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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1911
Page
3
A playful miscommunication unfolds as a mash note intended for Adolf is intercepted by Osgar Tee Hee. The sequence reveals lighthearted misdirection and social humor within a friendly circle.
A New York story reports James A. Dorr, son of Eleanor Davies and G S Dorr, exposing his mother's alleged scandal involving Eleanor Davis and accusing his father, a Pittsburg banker, of bigamy and exploitation. The son claims his mother, previously married to George S. Dorr, was duped into a life of shame.
Columbus OH June 5 W Kempel clerk of the house admitted carrying a $100 ride from a lobbyist to a legislator now under indictment. He said he named an Akron loan agent who gave the money and the lobbyist involved, and the legislator who received it. He denied knowledge the act was illegal at the time.
Francisco J. Madero Jr and party received a tremendous ovation as the special train passed Zacatecas toward Mexico City. He spoke of past imprisonment and expressed belief that Mexican independence can be achieved without armed support. The scene included women and children cheering as a blind man played a patriotic hymn. An ambassadorial shift announced later moved Gilberto Crespo y Martinez from Vienna to Mexico City and Manuel de Zalmacona to London.
In New York on June 5 a 20 year old invalid Frederick Stout died after neighbors continued piano practice. The 10 year old girl across the hall played despite his protests and his nerves worsened until insanity and death followed. Funeral of Southard noted with mourners from Harvard and Henry George clubs. A separate item reports Rev Alfred P Graves 82 dead by gas in Los Angeles after unhappy domestic affairs. Georgetown trimmed Columbus 5 to 1 in afternoon game.
The Chihuahua legislature accepts Governor Ahumada’s resignation and elects Abram Gonzales as the Madero candidate. Gonzales plans a movement against the Lower California Independents after settling in office. He departs for Chihuahua Monday. Gen. Viljoen to lead 600 troops from Juarez toward Tian Juana, with train transfers arranged via the United States.
Cettinje Montenegro June 5 war between Russia and Turkey appears nearer as newspapers publish an interview with Czar Nicholas warning hostilities are inevitable if Turkey continues to menace Montenegro by driving Albanians into Montenegrin territory. An institute of religious education will be offered by the educational department of the Congregational Sunday school and Public society at Pilgrim church on Thursday and Friday.
State Representative Owen Evans, indicted for bribery in a bid licensing and regulating loan agents, pleaded guilty today. The indictment was returned minutes before his plea. Evans asked for mercy, said he would confess before the grand jury this afternoon, and was fined $500 plus costs by Judge Kincaid.
Pittsfield Mass June 5 Arthur W Plumb 17 nephew of County Commissioner Plumb drowned in Pontoosuc lake while canoeing with Allan Babcock They capsized the craft in shallow water but Plumb’s body was carried out to nine feet of water The Isis yacht chartered by Jacob Schiff for summer use after repairs in New York
John G. Anderson seeks return of funds paid for three Navy Yard lots later found to be part of lots already sold to Theresa Whitney. Thomas Lando demands 105 dollars back for land later found to belong to the U S government.
Patrick Columbus Casey, awaiting execution in Carson state prison, umpired a game between rival convict teams. His fellow inmates reported no kicks against Casey’s decision making, calling him a rattling good umpire.
Dick Ferris, elected by insurrecto soldiers at Tia Juana as provisional president of the Lower California provisional republic, remains in a state of consideration after a troop speech yesterday. Ferris denies acceptance. In Colorado Springs, Mrs. William Elliott Belasco, daughter of playwright David Belasco, is seriously ill at her father's summer home.
Mrs. Hattie Little, mother of four, survived five suicide attempts after reportedly drinking to cope with troubles. Police say she shot herself in a city hospital room but missed the heart, with her husband stating continued threats from perceived harassment.
Portland voters expect a large turnout in the municipal election. Incumbent Mayor Joseph Simon runs independently against Republican nominee A G Rushlight and Democrat George H Thomas. Both favor the commission form of government and share platforms, with labor backing leaning to Rushlight.
The Victoria, an early-season steamer, departed with 700 passengers and a full cargo including mining gear and food bound for Nome. Flanked by over 2,000 relatives and friends on the shore, the voyage was marked by cheers and good wishes for a safe Far North journey.
Gov. Wilson completed a 9000 mile round trip with a return to Trenton. He and his party halted in Washington for a strenuous day of rest before resuming public duties.
London. Grapan Gilmour, a leading English aviator, flew to Salisbury to attend his manslaughter trial after running over and killing a boy in an auto accident. He must appear before the court there.
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