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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1911
Page
3
Fragmentary verse line reads like a poem with ironic tone about keeping distance. It mentions pompadour and purse and stays, suggesting a playful domestic or social scene. Named individuals OSGAR and ADOLF appear in the title line as charged nouns or characters.
In a dramatic admission from TM ANGELES on March 323 Roosevelt states that recall of judges should not be adopted until people are driven to it by necessity. He acknowledges past judge actions as evils but argues recall may be justified to remove the worst offenders.
Rank of United States Co. arrived in Se last night on the steamship and is the first northerner to reach the outside from Nome. He accomplished the journey by mushing 1,400 miles from Nome to Fairbanks with a dog team. It was a long hard trip, Rank said.
Nelson pleaded guilty to forging a $20 check and cashing it with William Reynolds, receiving a twenty year sentence in Monroe.
Calgary March 23. Coal operators and miners conference remains in session with no agreement. Miners push for a closed shop while operators resist, leaving Alberta’s year’s coal output status unresolved.
A man was found floating in the bay near the First Av Bridge yesterday afternoon. No identification was found on the body, and it was taken to Nolte's morgue in Georgetown where officials will hold it for a few days while attempts are made to identify him.
Nine inmates planned a dramatic escape at Westminster prison using improvised tools after a church service. Guards intercepted the group as they filed from the chapel door and confiscated concealed weapons.
Washington today witnessed a sensational elopement as Miss Elsa Portner, a close friend of Miss Helen Taft, married Lorimer C. Graham of Baltimore. Portner's mother and friends had anticipated a marriage to a New York millionaire.
A new timetable on the Seattle, Renton & Southern, enacted by city ordinance, has led to trains running in bunches with long waits. Police have had to intervene to protect crews from harm amid the confusion.
The councilman Blaine plans a bill to end alcohol sales after midnight Sundays until 1 am Monday and close saloons from midnight Saturday to 6 am Monday. The bill debuts next Monday night. Washington itinerary notes the Annapolis naval academy midshipmen cruise with planned visits to many foreign ports.
Eva Brown and Doris St Clair, two Bremerton youths involved in a gay dinner on the US Navy cruiser Colorado, were escorted to Bremerton to stand trial. They were intoxicated when arrested and were to be tried today, with no appearance expected from the two Colorado petty officers involved.
Judge Frater delays divorce ruling for Margaret and Allen Tucker, citing grounds for divorce yet urging the couple to reconsider. He emphasizes the 13 month old baby and notes the pair eloped after two months of acquaintance. The couple’s finances ranged $50 to $70 monthly amid growing debts and frequent moves.
Champion Jack Johnson appeared before Judge Treadwell in San Francisco for speeding. He admitted a friend tried to throw dust in his eyes and was remanded for sentence until Saturday. He claimed Curtis aircraft plans and an upcoming contract, then left court as a warrant suspended on his promise to stop speeding.
Quick action by Engine Company No 18 Hose Company No 18 and Truck Company No 5 contained a blaze in the Bolcom mills dry kiln at Shilsholeav. A stiff gale blew as the alarm rang, and Fire Chief Boyle praised the crew for their efficient response and rapid control within twenty minutes.
A coroner's jury ruled that John D. Powell was murdered after he was found dead last Sunday in a tent near Fort Ross with two bullet wounds in his head.
Samuel Markle a special policeman lost his official star after a court found him guilty of gambling He was charged with aiding lawbreakers to escape detection and faces consequences from the ruling
Rene Barrier eclipsed a local record by flying 13 miles from Camp Columbia to Morocastle in 15 minutes and 21 seconds. The time beat Aviator McCurdy by one minute thirty six seconds in the Aero club's $3,000 contest.
Attorney Walter S. Fulton for Edward Goggins wraps closing argument in the fall killing of William Marks outside the Butler & O’Neil saloon. Deputy Caldwell to present rebuttal as jurors weigh self defense claims and bullet trajectory.
In Cincinnati on March 23 Judge Gorman was restrained from proceeding with the trial of Boss George B. Cox as Judges Smith and Swing both Republicans blocked the case. Judge Jones, a Democrat, voted to let Gorman proceed with the contempt trial.
A fragmented Westlake Market list shows numerous grocery items with prices, including pot roast, lamb, bacon, dressed hens, lard, butter, beans, honey, prunes, peaches, apricots, pineapple, tea, chocolate, potatoes, oranges, lemons, apples, walnuts, tangerines, grapes, tomatoes, and bananas. Prices range from fractions of a cent to cents per unit, reflecting a early 20th century style ad.
Herbert B. Campbell a deputy city clerk was arrested on forgery charges after resigning Monday as City Clerk W. H. Cushman was ousted amid recall petition tampering. Campbell allegedly endorsed city warrants falsely, admitting 32 signatures and facing restitution up to 150 dollars. Cushman expressed responsibility for office conduct but did not accuse Campbell of petition irregularities.
The Daughters of the American Revolution plan a reception and ball in honor of Theodore Roosevelt on April 7 at Mrs. Eliza Ferry Leary's home. Roosevelt will also be a guest of the Seattle Press Club during his Seattle visit. The 20th annual Y M C A convention opened with a banquet and Roosevelt addressing a session.
Gov Hay yesterday named Dykeman and R W Prigmore of Seattle as the two new King County judges. Dykeman, 37, now assistant corporation counsel, came to Seattle in 1890 and studied at the University of Washington. he heads the Young Men's Republican club. Prigmore, 46, arrived in 1901 and served as deputy prosecuting attorney under Mackintosh and Vanderveer, aiding the Sullivan estate claims.
Daphne hosted a matinee for Star women readers at the Lois today. A large crowd gathered around 2 o clock as they awaited Manager Inverarity to open doors, each attendee clutching a Star coupon.
Evidence in the trial of State Senator Broderick charged with bribing Senator Holtslaw to vote for Lorimer for U S senator was concluded at noon today in Springfield NL.
Grass Broke Down J C Grass cigar store man jailed on perjury charge after Crooked Finger Ryan dismissal. He appeared before Judge Main and was granted three more days to plead.
Herring and Columbia river emelts lead a price list at Pike Place Market with fish including cod and halibut two pounds for 16 cents, salmon trout 15 cents per pound, sturgeon 2 pounds 85 cents, shad 15 cents per pound, and finnan haddie 15 cents. Oysters 35 cents pint, crabs 2 for 25 cents, lamb chops 26 cents, veal chops 15 cents, hamburger steak 10 cents, cabbage 6 to 10 cents, asparagus 16 to 20 cents per pound, tomatoes 10 cents per pound, and mission figs 10 cents per pound.
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