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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1911
Page
1
County hospital meetings exposed tensions as Hamilton and Rutherford faced protests from Women's groups and reform factions. Critics allege mismanagement under Dr. Corson, calling for immediate administrative changes and highlighting patient neglect amid calls for municipal ownership and recall threats.
Mrs. Iva May Henry lost her children and her divorce bid to A. J. Weary. The court granted a divorce to Weary on her cross petition and awarded custody of the children to him. Acting Judge Hawkins said travel history influenced custody. Mrs. Henry’s attorney planned an appeal.
Will E. Humphrey, a longtime ally of Morgan and Wall Street interests, stranded at Port Simon Costa Rica while traveling on a pass. He defends his actions saying no law restricts passes on ocean vessels and condemns delays caused by quarantining others aboard the Arenas.
The Star presents a Seattle benefit at the Broadway big show Monday to aid Mother Ryther’s children. Flor Blevens and Miss Spencer headline, with performers from Stevens stock company donating time and talent. All proceeds go to Mother Ryther’s good works for needy children.
Defense attorney Dorr urged a not guilty verdict in a case tied to Alaska coal land and 1904 law as prosecutors and defense counsel prepared to argue the indictment. Defendants Munday Siegley and Shiela appeared confident of acquittal amid ongoing testimony and closing arguments.
Reported concentration of Insurrecto fighters in northern Mexican territory near Chihuahua aims to shape peace terms. Separate dispatch notes Albanian rebels reportedly capture Squtari with Turkish forces moving from Dalmatia to counter the advance.
The Maine legislature rejected a resolution favoring adoption of the proposed constitutional income tax, a setback that could effectively kill the amendment. Maine becomes the 12th state against it while 22 have supported it, with 12 states still unvoted and possible reversals hoped in New York and Massachusetts.
London reports the Monarch, the largest battleship built by Vickers, was launched at Elewick and christened by Mrs. Lewis Harcourt, first American woman to christen a British warship. She is Mary Ethel Burns of New York and J Pierpont Morgan’s niece. Her husband’s expected peerage adds to the ceremony’s significance.
Frank B. Wrestling an attorney and former prosecuting attorney candidate stands trial before Judge Main in King County for disbarment. Special Prosecutor John E. Higgins leads the case for the association. Wiestling’s defense is by T. Datley. State Senator Geo A. Piper F Seebold and A H Beebe testified on Wiestling aiding H L Hackett to impersonate a government secret service agent to intimidate voters.
State Senator Bryan can challenge Judge Yakey of Kitsap County after Judge Main denied a motion to strike Bryan's allegations. A subpoena was issued for Yakey to appear at the disbarment trial set for April 24 following the ruling.
The Cataract Howe house plans whitewashed windows to block view from inside. A traveling man in Hicktown tried to photograph a scene but escaped with his life. Locals note business at Depot Square is improving and mention the upcoming Widgeting Muniical Comedy playing town tomorrow night.
Judge Hawkins heard the Henry divorce case and will issue his decision this afternoon. Arguments by counsel closed yesterday at 4 o clock on a motion to compel Mrs Henry to produce the children before a final ruling. Henry cs attorneys asked time to prepare a brief to argue that removal of the children would affect their disposition.
The 26 year old Iva May Henry faces a court verdict amid a scandal linked to Albert J. Henry and Foster Kelley. Neighbors and family worry over children and future as witnesses scrutinize her loyalty and character during four days of testimony.
A Democratic state leaders conference in Albany predicts the deadlock over the U. S. senator selection will end tomorrow with Supreme Court Justice Dowling elected.
Anna Wager sues Edwin A. Wager in a tragedy of unreckoned incompatibility. They married twenty years and had four children. The couple, both with a shared home, faced a long dispute despite a 100 dollar monthly income for the husband. He offered 50 dollars monthly plus 1500 cash for the wife’s share of community property.
Two hunters relate the diary of a trapper who perished alone at Lake River in the north. Cummings remained to tend the traps last fall while others went for help, finding him dead in a shack with a diary recounting long dreary days and terrible nights in isolation.
Cotterill, a Norway house laborer born in England and naturalized years ago, seeks to renounce U S allegiance claiming injustice for the poor. He had worked for the Northern Pacific railway six days at 1.35 daily, with 3.80 deducted for hospital fees, and lost a suit for full pay. The immigration office consulted Washington, D C, as he tries to cancel citizenship.
A mob formed after the dynamiting of Erasmus Christensen’s home at Black Diamond. Sheriff Hodge sent deputies to the mines to restore order as seven men were arrested for the attack, including Comparoli Palleni Avena Vincenzo Romel Angely and Rizziero.
A playful verse notes the arrival of spring with a youth in urbane garb donning the first straw hat. It quips on Dame Fashion and the fun of declaring this a Straw Hat Day with a hint of confidential mischief.
The forecast calls for fair skies tonight and Friday with night north winds.
Washington State College faces upheaval after a dawn attack on the women dormitory in which several students were dragged into hallways and mishandled. Acting President Waller heads a strict probe. names of the male students will be revealed.
The Star closes its public subscription list totaling 344.00 to aid Mother Ryther and her children. County commissioners vote to provide 100 monthly, plus a Seattle theatre benefit arranged by The Star, and reader donations have covered debts and provided groceries and clothing.
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