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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1911
Page
5
Henry Clay Beattie Jr. knelt in his Richmond cell and prayed as electric chair tests were conducted. Episcopal ministers Rev. Dennis and Rev. Fix remained with the condemned man amid the looming death sentence for the murder of his young wife.
A ragged stranger, captured by rancher E Welch near Sheridan, refused to leave Welch’s home after asking for food. He is being taken to the Salem asylum. his identity remains unknown. The man was chained to a beam by Welch when the sheriff was summoned.
County Clerk Leland said that thousands were illegally registered for the December 5 election and that the total registration would be reduced to about 160000 within the next three days. He noted 182000 had qualified when books closed on November 9.
Five sticks of dynamite and a candle wrapped in a newspaper were found today in Southern Pacific tunnel No 1 near Redding California. The sheriff of Shasta County received the explosive as detectives pursue a possible crew aiming to blow up a train as it passed the tunnel.
Vancouver leaders ridiculed Minister Hughes proposed Hindu regiment saying the public outcry is unnecessary. They argue Hindus understand military service and would not join under any circumstances.
Many cases of piles have been cured by a trial package of Pyramid Pile Remedy mailed in plain wrapper. If it proves its value, buy at 50c a box from your druggist and request the exact product. Save yourself from the surgeon's knife and its bills.
Benjamin A. Goodman, 24, salesman for Brilliant Jewelry Co, was found murdered and robbed of about $5,000 in diamonds. Police say the body was concealed on Barbary Coast from Saturday night, after an assault, with Milton Gale discovering the body near Good and Front streets.
Arthur Lewis stands trial for the murder of Helen Rumball a young girl found strangled in her family's garret at Gridley near Oroville The defense sought to disqualify 100 talesmen alleging Sheriff Weber biased but the court denied the challenge The defense also pressed for moving the trial to another county citing jury bias concerns in Oroville California November 21.
Novel venture notes the sale of an ostrich breeding operation in South Pasadena for 1 250 000. The story mentions 25 similar ventures built across the country and cites the enterprise's scale and growth.
The Umatilla Cayuse and Walla Walla tribes circulate a subscription to fund delegates for a December 4 conference in Washington, D C. Funds will cover travel and attendance costs as tribes form a broader North American Indian brotherhood.
Local Chinese leaders in sympathy with rebellion rejoice at the news that the wife of the first noble, mother of the baby emperor, has eloped with the actor lover. Chinese enquirers for Oriental news danced in joy and rushed to spread the bulletin.
The Globe quotes Stanley of the congressional probe saying Roosevelt and Taft seem cautious. He doubts either Gary or Frick made Roosevelt their father confessor. He questions Roosevelt's grasp of steel and Tennessee Coal & Iron details and warns one man may not sway the nation.
F W Stevenson and Company brokers in the Salley Building advise New York stocks likely to sell higher this week. They point to steady demand and potential gains in key issues as trading activity resumes.
The Industrial Insurance committee sets total settlements for eight young women killed in the Chehalis factory fire at 8459.35 with penalties totaling 1297.16 on Imperial for employing two victims under 16. Pensions and specific awards follow for each dependent including a 20 a month pension and listed sums for individual claimants.
Seattle council approves a bill to create a board of censors with power to pass on plays and moving pictures for city theatres. Critics say the measure is a farce and question the censorship process while supporters note it aids mayoral oversight and public decency.
Mrs. Matilda Lane seeks a divorce from Daniel Lane accusing him of controlling a frugal diet of bacon salt pork and potatoes and a yard full of chickens. She says she lived in a two room shack for six weeks and that he boasted of wealth and a comfortable home when they married in August 1910. She borrowed money to seek work after he abused and swore at her.
General Bernardo Reyes was arrested as a crackdown on revolutionaries on American soil. Troops from the Third U S Cavalry under Captain G B Conley arrived in San Antonio en route to Laredo. Moderates say Reyes’s arrest near the border has halted the revolt and predict no further trouble.
Chicago reports show consumer meat costs increasing amid an eight year government lawsuit against the packing industry for restraint of trade. Retail prices per pound and per pound vary across surveys, with figures near 18 to 28 cents in listed periods.
American and Mexican secret service men swarmed in. Gen Reyes appeared before Federal Commissioner Edwards and posted $5,000 bond for appearance at the next federal court term. He faces charges of fomenting a revolution within U S territory against a friendly power.
An advertisement touts Danderine claims to banish dandruff itching and hair loss. It promises immediate scalp cleansing and hair that becomes light, wavy and abundant after use, with new hair allegedly sprouting over weeks. A 25 cent bottle is recommended for trial.
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