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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1911
Page
6
The program features a mix of dramas and comedies across multiple brands including Dream, Hero, Circuit, City, Grand, Ideal, Odeon, and National. Titles span Ennoch Arden parts, The Novice, Nitrate of Soda Industry, Her Spoiled Boy, The Cardinal's Edict, and Miss Blom among others.
London dispatch reports Andrew Carnegie denying involvement with Gates and accusing him of sensationalism. Gates testifies before the congressional steel trust inquiry in Washington, while Carnegie vows to answer in America. A separate report notes fears over Japan’s expansion and immigration policy for the Philippines and the Western Hemisphere.
The piece reflects on a historic event from 136 years ago and mocks popular legends about the origin of a local hill’s name. It questions contested tales linking the hill to golf lore and a famous battle while noting competing anecdotes.
The piece recalls the 196 year old anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill with references to General Gage, Prescott, Warren, and Continental troops. It laments modern life, notes wages around $3.65 a day, and contrasts past sacrifice with current freedoms and celebrations.
A shaped airship named Palisades built a week earlier by Frank Goodale was seen over New York City. Crowds followed the craft along Broadway as vehicles sped to keep pace, then learned the craft was the Palisades. A separate court scene features a judge noting a dramatic but unresolved marriage request.
Fragmentary directory listing for funeral directors includes Toska Nine Tributaring Co Cerner Th and Union Fremont Office Moore Theatre North phones 949 Onney Watson Co and On Want to contact W. M. Henderson Park area references and scattered price notes 40 46 60 66 in blue serge cheviot and worsted fabrics.
The page lists subscription notices and price changes, multiple agency locations, job ads for female help and sales, personal classified lines, apartment and room rentals, sales of goods and services, and real estate listings. It includes addresses, contact numbers, and various promotional pitches for products and employment opportunities.
Unusually rich soil easily cleared in the Oak Harbor area on Whitby Island is offered at 20 to 25 dollars per acre with easy terms. Listings include 4 acres near Lake Washington, 5 acres west of Bremerton, and 1 mile from Lay Lake with improvements. Various firms advertise acreage and waterfront land with terms, in Seattle and Chicago offices.
Classified page markets tracts and farms with 40 acre Jackson Realty listings near Milwaukee rail lines and Chehalis River Valley. Offers include 313 acre Little Farm near Seattle, 10 acre lakefront parcels, 40 acre Beattie area plots, 40 to 80 acre riverfront lots, and multiple acreages with easy terms and canal and ferry access. Prices range from $65 to $1,600 per acre with monthly payments.
In Skagway Alaska on June 17 United States Deputy Marshal Fred Fonzo tried to serve a writ of dispossession on Mia Bernhofer. Lena Bernhofer a 16 year old relative drew a gun and shot Fonzo. He is reported in critical condition and may die. The Bernhofers run the New Home hotel and have threatened arson to resist eviction. Lena Bernhofer has not yet been arrested.
The ongoing seamen's strike in London gathers strength with hundreds of recruits joining idle sailors. The steamer Minneapolis of the Atlantic transport line could not sail today due to the strike.
A noisy chatter fills Beacon Hill as the Selle Floto circus heads to Seattle on Monday. Gesorus, known as a four flusher, claims he must attend to look after a kid while neighbors cheer the spectacle.
At Pleasant Beach on Sunday the 18th crowds enjoy sports dancing and refreshments. Boats run hourly from morning aboard with tickets priced at 50 cents and children under 12 pay 25 cents.
Rameey, a house furnisher, moves to 1923 Firetov. Ax minster Rugs priced at $1.45.
City council debates the Seattle light plant finances with Erickson urging further rate cuts and Ross defending current credits. Ross cites Tacoma’s higher charges and lower substation costs, claiming Seattle loses money distributing power while Tacoma reports surpluses.
Sollars an Lodi ice dealer who was shot twice by Axtell editor and publisher of the Lodi Sentinel died in Stockton hospital. The incident occurred yesterday and authorities investigated the fatal shooting.
A quirky roundup notes Justice Ford on marriage happiness, Salter mills workers praying for a trust dispute, Wilie Lewis fined for assaulting a subway worker, Chicago police chief offering night escorts for women, a man’s suicide tied to a love letter, a Mississippian sheriff candidate offering charity, and three women plus six men admitted to the St. Louis bar in a county court proceeding.
The Shasta Limited was robbed late last night between Drain and Yoncalla Oregon. Three Portland mall clerks were held at gunpoint while mail sacks were rifled. no treasure car was reported as carried. Posse-led search continues for two suspects as train halted at Yoncalla.
Floyd Merrill known as the Boy Inventor was seized in Bellingham after escapes from the juvenile division and new diversions. Police planned a double deputy force to return Floyd and Archie Jamieson to town while a rural storekeeper reported a good check and a Seattle phone assurance.
June 17 report states James Smith aged 16 died at the morgue after a fight with Frank Burke also 16, during a game with several youths present. The boys reportedly settled the quarrel with a bout in a nearby lot lasting about five minutes before Smith collapsed unconscious from a severe jaw blow.
A summoned physician arrived and declared the boy dead. The report notes the fatality and the immediate response by authorities at the scene.
Judge Gay sentences Henry Ewing, the conductor who shot four times at his wife during a custody dispute over their 4 year old daughter. The judge notes the defendant escaped a murder verdict and warns about using a gun.
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