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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1911
Page
3
In a clipped, elusive note the text hints at hats and changes in a bill. Names OSGAR and ADOLF appear amid garbled phrasing about trimming, backs tone, and forthcoming alterations. The fragmentary lines evoke a journal item noting an upcoming adjustment or fee.
Five destitute girls bodies were buried today as unions demand factory safety reforms. A mass meeting planned to press for stronger safeguards while officials continue investigations. firemen had to force doors on upper floors to rescue trapped workers.
In Omaha Nebraska March 28 a 78 year old judge plans a 5 500 mile journey to Berne Switzerland to fulfill a quirky will left by Miss Caroline Oesch who ran a small nation store. The judge will accompany the body home because he speaks French fluently.
A Anacortes woman reports a 10 year old dashy brunette enticed her 17 year old son Peter away several days ago. Police urged to locate Peter and return him home. An unrelated note mentions Miss Mamie Sheehan seeking her uncle and Mrs Ringwood in Athens, Ohio seeking her missing husband from last July. Prizes totaling 250 dollars awarded at Seattle Press club masquerade ball at Dreamland rink with headliner acts and a grand march led by Mayor Dilling.
Fire began at 1 15 this morning partially destroying a corner building at Bay and Streets. For a time Patrolman Raine was overcome by smoke. Estimates of damage are not yet available.
John J Fitzgerald of New York is slated to chair the House Committee on Appropriations succeeding the late Jim Tawney. Democrats cheers at securing a party member in the pivotal post.
In Cal main, rumors swirl about a Paxton case with another woman alleged to be involved. Authorities trace a deed related to Lillian's accusations as investigations heat up amid public attention.
A suit by the Alaska Commercial Co. seeks 120 barrels of salted fish from the cargo of the schooner Allen A. wrecked at Kodiak Alaska in December. The action targets recovery of part of the cargo and reflects ongoing maritime disputes over salvage and ownership.
Two Sisters of Mercy from Lisbon arrived in New York after leaving the overthrow of the monarchy. They say they were not ill treated on arrival and attribute part of their immunity from taunts to a small American flag they carried with them.
In Bermuda on March 28 the Boer Irreconcilables, still vowing to starve and rot rather than pledge allegiance to King George, are to be allowed passage and expenses to Capetown. Aside from a few married men, they have accepted the offer, with Britain apparently content with African conditions regardless of the protesters’ stance.
Victoria report states John I. Henderson, 28, a Yorkshire native, identified by letters as the first Sechelt steamer victim recovered by the tug Lorne near William's Head. Wreckage drift continues as authorities note Henderson wore a life belt indicating passengers may have had warning before sinking.
Tom L Johnson's condition deteriorated after a second relapse and physicians abandoned hope. Cleveland hospital reports the former mayor’s critical state as his family gathers at the bedside awaiting news. In Pasadena Roosevelt praised the Busch estate decorations mentioning plaster storks amid the garden tour.
In San Francisco on March 28 Donald G. Blaise aged 20 ran amuck in the Grand hotel injuring himself with a knife and fighting a policeman until overpowered. He died later at the hospital.
Mutinous Albanian soldiers under Lieut Von Schlicting shot the German instructor dead in Constantinople this afternoon. The incident follows tense troop unrest and highlights the volatile military situation in the capital during March.
A discussion cites Dr. Arthur Keith suggesting future medical control of the pituitary gland could regulate bodily growth and even alter body shapes. The article imagines adjusting features like the nose to fit taste.
Pekin dispatches say China grants every Russian demand except a Russian consulate at Kobdo. Concessions are seen as temporary relief, but Russian syndicates' mining in Southeast China may spark new troubles and Japan Russia may jointly press Manchurian demands risking armed clash.
Evelyn Arthur Lee defends her conduct before Judge Tuthill in Chicago on March 28 saying she does not recognize marriage or business law and leads several young girls with her. The judge asks if she is crazy, and she replies that craziness did not occur to her.
Albany dispatch reports Patrick Dugan arrested after entering the state capitol and demanding a job from Democratic boss Packey McCabe. Dugan asserted he was as strong a Democrat as Dave Walsh and rejected promises he dismissed as windball pudding.
Ten cents a day should feed you says Prof. L. J. Henderson of Harvard. Four and one half pounds of food is enough and 70 percent of this should be plain water. The remark appears in a Boston report dated March 28.
Beginning April 1 the tenants of the Orpheum block will pay their rents to the county after county commissioners approved the transfer. The block has been leased for five years to George B. Lamping for 500 dollars a month, with current rental receipts totaling 3200 dollars, including 1600 dollars for the Orpheum theatre.
Mrs. Margaret Wilson, 70, collapsed and died as she paid fare on a Seattle streetcar. Her husband, 8. N. Wilson, a retired Columbia station merchant, is critically ill and unaware of her death.
Bits of cargo from the steamer Yongala washed ashore in Brisbane indicating the vessel with 70 crewmen and 68 passengers foundered at sea. Authorities consider it almost certain the ship and all on board are lost.
Prosecutor Murphy seeks Sheriff Hodge to move Peter Miller, a lawyer-burglar, to a cell with condemned men to prevent him from coaching defenses. Miller, twice convicted, awaits final Supreme Court adjudication while using legal knowledge to assist fellow inmates. Pedro Rodriguez gets 100 days for petty larceny after fingerprints on a flour bin link him to a $60 purse theft at a Main Street restaurant.
Washington March 28 The International Reform Bureau attacks Great Britain over opium trading in China while President Taft favors peace and friendship. The bureau's stance opposes London on the opium issue.
Knights of Pythias in full uniform will perform a series of fancy drills during the play Damon and Pythias at the Alhambra tonight. About one thousand members are expected to attend the event.
The university received three gifts a marine shell collection 150 Eskimo curiosities and a large birds eggs collection. Residents near John Day school form a get together club to discuss civic topics with the first meeting held at the John Day school last night.
In Albany after last night caucus Wm F Sheehan was dropped as the regular senator nominee. Insurgents pressure the regulars to back Ridder Straus or Glynn. If refused Republicans may ally with Insurgents to choose among them. A S Senator Depew telegraphed Brickett freeing Republicans from pledges.
The Seattle carnival date was set for the week beginning Monday July 17. The arrangements committee favored early fall but the meeting favored an earlier peak tourist season. Trustees decide on a souvenir name Saturday night and a $100 reward spurred many entries.
Court rumor says Judge Ronald plans retirement soon, joining Judge Gay's vacancy. The governor faces two appointments, as Ronald departs possibly to reform a former law partnership with ex Secretary R A Ballinger.
Mrs Hattie BE Ogden died Sunday in the city at age 51 after 22 years as a Washington resident. Survived by two daughters Mrs Earl W McNorran and Edna F Ogden.
In San Francisco on March 28 Jack Johnson the world heavyweight champion appears before Superior Judge Mogan over a 25 day sentence for speeding. District Attorney Fickert may press for a reduction to five days as Johnson pleads prior to removal to the county jail in an automobile.
Mrs Maude Black of 5632 Keystone Jr files for arrest of her husband F L Black after accusing him of abducting their two children. Police in Vancouver B C were notified that he may have hidden there. The couple divorced on March 21 and arranged custody days. He reportedly fed the kids when taking them.
Edward Corkery sues Pat Sullivan in superior court claiming a $45 000 farm was exchanged for a failing cafe plus a $15 000 note. He says he was deceived into believing the business could net $1 200 monthly and seeks to annul the deed and recover damages citing fraud and poverty.
John Clancy who led the First ward book men failed to appear before the grand jury at 9:30. A bench warrant was issued but he arrived at 10:30 after explaining the subpoena date was wrong and the hour set an hour later.
The Occidental Realty Co. faces a saloon license decision with the matter re referred to the licenses committee. A public hearing is scheduled for Monday at 10 oclock before the license committee.
The Savoy Theatre screens Pallid Hues in Clouded Skies this Wednesday with Marion Leonard in the title role. The program promises dramatic visuals as patrons attend the venue on the scheduled night.
A Kansas City advertisement claims Swissco Hair Remedy stops baldness dandruff and scalp disease and restores hair color. It offers a 10 cent trial and testimonials, with sales through druggists and Owl Drug Co Seattle, priced 50 cents to 1.00 per bottle.
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