Hector Louis Moreau of Cambridge plan a joint wedding and honeymoon by auto and aeroplane touring New England. The bride says she looks forward to flying and asks if she should fear being with her husband. Moreau has built flying machines for Gardiner Hubbard for three years.

United Cambridge Mass Hector Louis Moreau New England Hus Moreau Gardiner Hubbard

Ninth Victim Escapes Jack the Ripper in Atlanta

Mary Yelden a 21 year old cook describes a nighttime attack by a tall dark man with a long knife. She escaped when the assailant fled as William Selcer confronted him with a revolver, ending the attempt on her life after eight prior murders.

United Press Atlanta Jack the Ripper Mary Yelden William Selcer Selcer

Lake Washington strawberry fields open to public

The Lake Washington strawberry fields are opened to the public at a rate of 15 cents per gallon, with the note that the season is now in effect and visitors may begin picking.

Lake Washington

Daisy the giraffe dies at Cincinnati Zoo

Daisy a female giraffe valued at 6000 died at the Cincinnati Zoological Garden from nervous prostration after a July Fourth fireworks display and subsequent storms. She was noted as the mother of two babies, the last of which remains alive.

Cincinnati Daisy Cincinnati Zoological Garden

Northwest Yakima approves commission form by landslide vote

North Yakima voters backed the commission form of government yesterday by 960 to 148 with women making up about one third of the turnout. Three commissioners will be elected within 60 days.

North Yakima Commission

Shingle Mill Burns In Bellingham Loss Estimated At 6000

Gilt Edge Shingle mill, in operation 22 years, burned down late last night in Bellingham. The fire caused about 6000 in losses and the plant has frequently prompted the local fire department in the past. Everett notes Attorney General Tanner ruled against Snohomish County on road work funding.

Bellingham Everett Tanner Snohomish

Wallace reports strong employer support for compensation act

J. H. Wallace, a member of the state industrial insurance commission, returns from Bellingham and says at least 90 percent of employers now favor the compensation act.

Olympia J. H. Wallace State Industrial Insurance Commission Bellingham

Mason County picks outside prosecutor for dead Col. Richardson

Mason county commissioners select Marion Garland of Bremerton, a young attorney in State Senator Bryan’s office, to succeed the late Col. Charles Richardson as prosecuting attorney, choosing an outsider from outside the county.

Bremerton Mason County Charles Richardson Marion Garland Bryan

Fire surrounds Centralia resident’s home but spare house

R J Wrigley moved furniture outside and covered it with soaked canvas as flames closed in around his house and barn. Heat was so intense the canvas failed to protect the furniture, yet the fire formed a circle and the house remained untouched.

Centralia R. J. Wrigley

Canary Lifespan Reaches About 21 Years

Report notes canaries commonly live up to twenty one years in captivity, with some individuals reaching extended ages. Researchers highlight care, diet, and environment as factors influencing longevity.

Court Awards Damages In Famed Cyclist Case

In Paris on July 18 the suit by cyclist Robin against actress Mary Garden and the Duke de Taileyrand Perigond for injuries from June 19 was decided. Robin testified he was struck by Gardens car while dodging a milk cart and knocked down by the duke’s car on rebound. The duke was discharged, chauffeur Curtis fined $20, and Miss Garden $140.

Paris Robin Mary Garden Duke de Taileyrand Perigond Anna Gould Miss Garden Duke de Talleyrand Curtis Mises Garden Singer

Madero Demands Dismissal of Diaz Officials in Mexico City

Francisco Madero pressure mounts as he calls on Provisional President De La Barra to remove all Diaz holdover officials amid nationwide unrest including Pueblo troubles. Denmark reports 1909 old age relief cost 2,613,027 with over 71,000 beneficiaries. A Seattle flavor note mentions Mapleine in a taste line.

United Presse Mexico City Francisco Madero de la Barra Pueblo Denmark

Auto Kills Boy in Collision on 39th Avenue Street

Frederick J. Hiscock aged 17 riding a bicycle was struck by a four passenger automobile driven by A. A. Phinney at 39th Avenue and East John Street at 4 30 pm. He died at Minor hospital about an hour and a half later from head injury. Phinney assisted him to the hospital. Hiscock resided with his parents two brothers and three sisters.

East John Frederick J. Hiscock A. A. Phinney Hiscock Hiccock Lakeview Phinney

Jewelry Robber Smith Revealed as Athlete Ex-Gold Bar Mill worker

Edward Barnes, arrested near Gates Jewelers, admitted his alias A. E. Smith. Former Gold Bar Mill employee from Feb to July, he won the 100 yard dash and placed second in high jump during a Fourth of July celebration. ArmStrong confirms his identity and past army claim in the Philippines.

Long Beach George Webster George Edward Barnes Gates A. E. Smith Gold Bar Mill Company Gold Bar, Wash A. T. Armstrong Armstrong Algonquin Apartments Tennant Smith Gold Bar Philippines

MAKE TURTLES PRAY

Wetumka Oklahoma July 18 Creek Indians in this vicinity stake mud turtles on stream edges to implore the Great Spirit for rain. The turtles cannot reach the water and their despairing calls are believed to summon rainfall. Since the practice began several rains have fallen.

Wetumka Okla

Shed a Bad Complexion With Mercorized Wax

A vintage advertisement advises using mercorized wax as a nightly skin treatment to remove sallow tones and reveal new velvety skin. It claims the wax absorbs dead cuticle gradually and results in a clearer complexion without cosmetics.

London department store safe crackers escape with near $1000

The skilled robbers who stole about $1000 from a London department store in the early hours yesterday remain at large. The night watchman, Frank Lamont, who was beaten during the break in, is reported well enough to move about again. Police have yet to find any clues.

London Frank Lamont

Cholera Menace Global Prompts British Precautions

London dispatch reports world wide cholera concern after New York cases. British port authorities tighten measures to stop influx while experts argue the spread stems from Italian policy allowing infection. Also notes Whatcom County Republican Progressive league meeting Friday to organize.

London New York Italy Bellingham Whatcom County Republican Progressive League National

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