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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1911
Page
3
A fragmented poem describes a young car owner and an older driver escaping a perilous situation tied to the Mikado theme. The text mixes garbled phrases and street imagery, hinting at danger, rescue, and uneasy dialogue. The piece reads as a stylized mock epic with unresolved lines.
A federal appeals court mandamus directs the Interstate Commerce Commission to assume jurisdiction over all Alaska Fairways, striking at the Humboldt Steamship trust. The ruling could trigger broad rate cuts on White Pass Yukon railroad as rates are scrutinized amid Guggenheim connections. The case grows from preferential rates to Alaska Steamship, Pacific Coast Steamship and Canadian Pacific Steamship firms, with Wickersham pushing for Alaska IC C powers.
County commissioners and the Hamilton Rutherford tie group overturned a prior overbid by H B Nolte the Georgetown undertaker for pauper burials. They now require a shroud in each case and set compensation at ten dollars per burial, reducing Notce’s bid by one dollar while freeing him from the higher amount he offered.
Miss Katherine Elkins and her mother travel with society man Billy Hitt in New York en route to London for the coronation. Hitt denies any marriage to Miss Elkins and refuses to comment on the Abruzzi affair. Europeans rejoice over Fez relief as rebels retreat from the capital. Henry L. Stimson of New York named as possible Taft vice president in 1912. Pennsylvania's legislature adjourns sine die after a busy session.
Chief Fire Warden Bridge warns that on June 8 all slash tinge on the right of way will be burned to reduce fuel. The notice emphasizes strict adherence to burning rules and safety precautions.
Acme Theatre shows The Foreman Bride Velvet and Raga Sweet Memories Necklace of the Dead Circuit Theatre presents The Heart of an Indian Girl When a Man's Married Captain Nell City Theatre screens The Gaul's Hon or On the Frontier of Thibet Asia The Herders Dream Theatre presents Being Match After Quendreaux Shooting the Rapids in Japan Alkall Ike's Auto The Crooked Road Exhibit Theatre features The Accomplice Bangor Destroyed by Fire That Awful Brother Wild Animals in Captivity Ideal Theatre offers The Juggler's Vengeance Billy itm Trouble Prejudice of Perrie Mat ie Fishguard Harbor The Emper ors Return Swans Boonic Madeline's Rebellion The Still Alarm National Theatre shows The Bank rupt Discharging the Cook Dear Kind Hubby The Quarrel on the Odeon Theatre Armorican Beauties How the Hungry Man Was seen Havana Slums Ruby Theatre shows A Cowboy for a Day Dog and Two Mistresses Come Unto Me What Would You Do Mexican Centennial Savoy Theatre presents The Outlaw and the Female Detective With Sheridan at Murfresboro An Exception to the Rule The Ranchman's Vengeance
The big primary election to decide candidates for the playground election will be held on Saturday. Over 2,600 boys and girls have registered. The polls will be open at Ballard Collins and Hiawatha playgrounds from 10 to 6 with leading party figures on hand to influence votes for the mayor police chief and councilmen.
Absence from the New Jersey estate during a Western tour will cost Governor Woodrow Wilson a $400 deduction from his salary. The deduction will be made up by President of the Senate Ackerman who is acting governor.
The license committee will hold a public hearing tonight to discuss the proposed new license. Oliman Kellogg drew up the bill with input from council members.
An advertisement touts magatone lotion mixed with witch hazel to preserve a youthful complexion. It claims safe use on the face arms and neck, noting it removes blemishes prevents hair growth and keeps skin matte in heat. It targets women in Baltimore and other U S cities and cites French and Japanese beauty standards.
Clarence Darrow met with Harriman to plan the June 1 hearing for the McNamara brothers. John J McNamara, nervous and pacing, clung to the belief that Darrow can clear him. Darrow's arrival followed a night of tension as the defense setup began.
Louis Haney, a county employee listed as janitor for the Prefontaine building, sues Commissioner David McKenzie for refusing his $86.50 salary claim. McKenzie counters he is a bailiff in the justice courts, contrary to law. Commissioners must show cause on June 2.
Christ Pappas of Everett sues in United States circuit court seeking 25,000 damages after being injured by a Great Northern train. The case targets the railroad for negligence and asks for jury trial and compensation.
The Invernia, sailing from Boston to Queenstown and Liverpool, struck Daunte rock near Queenstown in dense fog at noon. No injuries are reported and the vessel remains afloat and undamaged aboard.
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