Strap Hangers and the Seattle Street Car Fight
Seattle voters face an ordinance by Councilman Griffiths to end strap hanging by compelling Seattle Electric Co. to provide enough cars for rush hours. The measure targets the street car monopoly, arguing for decent service and avoidable crowding. The company opposes limits, urging endurance of wait times and protections for workers.
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Seattle
Seattle Electric Co
Griffiths
Seattle Electric Company
S. E. Co
Attorney General Wickersham Admits $26 000 Fee
U S Attorney General Wickersham testified before a House committee on DOJ expenditures. He said Henry Taft, brother of the president, acted as counsel for the American Sugar Refining Co and his fee was credited to Strong and Cadwalader. Wickersham’s share was $26,000. He noted Taft later served as government special attorney in prosecutions of trusts, and Hammond joined the firm and later represented the sugar trust in lands in the Philippines. He said he advised on steel trusts between 1900 and 1909.
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United Press
Washington
Attoreney
Wickersham
House Committee
Department of Justice
Henry Taft
Strong and Cadwalader
American Sugar Refining Co
the Trust
Henry
Taft
Heorice Trust
Affi Tobacco Trust
John H Hammond
Sugar Trust
Philippines
Hammond
Steel Trust
Sister-in-Law Killed Over Alleged Affair with Son
Francisco May 31 Lelio Corvino 29 shot and killed his sister in law Johanna Corvino wife of his brother in Union Street home The motive stemmed from his claim she loved his son Angelo 18 She admitted the affair and promised to leave her husband and young lover enraging Corvino who fired one shot Johanna died instantly The dead man's husband was arrested as a witness and said his brother confessed I have shot her.
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Francisco
Lelio Corvino
Johanna Corvino
Union Et
Angelo
Corvino
Health Officials Testify in Wappenstein Trial Evidence on restricted district examinations and funding links.
J. E B. Crichton city health commissioner and Chief Clerk Arthur A. Braymer testified on district examinations for women in the restricted area. They outlined boundaries, funding plans including 2.50 charges, and a goal to raise about 32 000 for extra police. Braymer said 23 775 was turned over to the treasury. Wappenstein objected to health offices in a Sixth Ave house citing rent concerns.
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J. E B. Crichton
City Commiss of Health
Arthur A. Braymer
Wappenstein
Gill
Health Department
Crichton
North Boundry
Blaine
Wardall
Denny
Braymer
Meanest trust of them all Mary Garden famous opera queen
The piece reviews Sidney Winslow’s shoe machinery trust and its impact on prices, tracing origins from Lyman Blake’s sewing machine to Gordon McKay and the growing dominance by 1870. It then shifts to Mary Garden, famed opera star, arriving in Seattle, resting briefly, and preparing for a Moore Theatre concert after days in San Francisco and Paris.
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Mary Garden
W. G. Shepherd
Boston
Sidney W. Winslow
Winslow
Winslow Trust
Lyman R. Blake
United States
Blake
Gordon McKay
McKay
King St. Depot Yards
Seattle
Salome
San Francisco
Moore Theatre
Misa Garden
Chicago
Paris
Louise
Metropolitan Opera House
New York
Betty Graham Rides Alki Point Car Tonight
Betty Graham travels the Alki Point streetcar tonight between five and 6 30 PM and plans another $5 The Star order to offer the first man who rises and offers her a seat.
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Betty Graham
Wreck kills two on Central Westbound Express
A Michigan Central westbound express derailed near Ridgetown Ontario. Engineer Quinlan and Fireman Oakes were killed when the engine overturned and cremation followed. Officials suggest train wreckers caused the wreck. Separately promoter Tom McCarey negotiates a 20 round bout in New York for Freddie Welsh against Johnny McCarthy with catch weight terms.
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United Vreck
Detroit
Mich
Michigan
Central
Ridgetown
Ont
Quinlan
Oakes
Los Angeles
Tom McCarey
Freddie Welsh
New York
Johnny McCarthy
San Francisco
Harry Foley
McCarthy
Welsh
Woman seeks habeas corpus after alleged attempted suicide
Mrs. Nettie Seybold, 38, hospitalized with facial burns after trying to drink carbolic acid during a confrontation with Louis Seybold, her alleged husband’s rival in a dispute over fidelity. Police say Seybold denied marriage and says she intruded at 219 Belmont av. She faced arrest by Patrolman Opdyke. a writ may be sought this afternoon by Attorney Joseph M. Glas.
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Nettie Seybold
Louis Seybold
Belmont Av
Gavey
Seybold
Cording
Opdyke
Chicago
Frisco
Mia. Seybold
Louis
Nettie
P. G
Payroll figures and court dispute in King County May 1911
Judges certify this is the true payroll for May 1911 in King County. Each judge’s salary shows 208.33 dollars monthly from the county, with a noted 1500 dollar remainder disputed. The suit argues the county pays 1000 dollars yearly contrary to the constitution, already decided by the judges.
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Jungh Vt
Superior Court
County of
King
Joe Smith
Bananas Sought by Convicted Slain Doctor Suspect
In Mississippi, Tom Shack, convicted of murdering Dr Mabry in Coahoma County, asked for bananas before his hanging. Deputy Talbott promised supply, and Shack reportedly eats 40 to 50 bananas daily. He questioned whether his execution would occur in June, and the court confirmed June as the scheduled month.
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United Preas
Jackson Miss
Asid
Tom Shack
Talbott
Coahoma County
Shack
Mabry
Mexican troops execute Capt Tony Viza amid taunts in Tia Juana
In Tia Juana Capt Tony Viza commander under Gen Rhys Pryce is shot after being convicted of killing an American soldier. He greets his execution with a smile and refuses to be shot by white men. Five Mexican marksmen fire as he declares he is not afraid to die. Nearby the victim’s body lies in the street. Dr H C Loos and J M Porter cross into Mexico seeking aid but are delayed by rebels. In Vera Cruz Diaz sails for Spain with his entourage amid fears of political conspiracies.
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San Diego
Cal
Tony Viza
Rhys Pryce
Tia Juana
Pryce
F. W Tamilin
Viza
Sun
Visa
H. C. Loos
J. M. Porter
Dr. Loos
Vera Cruz
Mex
Porfirio Diaz
Mexico
Spain
Havana
Diaz
Madero
Bernardo Reyes
Limantour
California eight hour women labor law passes with little impact
The California legislature approved a law limiting women’s work to eight hours daily and 48 weekly. Business representatives warned of economic collapse and labor substitution, but after enforcement the feared disasters did not occur. The measure, signed by the governor, faced stiff opposition from industry but is now in force with minimal disruption.
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California
Governor's Office
Johnson
Canal Guarantee Fought Over Lake Washington Canal Damages
Frederick A. Church and wife with taxpayers sue to restrain county commissioners from guaranteeing United States damages tied to the Lake Washington canal project. Attorney Thomas A. Meade leads the action arguing the county has no lawful right to assume such liability and that the recent resolution is void.
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Frederick A. Churchill
Thomas A. Meade
United States
Lake Washington
Flour Dealers Withdraw Short Weight Legalization Request
Flour grain and feed dealers pull their bid to legalize short weights in products. The proposal would have exempted dealers from selling at net weights, described as a modest provision by supporters.
Highest Court in Turmoil Over Dissenting Justice
Justice Harlan’s sharp dissent in the American Tobacco Trust decision sparks strained relations with the majority. Reports describe stormy private chamber scenes as he criticized the court and Chief Justice White’s rule of reason, with Harlan allegedly delivering a bitter oral statement.
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Washinurunn
Justice Harlan
U. S. Supreme Court
American Tobacco Trust
Harlan
Justice White
Theory and Practice of Flipping Street Cars Teaches Girls
In Chicago May 30 the city schools adopt a course called the theory and practice of flipping street cars. Superintendent Ella Young leads the program aimed at girl pupils to reduce accidents by teaching facing forward during the act. The course will include teacher talks and possible practical demonstrations.
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Chicago
Ella Young
Pope Pius III Suffering Health Update Reported
A Rome dispatch printed in the Morning News says Pope Pius is suffering from an arterial affection. The dispatch confirms the seriousness of the pope's condition and notes the Vatican acknowledges the potential gravity.
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London
Rome
Morning News Today
Pius
Vatican
Volcano eruption kills pilgrims at summit shrine
Victoria May 31 United Press reports the Asama volcano eruption on May could be heard as far as Tokio. Hundreds of pilgrims celebrating the shrine festival at the summit were killed.
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United Press
Victoria
Asama
Tokio
Dead Man's Hoard Found in Springfield Home
Springfield Missouri May 31 cash and notes hidden in secret drawers and beneath false desk tops valued at 60680. Gold coins Burge hoarded filled a water bucket. Before his death Burge left his house and lot to Orris Northrip the 12 year old neighbor's son who cared for him.
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Springfield
James T. Burge
Burge
Orris Northrip
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Fortune
Marblehead
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Pany
Mr. Chauncey
Sidney Wilmot Winslow
the Meanest Trust
Hampton's Magazine
Savoy
Tacoma
California Industries
Pope III
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