24 Jun 1911
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1911
Page
1
In June 1911 Seattle letters flood Eastward to Governor General Earl Grey of Ottawa. A Star editor notes 62 of 108 letters are pardons addressing Grey, urging action to spare a woman from the gallows and promising further dispatches if more letters arrive.
In Sault Ste. Marie Angelino Napolitano, condemned to die August 9, prepares for life and death as she crafts baby clothes in her jail cell. Volunteers and petitions pour from the United States and Canada urging clemency while the infant’s future, born before the execution, receives hopeful care.
In King County a judge suspends a grand larceny sentence for John Allen after deputy prosecutor findings. Allen, a night engineer, admitted stealing canned goods with a co‑conspirator. The judge pardons with a two‑year reporting requirement and potential governor pardon if he stays upright.
Jimmy Goldsmith did not appear to oppose the councils light rate reduction. The finance committee favored passage with changes, setting minimum charges at 75 cents and maximum at 7 cents per kilowatt hour until July 1, 1912. A council vote next Monday likely approves the compromise despite questions over municipal ownership and future referenda.
The death of Captain D. H. Jarvis by his own hand at the Seattle Athletic Club is described as a mystery with no financial pressure or unhappy home life found. He left a widow and three children, aged 49, earning $15,000 yearly while a bank book showed over $18,000 in balance.
Rumors of a steady decline in Pope Pius XII's health persist in Rome. Officials say the condition is not causing immediate anxiety, but gout attacks are increasing in frequency and weaken him, with the danger that a heart or stomach attack could lead to serious consequences.
Senator Lorimer says suppression of corruption stories is a conspiracy by the McCormicks and the Harvester Trust to discredit him. Illinois senator argues the slush fund tale was born from enmity. George Bancroft of International Harvester testifies. tax increases for the McCormicks and Lorimer opposition to a Chicago River bridge are highlighted.
A brief exchange shows a judge pressuring a suitor about his worthiness for the daughter while the father challenges the suitor directly, reflecting courtly manners in a domestic dispute scene.
The Loony Editor announces a contest offering five dollar prizes for top Loonylines submitted to The Star. Readers are urged to send witty word play, with notes of humor and social quips, while the office staff promises daily publication of entries.
United Press dispatch reports the US circuit court of appeals dismissed government suits to break up the Union Pacific Southern Pacific merger. The decision, with Justice Hook dissenting, upholds the combined lines as serving the public with no discrimination. government plans an immediate appeal to the highest court.
The June bride team won 30 to 11 as Cupid nets a burst of marriage licenses at the clerk’s office yesterday. Manager Gage, overseeing the unit, wears a broad smile recalling last year’s 11 to 0 tally on June 23.
A fragment from the Houston Post features a dialogue on belief in premonitions. It recalls an uncle who supposedly forewarned the exact hour of his death, followed by a question about his execution.
Charles W. Wappenstein eight times indicted ex chief of police completes pleas of not guilty to four counts. Two indictments charge conspiracy with Blethen Ludovic and Berryman to maintain a public nuisance and to injure morals. Two bribery charges relate to a $1000 bribe from Gid Tupper and Clarence Gerald for protection at Midway and Paris houses. Trial set before Judge Ronald after venue change. first trial ended with a hung jury. A 100 member venue pool was drawn to select 12 jurors.
Leach and two accomplices found guilty in a conspiracy to extort from John Robey of Golden Wear Baking. Jury delivered verdicts after five hours. Mready Barr, called a “badger girl,” remained calm as she was led away. Larry Carroll remanded for custody after bail set at 1200 dollars. Attorney Holzheimer sought a new trial.
The eight hour work limit for women improves Seattle restaurant life with 600 waitresses now ending shifts earlier. Lola Latimer, a bright faced example, says the change satisfies cooks, waitresses, and customers though some male managers may dislike the new rule.
Mrs Anna Dandurand sues Alphonse Dandurand in Chicago arguing neglect and cruelty. She alleges he did not kiss or speak to her for eight years, failed to caress, left her lonely, attacked her roosters, and sometimes threatened to kill her horse, with occasional violence.
Arthur Brunner aged three, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Brunner of 621 North 60th Street, died of scarlet fever. His father says a colored boy across the street caused the infection, aided by a physician who failed to report to health authorities or quarantine the family, risking infection to other neighborhood children who had mixed with the patient.
President Taft heads to Washington to urge passage of reciprocity while warning he will veto any tariff bill sent to him before the tariff board reports. He expects the Canadian reciprocity measure to pass.
The article notes resistance to amendments and signals a veto threat from a key official if any tariff bill is attached, framing a battleground over legislative strategy and tariff policy.
Councilmen Kellogg and Wardall, who backed the jail reform ordinance, will vote Monday to sustain the mayor's veto. They also plan to oppose Griffiths' bill to abolish the chief jailer position, after previously signaling support for Corbett's removal.
A Ram's Horn excerpt reports Jenkins complaining of leg pain from the night before. The reply quips that his wife struck him with the wooden leg, turning a medical complaint into a joke about domestic violence.
Over 500 names were filed today on recall petitions at Labor Temple aimed at councilmen Wardall Blaine and Kellogg who allegedly failed to meet expectations. Labor leaders plan a vote meeting at Arcade Hall next Tuesday with remarks by Arne Nordskog G M Welty and George T McNamara among others.
Judge Gay sentenced Alfred G Cohen to three to five years for causing wholesale registration of floaters in the recall election. Attorney Frye sought one year citing a prior three year sentence, while Cohen claimed a right to a new trial. The judge dismissed concerns of reversal over the instruction given.
London June 24 Lady Decies formerly Vivian Gould is ill in bed with aftereffects of coronation festivities and doctors attend her she recently underwent an appendicitis operation.
Hicktown Bee items report a pond at Snake Bend drying again and local chatter about fishing. New reporter J Clarence Montgomery settles in with Bef Horn at the Nickel Plate Bar as Bert Burns mourns a found hat. Rumors of a next month wedding surface amid local banter and a fading talk of diamond vests and scruples.
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