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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1911
Page
3
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A disjointed poem hints at mercy strained by inconsistency. It imagines a robber writing verse and a poet jailed, touching on reduced sentences and a hypothetical freed poet in an empty cell.
A Central Labor Council committee was appointed to raise funds for the defense of the McNamaras jailed in Los Angeles. Attorney John T. Casey contributed to the effort following recommendations of Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor.
The Carpenters' union levied 10 cents per member per month until the case is closed. The Central Labor Council voted to buy 10 000 copies of the Appeal to Reason issue Rescue Education detailing the McNamara case history to date.
Washington reports Connecticut officials show limited knowledge on the proposed income tax constitutional amendment. Secretary of State Rogers directs inquiries to the legislative reference bureau. Congressman Reilly says both houses rejected the amendment. Senator Brandegee notes no action by the General Assembly but will check with the attorney general.
In St Louis Jacob Belly of Walnut Park endured $16.66 per minute for buttoning his wife’s dress as he tended to Madame’s garment. The federal court found Belly guilty of attempting to extort $1,000 from Frederick Esselbrugge, a wealthy North St Louis merchant, by Black Hand methods. Judge Dyer began the proceedings at 11 o'clock.
In a courthouse scene Judge Dyer vacated the forfeiture of the bond after Belly walked in with Mrs Belly, hat at a fixed angle, causing mirth. Belly explained the delay, prompting amusement across the courtroom. An attachment had been ordered for Belly with bond set at 1000.
Sixty Taft branded horses were captured from Charles P. Taft's ranch by insurgents in Lower California. A group arrived at Brother Charley's ranch and took the horses. In insurgent leader's demand, D. R. Edwards refused to pay $2,000. Edwards is Taft's brother-in-law.
President Taft criticized the practice of excluding prominent figures in a speech at a Jewish temple. He referenced the Metropolitan Club's handling of Congressman Martin W. Littleton and Union League Club's action against William Loeb. Taft called such acts aggravating and unworthy of respect.
A skin specialist promotes ethine double strength as a safe remedy to remove freckles. Bartell Drug Co offers a money back guarantee if the product fails, claiming quick visible improvement after first use and complete light freckles may fade. The ad urges asking for the double strength formula and promises no harm to tender skin.
Chief Bannick seeks ten additional patrolmen while Steiner introduces a bill on Monday. The public safety committee laid it over for a week. Last year 30 extra officers were funded from restricted district revenue and remain in service. Erickson questions the current need citing changing conditions.
May 17. In Niles Manuel Cabral who had an eye damaged in a sunset look married Lucy Silva. He traveled to Oakland with $250 to wed, but three tramps waylaid him stealing the money and battering his face. The robbers were traced to Pleasanton and onward toward San Jose as Niles residents formed a vigilance chorus to chase them.
Judge Main overruled a demurrer to the perjury indictment against Ludovic Dallagiovanna. He was arraigned and pleaded not guilty. The trial date was fixed for May 22.
T Roberts pleaded guilty to forgery yesterday. Judge Main imposed the minimum sentence of six months to ten years in the penitentiary. Roberts has suffers the loss of father, mother, wife and child over the past year, and his attorney George HB Cole asked for leniency.
Washington May 18 Chair man Henry of the house rules committee tried to push through a resolution naming members for a steel trust investigation stirring a hornet's nest. Edwards of Georgia proposed a commerce inquiry on how cotton buyer agreements affect prices of cotton products. Kerin fire in Harbin left 40,000 homeless and $20 million in losses. Admiral Lloyd, retired, died in London. Villa attempted to kill Gartbaldi in El Paso after disarming him.
Samuel Rich of 504 25th Ave 8S reported three men held him up last night at 18th Ave and Yesler. A gold watch and $10 were taken. Rich could not recall the robbers’ appearances, and the trio is still at large.
Skagit county politician B. D. Minkler died this morning from heart disease after a day of travel to Lyman and a health stop in California. He previously served several terms in the state legislature. The report also notes a Cleveland divorce suit filed by Mrs. Jas Goward over a alleged moving habit with a long list of moves across multiple states.
William Cochrane, pioneer and former sheriff of King county, died at Kent hospital aged 66. Elected sheriff in 1888, he owned a large White River valley ranch and was noted for strong opinions and open feuds. Survived by widow and three children. funeral Saturday at Church of the Immaculate Conception.
A public hearing on Councilman Erickson's bill for reducing in residence heating is set for next Tuesday evening in the council chambers City Hall. The University Community club passed a resolution praising the bill unanimously except for one Seattle Electric employee. Erickson spoke on the bill's benefits using the text Needs of Seattle.
Government describes pulmotor as a lung motor used to revive victims of toxic gases. The German device fits a small case with an airtight mask, bellows pump, and oxygen cylinder. It extracts gas and fills lungs automatically until life returns, then oxygen inhaler used. Bureau of Mines and rescue cars report 15 recoveries.
Governors Wilson and a Dreamland address highlight a Saturday program with a noon banquet at Hotel Washington and an evening talk on the commission form of government and the short ballot. Mayors and a large reception committee from The Star attend the Madison circle event.
A mass meeting of metal trade workers will be held at the Labor Temple tomorrow night to organize machinists molders ship builders boilermakers blacksmiths pattern makers metal polishers and sheet metal workers. The eight hour day drive for machinists may end soon if allied trades join demand. Nine pattern makers were discharged for maintaining union cards and refusing to swear off allegiance to fellow workers. One molder faced the same action. The machinists have been on strike since June 2, nearly one year.
Greatly improved in health Mrs William Howard Taft wife of the president was stricken with illness during her husband’s New York trip. She began a private car journey to Washington at 10 o’clock accompanied by her daughter Miss Helen Taft.
Gov. Hay urged the state to plant forests and safeguard all nonagricultural ground before the Washington Conservation Association. Mayor Seymour of Tacoma pressed for a clear state stance on water power sites. Prof. H. K. Benson and U. S. Engineer O. P. M. Goss also spoke urging conservation.
Wm J Bryan in Topeka criticizes the Supreme Court decision as helping trusts. He says the court reads into the law a word nullifying the antitrust act and that Justice Harlans dissent highlights the ruling's broad impact. He calls for amending the Sherman Act to restore effectiveness.
The Seattle Commercial club plans a weekend trip June 15 to Walla Walla North Yakima and Ellensburg with return on Sunday morning. It is the second boosting tour of the period and will depart Thursday evening.
Nearly 200 structural steel workers on the Grand Trunk Pacific bridge crossing the Red Deer river near Alix are on strike. Bridge construction could be halted for some time as workers press for higher wages and contractors resist.
Bidney Archer from England seeks Ronald A G Archer who vanished in Seattle in 1909. An Everett woman, Mrs. L Overman, reports a wandering patient without family details died of typhoid at a local hospital after muttering Knot Hill. She suggests Sidney Archer, once seen at 65th and 30th Ave Seattle, may know more if he visits Everett. Archer formerly ran a Winnipeg merchant business.
In New York on May 18 former President Roosevelt remarks to high school pupils about "cuckoo parents" who drop children at school and trust teachers with their future, aligning with terms like mollycoddle and malefactor of great wealth.
Chairman McKenzie of the county commissioners refuses to sign Louis Huney’s salary warrant arguing Huney serves as a bailiff in the justice courts, a role not permitted by law. The dispute adds to ongoing tensions among the commissioners to be clarified in Judge Tallman’s court.
Max Neft swore he was worth 20000 to bail out his brother Meyer charged with embezzlement after Meyer took 50 for travel to testify in the Fred Wise pirate case in San Francisco and failed to appear. Meyer also did not return the government money and faces contempt for not showing up after subpoena service.
Three thousand people filled Dreamland last night for Norwegian Independence Day events organized by 14 local societies under the National Norwegian Association. Mayor Dilling, Jonas A. Sigurdson, Thomas H. Kelderup, and B. E. Bergesen spoke as Viking songs by combined singing societies closed the program.
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