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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1909
Page
1
Report from Spokane describes rising tension as industrial leaders and police clash during a period of mass mobilization. Officials prepare to suppress public demonstrations while emigration authorities recruit workers, raising fears of a broader crisis and potential martial law if order cannot be kept.
Rainier Valley residents demand immediate operation of Fifth Avenue cars to Pine Street and improved service. William R. Crawford of the Seattle Renton & Southern Railway cites obstacles and delays from track crossings, King Street hill loop, and joint-use agreements as excuses for not opening the Fourth Avenue extension and alleviating the current car jam.
Sadie Currie, in a $25,000 breach of promise suit against heavyweight champion Frank Gotch, travels to Chicago with letters and a baby to prove their relationship. The Currie family says Gotch sent money and wrote loving notes claiming a future together and asks him to prove claims of marriage.
Preliminary steps by Seattle Commercial Club and Women’s Federated Clubs aim to reveal superintendent Carson’s mismanagement at Georgetown institution. Reporter Dunn exposed the alleged issues, and The Star references the full investigation.
The Seattle Commercial club and the Woman's Federated clubs call for an immediate and searching investigation of alleged neglect at King County Hospital and poor farm after a Star report. Arthur W. L. Dunn, and patient Bobby Burns share their experiences in the hospital account.
An appeal appears on the Star's Woman's Page inviting women in Seattle to read the announcement and learn about a dinner deal for the family. The notice emphasizes interest and value for readers seeking a good family meal.
Arthur George, convicted of first degree murder for shooting his estranged wife in Brighton Beach, protests he did not premeditate. His attorney notes no appeal due to a Supreme Court ruling that paupers cannot appeal superior court decisions, with sentencing pending.
Clarence Putman, a young baker of 1727 26th Ave, shot himself at home early today after a month of idleness. He died at City hospital later. Putman, formerly at Bickford’s grocery, left a despondent note on unable to find work. His wife is prostrate, neighbors provide care.
Early this morning three youths blew open a safe at the Washington Broom and Woodenware Co. on Sixth Avenue Northwest and Nickerson Street. Mrs. G Farmer, awakened by explosions, spotted the trio as they argued over reentry then fled after one man fired at her and her husband. The inner door jammed by the blast left the burglars empty handed.
Clearing balances reported for Seattle and Tacoma today show totals of 2,159,909.78 and 214,995.19 respectively with Tacoma balances 582,424.00 and 50,534.00. Portland shows clearings 1,597,361.00 with a balance of 111,758.00.
At the Social Club on King Street early today Cornelius Lamb, a colored man, threatened a rival then fired eight shots. Thomas Clark, proprietor of the Art Saloon, was wounded with two back shots and may die. Robert Jones was injured in the arm. Lamb fled the scene.
John D. Rockefeller hailed Jeffries as a great man after watching his three round exhibition at the Plaza music hall in New York. Rockefeller and his secretary sat in two fifty cent seats and applauded Jeffries throughout the match with Sam Berger.
A Georgetown County hospital patient writes of five weeks in a facility he calls a hell hole. He describes steps and treatments, poor food, straw beds, coerced labor, and rough facial bandages by Miss McGregor, with daily checks by Dr Wardell.
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