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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1911
Page
3
The June 27 report from Waverly, West Virginia says eight Americans and four Italians died in a race riot near Weaver. A fight between a local man and an Italian sparked crowd violence that drew a sheriff's posse to the scene as authorities work to quell the turmoil.
About 10,000 onlookers watched a two month old Eyres factory fire on Friday afternoon. The blaze began on the top floor around 2:30, with damage over 10000 dollars and 5000 charged to the building. Fire prevented by fireproof elevator doors and a water tower. cause suspected spontaneous combustion or possibly wiring.
Rain across Oregon and Washington towns in the past three days brought immense value to farmers and virtually guarantees a good crop. The storm measured about half an inch, and timber industry reports say forests are drying with fire danger rising in the region.
A malfunction at a San Mateo theatre released two thousand gallons of water on stage. The shower drenched the orchestra and disrupted the act as the handcuff queen, famed for escapes from steel restraints, was toppled when the tank front collapsed. She tossed her chained partner and a set of keys into the audience amid the flood.
One hundred twenty four postal savings banks were opened today in second class offices throughout the United States.
In a humorous appeal the Loonyline editor invites swift submissions to win prizes, offering $5 for the best woman and $5 for the best man. Readers supply quirky lines and address details as part of a local contest, with entries due by Friday morning and results printed later in The Star.
The council approved an ordinance requiring street car firms to run enough cars per schedule and limit standing riders. It allows some crowding with 50 seats example. 60 percent straphangers in lone side seat cars. Blaine abstained from the pledge and opposed. Steiner and Haase supported Furth's monopoly stance alongside Blaine.
The statement questions why funds are allocated to advertising. It notes a debate on marketing investment and potential benefits versus costs for the organization.
City council split over a rate reduction bill with Erickson urging a broad ordinance and charter amendment. The plan calls for a 10 percent initiative and a spring referendum on electricity rates and utility funding, plus protections to limit spending from city utility funds. Eight shipping lines in Amsterdam strike. Utah liquor question vote underway with expected wet outcomes in Salt Lake and Ogden.
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