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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1911
Page
3
Fragmentary text describes a character Edwin Se and a woman, noting a clash between curiosity and legal authority. The passage hints at science lore and inquiry but remains unclear and may be literary in nature.
Chester Thompson, known for the Emory murder case, left for a ranch in Eastern Washington tonight amid questions from the Hemrich family. His father Will H. Thompson defended his son, saying there was no reason for alarm and noting Thompson’s past actions prompted the concern.
Premier Monis survived serious injuries from a falling monoplane at Issy Moulineaux that killed Minister of War Henri Berteaux. Berteaux died instantly and officials speculate on Monis’s resignation with Clemenceau possibly succeeding. About 200000 spectators witnessed the accident during the Paris to Madrid race. Pierre Vedine leads the race after finishing the leg from Jesu to Antouleme in 3 hours 48 minutes.
Miss Katherine Melick a Broadway school teacher stepped from a car at Firet ay and Jackson sr in front of R W Fullerton's automobile. She was dragged about 20 feet but sustained only minor injuries and was unhurt beyond a few raises.
In Cuernavaca Mex under Col Manguia federal garrison withdrew after four days of heavy fighting. More than 100 rebels killed and wounded as federals retreated to this city.
New York May 22 Lewis Ducke a speedy Giants pitcher was thrown from a subway car by a lurch and suffered a broken rib and sprained arm. He has sued the railroad for 25000 dollars claiming the injury ruined his pitching arm and career potential.
Governor Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey spoke at Dreamland in Minneapolis after a Democratic banquet at the Washington hotel. He argued for the commission form of government and his keynote phrase was Let the People Rule, while avoiding any hint of a presidential run.
Jack Cudahy of Kansas City and Karl Von Puhl of St Louis announce plans to fly over Pikes Peak in the coming days as part of the July balloon race. Also noted is Hans Lobert departing for Pittsburgh during the Chicago series and a Coliseum cinema offer.
Berapin Berrecochea a Spanish marine fireman shot waiter L. Hier inside the Magnolia saloon at 211 First Ave. N. last Saturday night before being restrained by An drew Bucher and officers. Hier, 42, left a wife and child in San Francisco. The motive remains unknown. a prior Feb 24 1910 killing by Tony Andone may be unrelated.
A Medina Washington car belonging to Mrs. B. W. Johnston was wrecked after a joy ride at 6 am. Three youths named Hanson Halley and Manson took the Johnston garage vehicle at Dempseyav near Lake Washington. Brake failed on Columbia et causing a downhill crash at Western av.
Easie Baldwin aged 16 died minutes after playmate Gertrude Acton shot her with a loaded revolver during a game. Acton found the gun, believed it unloaded, and pulled the trigger. The event occurred as Easie’s mother was away in Seattle.
A thief plunged a pistol into the cash box at the United Cigar Store, 315 Pike, last night stealing 100 dollars while F W Lyons was forced to raise his hands. George McQuinn of 428 New York block stood by as the robber escaped. Meanwhile local entertainment ads urge May Thurston and Bretland at Coliseum with six cent seats.
The Star’s public guessing bee yields a long list of winners for free show tickets to see The Winning Mies at the Grand theatre tonight. From early rounds to the final three names Hattie Devon, Alice Sher, and Loraine Lester are highlighted, with tickets available at The Star office by handwriting verification and signature orders for non in person claims.
An auto accident near the Coliseum leaves five people injured as spectators occupy makeshift upholstered chairs described as scarce and improvised seating during the photo play event. Emergency crews respond and secure the area.
In Utica Kansas on May 22 five Roach daughters aged 7 to 16 died in a single grave after a restaurant fire. A lamp carried by their mother on the stairs ignited a gas can causing a gasoline explosion and intense flames engulfed the Hoach restaurant.
Wireless reports from Hunter Head state the gasoline schooner Vascalore stove in her bow and drifted to Island Rock near Rogue River mouth where she sank. The six crew were rescued by the life saving tug. Two bidders show at foot seam for cents.
Texas rangers and cowboys search the desert east of Rice station on the Arizona Eastern railway for Sidney Richardson age six and his brother Frank after they ran away from a Rice area school event. The parents are prostrate with fear they may have perished in the desert.
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