03 Nov 1911
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1911
Page
1
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In a divorce trial Judge Tallman grants custody to Mrs Ingalls after a heated he-said she-said dispute. A year old daughter playfully occupies the judge's lap as both parents clash over accusations including throwing dishes and threats. Alimony of 12.50 weekly awarded alongside the decree.
Aviator Rodgers entered California today after a cross continent flight from New York aided by a southern route via Kansas City and El Paso to avoid high mountain ranges. Mrs. Rodgers stood beside her husband as he completed the journey.
A list of various air travel itineraries with passenger names and routes including Paris London Paris Madrid Paris Rome and London Washington. Dates span April to July with multiple stops and price figures such as 42 dollars and 10 dollars. Several travelers named include Pierre Prier Andre Beaumont and Harry Atwood with circuits across Europe and transatlantic connections.
Imperial Junction Cal Nov 2 Aviator C P Rodgers reaches California after a Sept 15 start in New York. He touched down at 11 this morning from Stovall Siding and plans to resume toward Pasadena after noon. One serious accident occurred at Middletown New York.
Reports from Imperial Junction say aviator Rogers has engine trouble and will likely be late reaching Pasadena this afternoon He says the issue is not serious and, with mechanic on his special train, he expects to arrive tomorrow at 3 00 PM on schedule.
Milam Italy Nov 3. 51000 Turkish troops under Reshad Bey bombard Tripoli after Italy refuses a second surrender demand. The siege signals an imminent Turkish recapture and general assault on the Libyan city.
The steamship Fairhaven running Seattle to Whitby Island sank at 3 a.m. after a leak discovered late at night. Most cargo wheat and hay lost. The stern wheeler owned by Island Transportation Co. and commanded by Hen Lovejoy had 18 to 20 crew members who dashed to the deck in night clothes.
Fire of Dundas Street in London Ont. destroyed the city’s largest dry goods stores including Chapman’s King Mills Maragg’s and Gray and Parker’s. Loss is estimated at more than 750000 dollars.
Moto Hirato a 19 year old Japanese girl disappeared Saturday in the Japanese section. A and Seppola brothers saw a girl with a directions note pointing to Aronson's liquor store where Kachi worked. A policeman and a Japanese girl were seen near the Alhambra Theatre. new clues support a theory of a white slave trap involving a Japanese intermediary.
In San Francisco on November 3 a jury of 12 women with forelady Nellie Mullen found Mrs Marie Rudy not guilty in a case arising from a dog incident. The defense argued the broken window resulted from missing the dog. Justice Ellis observed the proceedings.
Rain expected tonight and Saturday with southerly winds. Temperature at noon is 61 degrees.
Christina Olson is set to appear before Judge Main and Judge Gay tomorrow. She faces contempt charges before Main after lashing him last Saturday. In Gay's department her case for assault in the third degree is also scheduled for trial. An appeal notice from Main’s decision overturning the jury verdict in the rente dispute was filed by Attorney Horner yesterday.
Frank Gotch arrives from Tacoma at five this afternoon to wrestle at Dreamland. Local favorite Jack Leon to face him after an earlier curtain raiser between Mahmout and Olson. Dreamland has seating for 3,000 spectators and expects strong interest in the events.
The superior court’s injunction against rate hikes by Independent Telephone is itself met by an injunction from the supreme court. The legal conflict escalates as the injunctions confront each other, marking a unusual procedural clash in the ongoing dispute.
The state industrial commission faces whether minor deaths are paid at 20 dollars monthly until 21 or the 4000 dollar maximum. Eight girls died in the Chehalis Imperial Powder Co plant fire. seven were minors. Total compensation totals about 10660 dollars. The coroner’s jury exonerates Imperial Powder Co. as the incident was accidental.
The annual night shirt parade of university rooters returns tonight with about 800 fans, including the human calliope and a 49 month 488 h p display. Tomorrow Washington opens the season at home as Huskies plan a gridiron showdown against Oregon Agricultural College farmers on Saturday afternoon.
The case centers on the constitutionality of the public service commission powers and a clash over rates. The Supreme Court invited an alternative injunction delaying lower court action while telephones users await a ruling. Public sentiment splits as many refuse higher charges, while the company insists the higher rate stands.
A Star investigation interviews Seattle wholesalers and retailers about the rising cost of living. Retailers defend delivery charges and bad debts as motives, while others blame wholesalers, the beef supply, and sugar prices for higher prices. Several merchants foresee little relief this winter, with meats likely to stay high and groceries tightening budgets.
The argument drops when noting manufacturers buy sugar on contract at low prices rather than current highs. A Union Street grocer, Del, predicts prices will go higher, stating contracts lock in cheaper rates while the market climbs.
A fish dealer fends off claims of scarcity arguing price hikes stem from a powerful fish trust. He cites buyouts of small firms by large supply houses, with salmon rising from 3–5 cents to about 10 cents a pound and halibut from 3–6 to 10 cents, alongside broader costs for canned peaches and brooms.
The passage urges readers to employ their brains and take advantage of Seattle real estate to become prosperous. It emphasizes that thinking and action lead to independence and wealth, citing many who have grown rich through property ventures.
Ole Hanson & Co advertises a seven fifty monthly rate for a view acre north of the city near a running stream and close to the lake. The pitch seeks buyers who can afford the opportunity from their Third Floor New York Mock office.
Emil Bin an Italian mine boy died in Tacoma hospital after being rushed from Carbonado coal mines. He could not tell how he received the wound and, when conscious, no one around could understand him.
A new panel of jurors is drawn in the McNamara trial at Hall of Records Los Angeles with Harry Chandler vice president and general manager of the Los Angeles Times among the first names. He will report for duty but is likely to be excused due to his connection with the prosecution. Eleven men have been passed for cause.
Washington California Oklahoma Kansas and Missouri supported Oregon in defense of direct legislation. Attorneys argued the initiative and referendum are constitutional as six states joined to bolster existing powers before the high court this afternoon.
Seattle shoppers learn Shafer Bros offers a new department of Man Tailored Coats for misses and girls. Garments mimic men’s simple classic style, with severe plain lines. Limited stock of one or two kinds aims to spark early interest as season advances. Tomorrow’s price is set unusually low to introduce the line. inspection invited.
Guards surrounded the home of Louise Vermilya amid reports that a chemist found two grains of arsenic in the stomach of a deceased relative. Coroner Hoffman refused comment as two new witnesses emerged and a telephone tip hinted at further testimony related to a police officer deemed an alleged victim.
Judge Main took the case under advisement this morning over the constitutionality of the city ordinance requiring wholesale and retail firms to label the weight of packaged foodstuffs. Harold Preston, for Schwabacher Grocery Co., argued the city exceeds its police powers.
Attorney Speckert charges a disorderly house at 1412 Fifth Avenue run by Anna Fratz with police protection claims. The suit alleges Windsor Apartments residents are disturbed by the nuisance and that the sign room serves drunken men and lewd women, with past months showing threats and partial dress exits. Police inaction is described as aiding the operation.
The Fisher Flour company’s request to restrain C. A. Swanson of Westlake Market from selling flour below a fixed price was continued for two weeks by Judge Dykeman. The temporary restraining order remains in force, prohibiting Swanson from selling 49 pound sacks for under $1.55.
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