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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1911
Page
1
The fragment recalls Irish sentiment with lines about a law forbidding the shamrock and wearin the green. It mentions Napper Tandy and Ould Ireland, noting executions for wearing the green and asking how Ireland stands amid distress.
Henry Bryant recounts poor care in the tuberculosis ward under Supt. Corson and praise for Dr. O Rourke who improved treatment, staffing, and patient outcomes. He notes four recoveries and a shift in management after commissioners reappointed Carson.
Complete clues to the hiding place of the $50 Golden Key will be printed in the Noon edition of The Star tomorrow. Watch for it on the streets at 11:15 o'clock and read the clues. Then watch for the girl in the auto.
A Seattle Star promotion advertises a 680 dollar prize for finding a gold key hidden tomorrow at noon near the Second and Pike intersection in plain sight within 50 feet of a police guard. The plan involves Rosal ie Cebalos driving a Winton Six from the Moore Theatre to the corner to conceal the key.
Reports from Albuquerque say President Roosevelt plans to mobilize an entire Rough Rider division to face Japan if war occurs. Officials indicate the move aims to counter Japanese pressure on Mexico’s western coast and safeguard American interests and security.
Fragmentary Muskogee Oklahoma OCR notes list names Mire Frank Beast of Highland Kansas and a group called 400m Mere Scott's children aged under years with three triplets all starting with A. No coherent event or dates substantively clear.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a courtroom scene with a Patrolman, a judge named Gordon, and phrases about laughing, Pa and Wansermucker. The text records a moment where a statement or joke led to a pause, and the judge learns facts in the case.
Residents of Seattle discussed climate goals with a Beattie focus during a meeting at Hotel Batter. The event, organized by the Women’s Commercial Club, urged progress on regional climate resolutions and civic action.
Judge signed the decree freeing Y Okubo from marriage to S Tobdita Okubo in Seattle. The case marks a rare example of a Japanese divorce heard in American courts. Okubo says his wife abandoned him five years after their 1896 marriage in Japan. Maryland Eagle editorial from aboard the cruiser Maryland claims Seattle sailors faced skating rink restrictions for pea jackets. The piece warns the Navy may pull Seattle from ports until decorum is restored.
Doris and Elvira Dobbs run away from guardians to avoid a beating and will recount events to Judge Frater in juvenile court. They were brought to the courthouse this morning as deputies raid a roadhouse run by Knouse.
The Star Picture Man photographed a boy at B. F. Day school on Fremont Ave after mixing dates. A one dollar reward awaits the youngster if he visits The Star office by 6 p.m. tonight or 11 a.m. tomorrow. The previous night’s star, Mildred Holmgren, 8, of 507 Minor Ave, was identified as the Billiken girlie. Tomorrow the Picture Man goes to Collins playground on Yester Way.
Fridy Marsh 17 plans a baseball team named the Giants led by Hicky Morrison to face the Tigers with Gan Raynolds pitching for Weins. The note mentions a troubled mood and a tumble before the day.
Millionaire Hillman will not hear his sentence until Wednesday as attorney Burch seeks a mort affidavity for a new trial motion. Judge Danworth had set the date for Hillman to be sentenced, while Hillman supporters press for a lighter outcome. A juror reportedly stated before the trial he would “get Hillman,” and calls to jurors in Birmingham failed to secure such an outcome.
Police patrols report complaints from residents about a gang of boys aged 12 to 14 who harass pedestrians and hurl stones at passing wagons in the Ith Street and Seventh Avenue area.
P. J. McHugh contractor T. J. Nestor Russell Allen Walter Studerus and H. Bilderback were fined 25 dollars each by Police Judge Gordon after arrest by Motorcycle Patrolman Degner for speed violations. T. R. Pape and Harold Smith, both 16, face trial before Juvenile Judge Frater on similar charges.
Julius Robert was fined 100 by Police Judge Gordon for selling liquor without a license. Patrol man McLennan arrested him after he sold a flask of whisky with quinine to Douglas Hatfield of 116 26th avenue, while Robert employed an errand boy at a pharmacy near 24th Avenue and Dearborn.
Miner Tom Clark sustained a broken leg when a large rock dropped on him at work in the Renton coal mines today.
The annual sophomore class party at Lincoln High School is planned for tomorrow. Music and a sketch will be performed, with dances and a luncheon included in the program.
March 17. Mrs Melber yesterday was convicted of murder in the second degree for manslaughter. She faces a 20 year term and will be taken to Auburn prison this afternoon to begin serving. Attorney Digan said there would be no appeal as he believes Mrs Melber died before the appellate process could reach a higher court.
The Chinese relief committee of the Commercial Club reported contributions totaling 73.56 yesterday. A woman from as far east as Remia sent four dollars.
A Star man recalls Neal Hayle ay and a veteran merchant in Ireland as he recounts St Patrick’s 432 mission to Christianize pagan Ireland without bloodshed. Mr Boyle explains the shamrock symbol and the snakes myth, noting the Glasgow earth legend as a late tale.
Government spies report rebel command fled into the hills when federals moved on Guadaloupe de Los Reyes. Col Louis C Morales with Seventh battalion retook the town. In Mexicali John Cudahy Sr Jr and Gerald Cudahy arrive to safeguard holdings in northern Lower California against insurrectos.
Fragmentary Gaelic lyric about wandering and silence. The text includes lines urging travel and closing doors with calls to depart and await, ending with a wish for longing and quietness. It resembles a traditional chant or verse with repetitive invocations.
The Hicktown Bee teases local charm with mention of a cart painter and a photographer selling art studies to boys. It notes new bitters at the soda fountain and playful remarks about Widow Fite’s magenta shade and ribbon. The piece hints at town intrigue and the W. C. T. U. investigation with folks debating Editor’s views.
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