29 Mar 1911
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1911
Page
1
In San Francisco before about 14 000 people the former president urged judicial reform and urged full public criticism of judges when they misapply the law. He cited Missouri prosecutions and convictions as examples and insisted the people should freely criticize and not fear the recall as a check on judicial power.
In San Francisco on March 29, Jack Johnson the champion pugilist spoke from his jail cell about daily life there. He praised some aspects while noting discomfort with meals and coffee, saying he will endure until his release and showing a hopeful but wary attitude toward his time in custody.
E T aged 41 a 6 feet 5 inch 210 pound broncho at Thatcher ranch east Pueblo and a 14 year old girl were held in custody after a Missouri Pacific sleeper sighting. The girl said her parents in Hot Springs Ark are well to do and she was a grammar student. They claimed marriage in Hot Springs with parental consent. After investigation they were released.
Lina Cay wife of Sheriff Bob Chan admits seeking divorce amid a potential $50,000 settlement. In Steubenville Ohio, a jailed crook named Mitchell shows noted daring as he savors court victory and faces penitentiary time.
Frank Guthrie, 56, a former Chicago policeman, was found guilty yesterday of false registration after being arrested on election day in the third precinct of the first ward. Special Deputy Prosecutor G. H. Rummens led the case. The trial also saw Richard W. Callison convicted of assault in the second degree for shooting at his divorced wife to deter her from his new home.
March 29 at Allegheny county jail Steve Rush a RB. was hanged for the murder of Mrs Beta Domboy. He sang a hymn he learned as a child while walking to the gallows as cool night air settled over the city.
Nat Goodwin, famed actor with four marriages, will not wed again in New York after Edna Goodrich Goodwin won a divorce. He declared never again with a defiant gesture as news of the ruling spread in New York.
In Seattle Judge Hawking hears opening arguments in the Henry divorce. William Keith accuses Henry of luxury and neglect while James Bradford counters with psychology of platonic friendship. Testimony on child custody and Mrs Henry’s conduct continues as the trial progresses.
Mrs Ryther happy today as Star's effort to keep her home for helpless children succeeds. County commissioners grant monthly funding to the Bull family home and future income will cover operating costs. Two events planned include a benefit at the Star and a group trip for the children to attend a play with transport provided. Contributions total 338.60 dollars.
Clarence Moses twice attempted gas suicide and tried drowning, street car, hanging, choking with a stick, and self harm in a police cell across a week in Richmond. He finally rested on the seventh day.
Mrs. Sarah Young detained at the Sand Creek pest house has given birth to a baby boy amid her malignant smallpox diagnosis in Denver on March 29.
Peace in Mexico is believed to hinge on an ultimatum from President Taft to Diaz, with possible U S intervention. De La Barra, former Ambassador, to confer with the Madero family in San Antonio as talks on Chihuahua peace appear largely settled. In Ohio, Mary Peoples sues Mary Ellsworth Boyer over a church service dispute, alleging a wink led to a confrontation.
At the opening of their suit against French aeroplane manufacturers for infringement the Wright brothers expressed confidence in a $1,000,000 damages award. Wilbur Wright testified today and will return to the stand on March 31.
The Informer reports Enrico Alfano, Camorra boss, denounces rivals as worse than Judas in a courtroom scene. The secret society Morbos continues to be linked to ongoing crimes as tensions flare during proceedings.
In Jacksonville on March 29 the first event, a 5 mile race, was won by Tower in a Warren-Detroit with a 4 24 time. Wilson drove a Cole car to victory in the 10 mile open race in 8 16.
District Attorney Whitman files information in New York charging Albert Ulrich with third degree assault on Booker T. Washington. Ulrich will plead to the charge next Monday. In Ashtabula Ohio John D Rockefeller sends a $50 check to the Finnish Orphans Benefit Society.
A 16 member jury, including Charlies F Schroder and Frank Mann, was sworn in at 11 40 this morning in Judge Han ford s court to try three men charged with conspiring to defraud the United States of 100 000 000 worth of coal lands in Alaska. The government and defense exercised final peremptory challenges before oath. The indictment names Charles F Munday Earl E Siegley and Archie W Shiels in the conspiracy.
Springfield March 29 Phoebe Couzins once a suffragette told the Illinois lower house she opposes woman suffrage declaring women have no right to the ballot and that only agitators club women and society butterflies seek publicity.
New York March 29 District Attorney Whitman questioned 150 witnesses, many survivors, about Saturday's blaze in which 143 people died. They all said stairway and elevator doors were locked when the fire began, a key factor in the high death toll. Election of a U S senator from Iowa expected tomorrow to break a deadlock.
Abel Skinner comes home after years of wandering through cities and parties. Betsy Pellet writes Spring pomes at the post office while the town notes its growth from 112 to 122 residents. The piece recounts old editor days and local quirks with a touch of humor about safety and tavern life.
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