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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1911

Page

3

Crowds in London See George's Crown and Don's Toupee

Poems describe a crowd gathering in London to see George wear a crown and John D Don display his toupee in a playful urban scene.

Toupee

Real reason for opposition to full crew bill revealed

Olympia March 18. Railroad officials and lawyers argued for veto to prevent trains from stopping during strikes. J R Walker, a brakeman for the employer, claimed public safety favors passage while railroads say accidents have risen. Employers and big business urge veto. railroad labor wants the bill signed.

Olympia Seattle J. R. Walker

Breach of promise cases hit as Hurling weds another bride

Danville March 18. John Hurling a wealthy contractor faced a $16000 breach of promise suit from Mrs Pearl La France who won. Within two weeks he married her. Now Miss Lillian Robbling sues for $10000 claiming he promised to marry her the day he wed the first plaintiff.

Danville, Fil John Hurling Pearl la France Lillian Robbling Hurling

Fire in Swedish hospital causes scare at 1 am

A blaze smoldering under a root at 1733 Belmont avenue in the Swedish hospital caused a brief scare for patients and nurses. Janitor J. Wagle fought the flames with a bucket until the fire department arrived. fire was quickly controlled with nominal damage.

Belmont Ag J. Wagle

Parker Hotel burglary report names four topcoats stolen

A. M. Long is charged with breaking into room 23 at the Parker hotel on Thursday and fleeing with four topcoats and five razors.

A. M. Long Parker Hotel Thirday

Judge Frees A. L. Shonek In Arson Trial

Santa Ana California March 18 Judge West freed A L Shonek who faced arson charges for setting fire to six homes in San Diego. Trials earlier ended in hung juries with two previous juries unable to agree. The judge remarked that he believed guilt existed but that further trial would serve no purpose.

Santa Ana Cal A. L. Shonek San Diego

Progressive Republican league to elect officers this month

Membership hate for the reorganization spreads through the county as the league prepares to elect officers within two weeks. Mentioned candidates for president include J. J. Doheny and Thomas Murphine. Women voters are a new element expected to play an active role.

Progressive Republican League J. J. Doheny Thomas Murphine

Rebels Execute Supposed Federal Spies in Mexicali

Under cover of darkness the rebel garrison in Mexicali shot two men believed to be federal spies. One victim was named Felipe Rios. the second man’s identity remains unknown. Captain MacDonald said they were given a fair trial before the executions.

Mexicali Mex Superfacto Felipe Rios Captain MacDonald

Society Woman Plundered as Police Seek Pearl Necklace

In San Francisco on March 18 police chase a large reward to recover a pearl necklace of 75 matched gems stolen from Mrs. D. Gordon Bromfield. The thieves are urged to return the jewels to avoid federal charges. In Guatemala City on March 18 Estrada Cabrera began his third six year term as president, though he was not well enough to attend his inauguration.

San Francisco D. Gordon Bromfield Guatemala City Estrada Cabrerra Guatemala Cabrerra

Prisoners Appeal Allegations of Starvation Treatment

In Italy on March 18 two score Camorristi on trial appealed to Judge Bianchi claiming torture by starvation and deprivation of sleep. The court publicly stated it believed they lied but said it would investigate the accusations.

Vnterbo Italy Bianchi

Plymouth Congregational honors Nutting pastorate memories

J A Moore and seven others recalled Rev Wallace Nutting s five minute memories of his Plymouth pastorate from 1891 to 1896 during a church gathering last night.

J. A. Moore Plymouth Congregational Church Wallace Nutting

Johnson Relapse Hits Cleveland Former Mayor

Tom L. Johnson, ex mayor of Cleveland, who has been seriously ill for months, relapsed Wednesday and his condition is listed as critical. In Washington the justice department announced intimation that electric light bulbs will fall about one third after the recent federal suit against the electric trust.

Blanco Mexico Douglas Ariz Douglass Cleveland Ohio Tom L. Johnson Washington Department of Justice Electric Trust

Socialist Labor candidate to address Paris Commune commemoration

August Gilhaus, once a Socialist Labor presidential candidate, will speak at the Paris Commune commemorative meeting tomorrow night at 1918 Wealthlake avenue.

August Gilhaus Paris Weatlake Av

Then It Happened Murillo De Smeare portrait ends scene

An art world vignette ends abruptly as Murillo De Smeare completes a portrait of Mia Rink Tum Van Hot-Stuffe then greets the sitter and the studio bell rings. The quirky tale closes with a final line and the end.

Murillo de Smeare Mia Rinktum van Hot-Stuffe Rink. Tum van Hot Stuffe de Smeare

Extradition sought for Canadians in Alaska coal fraud case

Chicago March 14. Extradi tion of the Canadians charged with participation in the alleged Alaskan coal land frauds will be asked of the Dominion government, according to department of justice reports here. The government claims that the offense charged is extraditable.

Chicago Department of Justice

Explosion rips wreck Mariechen as divers fail capture

Two large dynamite charges blew in the sunken steamship Mariechen in the east waterway last night. Police and detectives rushed to the scene but the beach combers who planted the blasts escaped before arrival. The Mariechen sank two years ago after being stripped of brave and engines and once served as a blockade runner in the Russo Japanese war.

Mariechen

Architect Bebb Resigns Over Charter Conflict

Charles H. Bebb resigns as architect and chairman of the board of appeals after discovering his private contract with the city violated the charter. Dilling accepted.

Charles H. Bebb Board of Appeals Dilling

Rear Admiral Cone Heads to Bremerton on Inspection Trip

Vallejo dispatch reports Rear Admiral Hutch I. Cone en route to Bremerton navy yards for an inspection visit. Also note a grocery offer from National Wholesale Grocery Co. promoting a taken at once deal on meat and groceries.

Vallejo Cal Hutch I. Cone Bremerton Navy Yards

Actors in court admit neither wrote Lonesome Town

Osgar and Adolf testify they did not write Lonesome Town. Max Dill told Judge Tallman yesterday that he fixed it up while testifying in Kolb’s injunction case. Kolb claims to be the whole works as his former partner awaits a San Francisco court ruling on the same issue.

Lonesome Town Max Dill

Ticket Office Burglarized at Soo Line Rail Way

Burglars forced entry to the Soo Line ticket office in the Olympus block last night. Loot was small including an overcoat a purse about three dollars fifty cents and four dollars in stamps. Discovery made this morning by Mark Austin chief clerk. No clue left.

Soo Line Railway Olympus R. V. Belmont Mark Austin

Women Police To Await New Jersey Bill

In Trenton on March 18 a bill pending in the New Jersey legislature would require regular women members of the police forces in every city if enacted. The measure reflects ongoing efforts to expand female participation in law enforcement across the state.

Trenton N. J New Jersey

City Plans Clean Up of Former City Hall Site

The plot of ground once occupied by the old city hall will be graded and sodded. The mayor, upon taking office, aims to have the area kept tidy as a "clean-up" example for the city.

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