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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1911
Page
1
Judge W R Gay remains on the bench as drunkenness charges against him are not pursued. Attorney Hiram C Gill, who filed the charges, withdrew after fearing the impact on the dignity of the courts. The piece argues attorneys dread judges and the court system, fearing the power judges wield over legal practice.
John Graham Laughlin vanished hours before his wedding to Grace Hilda Bogue carrying a new revolver and cartridges. A late afternoon auditor demand of 90 dollars unsettled his accounts, though he drew 200 dollars from Seattle National Bank and left behind wedding clothes and belongings. The case echoes his father’s murder years ago in Missouri, as relatives seek answers about the odd late-day actions and the missing funds.
In Los Angeles on May 22 representatives of the Liberal Mexican party declared that appointing Francisco I. Madero Jr. as president will not restore peace. The manifesto calls for continued war to restore resources to the people and blames Madero as a wealthy politician. Diaz plans to resign May 24 and depart for Europe, with Corral resigning as vice president and De La Barra acting president until elections. The insurgents warn Diaz’s peace terms may be a ruse and vow to keep fighting if he refuses.
Essay argues that legality hinges on perceived reasonableness, contrasting petty street theft with Sherman Act monopolies. It cites the Supreme Court redefining illegality as unreasonable restraint and urges moderation in wrongdoing, using absurd examples about leaving cheaper items behind.
F W Miles former Seattle policeman wanted as a witness before the grand jury on the indictment against ex Chief Wappenstein was taken into custody at Juneau Alaska last evening and will be returned to Seattle.
Cincinnati May 223 Geo B Cox retires from politics saying he will devote himself to business and personal comfort. He states he has served the Republican party for 26 years and the move comes as a surprise to observers.
Miss Ethel B Ashbridge of 122 Sixth Ave N wins the third and final beauty contest after judging 11 entrants. Judges unanimously selected her from the pageant images and she earns the honor and a diamond ring. The contest concludes and the Beauty Editor ends her run.
Councilman Goddard to propose an ordinance to let the city perform street work by day labor, aligning with Councilman Hesketh’s plan. The charter reportedly permits it, with the streets committee to review. advocates say day labor offers lower cost and better conditions while avoiding contractor abuses.
Andrew Carnegie said he would testify before the U S Steel inquiry committee and be summoned next week. Secretary Nagel testified today and will be asked for copies of records related to combines. Attorney General Wickersham to be examined later.
Councilman Hesketh, returning from a Hotel and Restaurant Emploes convention tour in Boston and other cities, advocates reducing residential lighting rates. He says small homeowners are discriminated against and supports abolishing straphanging and humane jail reforms to remove Corbett.
Friends of former Mayor Eugene Schmitz deny a circulating claim that he is broke and in Mexico seeking fortune recovery. They say he recently returned from there and purchased 100000 acres of land at 40 cents per acre. In Oakland, County Assessor Henry P Dalton was arraigned on bribery charges with a delay request denied.
Bena Po Hing, 15, heiress to a vast fortune, refuses to leave Reuben Rose, a government clerk she eloped with. Her mother says the inheritance will be denied unless she returns home, but the girl pledges to stick with her chosen partner.
Burns detectives arrive from Chicago with five sealed packages of items alleged to be used in internal machines, papers, books, letters, and suitcases tied to J. J. McNamara J. B. McNamara and Ortie McManigal during their Detroit arrest.
A dispatch from Eagle Pass reports 225 Chinese killed in a clash between Mexican insurgents and Chinese at Torreon, Mexico, today.
A bold burglary attempt on First Ave was thwarted at 3 am when a Japanese watchman was found bound and lashed to the sub basement elevator shaft. The rear door was found open but no loot was taken as aid arrived promptly. Police were alerted to arrest tobacco magnate Chas R Drummond for bigamy after his parole violation and elopement to Paris.
Citizens urged to attend hearings on cheaper home lighting and related bills. Erickson to explain light-rate proposal amid opposition from Seattle Electric Co. Griffiths’ jail and straphanging ordinances also set for discussion. big interests seek to influence outcomes.
Tacoma May 22 The Ry Moorhead murder case goes to the jury this afternoon with a self defense plea. Moorehead’s attorney contends Mrs Sadie Buchanan tried to force him into deep water despite his inability to swim, but the pair allegedly fell into the sound and she died.
United Press Leased Wire reports S Foster Kelley of Seattle was granted half a continuance until June 1 in a kidnapping case. The charge stems from the alleged abducting of two children of Mrs Ivy Mayne and hiding them in San Francisco. Mrs Hens is said to have assisted Kelley removing the children from the custody of the court.
J W Whitehead Diamond Rubber accountant surrendered to Chief Seymour and was charged with manslaughter for the Friday night auto accident that killed 12 year old Jeanette Heilbuth. Police say another man H M Miller and others were in the car and a following vehicle may have caused the fatal crash.
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