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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1911

Page

7

Congress Must Curb Judges and Restore Legislative Power

The piece argues Congress must replace the Sherman anti trust act after a Supreme Court ruling, contend the court has overstepped its authority by amending the law, and warn the nine justices now wield real governing power, with Taft’s changing view cited. It stresses Congress should enact a genuine statute and reclaim legislative supremacy.

Gilson Gardner Washington Congress Supreme Court Mark Haona Senate White Harlan Hughes Lamar Vandevanter Lurton Peckham Brewer Puller Moody Taft Truath United States

Taft Refuses to Pardon Bankers

President Taft declines clemency for Charles W. Morse of New York and John R. Walsh of Chicago who were convicted of misappropriation of national bank funds. He says the laws must be upheld and Walsh shows moral turpitude. Morse allegedly deserved a harsher sentence than Walsh.

United Press Washington, D. C Taft Charlies W. Morse New York John R. Walsh Chicago Federal Penitentiary Walsh Morse Congress National Bank of North America Atlanta Chicago National Bank Leavenworth

Spending $200000 to Elect Lorimer Revealed in Senate

Senator La Follette charged that over 200000 dollars was used to secure Lorimer's senate election. Taft's name allegedly aided Lorimer behind closed doors, and Edward Hines plus Aldrich were quoted urging Lorimer's victory. La Follette urged renewed inquiry to identify high level backers in finance.

United Press Washington, D. C Lorimer Senate Senator la Follette Taft la Follette Aldrich Edward Hines

Storm Causes Train Wreck and Mini Cyclone Damages

A strong wind storm near MacGregor Manitoba toppled two freight cars onto the main line wrecking a G T P passenger train and causing derailment with cars burned. Passengers and crew escaped unharmed. In Winnipeg a miniature cyclone tore trees and barns but caused no injuries. In Washington Miss Dorothy Langfitt wed Lieut Francia Bowditch Wilby in an Army Engineer Corps ceremony.

Macgregor Man Washington Dorothy Langfitt Wm. C. Langfitt Francia Bowditch Wilby Engineer Corps

Big Concert LOSE Fuller Loie Ballet Comes Tonight

vaudeville star Loie Fuller appears by proxy in The Ballet of Light at the Armory to benefit Company D of the national guard. Marshall's Military band performs with Georgie DuBois and the Meistersingers among other numbers. Army engineers plan to pump the Maine wreck cofferdam in Havana harbor, with a collier taking aboard any historic material raised.

Armory National Guard Marshall Georgie DuBois Maine Washington Army Havana Harbor

Roosevelt faults shown erratic on arbitration say ex secretary

Former Secretary of State John W. Foster criticizes President Roosevelt for an erratic approach to international arbitration. He spoke at a Lake Mohonk meeting on May 25, saying no public figure has moved with more inconsistency on arbitration.

Y United Press Lake Mohonk N. Y Roosevelt John W Gitlere Graction- Society Bybee Hotel

Justice Harlan Dissent on Supreme Court Power and Law

The piece reflects Justice John M. Harlan’s dissent on judicial overreach in constraining or revising legislation. He argues the court should not read words into laws, urging Congress to amend statutes to address men of vast wealth and power. He warns against judicial amendments bypassing legislative processes.

John M. Harlan Supreme Court of the United States Harlan United States Congress

Murphine Elected President in Progressive League Meeting

In a King County Progressive Republican league session about 200 attended. Thomas F. Murphine was elected president after Tom Page nominated him amid factional maneuvering and withdrawals by W. H. Plett and W. T. Beeks. Officers include Sny der, Hanan, Justice, and Joe Smith with a broad executive committee.

King County Progressive Republican League Allen Dale W. T. Beeks Tom Page Tom Murphine Page Murphine W. H. Plett Dale Beeks Hanson Rufus Wilson Taft Flett League Solon T. Williams Hermon W. Craven Hansén Joe Smith Thomas F. Murphine B.C. Snyder George F. Hanan J. R. Justice C. J. France al H. Curtis Houghton FP. D. Merritt Kent

Seattle carnival awards $100 prizes for top button sellers

The Seattle Carnival Association today awarded $100 prizes to school boys and girls who sold the most Potlatch buttons in the contest May 1. Winners include Nellie Henderson Central School Helen Berger Interlake Frank Horne Longfellow Edward Tremper Beacon Hill Ada Baker Mercer Dorothy Jenkins John Hay Douglas Egan Brighton Miss Green Lesachi Alicia Seas trom Dawton Yen Goon Main at. A $10 gold piece awaits each winner at carnival headquarters 227 Henry Building. High River Alberta reports over a foot of snow in 48 hours with a thaw expected in 24 hours.

Seattle Carnival Association Nellie Henderson Central School Helen Berger Interlake Prank Horne Longfellow Edward Tremper Beacon Hill Ada Baker Mercer Dorothy Jenkins John Hay Douglas Egan Brighton Miss Green Lesachi Alicia Seastrom Dawton Yen Goon Carnival Henry Building

Bristow amendment sway blocks direct Senate election bill

Washington May parlamentary note says the Bristow amendment to transfer senatorial election control from state legislatures to Congress threatens the direct election bill. Senate poll shows 42 in favor 40 opposed with Southern opposition. If Bristow passes, Southern support for the overall bill collapses and reciprocity measures may stall the House for months.

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Classified ad list and local store notices

A dense string of classified notice items lists local agencies and stores with addresses and phone hints. It mentions main contact numbers and suggests readers place ads by phone or mail, including pharmacies and merchants in a Seattle area.

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Richer Lotts on Puget Bound With Easy Clearing

Sales notice from West & Wheeler and M. Jordan & Co advertising farm land on Puget Sound near Oak Harbor and near Auburn Washington. 40 acre tracts offered with favorable terms $20 and $25 per acre. Land praised for flat, rich soil suitable for wheat potatoes vegetables dairying and poultry with settlements and good roads. Agents listed with office addresses and contact routes.

Whidby Island Oak Harbor United To States Itme West & Wheeler Colman Auburn Beattle Tacoma M. Jordan & CO American Bank Fremont North End Puget Sound Olympic Mountains Burke & Farrar, Inc New York State A.M Creamer Marthy Woolland Park Larne Bet! & Co Globe Jack Hound View Woodland Park Keet EB. Brett & Co King Row Irkland Ave & Crackerjack Cemetcy Irkiand Terry Hurke & Farrar, Inc L. B. Evette & Co Pioneer Square Terese Servint Pike K. 63Rd Meridian First N Rondale

Farm property ads mix with real estate listings in Crystal City

A jumble of farm and residential property notices shows Lewis county 40 acre farms priced around 4000 with cash asks and seller financing, plus smaller ranch and homestead offers near Seattle area. Names like CHARLES SOMERS COMPANY and ALLIOTT BAY INVESTMENT COMPANY appear among numerous brokers and addresses.

Lewis County Charles Somers Company Alaska Annan Irondale Ley Mattle White River Valley Alliott Bay Investment Company Colman Hide and Opportunity Lake Orton Tadain Kelley Ts i Partei Bamilel Collyer Leary

Bargain sale of furniture and household goods

For sale miscellaneous items including furniture carpets stoves and ranges. Exchange your old goods. Bully and Ball at 610 Pike St offer a bargain deal.

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