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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1911

Page

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Sailor Dalley’s Navy Plight Highlights Red Tape

Dalley, a machinist’s mate in the U S Colorado, faced denial of shore liberty for eye treatment. After weeks of refusals, he sought treatment off ship, returned to Bremerton, was declared a deserter, and sentenced to six months hard labor, with details to follow.

William H. Dalley Navy Brooklyn Dalley U. S S. Colorado Dakey Washington Kennedy Dailey Wallace Seattle Tacoma Bremerton Colorado FP. A. Udall Udall Hayward

County weighing dock site options for public port

King county voters approved 250 000 for a single public dock with warehouse facilities but Dowarmlen river advocates back any suitable location. Port Commissioner Remnaberg supports purchasing two or more dock sites across the harbor to prevent a sole public dock. Discussion included placing the dock at the foot of Harrison street Elliott Bay as a compromise between mouth of the Duwamish River and Lake Washington supporters.

King County Remnaberg Harrison St Elliott Bay Duwamish River Lake Washington

Football claims another victim at Lincoln High

Harold Lyle Hawkins, 16, a Lincoln High sophomore and second team member, died of blood poisoning the day after knee pain followed a Tacoma game. His family physician saw a knee outbreak after the match and suggested football as a probable, though not certain, cause.

Harold Lyle Hawkins Lincoln High School Harold Tacoma B. F. West

Nat Goodwin Seeks $50,000 Suit Over Critic Claim

Nat C. Goodwin filed a $50,000 lawsuit against the Arkansas Democrat after a dramatic critic accused him of being drunk on stage and of using profane language heard by the audience. Goodwin instructed Attorney W. H. Martin to pursue the suit.

United Press Hot Springs Ark Arkansas Democrat Nat C. Goodwin W. H. Martin Goodwin

Water Shutoff Notice for Boylston and E Pike to Olive

A water shutoff will occur tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. affecting Boylston Avenue between E Pike and Olive Street. The outage may impact nearby properties during the listed hours.

Boylston E. Pike Olive

Taxicab Idea of Joy-Riding Through Life In Seattle

In Judge Frater's court yesterday six divorce cases were granted. Mrs Ivy Applegate described her husband as a fastidious yet inattentive provider, while Delia McComb and Allen McComb pursued separate romantic pairs before settling differences. Albert Doull and Mary Doull faced financial strain from shared property interests and suspect earnings. Lola Yeates faced repeated police encounters amid a life of presumed leisure. Other couples in the docket included F A and B L Minard, Georgia EB and James Rose, Lulu and William Morrison, Mabel and Harry Kel.

Seattle Ivy Applegate Albert Mary Albert Read Delia McComb Wisconsin Allen McComb West McComb Judge Frater

Insurgents and Socialists Win In Elections Across States

Reports from United Press indicate progressives gained victories in New York Ohio Kentucky New Mexico Maryland and Philadelphia while New Jersey shifted to a Republican majority. Socialists show broad gains and conservatives face rebuke as voters move toward reform and tariff controversy persists.

United Press Washington East New Jersey Wilson Ohio Cincinnati

Hunt Wins Cincinnati Mayoral Race Against Taft Backed GOP

Henry T. Hunt, Democrat, defeated Republican Louis Behwab in Cincinnati mayoral race. The upset is seen as a rebuke to President Taft and Boss Cox’s machine. Hunt supports Governor Harmon and could boost Harmon’s 1920 nomination prospects. Taft departed the city early this morning.

Cincinnati Ohio Henry T. Hunt Louis Behwab Taft Geo. B. Cox Hunt Fleischmann Harmon

Socialists Win Mayors Across Several Cities in Election

Election returns show socialist gains with Schenectady New York electing a socialist mayor and Ohio towns including Loraine St Marys Martins Ferry Fostoria Mount Vernon Barbton Salem Luna Toronto and Cuyahoga Falls adopting socialist leadership. Toledo Columbus and Dayton in Ohio also report gains and James T Lester of Jackson Mississippi appears set to become lieutenant governor.

Washington Schenectady N. Y Loraine St. Marys Martins Ferry Fostoria Mount Vernon Barbton Salem Luna Toronto Cuyahoga Falls Ohio Toledo Columbia Dayton Socialist Party James T. Lester Jackson Mississippi

Foss Wins Massachusetts Governorship in Tariff Fight

Democrat Gov. Foss was re elected in Massachusetts by about 8000 votes over Republican Frothingham despite strong GOP opposition led by Senator Lodge. Lodge campaigned on tariff as the issue, making Foss re election notable as Massachusetts remains a tariff stronghold.

Boston Gov. Foss Senator Lodge Taft Frothingham

Baker Victorious in Cleveland Mayor Race

Newton D. Baker wins Cleveland mayoralty by a record plurality of 17 900 over Frank Hogan with Tom L Johnson cited as inspiration. A $2 000 000 municipal lighting bond issue is approved, seen as Johnson’s long advocated project. Also, 51 progressive delegates elected to Ohio constitutional convention signaling support for initiative referendum and recall. James R. Garfield loses to Fletcher Malin by 600 votes.

Cleveland Tom L. Johnson Newton D. Baker Johnson Frank Hogan Republcan Baker Ohio James R. Garfield Interior Roosevelt Fletcher Malin Garfield

Man Seeks Naturalization but Marries Instead in Courthouse

Giuseppe Michela climbed Profanity Hill to obtain naturalization papers but instead secured a marriage license and wed Teresa Gedda in Judge Frater's chambers. The couple plans later to complete the naturalization exam this afternoon after the ceremony.

Guissepe Michela Teresa Gedda Italy Frater Guissepe

Buy While It Rains Acres Ad Prospect

Real estate pitch urging buyers to select north end acres during rain to secure land. Office offers to pick and hold one or two acres until the buyer visits, promising a wise selection when weather improves.

North End

OLE HANSON 4 CO. Third Floor New York Block

Industrial ad listing Ole Hanson and company located on the third floor of the New York Block. Promotes business presence and address likely for commercial services in a historic city newspaper.

New York

Balfour resigns as Conservative leader in England

Arthur Balfour announced his retirement from the post of Conservative Party leader at a London Conservative Committee meeting. He cited advancing age and waning health as his reasons for stepping down amid a political sensation in England.

United Press Don Arthur Balfour Conservaive Party Balfour London Conservative Committee

Weather Forecast Reads Rain Tonight With Strong Winds

Occasional rain is seen tonight and Thursday with high southwesterly winds. Noon temperature reported at 43 degrees.

Nightmare Husband Slays Wife Then Commits Suicide

In San Francisco John Edward Cooper a prosperous contractor awakes to find he has killed his wife with a hatchet then cuts his own throat. His seven year old daughter Little Lillian slept through the horror as police rushed to the Cooper home. The woman's death and Cooper’s suicide followed a night of somnolent planning for a family outing.

United Press San Francisco John Edward Cooper Cooper Emergency Hospital Lillian Cooper Papa

Genuine Democrat Will Sweep Country in 1912

Lincoln Nebraska reported William Jennings Bryan reacting to Democratic victories in the East and Midwest. He said a genuine Democrat heading the ticket will allow the party to sweep the country in 1912 and noted gains in Massachusetts Ohio Kentucky Nebraska Kansas and New Mexico. He urged Congress to keep faith with the people.

Lincoln Neb Jennings Bryan East Middle West Nebraska Kansas Congress

Murdered her own child in Portland case links to Johnson

Detective B F Smith went to Warren Columbia county to arrest Hilda Johnson a domestic charged with murder and incineration of her own infant whose bones were found in Mrs George Kelly furnace police allege she chloroformed the baby then cast its body into flames Johnson previously left Irvington saying she would marry.

United Press Portland, Or George Kelly 23Rd St B. F. Smith Warren Columbia County Hilda Johnson Smith Johnson Irvington

Rents Fall Around Seattle Triggering Mixed Reactions

In Seattle rents ease after a period of sharp rises as landlords start cutting $1 to $5 monthly on small apartments. Officials note many units remain idle and the overall cost of housing remains high amid a broad cost of living issue.

Seattle

Girl Wins Nail Driving Record At State Meet

Florence Wilcox of St Paul, a junior in the Minnesota Agricultural school, set a record in the annual nail driving contest by driving twelve ten penny nails in 46 2 5 seconds. The previous record was 48 1 5 seconds. Both second and third place finishers had bruised fingers. Wilcox had only a slight skin chip on her forefinger.

ST. Paul Florence Wilcox Minnesota Agricultural School Wilcox

Cotterill Urges Caution On Civic Center Plan

Senator George F. Cotterill urged Woodland Park voters to study the Civic Center proposal before voting. He warned against approving the entire plan without a chance to reject the parts deemed inadvisable and to accept only the satisfactory portions.

George F. Cotteril Woodland Park Community League

Fire at Bolcom Lumber Mill in Ballard Extinguished

A fire at the H. C. Bolcom Lumber Co mill on West 46th Street in Ballard was checked after threats of serious damage. Firemen, aided by a 36 mile per hour gale, discovered blaze in a kiln and prevented spread during last night’s incident.

H. C. Bolcom Lumber Co W. 46Th St Ballard

Juror Excused in McNamara Trial for Heart Disease

Judge Bordwell excused Juror Wm. F. Clark due to heart disease and Juror Samuel Mendenhall because his mother is seriously ill. Juror Byron Lisk was not excused at this time.

Hall OF Records Los Angeles Bordwell Wm. F. Clark McNamara Samuel Mendenhall Byron Lisk

United States Court Approves Tobacco Trust Plan

New York Nov. The United States circuit court of appeals approved the reorganization plan of the Tobacco trust proposed by the department of justice with only a few slight modifications. The court's action ends a lengthy review process.

New York United States Circuit Court of Appeals Tobacco Trust Department of Justice

Clark held in county jail over $1000 matter

United Press leased wire reports Charles G. Clark is in county jail until he agrees to disclose information about $1000 in currency. He says the money was obtained when he sold a rooming house for $1000 during a suit for separate maintenance brought by his wife, and he acknowledges the sale.

United Press Los Angeles Chas. G. Clark

Wilson seeks new trial in axe murder conviction

Olympia November 8. After hearing arguments for a new Superior Judge Mitchell will decide Monday on Geo H Wilsons appeal for a new trial on second degree murder. Wilson, a Rainier section foreman, was convicted of killing Archie and Nettie Cable in their bed with an ax last summer.

United Press Olympia Mitchell Geo. H. Wilson Wilson Rainier Archie Nettie Cable

Jap Legislator Dines With Friends At Washington Hotel

Congressman Saburo Shimada of Japan met with American and Japanese friends at a Washington hotel today at noon. He is to be hosted to a dinner by Japanese residents tonight.

Saburo Shimada Japan Washington Hotel

Rodgers Flies to Seashore Sunday

Cal braith P. Rodgers will complete his transcontinental flight at Long Beach on Sunday between 3 and 4 pm. The Chamber of Commerce proposal was accepted at noon by the aviator with details of the flight and reception to be decided.

Long Beach Cal Calbraith P. Rodgers Chamber of Commerce Rodgers

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Uncle Sam WM. H. Dalley Amy Wan Fred Sam Nat Doull Albert Doull Oakland Tammany Dix Massachusetts Foss Kentucky Ollie James Senate Arthur P. Gorman Maryland Columbus New Mexico Philadelphia Fons Massachusette Fors Foss Iy Ole Hanson Ckets Sean Cotterill Civic Center HELL Shafer Bros
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