City Bond Vote On Street Car Line Planned
A city bond election will decide funding for a street car line owned by the city. Officials urge residents to review ballot details and casting dates as construction phases and fare plans are outlined.
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1911
Page
1
Desperate assault case headlines Edith Meller murder trial
In Albany on March 6 United Press reports the murder trial of Edith Meller for poisoning her five year old son with carbolic acid to pursue a relationship. She is heavily guarded as the prosecution seeks the death penalty while the defense cites insanity and illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
My United Press
Albany
N. Y
Edith Meller
Mre.eller
Afraid People's Candidate ahead in council race
A political prelude depicts Joe Smith as a people’s candidate facing attacks from big interests. The unsigned circulars allege false claims while Smith’s World War II era records are cited to prove his honesty and service. The piece frames the election as rights of the people versus special privileges for the few.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Smith
Jambusgh
Philippines
Santa Ana
Defense rests in Hillman case
The Hillman case defense concludes this afternoon as District Attorney Todd plans brief rebuttal testimony. Judge Danworth rules no night session to study jury instruction. James Jepson testifies on office practices for options contracts and forfeitures, detailing one day options unless 10 percent paid for 30 days, and a two day sale if a buyer is found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. D. Hillman
Todd
Danworth
James Jepson
Hillman
Divorce case cites repeated desertions since 1908
H and Rowe accuses wife Oulda L of a pattern of desertions since their 1908 marriage. After brief returns, she left again in November and allegedly wrote to friends of her admiration for other men and belief that her husband should obtain a divorce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.&. Rowe
Oulda L
Alfred Vanderbilt faces tangled loves in New York rumors
New York readers follow Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt’s dating dilemma after divorce and a series of linked court actions involving Mrs. George Law and Mrs. McKim. Rumors swirl amid possible marriages, with Vanderbilt and his suitors racing to resolve the most suitable match as sensational suits echo through society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanderbilt
George New York
New York-London
Vanderbilt-Law
The Confession of a Street Car Strap
The street car strap defends its long service to Seattle and the public. It claims earnings for bondholders and bosses, recalls aiding veterans, mothers, and workers, and asks voters to choose seats over straps in tomorrow's election while insisting it remains the people's friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle Star
Joe Smith
People
Star
Seattle
The
Jacob Furth
Boston
Seattle Electric Co
Grand Army of the Republic
Grant
Sherman
Jake
the Star
P. S
Ready to Vote on Contempt Bill in Olympia
In Olympia the house rules committee placed the anti contempt bill on today’s calendar after a delay. The proposal would grant jury trials and impartial judges for those prosecuted for criticizing court actions if their statements are true and justifiable. Introduced by Representatives Wray and Zednick of King.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staff
Olympia
House Rules Committee
Wray and
Zednick
King
Massachusetts Woman Dresses on Ten Dollars a Year
Boston March 6 Mrs Mary W Shattuck a Groton Mass 76 says she has dressed well for 53 years on ten dollars yearly since her marriage She describes a wardrobe including black satin muff and stole bonnets shawls coats dresses wais ts gloves stockings and other essentials built on frugal purchases and careful management
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Boston
Mary W. Shattuck
Groton
Mass
Poindexter Appreciation Letter to Joe Smith in 1910
The letter from Miles Poindexter to Joe Smith of Seattle praises Smith for staunch support and newspaper work aiding their shared political cause. Poindexter expresses desire to stay in contact and value future suggestions on impending political responsibilities and major issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Joe Smith
Seattle
Wash
Joe
Miles Poindexter
No Witnesses Before Jury at County Court
Captain Charles Tennant and detectives along with Frank Clancy John Sheehan and Al Thomas saloon proprietors at 503 King Street waited in county courthouse corridors as Prosecutor Murphy failed to examine witnesses before the grand jury due to Mrs Murphy illness. Subpoenaed witnesses were excused until the afternoon session with no indictments by 1 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Tennant
Spence Thompson
Frank Clancy
John Sheehan
al Thomas
King St
County Court House
Murphy
Generous Help Sought for Aged Qualey Couple
Star readers rally to aid Mra iny and her crippled husband once easygoing laborer John Qualey who was maimed five years ago when a tree struck him. Mrs Qualey earns by washing but the cupboard is bare and three months rent is owed. They live in four rooms at 6220 Eighth Ave N W near West Woodland Park car line. Send contributions to The Star or to the Qualey home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Mrainy
Fng
John Qualey
Qualey
Littlee
N. W
Woodland Park
The
Little Qualey
Ninety Die In Holocaust Fire At Beloge Theatre
Ninety persons mostly children perished in a fire at a moving theatre in Beloge near St. Petersburg yesterday. Forty seriously injured, many crowding exits as a moving picture show sparked the blaze. Panic and stampede caused rampant trampling. few bodies were identifiable amidst the devastation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Petersburg
Beloge
Pittsburg Post Notes Presidential Wheeze and Rails
A Pittsburg Post item teases a presidential wheeze and a plan to split your cherry trees into rails, signaling a quirky political or public works note from the era. Local language and period voice reflect the newspaper’s style and tone.
Potter's Field for Bandit John Ford
The body of John Ford the bandit who killed Patrolman Judson T. Davis on February 23 was sent to Potter's Field. Ford in death failed to gain his family’s acknowledgment as his Cleveland mother gave no reply through a nurse at the city hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ford
Judson T. Davis
Potter's Field
Ford
City
Cleveland
New street car bonds urged by The Star supporters
W A Danner endorses city owned street car bonds while opposing private control of light and water. He argues better service from all lines and predicts improved service for Seattle after March 7. He commends The Star for backing measures aiding "common people" who pay the bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle Star
Seattle Electric Company
Seattle
Star
Danner
Seattle Star readers urged to vote for nine councilmen
The Seattle Star urges readers to vote tomorrow for nine council candidates. It lists Oliver T. Erickson Joe Smith James Y. C. Kellogg W H Weaver A J Goddard Robert B Heskerh Austin E. Griffiths Max Wardall and L Blaine, pledging they will fight for the people’s rights and carry out the platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Star
Sta
Tri Star
A. J. Goddard
Robert B. Heskesrh
Austin E. Griffiths
Max Wardall
L. Blaine
Vote Tomorrow: Star’s Recommendations on City Measures
The Star analyzes and endorses key propositions for next Tuesday’s vote. It urges Yes on Charter Amendments 1 2 3 and the initiative bill, supports the streetcar bond of 800000, and notes two library bonds plus a 40000 bridge bond with begrudging funding. The paper criticizes Referendum on Ordinance 19077 as a fire protection misstep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Council
National Ois Telegraph Co
Western Union
Miller
Seattle
Joe Smith Declares Fight Against Graft in Seattle Politics
Seattle March 6 1911 Joe Smith writes to Star readers claiming 15 years of exposing crooked politicians and special interests. He vows continued anti graft battles regardless of tomorrow's election and refuses to join a city council dominated by the Seattle Electric Company. He aims to serve Seattle residents longer and continues his fight whether he wins or loses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
Seattle
Seattle Electric Company
Impeachment Move Afoot Against Ballinger In Congress
Democratic leaders in Washington plan an impeachment of Secretary Ballinger during the extra session. Ollie James of Kentucky frames the resolution and it may be introduced in the House by him or Representative Graham of Illinois. The measure would go to the judiciary committee and could put Ballinger’s fate before the Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Secretary Ballinger
Ollie James
Kentucky
House
Representative Graham
Illinois
Judiciary Committee
Senate
Ballinger
Hicktown Bee Local Notes on Main Street and Shops
A fragmenting scene on Main Street reports a broken plank sidewalk in need of repair. Updates include a new coal oil lamp for Cataract Hose Company, a local checker champion, loan offers from Hicktown Savings, a wanted clerk for the Emporium ladies shoe department, and a new Wink-Twice drink at a sodal fountain promoted by Bert Burns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Cataract Hose Co
Checker Department
Hicktown Savings B
Bert Burns
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Eller
Edith Melber
Alfred
Europe
Mrs. Law
Alfie
C. Strap
Poindexter
Tacoma
Hecause
William Poznanski
South Gst
J. M. Arnison
Poznanski
Pittsburg
Potter’s Field
Bandit
Lumber Exchange
Oliver T. Erickson
James Y. C. Kellogg
W. H. Weaver
Hicktown
Tom Macomber
Emporium
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