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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1911
Page
1
Dollar Diplomacy Sparks Military Move Toward Mexico
Washington reports say Secretary Knox and Taft back U S investments in Mexico valued at about 1 5 billion dollars as railroads stocks and concessions. A show of force aims to deter insurrectos and protect Diaz regime while signaling U S willingness to deploy troops if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Diaz
Gilson Gardner
Washington, D. C
Knox
Taft
Wall St
United States
Madero
Washington
Henry Lane Wilson
State Department
Great Britain
France
Insurrectos Seize Mexican Village Near Tecarte
Riotously drunk group of 30 Mexican rebels led by Louis Rodriguez captured the town just across the border. They hold the village where federals are expected to arrive tonight. Insurgents battered doors on arrival and many are reported intoxicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tecarte
Cal
Louis Rodriguez
Sant
Ranger captain fired upon by Mexican federals near Agua Prieta
Captain Wheeler of the Rangers reports he was fired on yesterday while rounding up horses on the Mexican side of the line near Agua Prieta. A small band of federals mistook him for a rebel scout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huachuca
Ariz
Wheeler
Rangers
Agua Prieta
Protests Grow Over Sunday Post Office Labor Policy
Protests flood Postmaster George F. Russell with petitions on Sunday work. About 80 percent of letters favor giving clerks and carriers a full day off, while a minority cites business needs. Russell plans a scheme to reduce Sunday labor across the post office and branches. Rev E Hez Swam claims women lie more than men, prompting a sharp retort to his remark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Russell
Russell
M Beetown News Notes From the Hicktown Bee
Local items include Bivira ibbe visiting M KE church in new plaid waist yesterday and Walt Henshaw shaving his mustache. Ruel Noyes will not run for constable, taking a timekeeper job at the shingle mill. Grandma Davin auctions a rag carpet to aid famine relief in China. Ivy Lee travels to Seattle for new tasselled high shoes, plans cutting her red skirt to show them. Late Watertower items critique manners and costs of living with weekly wages and red-eye gasoline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bivira Ibbe
M. KE
Walt Henshaw
Ruel Noyes
Grandma Davin
Upper Millets
China
Mins
Ivy Lee
Seattle
Watertower
Bankers Hope For A Pardon In Taft Clemency
Reports say a pardon signed by President Taft is issued for John R. Walsh and Charles W. Morse. Walsh serving five years and Morse fifteen for bank fund misuse. Federal officers acknowledge clemency has been recommended and prisoners await arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
John R. Walsh
Charles W. Morse
Funeral for Burglar Jim Anderson Noted for Silence
In Columbus on March 13 the only flowers at the funeral of burglar Jim Anderson were from the W C T U. The ex-convict who spent most of his life behind bars was never known to drink or swear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Jim” Anderson
Illinois House bill targets harem skirts and hobble styles
Springfield reports a bill introduced by Representative Murphy bans women in public from wearing harem skirts and prohibits hobble skirts measuring under one and a half yards at the bottom. The measure aims to regulate public attire in the state capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
House of Representatives
Murphy
Is King Alfonso Courting Paris Dancer Rumor
Paris March 13. Rumor says King Alfonso of Spain courts danseuse Mme Ricotti in night cafes while subjects believe him in Madrid. A Fantasio photographer chased a lookalike, a man named M Lamy, snapped leaving a lux auto, but police say he is Alfonso’s double and Lamy left Paris to do military service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mlle
Ricott
Paris
Alfonso
Spain
Inamorati
Madrid
Mre
Ricotti
Fantasio
M. Lamy
Lamy
Paria
Railroads Seek Governor Veto of Full Crew Bill
Rail executives and lobbyists intensified opposition to Senate Bill 166, urging Governor Hay to veto the full crews measure. Northern Pacific lawyer George Reid pressed lawmakers in the house while the Chamber of Commerce faced censure for its stance. Despite prior influence fading, railroads held a decisive meeting at King Street Station as they push to defeat the bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hay
Senate
George Reid
Northern Pacific
House
Dickson
Kittitas County
Ager
Transportation Bureau
Josiah Collins
Whalley
King St
Cash for Your Picture at The Star Office
A smiling boy photographed by The Star Picture Man at Summit school may claim a dollar by calling The Star office before 6 tonight or 10 tomorrow morning. Another child who missed the chance last Saturday at Lincoln playground is urged to call today. The Picture Man will be at Minor school or Longfellow school tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Picture
Summit School
Summit Av
Star Office
Lincoln Playground
Minor
Eighteenth Av
Longfellow
Moocher Excuse Ends With Judge’s Laughter
In police court Judge Gordon lets a laborer, P McKinskey, off after he claims he needed 10 cents for spectacles to work. He says he had 40 cents and enough for the pair, and the judge smirks but releases him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. McKinskey
Judge Gordon
McKinskey
Mr. McKinskey
Jury Deliberates In Graft Inquiry With Fresh Subpoenas Issued
After roll call the grand jury met in secret over an alleged graft case. First witness was J. F. Rawie manager of the Western Union Telegraph Co. Senator Ralph E. Nichols testified next. Deputy Matt Starwich attended. Foreman Charles Corliss handed Deputy John Roberts subpoenas at noon. No indictments were returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Rawie
Western Union Telegraph Co
Rawie
Ralph E. Nichols
Matt Starwich
Charles EB
Corliss
John Roberts
Do you want the $50 by Rosalie Cebalos
Rosalie Cebalos promotes a $50 treasure hunt at The Star inviting readers to locate a small key hidden at the Moore Theatre or nearby. The Star will pay $50 to the finder who returns the key to The Star office before Saturday, with directions to be revealed by the author.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosalie Cebalos
the Midnight Sons
Moore Theatre
Deo
Star
Meadows Deal Condemned By Local Civic Groups
A Seattle joint committee from the Commercial Club Municipal League and Rotary Club condemns a proposed county land trade north of the city and near Meadows. They warn of a $25,000 encumbrance on Meadows and note social assessments on the area. The panel urges no trade without broader public demand beyond fair association stockholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meadows
Seattle Commercial Club
Municipal League
Rotary Club
B. A Lewis
George A. Virtue
Paul B. Phillips
Vivian Carkeek
John P. Hartman
John W. Heal
Commercial Club
Charles M. Farrer
George B. Cole
John D. Hall
Western Washington Fair Association
Duwamish
The
Fair Association
Fear lynching stirs Salt Lake City prisoners
Sheriff Thomas Kelter of Carbon county moved Frank Lam aer Robert Vaffy and John Cor rier to the penitentiary to avert rumored mob actions. The three Italians accused in the Jenkins murder will stay imprisoned until June 20 for their trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Thomas Kelter
Carbon County
Frank Lamaer
Robert Vaffy
John Cor
Japanese Steal Wireless Messages Cast Shadow On U S Move
San Diego dispatch reports whispers among sailors that Japanese interference may explain disruptions in Navy wireless communications as Admiral Thomas directs operations in Lower California. secrecy remains tight while officers avoid direct comment on the matter and observers note messages picked up by an unknown off shore station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Diego
United States
California
Uncle Sam
Thomas
Teelf
Is Your Baby Worth Twenty Dollars
Cambridge on March 13 Harvard economist Professor Thomas Nixon Carver faces mothers and sociologists after claiming the economic value of the average baby is under $20. He notes California valued a baby under one year at $4,000 and says buying a baby for $20 would be a loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge, Mass
Thomas Nixon Carver
Economic Department
Harvard
California State Board of Health
Prof
Carver
Fearful jurors in Camorra murder trial face penalties
In IITEREO Italy March 13 continuing fear of the Camorra among jurors in the trial of 40 band members for murder led Judge Bianchi to threaten jail sentences for any prospective juror using invalid excuses. Two panels have been exhausted and more jurors are to be compelled to serve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iitereo
Italy
Camorra
Talesmen
Bianchi
Raid at Edmonds Road House Nets 27 Arrests
Deputies Malone Beebe and Roberts led a dawn raid on Al Knouse’s North S.E. road house off Edmonds road north of Country club. They arrested 27 people including young women and men, with bail set for proprietor Al Knouse at 75 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North
S.e
Auto Club
al Knouse
Edmonds Road
Country Club
Malone
Beebe
Roberts
Hodge
Edmonds
Plano
Scott Malone
Road House
Sheriff's Office
Frye
Gill
E. B. Dalton
Charles Wilson
Gus Klarber
C. Gilles
J. B. Peyser
H. E. Warner
C. F. Byres
Charles Harlow
J. E. Thomas
H. H. Carroll
H. C. Rathburn
Frank Gux
Anna Mason
Stella Brown
Anna Jackson
Gillie Stewart
Lilian Dunn
William Barry
Manary
A. L. Knouse
Speeding trio and court actions in city event report
Three speeders including H H Fitts were cited for 30 mph, with Williams arresting Hess and Hays. E J Stubbs forfeited $25 bail after missing court, amid a violent domestic claim. A Seattle speech praised malt to a 200 strong Turnverein audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Fitts
Williams
R. T. Hess
8. E. Hays
E. J. Stubbs
Bragg County Couple in Fractured Marriage Row
Omer J. Steward accuses wife Jennie F. Steward of shying away a month after their marriage, alleging marital strain and unresolved dispute. Police records show no immediate charges, while neighbors report a tense domestic quarrel centered on trust and finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omer J. Steward
Jennie F
Burglary at Naples Store Net $2,000 in Plumes
A plume heist at Mrs. C. Moltman’s 401-402 Denny building on Second Ave. NE yielded ostrich and other plumes valued at $2,000. Police have not identified suspects as a second major plume burglary in six months follows October loot of $5,000 at Wonder Ones store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Moltman
Denny Building
Wonder Ones
Four Die After Snow Slide at Gold King Mine
A snow slide buried the boarding house at the Gold King mine near Gladstone, killing four workers and injuring one. The slide occurred yesterday, trapping occupants as rescue teams searched the wreckage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Gold King Mine
Gladstone
East Coast fashion rumor spurs Seattle school talks
A Starman interview probes New York girl students adopting harem skirts or trouserettes. Seattle principals respond with disbelief and caution, stressing may consult parents and uphold modest standards, while noting regional pride and potential imitation.
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Jeorge
Ad Bey
Ants Stran
United Presse
Guantanamo Bay
Hicktown
Alfy
Julia
Japan
Opied Pre
Nounce
Seattle Brewing & Malting Co
Turnverein Hall
Heinrich
Vesuvius
Naples
Mt. Vesuvius Crater
New York
Geiger
Broadway
McKowen
Lincoln
Starman
Luther
Queen Anne
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