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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1911
Page
1
Fate Still Doubtful in Hillman Conviction Appeal
In a packed courtroom, Judge overrules defense motions for a new trial for C D Hillman in the mail fraud case. District Attorney Elmer E. announces affidavits will show jurors Hampton Morse pressured the jury. Attorneys Burch Hull and Hillman sought relief over alleged juror misconduct and overheard conversations but were denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.D. Hillman
Elmer E
Wits
Aff
William Hampton - Morse
L. Hillman
Joseph Fleury
Wangeness
Bubb
Burch
Fleury
Hillman
Davies
Todd
William Hampton
Oscar Morse
Tragic New York Fire Kills Dozens at Shirtwaist Plant
A Washington Square blaze at the American Triangle Waist Co plant traps workers on upper floors. With ladders insufficient and escape blocked, 24 jump to their deaths and the total toll climbs as fire crews struggle to reach survivors. Eyewitnesses recount a scene of panic as hundreds of workers, including about 800 women, are affected. Police contend with a raging crowd of onlookers and foreign nationals as the disaster unfolds amid flames and smoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
American Company
Washington Square
American Triangle Waist Company
Manhattan
Mercers
Bribe case hinges on police status in local crime
The article reports A B Nicholson charged with trying to warn H B Thompson to overlook his housing operation in a Turkish bathhouse. Nicholson’s attorney Hi Gill argues bribery does not apply, claiming a policeman is only a city employee. Judge Main deliberates the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. Drosecut
A.B. Nicholson
H. 8. Thompson
Hi Gill
Man Seeks Shelter Then Terrorizes Polley Family
March 25 report notes William Graham who terrorized the Jay W. Polley family after posing as deaf and dumb. Graham stayed with them for a week, drank beer, and demanded supplies while threatening further harm. Polley finally alerted police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Graham
Jay W. Polley
Polley
Graham
Ultimatum to China on Mongolian demands raised
March 25 M Korosto, a minister to China, delivered Russia's final note to the Chinese foreign board demanding complete acquiescence to Mongolian demands. Failure to comply is predicted to trigger war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Korosto
China
Chinese Foreign Board
Russia
Sechelt Sinking Reports Near Beechy Head
Victoria reports the steamer Sechelt with 35 laborers aboard bound for a Canadian Northern site sank near Beechy Head. Tug Jolliffe and Madge searched the area but found no wreckage or survivors as Indians at William Head claim a grave at sea and telephones were down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
B. C
Jolliffe
Madge
William Head
Wm. Jolliffe
Beechy Head
Canadian Northern
Peddar Bay
Esquimalt
James
British Columbia Shipping Co
Stromgren
Ten Die In Dixie Flyer Train Wreck Near Arapaho River
Ten killed, ten missing and many injured after the Dixie Flyer on the Atlantic Coast Line derailed on a trestle near the Arapaho river. Bodies identified include W Culpepper of Tifton and C Bombart of Henderson, with Savannah officials among the victims. The wreck occurred at high speed as the bridge collapsed, sending the engine and five Pullmans into the river. No cause yet established. engineers say sight distance was blocked by trees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Atlanta
Atlantic Coast Line
W. Culpepper
Tifton
C. Bombart
Henderson
W. Fletcher
Rowland
Ill
Parnell
Savannah
Woodward
Ellis
Porter Whitren
Brs
Greene
Ryther Fund Receives 25250 From Seattle Donors
Seattle residents rally to support Mother Ryther Home, lifting debt with generous gifts. The Star reports total receipts to date reaching 25250 as donors help save the home for 50 or 60 children in need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother Ryther
Seattle
Stessane
Ea Deanhs
Essa Asvbese
Gested Ae
B. J. Blewet
Jail Johnson Sentenced for Speeding in San Francisco
Jack Johnson was sentenced to 25 days in the county jail after multiple speeding arrests. He failed to appear in court and offered a distracted excuse about forgetting. Officials planned to pursue a habeas corpus as courts were closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Jack Johnson
Jack
Johnson
Leene
Wireless Heard Around World
Wireless records were smashed when a temporary station on Baker's Beach interfered with signals from Cornwall England distant 6500 miles. Messages from San Juan Porto Rico Panama and Japan created distinct impressions on the receiving apparatus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ban Francisco
Baker's Beach
Cornwall
Eng
San Juan
Porto Rico
Ion
Panama
Japan
Free After 20 Years In Pen
Andrew T released from prison after twenty year sentence. He plans to rejoin the Carnegie Steel Company where he worked before his arrest. The report notes his intent and planned move. A separate item says a vessel feared to be on fire off Humboldt Bay has not been located and no wreckage found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marc
Andrew T
Carnegie Steel
Toth
Hungary
Cal
Humbolt Bay
Ballinger Returns to Welcome Crowd in Washington
Ballinger arrives to a warm greeting from friends last night while plans for a gathering of supporters continue in Washington. The crowd anticipation centers on Ballinger’s return and what it means for local activity tonight.
Missing 11 year old Anna marest in Paterson
Paterson police say 11 year old Anna marest has an incurable case of runawayitis. She vanished from home for the 31st time ten days ago, possibly sparked by an accident three years earlier when she was struck on the head with a horseshoe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Paterson
Annamarest
Cat Destroys Self After Attacking Officer
Mrs Stanislaus Fradansky's black cat leaped from a third story window after luring her kittens to a wagon. Officer Charlies Lambert had moved the kittens to the wagon, the mother cat perched on the sill, and at the moment the wagon door closed the cat fell to the ground and died instantly. The incident occurred in New York on March 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Stanislaus Fradansky
Charlies Lambert
Lambert
Baseball fans await first Sunday ante season game at Dugdale Yard
The article notes an upcoming Sunday exhibition between the regulars and the Yanigans at Dugdale Field. Manager Jack Ighe has not released a lineup, and the entire pitching staff will audition. The piece includes a quip about Diogenes and suggests the event may be treated with skepticism by some.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yanigans
Dugdale
Labor teachers expect law after anti-injunction vote
Sacramento March 25 labor teachers expect the anti-injunction bill to become law despite a Judiciary committee vote against it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramento
Judiciary Committee
Track man guilty of murder in first degree
Mianford California March 25 Ward a race track man and jay ninet was found guilty here of murder in the first degree for the killing last October of Mas Clayton a jockey. The jury recommended life imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mianford
Cal
Ward
Jay Ninet
Mas Clayton
Life Imprisont
Bandit in Court Faces First Degree Murder Charge
Axel Nist, identified as the killer of Patrolman Davis, was arraigned before Judge Main this morning on murder in the first degree. He claimed poverty, and Ivan Blair was appointed as counsel. Nist was given until Wednesday to plead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Axel Nist
Davis
Main
Ivan Blair
Billie Ridenour Granted New Divorce Trial
Billie Ridenour, denied divorce due to improper service, wins a new trial this morning per Judge Yakey. The couple have no children and Ridenour faces a non support charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billie Ridenour
Yakey
Ridenour
Ex Mayor Miller argues against information on Macowsky case
Ex mayor John F Miller presented a unique argument to quash information against Louis Macowsky charged with receiving stolen goods The claim was that the prosecuting attorney cannot file information while the grand jury is in session Judge Main made no ruling in the matter
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Miller
Louis Macowsky
Miller
Main
Not Guilty Says Wappy After Indictment Motion
In Berkeley California on March 25 Thomas Rickard twice mayor of Berkeley was found dead on the lawn with a broken neck. He retired at 10 30 last night in unusually good spirits and is believed to have fallen from a window while smoking in night clothes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkeley
Cal
Thomas Rickard
Rickard
Duke With His Battle Ax Conquered Tobacco World
A 1909 profile on James Buchanan Duke shows him as a global tobacco czar. It details his rise from a North Carolina farm to controlling common stock and working capital at American Tobacco, his battles with rivals, and expansion into retail via the United Cigar Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tobacco Trust
Divi
Bull Durham
Rome
James Buchanan
Duke
American Tobacco Co
Supreme Court of the United States
American Tobacco
Green Bay
James Buchanan Duke
North Carolina
Durham
Alexander
Great
Allen & Ginter Co
United Cigar Company
United
Groom Arrested at His Wedding
In Trenton on March 25 Thomas Foster was arrested during his wedding reception after a woman named Annie Dixon pressed charges alleging he had promised to marry her last June. Foster posted bail of 500 dollars and returned to the celebration after being taken away with his bride of about 15 minutes. Ida Weert was the chosen bride at the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
Thomas Foster
Foster
Annie Dixon
Ida
Weeert
CHIVAREE Firemen Stage Wedding Prank on Groom
Fireman George D Neely and Miss Laura Paschet wed in Tacoma and were chased by 80 firefighters who carried Neely to a hay loft and painted 8S 1Dp on his coat. The couple will live in Seattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George D. Neely
Tacoma
Laura Paschet
Neely
Mrs
Free Seattle BallGames Giveaway Hint
Sport Editor offers an annual pass for a lucky fan. Readers are invited to see Seattle ball games for free by checking the Sport Page today for details and eligibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
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