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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1911
Page
4
Miss Mae Aronstein sues F. S. Lang claiming he promised marriage on September 10, 1909 and agreed to give $100000 upon marriage. Lang, president of Lang Manufacturing Co., wed another woman in August. Aronstein had previously filed a similar suit but it was dismissed for lack of corroborating evidence.
Washington reports reveal a coordinated push toward U S intervention in Mexico. Officials claim a secret plan using three invasion axes from El Paso Eagle Pass and Vera Cruz with navy backup and state militia. Prominent lawmakers industrialists and railroad interests back swift action to protect American property and investment.
Governor Hiram Johnson reflects on the recall battle in California, arguing the electorate and the judiciary must be accountable. He defends broad application of the recall to all officials, disputes the idea of an elective judiciary, and questions who constitutes the rabble in American civic life.
The Columbus grand jury continuing its probe into legislative graft resumed hearings today. It is believed three more men may be indicted. Meanwhile the senate investigating committee, accused of planning a whitewash, recessed today.
May 15 in San Bernardino a boiler blast on the Southern Pacific Sunset express killed Fireman Frank Schoettling of El Paso and seriously injured Engineer C A McDonald of Colton. The train with 300 passengers reached Bryn Mawr yards when the explosion occurred. Senator N P Bryan is noted in a separate item about a Florida faith in the Bryan name.
Mrs. Minnie Wood, a Seventh Day Adventist, declines to appear in court Saturday to seek a divorce from James Wood on grounds of desertion. Judge Dykeman pauses the case and sets a weekday continuation.
A U.S. court ordered sale of the Salinger Style Shop is nearly closed. The receiver has been notified to vacate. The listing cites Corner 22nd and Ballard Ave in Ballard and urges early attendance for shoppers to save their money.
The sale runs this week only with a wide display of current fashions and accessories. Shoppers can find fresh styles and seasonal offerings at discounted prices throughout the event.
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