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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1911

Page

6

Mrs M Manigal Suffer Nervous Wreck From Spy System

Ortie E McManigal wife of the self confessed dynamiter is claimed by her attorney to suffer nervous prostration and paralysis of the lower limbs as the direct result of a spying system conducted by Burns detectives who have followed her at every move including to the hospital The district attorney ordered surveillance ceased but Burns detectives allegedly ignored the order and kept watch on her movements.

Los Angeles Ortie E. McManigal Pacific Hospital Hos Byrne Tyrrell Burns Mrs. McManigal John D. Fredericks McManigal Wm. J. Burns Fredericks Tyrrel Saga Mo Manigal

Odd Bits O News From Across The Nation

A collage of quirky briefs reports divorces thefts strikes and odd incidents. Notables include Dr William Boddie a hospital superintendent divorcing after insults at Fountain Springs and a Pennsylvania man trimming a three foot beard in Pittsburg.

Pottsvn.lcn Baldhead William Boddie Miners’ Hospital Fountain Springs Pittsburg Jacob Steinman Reserve Township

Aviators Thrill Crowds at Potlatch Pageant in Seattle

Aviator Eugene Ely and Hugh Robinson led a night display with three wide circles over the city starting at 7 25. a harbor hydroplane drew 20 000 spectators while a 125 000 crowd watched the illuminated pageant. Military and naval parades followed with 20 000 cheering as ships and troops passed. The royal procession closed the evening with a grand march from the Potlatch grandstand to Yesler Way and back, ending at 10 15. Chief Bannick expects no trouble tonight as warnings appeared to deter rowdiness. Nearly 1 000 dancers enjoyed the Army and Navy ball in the armory and the royal couple received an overwhelming reception after the parade.

Eugene Ely Hugh Robinson Ely Harbor Potlatch Second Ave Yesler Way First Ave Army and Navy Armory Fort National Guards Fort Lawton Colorado West Virginia Col Otto A. Case Modern Woodmen of America The Moose Caledonians Knights of Pythias Yeemen Seattle Real Estate Association Ole Hanson Press Club Ladies’ Physical Culture Club Royal Neighbors Pike

Nat Goodwin Leaves Stage for Moving Pictures

Los Angeles July 22 Nat Goodwin actor announced he would desert the legitimate stage for film drama. Following the incorporation of the Co operative Film Manufacturing Co where he serves as vice president he will personally produce and act in pictures. He is said to receive the largest salary ever paid to a motion picture actor and will also take a substantial share of profits.

Los Angeles Nat Goodwin Co-operative Film Manufacturing Co Goodwin Nat

King Edgar’s Mail Troubles At Potlatch Court

King Edgar L. Webster, head of the Golden Potlatch, battles mail mixups as letters meant for the king mix with checks from his New York company. Since last Monday 153 pieces arrived, including a Chicago note addressed to His Royal Nibs, King of Potlatch. The king kept names secret. 45 Seattle residents pressed for dukedom.

Edgar L. Webster New York Daily Mail Ebster Chicago Seattle

Deneen optimistic on Lorimer probe and Taft report secrecy

Chicago dispatch reports Governor Deneen returning from Washington after testifying before the Lorimer investigating committee. He asserts Taft sent Secretary MacVeagh to Chicago after Lorimer's election to verify the outcome, and that MacVeagh's report was kept confidential.

United Reas Chicago Washington Lorimer Deneen Senate Taft Macveagh

Man Tries to Kill Himself in Seattle

John Branney 618 26th Ave and wife 4240 Ninth Ave N E were involved in a domestic incident. Branney at Seattle General Hospital with a self inflicted bullet wound to the head after a dispute over his property following a parade run. He offered a letter to a man named A Garbold before the shooting and later spat out the bullet. He gave no reason for the act and appeared rational at the hospital.

John Branney Seattle General Hospital E Stanley Stanley A. Garbold Av. N. E Artie Garbold

Convicts to Track Fugitives With Armed Helpers

Governor West proposes a bold prison plan to send trusted convicts, possibly with guns, to recapture escapees. He envisions selecting two or three inmates to pursue and seize fugitives from outside the pen. This would mark a historic first in convict hunting practices.

Woman Begins 48000 Mile World Walk With Husband

Elsie Kelsey Humphries leaves New York with husband on a 48000 mile world walk. The pair plan to visit nearly every civilized country en route, extending an epic global journey.

Elsie Kelsey Humphries New York

Spiritualist fugitive escapes police arrest in Oakland

Robert Sin clair alias H. Robert Moore, a spiritualist wanted for stealing $700 from Mrs Walter Benzen in Oakland, escaped police in Spiritua list district of Bown today. Authorities said he may be difficult to compel insurrecteds to surrender arms amid regional turmoil.

Bown Robert Sinclair H. Robert Moore Oakland Cal Mra Walter Benzen Washington Star

Milwaukee Road to Vancouver Pacific terminal near outlook

Vancouver July 22 news from A W Nase commercial agent for the Chicago Milwaukee Puget Sound line says the Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul railway will soon reach Vancouver for a Pacific terminal. The note comes as the company expands its western route.

Vancouver B. C Chicago, Milwaukee Puget Sound Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Pacific Coast Pacific A. W. Nase Dominion Trust

Portugal on edge as monarchist force eyed at frontier

From Lishon Portugal a provisional government unit and Captain Couclere are rumored to lead monarchists toward invasion with modern arms near the northern frontier. In Woodbury New Jersey, poundkeeper William Joyce faces cruelty to animals charges for stuffing a donkey’s mouth with corn and tying it shut.

Lishon Portugal Badajoz Couclere Woodbury N. J William Joyce Justice of the Peace Mankins

Beyond Subpicion at the Club Bildad Water Refusal

At Bildad's club Hinkson protests a water refusal. Bildad vows to take everything straight amid a crooked world, quoting the judge and arguing the staff should be hydrated despite the peril.

Bildad Scott Hinkson

Mrs Phinny Calhoun and Peels Stir Georgia Society

Mrs Phinny Calhoun described as one of Georgia’s most beautiful women belongs to the Peel family. Her husband is a doctor of wide reputation. The Peels and Calhouns visit Narragansett each summer. Canned hymns at funeral in Carver Massachusetts use phonograph records to reproduce church hymns, replacing the usual quartet.

Phinny Calhoun Georgia Peel Peels Calhouns Narragansett Carver Mass Ralph A. Graffam

Fly in Ear Kills Child in New Jersey

Six year old Thomas Halloran dies after an ear abscess from a burrowing house fly. An operation reveals the insect in the inner ear and brain tissue, with physicians attributing the fatal infection to the fly. Viterbo, Italy discusses Camorriat retrial in murder cases of Cennaro Cuoccolo and wife.

Wnson Hill N. J Thomas Halloran Viterbo Italy Cennaro Cuoccolo

Everett Man Killed by Auto on Mount Rainier Road

An automobile overturned near the Mount Rainier road entrance to a park near Tacoma, killing BE. W. Mathewson president of the Standard Railway and Timber Co and injuring Andy Thompson and Dan Curry, all of Everett. The driver said steering gear failed. cause under investigation.

Mount Rainier Park Tacoma BE. W. Mathewson Standard Railway and Timber Company Andy Thompson Dan Curry Everett Mathewson Thompson Curry

4000 Letters Ask For 110000000 in Begging Appeals

New York July 22 More than 6000 begging letters asking for sums totaling 110 million dollars have been received by Mrs. E. H. Harriman over the past year. She initially handled them personally but has now assigned the task to assistants as the volume grew. Requests range from ten dollars to very large sums.

New York H. Harriman

Stoddard to Go to Memphis Show

Captain A. H. Stoddard who designed the floats and led the Golden Pot latch pageantry will likely travel from Seattle to Memphis Tennessee to supervise a large carnival. He received a telegram from the Business Men's Association of Memphis inviting him to come and “put on” their carnival with the note Name your own price.

A. H. Stoddard Seattle Memphis Tenn Stoddard Business Men's Association of

Wickersham to Tell His Side Before Judiciary Panel

Attorney General Wickersham will testify before the House Judiciary Committee on Monday. He will explain allegations by Delegate Joe of Alaska that he allowed an investigation into a land deal along Controller Bay to lapse after proofs were provided. The hearing is set per the attorney general's request.

Wickersham House Committee On Judiciary Joe, Wickersham Alaska Controller Bay Alanka

Market Prices and Farm Goods Shipping Ledger

A dense listing of regional prices for meat dairy produce vegetables and fruit across Washington Oregon and nearby areas. Includes items such as butter eggs timothy hay corn and various vegetables with weights and per unit prices and notes on live stock and dressed meat values.

Moor Washington i Calif Gowen

Lord Camais Seeks American Wife Despite Setback

Lord Camais speaks from London saying no engagement exists with Miss Mildred Sherman of New York and Newport. He canceled a Mauretania voyage to America but hints at possible later travel, denying announcements while confirming ongoing correspondence and hopeful prospects.

Lara Camols Mildred Sherman Watts Sherman New York Newport London Mauretania Arixen Mies Sherman Amér Ica Camolse Sherman Camole Hiie Richard

Paid for the Supper Crime Folktale

A San Francisco Examiner item recounts three men on a spree who vow to pay for a champagne supper if they fail their wives. The first breaks ornaments, the second wrecks a piano, and the third refuses to risk injury, insisting he will pay for the supper.

San Francisco Examiner

70 Year Old Sufferer Recalls Quick Relief From Treatment

Charles Stuht of 601 North Sixty-third Street Seattle testifies to rapid relief from rheumatism and palsy after Loughney and Loughney External Absorbent Treatment. He praises the course priced at $10 covering medical specialist and druggist services, with offices at 401-2 Peoples Savings Bank Building. Consultation is free.

Charles Stuht North Sixty-third Street Seattle Loughney & Loughney Peoples Savings Bank Second Avenue Pike Street

The Washington Dental Conspiracy in the Legislature

The writer denounces state lawmakers as agents of privilege opposing the people. He argues workingmen’s protections are misnamed acts favoring employers, and laments eight hour laws excluding women in farming and canning. He urges voters to reject party labels and back representatives who defend working class interests. Next week the author continues with the State Dental Combine Conspiracy.

Fieh Taylor Jlanda Peter Vines Socialist Party Ples State Dental Combine Hdwin J Kown D Db

Wobbleton Jokes Claim Humorous Prime

Dubb leigh questions originality of Wobbleton humor. Binks agrees Abe solutely noting no prior jokes match Wobbleton. Judge remarks on the sustained joke tradition.

Wobbleton Binks Dubbleigh

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