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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1911
Page
6
Governor Hiram W Johnson reflects on the recall and the judiciary in California. He argues recall is a bulwark against privilege and recounts legislative battles, opposition from judges and bar associations, and the public’s trust in electing and recalling judges. The piece frames recall as a defense of popular government and ends with a note that the discussion continues.
An advertisement promotes two free trial rheumatic draft samples from Magic Foot Craft Co. Readers are urged to send name and drafts to receive a prepaid one dollar pair by return mail if satisfied. The offer claims two generations of safeguarding remedies, free book with trial drafts, and a no obligation response from Jackson Michigan.
Farmers from Oregon Washington Colorado Minnesota Michigan Missouri Pennsylvania West Virginia Kentucky Massachusetts Connecticut New Hampshire Maine protested the Canadian reciprocity agreement during this week’s hearings before the Senate finance committee.
London May 13 Lady Decies formerly Miss Vivien Gould after appendicitis operation reported entirely satisfactory with early recovery expected. She praised her own pluck and told Dr James Collier she wished to be released in time for Ascot races.
May 13 dispatches report imminent rioting in Juarez over General Navarro. Orozco and Villa allegedly seek to execute Navarro amid alleged mistreatment of prisoners. Mexico City braces as cannons and guards tighten fortifications near the palace and Belan prison.
G Ward Kemp, attorney, won a divorce from Charlotte Leslie Kemp after she alleged cruelty and that he tried to crush her individuality. Kemp was awarded custody of their two children, a 7 year old boy and 5 year old girl, while community property was valued at 15 000 to 30 000 dollars.
A House resolution presented by Representative Batbrick accuses government department heads of punishing employees who testify to congressional committees. It demands reinstatement and contempt findings for superiors who caused the punishment, with new rights for displaced employees to seek committee review.
Florence Dodge widow of former Sheriff Dodge was found guilty of manslaughter in the death of William Heath, a painter, at her Lunenburg area home last September. Heath’s death was disputed with Dodge claiming he killed himself either intentionally or accidentally.
Shackelford quits after recent Spokane Victoria game controversy. George Baumgarden, a California college youngster with a reputation, is hired to umpire the Spokane Victoria tilt in Seattle tomorrow at Dugdale Park, carrying a strong rep.
In New York May 12 a jury awarded John M Ward 1000 in his 60000 slander suit against Ban Johnson president of the American League. Ward had claimed Johnson blocked his rise after Harry Pulliam's death near the National League presidency. In Mineola Baldwin hailed an all metal biplane test flight over Hempstead Plains. London saw Mrs Ross beat Dorothy Campbell in golf after a long match ending at the nineteenth hole in Ireland. Joplin Missouri reports Mike Donovan and Jeff Clarke set for a 1b round May 23 to face Jack Sullivan on June 15.
Pittsburg report says Lillian Russell is engaged to Alexander P. Moore editor of the Pittsburg Leader despite denials. Russell, in vaudeville here, says she has no plans to marry and will retire only if she marries.
Three carloads of BE. M. F. 30s are expected to arrive next week from Detroit for the Studebaker company. These cars are becoming familiar on Seattle streets. The local Studebaker agency reports selling twice as many EMF cars as any other make.
Oscar Collins proprietor of a saloon in the old restricted district was arrested again on a charge of false registration. He posted 3000 bail after recall election day arrest when attempting to vote while claiming ex convict status. The prior conviction for escaping from jail was not stated in the information. A demurrer was sustained on that point. He was arrested again on a new information.
Champion Jack Johnson will not sail for London until June 5 because he must perform a week of theatrical engagements in New York starting May 21. The engagement was court ordered, requiring Johnson to fulfill a contract or pay damages. Pekin reports that the China British agreement plans gradual extinction of opium culture and traffic in China and India, completing by 1917.
Typhus reaches its virulent form at the Mexican federal hospital in Juarez with one dead and five soldiers ill. U S authorities seize and burn clothing worn by the Federals at the border as panic grows among Americans taking souvenirs. A related shooting last night killed Daniel Orozco, cousin of Gen Pasqual Orozco, amid reported disputes between Orozco and Col Garibaldi over authority.
Sacramento May 13 a new bill instituting initiative referendum and recall for all California municipalities becomes effective. It allows recall elections for elective municipal officers after four months in office on petitions by 26 percent of voters and lets municipal legislation be initiated by 25 percent petition. If the city council blocks it, a special election is set within 20 days. If petitions reach 10 percent, the measure goes to the next regular election unless council acts.
Young White Building attorney William H. Bolen forced Seattle Electric Co. to pay 66.45 dollars for a refused transfer to James Capitol bill car on October 25, 1910. A jury awarded Bolen 25 dollars for damages plus taxed costs to the company, with Bolen reclaiming his nickel.
Wire dispatches report 2,000 insurrectos advancing on Chihuahua with 1,500 federal troops nearby. An armed mob looted Nombra de Dios suburb and absconded with horses. In other items, Hering and spouses face suits in South Bend. revolters seize funds from National Bank of Mexico near Tabasco. U S official to test railroad patent rights. and a San Diego report doubts Geo Boldt killed in Tia Juana fighting.
A federal grand jury in Tacoma will hear numerous informations on alleged census fraud involving Seattle and Tacoma. Dr. Furman J. Shadd, a Seattle enumerator, faces counts for fictitious names and misreporting residents. He was arrested in South Bend on November 2 and objects to consolidating names into separate counts.
In a Seattle case the judge reconsidered Hughes demurrer citing an old Taft ruling. Assistant Corporation Counsel Hughes argued lack of federal jurisdiction to halt city action revoking a streetcar franchise. Judge Danworth initially sided with Hughes before noting the Taft precedent.
Hugh C. Todd, a leading Democratic figure and governor candidate, passed the law exam at Olympia and will start practicing in Seattle. A total of 31 new lawyers were admitted, including Lulu Shakespeare of Everett. Fourteen Seattle men also gained admission.
Women of Seattle gather at the Grand Opera House Tuesday afternoon to discuss selling 50 000 Pod atch buttons. Mrs H P Fish, president of the Women’s Federated Clubs, says the civic effort could arouse local spirit and yield good results.
Weather man Salisbury notes Seattle's rainfall this year is about two thirds of last year. Through May 11 the city averages 15.16 inches, with under 10 inches so far. February to April recorded 46 sunny days and the current month shows a little over 2.5 inches of rain and 1.25 inches last month.
Cort admitted guilt to running a lottery tied to theatre tickets. Judge Main imposed a $100 fine plus costs. Deputy prosecutor urged no imprisonment. Separate items note Overland touring car sale to Cascade Gag & Electric Fixture Co and a bicycle riding fine for Miss Ann Brown daughter of the mayor after arrest of a political opponent.
Wilfred H. Osgood, American zoologist, brings from South America 10 specimens of a new marsupial that appears to be a connecting link between the opossum and the kangaroo. It resembles an opossum with a ratlike tail and a square shape with a rudimentary pouch.
President Taft considers Henry L. Stimpson of New York for secretary of war to replace Jacob M. Dickinson who resigned amid factional tensions in Taft’s cabinet. Dickinson, a Tennessee Democrat and ex Confederate, faced friction with Secretary Knox over the Mexican situation. Stimpson, Roosevelt-backed Republican candidate for New York governor, lacks military training. Mrs. Dickinson had been visiting her son in Seattle and returned to Chicago with him.
The notes describe a planned breakout with Cell No 2 occupied by Hatfield Timms and Workman while Nist used his regular cell. They planned to remove a steel plate from cell 5, wait for the midnight inspection by Assistant Jailer Yank, slip through a hole, overpower Yank to seize keys, then free others and proceed to confront Jailer Lindsay. The route table marks the path to freedom via Tank No 1 and a star door.
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