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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1911
Page
9
Washingtons regular crew beat California by seven lengths in 15 minutes 22 seconds on Lake Washington. Washington freshmen also won easily despite California freshman oarlock failure, completing the course in 16 minutes 32 seconds amid large crowds.
Police found a well supplied second hand loot stock at John Allen's East Waterway home after the Monday arrest of Charles Auer and John Allen. Items include engines, tools, lard, meat, wires, and a launch load of goods later identified with Ward & Sons and Yakima Sheep company. A shotgun tied to Portland shooter Eliia Ellis valued at 200 and 200 shells were recovered. Authorities weigh grand larceny or burglary charges. the Allen house is abandoned except for two barking dogs.
Biagio Falvio, awaiting sentence on an assault charge, was found innocent after Judge Ronald ordered a full probe. An interpreter clarified Falivo’s claim of being attacked and robbed at John Cicoria's saloon on Washington St, leading to his immediate release.
County Commissioners Rutherford and Hamilton demand Sheriff Hodge use money from boarding outside prisoners to fund the county jail. Commissioner McKenzie vows to compel Former Sheriff Lou C. Smith and predecessors to return funds they allegedly kept. Sheriff Hodge claims the money is for jail improvements and has kept it for the county.
Francisco de la Barra is named provisional president of Mexico under an agreement between Diaz and insurrectos after the former board was dropped and the case dismissed.
Mrs Ida M Anderson sues Seattle Lighting Co for 6000 damages claiming malicious prosecution after a criminal charge of tapping gas mains was dismissed. She sought 264 for interrupted gas service at 710 Columbia Street following the arrest on December 30, 1910 and trial on January 3.
Mayor Jos Simon announced that Chief of Police Cox may return to his desk whenever he desires after his acquittal on a charge of willful neglect. The decision ends any doubt about Cox’s ability to resume duties.
London on May 26 reports King George's birthday will be observed with a fresh list of lords and ladies. Rumor hints Queen Mary may honor Ellen Terry the actress amid forthcoming ceremonies. Joseph McLaughlin, vice-president of the Hibernians, is visiting Seattle to be feted by local lodges in Cathedral hall Tuesday night.
Fire destroyed the Old Homestead hotel at West Beattie Beach around 3 AM due to a defective chimney. Loss estimated near $6000, with four adjacent summer cottages also burned and guests barely escaping with nothing but their belongings.
Mrs. Pablo Garcia is believed to be dying after a knife attack by Jose Garcia, related to her husband. He allegedly stabbed her and set fire to the house to hide evidence and is jailed.
F W Stevenson and Co brokers at Bailey building signal likely good advances in grain trading. The advisory notes expect upward movement in grain values amid market activity and broker confidence.
A brief notice reports borers in cafes may be barred from premises. Officials consider prohibiting disruptive patrons to maintain order and safety in dining venues.
The committee last night restructured the liquor license ordinance with Kellogie's draft guiding the basis. The judiciary committee adds final touches and aims for Monday adoption. Fees proposed include 250 for cafes hotels or restaurants plus 1000 retail, 1000 for family stores, 260 extra if a bar is in another room, 1500 for cafes with separate rooms, and 450 wholesale license. Boxes remain banned in cafes but allowed in saloons.
Frank A. Miller proprietor of the Mission Inn in Riverside California was convicted of violating the eight hour law for women. He allegedly was selected by the Southern California Hotel Men's Association to test the law with a head waitress claiming she worked more than eight hours.
A garbled police fragment mentions a man named Arthur Crum and others in a gun fight. It references a bicycle theft and a high speed chase ending with unspecified outcomes in Los Angeles.
May 26 Denver. L. Von Phul an aeronaut and wine agent died at 11:30 after being shot at the Brown Palace hotel by H. B. Henwood of New York. Henwood charged with murder, claims quarrel arose over a chorus girl from The Pollies of 1910. Henwood says Von Phul struck him first and he fired in self defense. He expressed sorrow for bystanders injured but called Von Phul a brute.
Bettlera area 150 miles from Reno is terrorized as-Shoshone tribes leave the reservation and camp in tepees near Soldiers Meadows. The conflict stems from a February battle in which Red Mike and eight marauders were killed by state police and from four stockmen found mutilated near Kellys Creek in January.
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