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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1911
Page
3
A Minneapolis ordinance setting 50 percent of seating as the standing limit is debated with support for excluding cable cars. Europe’s system is cited as practical, a Lakeside Hall mass meeting endorses the strap hangers bill, and passage is anticipated next week.
Frau Sandwina a 25 year old Bavarian giantess in strength amazes crowds tossing her 156 pound husband as if a toy. The act features their two year old son and centers in the ring as a remarkable circus feature. She credits natural strength born from a large family and a no diet lifestyle.
Judge Tallman denied the motion on the pleadings and required Noice to answer McKenzie’s interrogatories within 10 days.
Mayor Dilling asked Secretary A. H. Grout of the civil service commission to determine the mayor's rights to appoint a fire chief from another city. W. T. Beggin, first assistant chief of the New York department, is viewed as the leading candidate for the post.
A burglar was killed when a skylight door trapped his neck in the home of Elias Surut, a wealthy manufacturer. The body remained unseen for days until Mrs Surut returned and identified the burglar as Joseph Tauer, a former convict. Police believe a partner lowered him by rope from an adjacent building. the skylight slammed shut as he fought to escape.
City Auditor John Meyers announced that M. W. Chater, formerly cashier in the city electrician’s office, is short 2546 in his accounts. Chater has been confined in the Highland state asylum for the insane for a month.
The new viaduct on Westlake boulevard opened yesterday replacing west Lake Union trestles. Cars ran on the newly graded road, connecting Fremont and Green Lake districts to town and offering Ballard through service via Fremont. Other lines affected include Wallingford Meridian Phinney Ave and West Woodland.
Melbourne reports a near-fatal auto crash in Sydney involving Lady Dudley wife of the governor general. A fifty horsepower car driven by a chauffeur attempted to squeeze past two oncoming trams on Oxford Street. Brakes failed to stop the vehicle as tram cars approached, crushing the car and leaving only the center intact.
Lawrence Flaherty, third vice president of the International Brotherhood of Cement Workers and business agent for the local union, was appointed police commissioner in San Francisco to succeed Walter B. OConnell who resigned last Monday.
United Press dispatches report Juan Creel brother of Enrique Creel arrested in Chihuahua on alleged plot against Madero. Enrique says no confirmation. In El Paso Francisco I Madero Jr and Mrs Madero plan a farewell ball for Juarez residents as Madero prepares to depart for Mexico City amid news of ongoing fighting and Diaz resignation uncertainty.
London reports the Queen Mary crown finished for the coronation. Weighing 19 ounces, designed by the queen, it is diamond heavy with a lace like setting and the Kohinoor diamond at its center.
Cleveland patrol confirms a flat 3 cent fare for street car rides, with prior transfers priced at 1 cent. Officials emphasize simple pricing and easier rides for riders within the city.
Catherine Hickey, 14, daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Hickey of 2420 W 62nd St Ballard, left home Monday morning with no note or explanation. Police and parents are mystified as she packed her belongings and disappeared, with the only theory being her desire to go on the stage.
Clarence Darrow, counsel for the McNamaras, led a long morning conference with San Francisco labor leaders and witnesses. He questioned Tinemo e Johannsen Mrs Johannsen Lofthouse and Morton, with Lofthouse and Morton knowing M P Schmidt, one of the alleged principals. Darrow planned to depart for Chicago and return in two weeks.
Three sergeants testified in the trial of Charlies W. Wappenstein yesterday afternoon. Hedges said he kept weekly district girl counts for health inspection and followed inspector orders, not captain. Bryant testified he enforced district rents and warned resorts, noting he did not report to the chief.
London June 1 United Press reports supporters of Queen Mary’s crusade against the hobble skirt recount the Derby incident where women could not rise from coach tops due to skirts binding their ankles and were drenched. Rain ruined an estimated $100,000 worth of gowns.
In Los Angeles union labor attorneys prepare suits against Mayor Alexander Chief of Police Sebastian Captain Haupt Police Judge Chambers City Prosecutor and company directors over the arrest of 35 union men on a conspiracy of picketing. Twenty five thousand dollars damages are sought for each arrested man.
James Williams fails to collect a $1,506 judgment against Chief of Police Bannick after Judge A W Frater rules the statute of limitations runs from the lower court judgment rather than the supreme court decision. Williams was injured in 1902 during his arrest, losing hearing in one ear.
Electrical Workers of Vancouver have decided to strike and will follow the trades and labor councils if a general strike is called on Monday. Local action stems from unresolved disputes with management and union leaders.
The CPR steamer Amur struck a rock in Wrangell narrows yesterday afternoon and went aground on a sandy North Flat beach. No danger to passengers or crew. The Princess May is en route from Skagway and will reach the Amur’s beached location this evening.
The public affairs committee debated control of moving picture houses with motors. Howard Joslyn urged a new ordinance to grant broad regulatory power. Critics warned of graft risk and forced delegation as the bill paused for a week.
Andrew Carnegie said he never dealt with John W. Gates and dismissed Gates as peddling scandal after Gates testified before the congressional committee in Washington investigating the steel trust. He warned he would answer if needed when he appears before the committee. June 1.
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