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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1911
Page
3
A condensed moral piece by Condo PROVERB explores knowledge and humility in decisive conduct. It contrasts fools, unaware of ignorance, with the humble who lacks action, and the truly wise who uses knowledge yet remains vigilant against complacency.
Deputy Prosecutor Rummins urged the jury to spare Aleen Brockway while convicting E Brockway for stealing 125 yards of silk from Stone Fisher Co. The couple's small baby and alleged devotion were cited as factors, with the defense stressing the wife’s innocence and possible husband’s sole guilt. the jury found the wife not guilty.
Gov Hay signed a bill prohibiting possession of cigarettes cigars or tobacco for anyone under 21 effective June 20. Adults may purchase and use tobacco, while sales to minors are banned and enforcement begins the same week.
Mrs. H Lee of 6731 14th Ave N W was slightly injured Sunday afternoon when a street car rear ended her as it rounded the corner at 14th Ave N W and W 47th St.
The coroner reported three deaths in separate hotel rooms. William Mullan, 60, died of heart failure at the New England hotel. E. A. Holbrook, 63, was found in a Sea View hotel room with gas on and windows closed. verdict accidental. J B Wilson, a laborer, died by ingesting carbolic acid at 218 Fifth no 8, leaving a note of singleness and fatigue of life. bodies taken to Butterworths.
On March 21 Ul Troops arrived to stop potential rioting by 2000 idle miners threatening to attack any miner returning to work. Strikers had earlier policed the town and drove city patrolmen from the streets.
In Lincoln on March 21 a large Democratic gathering heard prominent leaders such as Champ Clark and Gov. Shafroth discuss William J. Bryan's likely active role in the next presidential election. The Credit Men's Association urged election of business men to the legislature while Beattie's trade territory drew criticism for King county's lack of interest in supportive legislation.
Advert says Pyramid Pile Cure cures piles with a free trial package mailed in plain wrapping. It claims many cases improve without further treatment and offers boxes at 60 cents from a druggist. Readers urged to mail the free coupon today to avoid surgery and doctor bills.
The cruiser Colorado at Puget Sound reported a $525 loss from its post office. A thorough search found no clue. Postal Clerk E. R. Acock and Mail Orderly J. C. Ward are under arrest awaiting a board of investigation.
The 1-year-old Mabel Markham, daughter of Frank Markham proprietor of a boarding house for varsity rowing, drowned yesterday afternoon in Lake Union. No witnesses and the body was found an hour later at the foot of the old Exposition Pay Streak. She was granddaughter of William Markham, secretary of the board of regents at the university.
March 21 dispatches report the killing of H. F. DeCoy, an American archaeologist at Cyrine. Abdul Felil of the Hasa tribe is blamed, allegedly in retaliation for a grievance.
Charlies Schenk confessed to shooting her husband in a case described as a domestic homicide. Police reports indicate she admitted the act and implicated herself in the fatal shooting.
New York, March 20. A telegraphy operator fitted a $30 receiving rig to a gas chandelier to catch wireless vibrations. He heard a weather report meant for ships at sea through two earphones, proving air transmits wireless signals in homes.
In Des Moines on March 21 the Iowa state senate voted 27 to 21 to defeat the Allen bill granting equal suffrage to women. Sam reports the measure failed despite support from proponents.
Tacoma voters face a close ballot on an anti treating ordinance that would make it illegal to buy a drink for a friend. Mayor Fawcett backs the measure citing support from newly enfranchised women as a key factor in passage.
Spokane March 21 The Missouri ex governor Jos W Folk says progressives will control the next Republican convention and Roosevelt gains in sentiment. He predicts Roosevelt or LaFollette could be the next presidential nominee if voters prevail, else the federal machine may respond later.
A Santa Fe train bound westward derailed near Kingman Arizona late last night. Six ambulances and a relief train were dispatched to transport the injured, with a local undertaking firm notified to meet the casualties.
Forestry officials from Montana Colorado New Mexico Utah California and Oregon meet in Salt Lake City with Chief Forester Henry Graves for a weeklong conference. The gathering opens as hotel guests at French Lick Spa are awakened early by a rude awakening in Indiana.
A series of free swimming lessons will be held at the Y M C A pool for one week starting April 8. Instructor H H Corsan of New York, from the international committee for this work, will teach boys over 10 years old.
Frisco Larson sentenced to 63 days as a disorderly person on January 7 escaped last night while returning with guards from work to the enclosure. No trace has been found. Larson has had many confrontations with the police and is believed to roam far from Seattle.
The article explains Brazil’s cornering of the world coffee market with Morgan and Rothschild backing, limiting production and exporting with a committee, causing higher prices while stockpiles sit in warehouses. It notes Brazil's dominance and global consumption, plus background on coffee facts and substitutes.
Hudson County board of health begins draining Hackensack Meadows to destroy thousands of embryo mosquitoes before they mature and fly.
August Crucke shouted a slogan then stabbed a wooden Indian with a sword cane. He was arrested and held on two thousand dollars bail for carrying a dangerous weapon.
Lovett M. Wood of Seattle, new commercial agent of the department of commerce in China, received traveling orders yesterday. He leaves Friday for San Francisco and ships March 29 for Hongkong.
CAT ON PAYROLL NEW YORK March 21 Thomas a cat that for 10 years has tormented late around the 158th street quarters of the Interborough Rapid Transit company has been placed on the companys payroll Its name appears as Thomas Katz DADDY AT 78 CONNELLSVILLE Pa March 21 David Keim a Mennonite bishop is the father of a boy born yesterday Bishop Keim is 78 and perhaps the oldest father in the United States The mother is 38
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