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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1911

Page

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Crawford Wins Temporary Restraining Order in Rainier Valley Transit Dispute

Federal Judge Donworth denied Crawford's injunction to stop city interference with his Rainier valley car line. Superior Judge Dykeman then granted a temporary restraining order halting city work and set a hearing for next Friday. Crawford may operate pending dirt removal after the order.

Crawford Donworth Yester Rainier Valley Dykeman Hay Danworth Peterson

Kubelik the Graphophone Kitten Seeks a New Home

A neighborhood tale tells of Kubelik a young cat trained to enjoy music. He can pick a tune on a violin operate a graphophone and dance. Owner Lonanna Warren plans to give him to a caring child who promises two daily phonograph performances and humane treatment.

Mies Lona Warren Manning E Kubelik Ido Kubetik Pileture Lonanna Lona

Woman sacrifices life to save child at Kent railroad

Mrs George Cheney died after throwing her baby clear of an oncoming Northern Pacific locomotive near Kent. The three year old Cheney girl was playing on the tracks when the mother sprang onto the rail, saved the child, but was fatally struck. Her husband works for the Chicago Milwaukee and Puget Sound railway.

Northern Pacific Kent George Cheney Helen Cheney Mia Tacoma Lle Cheney Chicago Milwaukee Puget Sound

Witness Tupper Testifies On Graft and Protection Racket

Principal witness Gid Tupper testified he paid Charles Wappenstein $1,000 on August 5 1910 for protection of the Midway and Paris houses. He admitted a prior partnership with Clarence Gerald aimed at vice operations in Gill’s district and acknowledged lying about payments. The cross examination, led by Will H Morris, revealed graft rumors and fear of detectives as Tupper fell ill and was removed from court.

Gid Tupper Charles W. Wappenstein Midway Paris Upper Will H. Morris Tupper Gerald Gill Wappenstein Jaco Barberis Italio-American Club Nankdpenstein Morris Vil Hot Springs Ark Caldwell Murphy Main J. W. Baxter Baxter Burns Seattle Chicago Capt. Sullivan Bannick Clarence Gerald Wappy Wapenstein Nichole Nichola J. 8. Long Long Gid Tugper Sd Benn

Lorimer Seeks Testimony From Senate Committee

Senator Lorimer telegraphed the senate committee on privileges and elections from Chicago today requesting permission to testify. He seeks to present his side amid ongoing questions about his conduct and tenure.

United Press Chicago Wm. Lorimer Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections Permis

Woman Shot Father Suspected as Husband Flees

In New Westminster British Columbia on June 3 Sarah Anne Elizabeth Jobes was found dead from a single revolver shot to the right ear in the kitchen of 427 Fourth street. Her son William Jobes rushed from work after learning his father Henry Jobes had bought a gun and was believed to threaten her. He spotted Henry fleeing toward downtown and likely escaped to Vancouver.

United Press New Westminster B. C Sarah Anne Elizabeth Jobes Fourth Street Wm. Jobes William Henry Jobes Vancouver

Secret Divorce Suit Filed by Milburn Heiress in Seattle

Mrs Annan Thompson Milburn daughter of Marita Thompson a Seattle capitalist began suit for divorce from Henry Hanford Milburn married in Seattle June 11 1962. She alleges lack of adequate support since May 1908 separation since October 1909 no community property two children Moritz 6 and George 4. Milburn once a Spokane businessman now in Bristol Indiana. Divorce aimed to be as secret as possible amid temporary absence of Mrs Milburn from Seattle.

Annan Thompson Milburn Marita Thompson Henry Hanford Milburn Rately Milburn Spokane Bristol Ind Seattle Moritz George

Betty on the South Seattle Line Promises Easy Money

Betty Graham plans to ride the South Seattle line next Monday night between 5 and 6 30 giving five dollars to the first man who offers a seat. The offer includes a chance to win three dollars as the payout. The Star promotes the stunt with a warning to look out for her.

Betty Graham Seattle

Easy Way To Give Away The Star's Money

Betty Graham recounts repeatedly giving away The Star's money on streetcar lines. A Fremont Ballard rider, Bert Salisbury of 429 Ewing Fremont, accepted a $5 note after offering his seat, marking an ongoing streak of easy money from the stunt. Government experts project a cotton harvest near 14 million bales, 2.5 million above average and 400,000 above 1904.

Star Betty Graham Fremont-Ballard Madison Bert Salisbury Ewing Street Fremont Salisbury Washington

Editor Seeks Ives Aide To Shield People’s Advocate

Frank Brighton of the Tucson Voice praises Senator Ives as a lawyer who works without pay to defend editors who stand for the people and urges he be passed along to aid the cause. The note frames Ives as a national remedy.

Frank Brighton The Tucson Voice Senator Ives Ives Frank

Emma Goldman to Speak in City With Five Lectures

Anarchist lecturer Emma Goldman arrives tomorrow for a series of five talks at Plymouth Congregational Church. Topics include Tolstoy, Anist and Rebel, Justice, The Dangers of the Growing Power of the Church, The Eternal Spirit of the Revolution, and Victims of Morality. Ben Reitman arrives to assist with advance work and a possible socialist debate.

Emma Goldman Plymouth Congregational Church Tolstoy Ben Reitman Hoboes Emma

Man Buries Himself and Erects Grave Marker

In Leighton Pennsylvania on June 3 a man named Jerry J. Kistler dug his own grave and raised a flagstone tombstone at its head. He said he wanted the grave deep enough and expressed pride in preparing for the future.

United Leighton, Pa Jerry J. Kistler Kistler Jerry

Maniac Escapes Jail Then Barricades in Capitol Hill

An unidentified maniac escaped from the county jail at noon and headed into Capitol Hill to barricade himself in a house. He is armed and pursued by authorities.

Denver Capitol Hill

Hearst Sues Collier for Damages Over Editorial Ads Claim

Hearst files a $500,000 lawsuit in New York alleging articles by Will Irwin in Collier's Weekly falsely claimed theatrical ads followed editorials and drawings in Hearst papers. Hearst contests a claim that a thousand dollars could indirectly buy an editorial by Arthur Brisbane.

New York Will Irwin Coller Hearst Wm. R. Hearst Robert J. Collier Irwin Arthur Brisbane

Letter Carrier Arrested in Corset Detention Case

Harry Truesdell, a Newburg letter carrier, was arrested and charged with unlawfully detaining mail. A package found in his desk, mailed last July, contained a pair of corsets.

Newburg Harry Truesdell Truesdell

Lincoln man acquitted of murder in self defense claim

At Brunswick New Jersey on June 8 1909 trial before James J Bergen a jury found Lincoln resident Brokaw not guilty of murdering James Katty of Lincoln. Brokaw testified he acted in self defense after a quarrel over a fence on his premises led to the fatal shot.

Brunswick N. J

Too Hot to Kiss Warns in Warm Weather Times

Cincinnati clerical note reports Officer Landis expanding a warning against kissing in hot weather. Landis says kissing is dangerous at all times but especially so in sultry conditions as the city cautions residents.

Cincinnati Landis

Japan orders new Dreadnought cruiser Kongo from Vickers

Railroad officials in Seattle protest a new order that may reduce Chinese passenger traffic by closing Vancouver as an entry point. The Tokyo plan to build the Kongo cruiser is announced, and Japan places the order with Vickers in England. The Memorial Day committee schedules a final veterans’ hall meeting in the Armory tomorrow afternoon.

Vancouver, B.C. A Seattle Washington Japan Vickers Company England Memorial Day Committee Veterans’ Hall Armory

Rev Garvin's Corner Returns to The Star Pages

Rev Garvin, a preacher known for talking less and saying more, launches his weekly Corner in The Star's editorial page. The feature appears every Saturday and promises memorable reflections from the pastor.

Rev. Garvin the Star

Wappenstein Trial Details and Related Corruption Claims

The report outlines testimony from Captain Sullivan and others about police records, vice district practices, and Gid Tupper’s alleged payments to Wappenstein. It notes Wappenstein’s involvement with Midway and Paris houses, large cash deposits, and connections to bank and vault officials.

Tupper Wappenstein John F. Dore J. E. Bayden Albert Bosham Rmn Collins Jack Barberis Council Investigating Committee Morris Council

Supreme Court admonition to tobacco interests sparks shift

A sharp rebuke from the Supreme Court targets tobacco interests urging a new approach. The interchange presents a tense moment as judges challenge established strategy and demand alternatives. The exchange hints at looming regulatory or legal pressure on industry practices.

Underwood Wool Tariff Bill Advances in House

The house ways and means committee approved a favorable report on the Underwood wool tariff bill by a strict party vote. The bill, backed by the democratic caucus, will be reported to the house Tuesday and brought up by Chairman Underwood on Wednesday.

Washington House Ways and Means Underwood

Acquitted Nye Leaves Other Indictments To Proceeed

In Columbus the prosecution continues on three additional Nye indictments despite Nye’s acquittal on bribery charges. In San Francisco the body of an unidentified man was found floating in the bay near Potrero, seemingly in the water about two weeks.

Columbus Ohio Nye San Francisco the Potrero

Pipe makers announce price boost to raise 20 million

New York reports higher clay sewer pipe prices after pipe manufacturers organized. A record hemp shipment of 16 700 bales sails from Manila aboard the Lucerne to Plymouth Massachusetts. A light Fourth of July edition notes fewer white hearses and playful skating near the North Pole.

New York Manila Plymouth Mass

Vancouver man seeks runaway daughter Ruth

L B Briggs of Vancouver asks police to notify him if Ruth Briggs is found. Ruth, a 19 year old described as a pretty brunette, is said to have run away with a man who left his wife and baby in Vancouver.

L. B. Briggs Vancouver B. C Ruth

Lemon prices surge by half amid steady supply

Market note reports a 50 percent rise in lemon prices while supply remains ample and distribution continues at a similar pace.

Tobacco trust decision raises no change to individual smoking rights

The court ruling focuses on regulatory and corporate structures of the tobacco industry and public health implications. It does not grant or revoke a private right to smoke in a home parlor and does not require outdoor or back porch usage by individuals.

Tobacco Trust Dad

Notable Quote Sparks Debate on Women Smoking

A Marquis notes the beauty of women smoking daintily while dismissing harsher imagery. The exchange includes Margy approving the dainty style and a quip contrasting it with a harsher term, reflecting social attitudes of the period.

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