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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1911
Page
1
The fragment describes a machine part or tool with a brass fold and a car handle element. It mentions a wbine bar and a pattern related to a case. Readable details are limited and specifics are unclear.
A divorce suit involving disputed assets and testimony unfolds with heated exchanges. Attorneys spar over property distribution while the couple faces celebration and turmoil as proceedings continue in court.
Captain John Hentz and Lieutenant John Houlahan of Engine 9 along with Firemen Richard Burke and Edward Hagie of Engines 9 and 18 and Truckman Frank Cavanaugh died in a blaze while rescuing girls. One unidentified man also perished.
In Albany and Seattle a divorce case exposes Iva May Henry and Albert J. Henry amid accusations of elopement with Poster Kelley. Neighbors testify to gaudy dress and travel patterns as the case unfolds, with tensions and humor noted during testimony. Separately, a New York court voids a Workmen’s Compensation law as unconstitutional, and three Pike Street auto crashes kill two men and injure another, with driver Durdy held.
Five masked men stopped a Missouri Pacific train between Sapapas and Coffeyville, overrunning crew, blowing the express safe, and fleeing with $20,000. Authorities pursue the bandits after the heist reported by United Press.
A committee finds the county hospital a fire trap with exposed wires and damaged insulation. The older section uses improper fittings and wooden work contacts steam and water pipes, risking electric shocks and rapid fire.
United Press dispatch from La Prieta reports Jose Rivera's insurgent band routed after nine hours of combat near Hermosillo. Rebels suffered many dead and around forty wounded as forces under General Luis Cabral pursued them to La Colorado forcing a retreat and ending plans for a joint attack on Hermosillo.
Col. Theodore Roosevelt, after an early start, leaves for Palo Alto to be guest of Stanford University faculty at 9 AM. This afternoon in Berkeley he will begin a four lecture series with the topic Realized Ideals.
Occasional rain expected tonight as conditions steady. A moderate south wind shifts breeze through the region with continued unsettled weather outlook.
The home of Supt. of Mines J. J. Wilson at Franklin was broken into last night with his watch and valuables stolen. Hodge requests six more deputies, saying he is short handed since three men are on grand jury duty. Under Sheriff Smith reports four deputies were assigned to the north district but none were allotted to Hodge.
Wm. P. Harrison, a Cincinnati millionaire and mail order merchant, convicted of using the mails to defraud, was sentenced to three years in prison and fined $1,000. He was found guilty of selling a fraudulently advertised vacuum cleaner after a raid ordered by Postmaster General Hitchcock.
H G Gumner, a recently discharged Great Northern employee, was arrested at the Regent on Piret Avenue and Denny Way by Constable James Shannon and Special Agent John G Callihan. He is charged with stealing 500 diner tickets tied to a graft scheme. Gumner, newly married to a Fremont socialite, was released on a $1,000 bond set by Judge Gordon.
San Francisco march 24 United Press says police arrested a man who gave the name Dr L C Chisholm in connection with the March 198 death of John D Howell, a San Jose dentist slain in a tent near Fort Ross. Investigators believe Powell was killed for insurance and Chisholm is tied to the homicide.
Two dynamite charges exploded in the new $1,000,000 Omaha court house causing minor damage inside and shaking nearby buildings. Investigators seek the dynamiters believed to target contractors Caldwell and Drake of Columbus Indiana who supervised the project.
William Bowman a proprietor of the Marquette club a noted negro gambling house faces trial before Judge Ronald on the charge of being a white slaver.
Everett announces W. P. Bell as superior judge and plans to introduce the judicial gown. Judge Black, the senior judge, continues to refuse the gown, deeming it unbecoming to democracy.
In a disputed lesson, Block the school mistress questions Heaven and Hell with pupils. Parents react with refusals to send children to school. Two school board members condemn, one approves, and Mise Block resists resignation amid a townwide dispute reported from Bloomington.
A Rainier school morning scene drew Elaine Loomis nine from 3217 Norman street and scores of children hoping for The Star’s silver dollar reward. Elaine won the prize but donated it to the Ryther home fund. The Star’s Camera Man bids farewell to school photos and plans to photograph adults next, possibly returning.
City to arrest about 20 cafe proprietors within a week to test alleged liquor law violations. Prior arrests included Plaza hotel Oriental saloon and Kelley's Place. City Attorney Pierce refused to single out the accused and demanded all city proprietors be brought to court. Judge Gordon issued warrants. cases set to be tried next week in a lump.
President Taft announced that Rear Admiral Charles R. Vreeland would represent the navy at the coronation of King George after Admiral Dewey declined due to the long journey. The announcement came from Washington on March 24.
New York March 24 The recent announcement of an engagement between Mrs Cleveland and Professor West of Princeton is false. Hastings executor of Grover Cleveland's estate says Dean West has a wife and a son at Princeton, refuting the report.
Ghouls broke into the Whitcett family vault in Memphis, opened six coffins, and stole jewelry believed buried with the family after yellow fever deaths in 1876. Detectives swarm the city as clues are reported but not disclosed, with arrests expected within hours.
In Belleville Kansas Arthur Hughes held for burglary escaped from a dark cell. Deputy Armstrong on rounds failed to notice Hughes stepping out and was left locked in the cell. Armstrong cried out for hours before help arrived.
In 1910 the Harriman system carried 49,491,000 passengers without a single fatality. Officials credit safety devices and preventive measures for the record.
The steamship Alameda will anchor north of port at 9 o'clock tonight with a full cargo and about 20 passengers on board marking the vessel's first voyage to Alaska ends. The Admiral Sampson completed its first Alaska voyage arriving at 7 30 last night becoming the first twin screw oil burner up north. The Fauntleroy Progressive club organizes tonight at Gatewood school with C H Hudson to speak. A Plymouth Congregational church reminiscence meeting drew a large crowd. Grand Trunk Pacific Steamship Co. and United Wireless Co. signed a deal to equip Prince George with wireless gear.
A Seattle railroad worker Louis Zarella is killed by a Seattle Electric work car in December 1909. A jury finds contributory negligence by Zarella. his widow and children receive no damages. The piece argues corporate complicity and court negligence favoring big business.
The Ryther home fund in Seattle received a substantial boost with nearly $100 added, bringing noon totals to $228.50. Knights of the Royal Arch contributed $50, along with letters and small gifts from local supporters praising Mother Ryther and her charity work.
Sam Young a miner owes his life to a pipe kept in his mouth as a trench caved in burying him nine feet under earth. Rescuers freed him after about 30 minutes and doctors credit the smoking pipe with keeping his lips apart to allow breathing.
Alfred Bubb J F Wangeness D Thomas Davies and Robert Bridges members of the Hillman jury filed affidavits with District Attorney Todd denying they made charged statements in affidavits presented by Hillman's attorney. Bubb alone knew the Parkers, but said he did not attack Hillman in their presence.
Naples March 24 Miss Cornelia Messerole, 27, of the Vanderbilt family, threw herself from a Grand hotel window yesterday. She died a few hours later. She was accompanying her parents to recover her health.
Feruccio Busoni, renowned in Europe as the greatest living pianist, will perform at the Moore Saturday night under the auspices of the Ladies' Musical club. Prof. J Allen Smith discusses The Present City Government at the Women's Club house tomorrow evening for the Political Equality club.
Yesterday afternoon Chili Rossi was found guilty of sending Black Hand letters to Fred Marino a Georgetown gardener. He faces up to five years and a $4000 fine on each of three counts. The threat demanded $2000 in a handkerchief beneath the Spokane bridge before deputies caught him fleeing the scene.
In a nationwide lecture tour the French diplomat and Hague tribunal member Paul d'Estournelles de Constant discusses the peace conference work for American audiences He is set to speak in Seattle on April 9 and 10. Kansas City report notes a playful incident where Peter Noviski sought police help for a gypsy spell The chief performed a few passes and the spell was broken leaving Noviski smiling.
Reno lawmakers consider a hatpin restriction limiting any protruding length beyond the hat crown to no more than half an inch. The proposal aims to regulate unprotected protrusions and enhance safety.
Si Simpkins purchased a new celluloid collar yesterday while town chatter notes an upcoming April show. Minnie Tonkin caused a stir at the grocery reading a fashion book, and the Ladies Aid plans a musicale soon. Constable Tozier faces a bet with his Seattle cousin over who will run for constable next election.
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