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A pompous man walks a sleet coated street struggles to stay upright on an icy path. He slides and sits hard losing his hat and jarred teeth then speaks without regard asking what would you say about the incident.
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1911
Page
3
Man Held for Disorderly Conduct After Threat to Shoot Town
George Adams a laborer was found with a revolver and threats to shoot the town at 32nd and 28th streets south last night. Police intervened as Olmsted and Williams approached the horizon. Adams surrendered and was held on a disorderly conduct charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Adams
Arrests stem four men in Tourist bar holdup case
Nickett, 21, one of four men implicated in the Tourist bar hold up on the night of last year is arrested. Franklin, Nickett’s ally, is serving five to 20 years in Walla Walla for holdup. Another member Phillips is serving a life sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nickett
Franklin
Walla Walla
Phillips
Senator Bryan Seeks Change of Venue Over Disbarment
Senator J W Bryan of Kit county told Judge Main on Saturday he can now reconcile with Judge Yakey and that the disbarment proceedings against him should be his. Lena Bryan describes the events after a law passed requiring venue change when an affidavit of prejudice is filed. Bryan plans to use the affidavit before Judge Yakey each time and expects no further issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Bryan
Kit County
Main
Yakey
Lena Bryan
Bryan
Falls to Death Details In Hole Tragedy
The body of a man believed to be A. A. Winters was found in a 26 foot hole near the intersection of 8th street and Weller Street. Coroner Borthwick found no marks of violence or foul play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Winters
Weller St. Yestertly
Borthwick
Japan and United States Taisho Era Relations
The fragment hints at Taisho era relations between Japan and the United States, mentioning leaders and events. Details are sparse, but likely notes on diplomatic exchanges, trade or cultural ties during early 20th century.
Eight Hold-Ups In Just Forty Minutes
Eight robberies occurred in 40 minutes within a single city section. Two incidents accounted for most, with a total haul of only 15 dollars and 25 cents. The spree left police identifying a pattern and seeking suspects. A separate railway timetable note advertises Seattle to Missoula and other destinations with fares listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Mil & Puget Sound
Seattle
Missoula
Harlowton
St. Paul
Patient recounts ill treatment at county hospital
A former patient describes alleged neglect and dangerous medication errors at the county hospital after a doctor change. He cites staff mishaps, coerced patient labor, and deaths, urging a return of the previous physician. Finns adds he spent seven weeks for a dislodged foot and criticizes Dr. Carson while noting prior care under Dr. O'Rourke.
Crossing bar injury during night crash near Spokane
In Spokane on March 27 a crossing bar fell silently in the darkness striking Jo H. Starbird on the arm steering the car and rebounding to hit Miss Marjorie King in the face. The impact left Miss King with loosened teeth and a disfigured face as she nearly toppled from the vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Jo H. Starbird
Marjorie King
Glass Workers Set Annual Ball at Bagless Hall
The Glass Workers union will hold its first annual ball tomorrow night at Bagless Hall located at Seventh Avenue and Pine Street. Prize money totaling $100 will be awarded during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glass Workers’ Union
Bagless Hall
Pine At
Collings Under Sanity Probe After Jump Injury
Charles B. Collings a farmer near Kansas City who previously regained sanity after a St. Joseph asylum jump is again investigated for mental state following a leg fracture and severe shock from a second story fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Charles B. Collings
St. Joseph
Free Swimming Lessons By H H Corsan In Seattle
New York swimmer H H Corsan will conduct a series of free swimming lessons for Seattle boys at the YMCA from April 3 to April 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Corsan
New York
Seattle
YMC
Joy Ride Crash Injures Passengers Near Dunlap Station
A car owned by Frank Kelley of Hillman City and driven by M. J. Gugin crashed into a telephone pole near Dunlap station, turning over into a ditch. Gugin and passenger BE. F. Knowlton were injured. Kelley says the car was stolen and Gugin was arrested after returning to Hillman City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Kelley
Hillman City
M. J. Gugin
Kelley
Dunlap Station
Gugin
BE. F. Knowl
Ton
Ellis
Central Police
Knowlton
Rotten Service and Calls for Municipal Control
President Crawford of the Renton car line angers patrons by running cars in fleets at intervals, causing crowding and danger. The council ordered regular intervals. he complies but crowds cars, prompting the Supt. of Public Utilities Valentine to seek measures to curb Crawford’s conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford
Renton Car Line
Lfe
Supt. of
Public Utilities
Valentine
Peace hopes rise as Mexican rebellion may end
In San Antonio on March 27 observers expect a possible end to the Mexican revolt if Francisco Madero Jr embraces a peace proposal from former ambassador De La Barra. Alfonso and Judo Madero await Gustavo and Francisco Madero Sr to decide at a conference likely in San Antonio or the Chihuahua mountains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Texas
Madero
de la Barra
Alfonso
Judo Madero
Gustavo Madero
Francisco Madero
Washington
Chihuahua
Francisco Madero, Jr
Mexico
Burnings Happen Again at St Pauls Church Walla Walla
In Walla Walla on March 27 a third arson attempt targeted St Pauls Episcopal Church. Charister H A Casey interrupted the vandal. the firebug escaped and the church now sits under guard. Earlier attempts dated back to November 1910.
Carnival Opens Next Labor Day Under Publicity Committee
The carnival runs from Friday September 4 to Wednesday September 9 with trustees advised by the arrangements committee. J C Marmaduke leads publicity, C KR Collins chairs finance, Edward C Garrat heads the live wire committee. Names for the carnival must be submitted by next Saturday. Headquarters are in the Henry building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnival We.lnday
Carnival Association
J. F. Douglas
J. C. Marmaduke
C. KR. Collins
Edward C. Garrat
Henry Building
Prisoner Surrenders After Jail Escape in Albuquerque
Nine inmates escaped the county jail three days ago eight remain at large while deputies pursue them. Hammet Hickson serving time for wife desertion surrendered of his own accord saying he broke jail to patch things with his wife. He wore a peach blossom in his lapel when he returned and claimed the objective was achieved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albuquerque
N. M
Hmmet Hickson
Minister Compared To Hired Man In Port Richmond Sermon
Rev. John H. Shepard told Park Baptist church parishioners in Port Richmond that a minister is a hired man who must do chores for his congregation and guide his flock to heaven on one ladder. He argued coal heavers have a more thankful fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John H. Shepard
Park Baptist Church
Port Richmond
U. S
Youth of 20 Faces Uncertain Fate in Court
Loreng Keer a 20 year old youth stood before Judge Main with the judge unsure whether to commit him to the reformatory or the penitentiary. The sentence was continued for one week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loreng Keer
Main
Man dies after ten days of hiccoughing in Minneapolis
Minneapolis records show William Currie aged 86 died here on March 27 after ten days of continual hiccoughing. The report notes the prolonged episode as the direct cause of death. Currie was a local resident with ties to the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
William Currie
Wilson Elected Secretary of Seattle Commercial Club
Rufus R. Wilson, longtime campaign manager for Senator Miles Poindexter, has been chosen secretary of the Seattle Commercial Club in the latest organizational update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rufus R. Wilson
Miles Poindexter
Seattle Commercial Club
Oyster Man Wallace Stuart Missing in Washington
Wallace Stuart, former state representative and president of Toke land Oyster Co., has been missing since Wednesday night. Fears grow that his body lies at the bottom of the Willapa River. $100 reward offered for information. He was last seen leaving a drug store for the city wharf and was due to depart for New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Wash
Wallace Stuart
Tokeland Oyster Co
Washington
Willapa River
Oyster Company
Stuart
Water
City Wharf
The
New York
Women Who Smoke Cigarettes Warned By Doctor
Dr John D Quackenbos, a medical expert on mental suggestion, warns that cigarettes contain coal tar and harmful gases. He argues that smoking darkens mood, inflates depression, and creates a craving for alcohol as a toxin antidote, labeling smoking as a stigma of degeneracy for women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mareff
John D. Quackenbos
Taft declines clemency for two bankers in banking cases
Washington March 27 President Taft has decided not to pardon Charles W. Morse and John R. Walsh bankers imprisoned for violating federal banking laws. Attorney General Wickersham had recommended denying clemency in both cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Taft
Chas. W. Morse
John R. Walsh
White House
Wickersham
Japan's Great Admiral Togo to visit United States
Admiral Togo of the Japanese fleet that defeated Russia is slated for a summer visit to the United States if war does not exist, staying two days in New York in the second week of June and a short time in Washington, en route to England for King George VI coronation duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Togo
Russia
Doughnut Explosion Accident In San Francisco
Nick Pappas believed a doughnut exploded and struck his leg after he ordered a plate of sinkers last night. Police and medical staff spent hours convincing him no blast occurred and his revolver had discharged during the doughnut throwing incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick
San Francisco
Nick Pappas
Pappas
Import Roses for Seattle Rose Show
The Rose Society of Seattle will import 1,000 Frau Karl Druschki roses from Trier Germany for Seattle buyers as part of the first annual rose show set for June 12 to 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Rose Society of
Seattle
Frau Karl Druschki
Trier
Germany
Roosevelt to visit university grounds with escort on April 6
Col Theodore Roosevelt will have a military escort during a campus visit on April 6. President Kane orders Capt Patten to muster eight university cadet companies for the colonel at the grounds entrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
Theodore Roosevelt
Kane
Capt. Patten
University Cadet Corps
Kerosene and Turpentine Mix Used For Furniture Polish
A fragment notes mixing equal parts kerosene and turpentine to create a furniture polish. No additional details or context provided.
Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Grippe Relief
An advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as a quick cure for colds and grippe. It claims the dosage every two hours for three doses relieves neuralgia pains headaches nasal stuffiness feverish symptoms throat soreness and rheumatic tingling. The copy asserts no quinine is used and credits three years of research and fifty thousand dollars in cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grippe
Pape
Engraving Service Ad by C James S S Ditty Manager
Rapid service engraving by C JAMES S. DITTY manager offers photo engravings on zinc or copper for newspapers magazines booklets street car ads postcards and more. They provide drawings and designs for commercial use at 1309 Seventh Ave Seattle phone Main 9400 Ind 441.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventh Ave
Seattle
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Osgar and
Adolf
K Adolf
Wikklepridge
OSGAR
Incubus
Japan
Ak Eeshvedes
Taisho
Shosho Wes Sessees
Taeee
Thira Ave
Pike
Star
Inter Barry
Weation
Third Ave
Pike St
Supt. Carson
Dorcas Butt
Gus Finns
Finns
O'Rourke
Carson
Stewart
Gua Finns
Longshoremen’s Union
Rotten Service
MR. Hook. Worm
ST. Louis
J. J. Koen
Grafton
Koen
Paris
Auguste Gaucher
France
Hin Séth
Wilson
Jonn C. Quackenbos
Uncle Sam
Dickinson
Gen
Leonard Wood
T. R
Shinai
James
Ditty
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