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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1911
Page
6
Ennis Clarefield, 55, pardoned after 15 years of a 30 year sentence for killing a man in a land dispute returns to his home in Galveston. He finds his wife remarried and, broken hearted, seeks permission to serve out his term at the state penitentiary.
The Newport event promises a highly anticipated swimming match with contestants including Mrs. Elsie French Van derbdilt Mrs. Leonard M Constance Warren Gabrielle Warren Gwendolyn Burden and Mrs. Goodby Loew. The distance and date are to be decided.
United States authorities pledge to crack down on white slave rings active in California with evidence suggesting the gang’s reach extends to Seattle and other Northwest cities. Frank H. Depue heads the criminal identification bureau and led the Helen Johnson Izon rescue, as U S Attorney Herrington works to build cases. The trafficking uses city brothels and coercion to lure victims, transfer them, and dispose of them across jurisdictions.
Evanston's census figures reveal 13 454 women and 11 655 men with 199 more females than males in the city. The data underscores a notable gender balance pattern in the community.
Cedartown Ga July 29 voters reelect a city trustee while Jesse M Prewett remains jailed on a charge of killing neighbor Lee Green A farmer who serves as a school director in jail still enjoys community sympathy and support as they elect him to public office
Paris reports a Bronze and marble statue laden galley from ancient Greece lies 100 feet underwater off the African coast. Found by Tunisian French colony divers, the shipwreck yields art treasures among the rarest known.
Hoquiam reports the steamer Jacinto with a missing rudder and a large gash in its side after striking the south jetty docks while entering Grays Harbor. The lumber laden vessel bound for San Francisco had its deck load swept away and is anchored today after being towed from the scene.
New York July 29 sugar magnate Claus Spreckels testifies before a congressional probe panel that the sugar trust is a home wrecker. He says a family rift with his father and brother was sparked by misstatements from H. O. Havemeyer during his time as manager of the Spreckels refinery in Philadelphia.
In Los Angeles on July 29, C. Pfister accused of stealing a bottle of milk in Westlake district hanged himself with a scarf to the bars of his cell while weakened by deprivation, authorities report.
A note from the exhibit warns that handlers fear the baby alligators may starve unless fed. It mentions a dozen young alligators and urges action to provide food, citing concern over their welfare.
A death in New York after a stab wound complications from gauze in the heart. In Bloomington a court orders payments for an aged mother’s support. New Haven reports a widow and $100,000 estate. Chicago notes a patient at the county hospital claiming poverty. A New York centenarian boasts a car strike incident. Washington hints Hamburg American lines to San Francisco via the canal and possibly to Yokohama.
Oregon direct legislation leader U'Ren arrives in Seattle from Portland and will be guest of honor at a Washington annex dinner this evening. English socialist writers Sidney and Beatrice Webb will also attend after delays. they plan to stay through Sunday as Seattle supporters prepare a warm welcome.
Gilbert Perkins and Charles Franklin, of the Perkins Detective Agency, were found guilty of attempted blackmail and using the mails wrongly. Franklin received five years and Perkins three, in Leavenworth. both plan appeals.
A wartime era tally reports 100 dreadnoughts either built, under construction, or ordered by nations including Great Britain and Germany. The record outlines completed and launched ships per country and notes England began the first dreadnought in 1890. The German ship Thuringen leads in size with 22 800 ton displacement and heavy armament.
In a Richmond jail at 17, Beulah Binford delivers a stark life philosophy of cynicism and hopelessness. She laments missed chances for a decent life, cites rumors and disgrace, and admits longing for a stable marriage and money, while portraying a childlike and naïve, yet sharp, self-awareness.
Mrs. B A Wixon California state superintendent of public instruction says women wear badges reading Vote for the eighth amendment and predicts California's equal suffrage question will be settled in October. She arrived from San Francisco where she attended the National Educational Association convention and has lectured across the state.
Portland reports the forest fire situation remains non urgent with several fires burning in southern Oregon and a few small conflagrations in Washington.
Otto A. Case, current auditor of King County, announces his bid for governor. He issues his principles stating support for recall and extending recall to all officials including judges, and endorses initiative and referendum as core to direct people’s power.
A July report from London notes a Moroccan flare up could trigger worldwide consequences as France and England deploy warships to Agadir. Berlin rejects British meddling and says Germany will settle Franco German talks without outside interference. Kaiser Wilhelm’s Swinemunde arrival is delayed.
Dallas report notes Senator Joseph W Bailey backed liquor interests and faces a tough bid for renewal as Texas leans dry. Legislature shows a dry majority in both houses and prohibition momentum strong statewide, undermining Bailey's re election prospects amid liquor opposition strength.
Ottawa announces dissolution of parliament to seek a people’s verdict on the reciprocity treaty with the United States. Prime Minister Sir Wilfrid Laurier’s government likely to go before voters in September.
Seven pieces of dismembered remains including a woman's body are recovered in New York stirring a citywide manhunt for a wholesale killer. Investigators say the torso was wrapped in canvas and bagging and the head and limbs were hacked with a dull blade, indicating murder.
Louise Swan a 19 year old New York resident, returned home today after leaving without word to seek independent work as a governess near Philadelphia. She felt remorseful and unaware of the police effort sparked by her unexplained absence.
Jesse P. Webb of Beattie faces a Tuesday sentencing by Judge Morrow in Portland for the murder of Wm. A. Johnson. Webb attempted to ship Johnson’s body in a trunk after the slaying. Carrie Kiersch of Seattle, convicted as Webb’s confederate, serves 15 years in the Oregon penitentiary.
John W. Gates, American financier, remains in Paris in poor health as pneumonia develops in his lungs. Dr Gros reports his condition is again critical.
July 29 Chicago notes on George M Ferguson who promotes the trial escaration idea and says his second marriage is superior to his first. He claims the first wife was impractical and impulsive, while the second marriage avoids those faults. the first divorce followed a year apart.
Henry C. Yaeger protests to Governor Sloan to commute or spare the man condemned for the murder of Louis D. Yaeger by a sheep herder on a May day. Acting Governor Young received the protest as Sloan was in California and no action was taken on the request.
In Visalia on July 29 the infant son of Mr and Mrs L J Hilbert nearly died after drinking nearly half a pint of kerosene. Doctors treated the child for several hours before he was declared out of danger.
At Swope Park Duke the buffalo bolted from his pen and defied 20 keepers. Keeper Castang directed a rope attempt and lasso, then used a park steam roller to uproot the beast. Duke was dragged a dozen yards before yielding and retreating.
Councilman Goddard objected to paying Kent Lumber 73500 for Barneston townsite 2300 acres. The plan allows a seven year occupancy with logging rights and a long term lease while condemning surrounding land. Officials viewed it as cheaper than condemnation though opposition feared water pollution and loss of timber value. John Mackie was fined 25 dollars and costs after shooting at his stepson in Coupeville.
A dental practice touts high grade materials and skill rather than cheap generic work. It emphasizes patient satisfaction and a strong reputation for delivering the best work at affordable rates.
The Beall Living Stone Co promotes evening ads claiming women can read them after work, giving the evening papers an advantage. The message emphasizes the value of evening advertising for retail department store readers.
A 65 year old Tribolet reports four years of rheumatism and catarrh ended after using Loughney Loughney's External Absorbent Treatment. He paid 10 dollars and praises the method. The notice offers a free automobile to city residents unable to walk to offices in Renton Washington with hours from 8 am to 6 pm.
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