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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1911
Page
1
The White House hosts Baron Uchida as Taft aims to reassure Japan of friendly ties. Officials emphasize cooperative frontier relations while signaling readiness to act if needed.
Doris St Clair and Eva Brown, both 17, were arrested for disorderly conduct after a dinner aboard the U S cruiser Colorado at Puget Sound navy yard. Bail set at 75 dollars each. the pair fled to Seattle aboard a boat, later jailed, and officers pursued them.
Star readers are urged to support Elmer Kenna a four year old in Mother Ryther’s care after his father’s death left his mother unable to provide. A dollar funds a week and four dollars a month. Kenneth the two and a half year old brother may join once the mother recovers. The Star reports others already contributing to the home for fifty children, with gifts received from readers and promises for more.
Chicago reports Prof Charles A argues the law's existence ties to women with million dollar personalities who rely on thousand dollar men. He contends women depend on male wealth rather than wealth itself and that many marry men they do not love, fueling moral decline.
Chicago authorities move ten meat-packing barons toward jail as indictments accuse the packers of racketeering under the Sherman act. Names include Armour and Meeker among others, with potential prison terms on conviction. Milwaukee socialist school board candidates gain 10,000 votes amid strong propaganda push.
Margaret Tucker testifies under Judge Carey that high living costs and low wages ruined their marriage. Debts piled up as they moved from Tacoma to Seattle and back, with their baby unable to recognize them during a separation. Tucker accuses his wife of extravagant habits as the default divorce day yields 12 decrees.
A group of tall, oddlooking men wearing drum major hats quilted blouses and high leather boots are held at Boston immigration authorities as interpreters cannot classify their language. They hold tickets to Seattle Washington.
The article states Sunday work in post offices will be discontinued where possible to speed mail transport, with no plan to close major offices. It also notes a Seattle Commercial Club banquet discussing the Olympic Peninsula’s resources and advantages attended by over 100 citizens from Port Angeles Port Townsend Irondale and Dongeness.
News dispatches from Texas and California describe stalled peace talks after the Mexican revolt, Texas rangers deployed to chase outlaws, General Smith’s brigade marching toward Leon Springs, and U S mobilization along the Rio Grande amid border hostilities. A filibuster schooner of about 300 tons is sighted near Magdalena Bay.
The Star identifies Mordecai Mitchell as the girl seen Monday seeking a dollar. A second dollar remains for the boy noted yesterday. Tomorrow the Picture Man will visit the Alki school on Carroll street or the John B. Allen School at Phinney.
A promissory invite advertises a free matinee at Lois Theatre tomorrow. Doors open at 2:30 with seals reserved. coupon required for entry. The note promises seating limited and suggests early arrival.
A misread matinee coupon note warns admission for any girl at Lois Thursday afternoon. March 22 report discusses Japanese immigration in the Pacific and fears of a rising yellow peril. The latest display of racial tension is noted as having been discovered in Caledonia.
In New Ineria Louisiana during a houseboat party, Katherine Elkins daughter of the late West Virginia senator, bagged a nine foot alligator with a single rifle shot through the eye. She plans to preserve the hide as a trophy.
Los Angeles police judge ordered Mose McLain a three hour exit after he pleaded to stay and see Roosevelt. The vagrant was found guilty at nine o'clock and told to clear out in two hours despite his plea.
The New York report alleges the spread of the sane Fourth caused the Manufacturing Company manufacturers of fireworks to appoint a receiver.
Attorney Frederick Ward for G. D. Hillman announced an afternoon motion for a new trial after his client was convicted of using rails to defraud. The motion, likely to be argued Saturday before Judge Danworth, centers on the government using Hillman’s books against him. Juror qualifications may also be challenged as part of the defense strategy.
Labor leaders from nearly all major unions and federations will declare support for the ballot for women at a mass meeting in Carnegie Hall tonight. The event is set to give labor men a platform to state their position on the suffrage bill.
Col Theodore Roosevelt returned to Los Angeles on his current tour at 1 oclock and was met by a cooler, yet still cordial crowd than yesterday. Mrs H C Draper mother of J W Draper freight representative of Co P R died Sunday at Bremerton and will be buried today at 2 p m.
A stormy county meeting chaired by commissioners pressed for the removal of Corson and Dearborn from hospital administration. Nurses led by Miss Dorcas Butt and Mrs. Peter Bettinger urged O Rourke to return and run the hospital humanely, while officials clashed over the record and future leadership.
In Lewiston Idaho the jury found Robert Worth guilty of murder in the first degree for the killing of William V. McLaughlin after a trial that concluded late last night. Judge Steele will announce the sentence tomorrow.
George Odette, kept in a steel cage in a garret near Waukegan for almost 30 years, was captured by six deputies and prepared for transfer to Elgin insane asylum after his mother's death at age 92. She had cared for him since age 62, rarely leaving the garret to feed him.
Col. Roosevelt called on Mrs. M. B. Hoxsey mother of aviator Archie Hoxsey who died at Dominguez field last December. He expressed condolences and admiration for the young flyer noting a special liking from a St. Louis flight six months earlier.
Faint tapping from the collapsed West Mineral mine revived hope that Tom Cheek trapped four days may be alive. Inspector Gilday and six rescuers work at the scene after an explosion killed four workers and entombed Cheek in the mine at Columbus.
Maud Brewer, wanted in Polk County Illinois, is charged with swindling farmer John Hauser out of 4200 dollars. He paid her after she claimed supernatural powers promising health and wealth in exchange for letting her sleep on his money, then she disappeared.
Portland March 22 District Attorney Cameron said he is preparing evidence to indict F N Meyers missing president of the Mount Scott bank for accepting deposits while knowing the bank was insolvent. The grand jury sessions begin tomorrow and deposits were made just before the state bank inspector closed the institution.
Jefe politico in Parral dispatches alleges 20 insurgents robbed Ojito station on the Parral rail road and that noncombatants were looted. Federal troops have been summoned to capture the band.
Corvallis Oregon March 22 Fred M Walker known as Mysterious Mitchell who pitched for San Francisco last season will coach the Oregon Agricultural College baseball team after moving to the Pacific coast program Walker brings a reputation for sharp curvework and quick nerve to the Beaver squad and is expected to boost the pitching staff for the coming season.
Richard Croker former Tammany leader declares he is out of politics for good and will not be dragged into the New York senatorial fight. He spoke in New York March 22.
Music critics praise Alessandro Bonel the lyric tenor in his Moore concert tomorrow evening. His first New York recital after leaving grand opera drew a full Academy of Music and featured English songs that earned standing ovations.
Frank Jones, alleged vagrant, was tried by a jury that included three jurors named Jones. The jury returned an acquittal verdict, and Foreman Jones collected $3 from jurors for the discharged prisoner. Victoria to host first motor show tomorrow night opened by the lieutenant governor.
The Hicktown Bee notes Widder Pickerel denies plans to remarry as locals tease ongoing gossip. A playful editorial tone mocks trade ad clippings and a crayon drawing missing from the parlor wall while hinting at a plan to install oilcloth carpet in the Hee building.
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