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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1911

Page

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Indictment Faces A J Blethen In Seattle Arcade Case

Grand jury in King County Washington charges Ludovic Dallagiovanna Charles Berryman A J Blethen and C W Wappenstein with maintaining a public nuisance at the Arcade Dance Hall in Seattle where vagrants gathered and intoxicants were kept. Blethen and Wappenstein allegedly counselled the others to maintain the hall. The trial is set for Monday before Judge Ronald with a large defense team and Deputy Prosecutor Caldwell leading the state case.

Ludovic Dallagiovanna Charles Berryman A. J. Blethen C. W. Wappenstein County of King State of Washington Charlies Berryman Seattle Arcade A. J. Biethen

No Thanksgiving Day Turkey for 60 Little Orphans

The Star appeals for help for sixty children at Mother Ryther’s home facing Thanksgiving without turkey or other treats. Mothers of seven at the home also need support as they struggle to feed their families. readers are urged to provide a holiday meal and related goodies next Thursday.

Mother Ryther Star Tor Turkey Elma Peterson Bangs Andy Mother Mother Hyther Andy Peterson Ryther Home

McDavit Convicted Seeks New Trial in California

Dr A W McDavit convicted of a statutory offense for detaining Miss Jessie McDonald a schoolgirl for 15 months in a room near his office plans a new trial Monday under counsel former Superior Judge John Campbell If denied sentence will be set by Superior Judge Bledse The maximum is one year in prison and a 1000 fine Juror Baron Von Rockow said there was no doubt of the verdict and regretted not being able to give a life sentence.

United Press Ban Bernardino Cal A. W. McDavit Jessie McDonald John Campbell Bledse McDavit Baron von Rockow von Rockow

Fisher Flouring Co Not Named as Defendant in $50 000 Action

The case against five wholesale grocery firms over alleged price fixing does not include Fisher Flouring Mill Co. The Fisher Flouring Co. was incorrectly reported as a defendant.

Jobst. & Hibler KR. J. Oliver Come Fisher Bros. Co Fisher Flouring Mill Co

Too many men are ashamed for acts likely to be found out

A terse aphorism notes that many men hide misdeeds when risk of exposure exists, implying social pressure and moral self-censorship.

Show Girls In Court Over June Shooting Incident

New York November 25. Millionaire W. R. D. Stokes testified in the supreme court about being shot in the leg last June by two show girls Lillian Graham and Ethel Conrad. Graham wept as Stokes said he refused to give her $500 after his marriage.

New York W. RE. D. Stokes Supreme Court Lillian Graham Ethel Conrad Lilian Graham Stokes

Rich street sleeper loses and regains $800

Henry Meyers, picked up by police for sleeping rough, reported losing $800 from his stash of $828 after a night in drink dens near Yesler Way. He later found the money, and will spend a few days sobering in the receiving cell.

Henry Meyers Yesler Way Meyers

Winning Designs on Exhibition at Public Library

Winning designs for the Olympia capitol group plan and the palace of justice, plus prize awards and honorable mentions, are on display at the public library. The exhibition closes Wednesday with Seattle represented by four sets, San Francisco by two, and New York by one. Washington leads in adopting the unit plan system for state capitol design, aiming for interrelated structures that project greater magnificence than a single building.

Olympia Capitol Palace of Justice Public Seattle San Francisco New York State of Washington

Twenty Archibald hotel raid guests fined at court

All twenty guests arrested in the Archibald hotel raid were fined $25 each by Judge Gordon yesterday afternoon. The proprietor John E.K. Davage, charged with public nuisance, was dismissed. Most guests did not appear in court.

Archibald Hotel Gordon John EK. Davage

Woman in Ballard Suffers Head Injury in Street Fall

Mary Motherwell a Ballard book keeper fell at the corner of Ithay and Madison streets at 10 this morning striking her head on the pavement. She was carried unconscious to a nearby drug store and later taken to Seattle General Hospital.

Mary Motherwell Ballard Ithay Madison St Seattle General Hospital

The Question of Voter Status in Broadcast Debate

A Washington Star excerpt frames a political exchange about voter identity. The dialogue contrasts contentment in voting with the crowded field of candidates and the significance of choosing a voter role amid competing aspirations.

Rainy Sunday Forecast With Strong Southerly Winds

A weather notice predicts rain tonight and Sunday with brisk high southerly winds. Temperature at noon is 61 degrees.

Cedar River Water Routed Into Landsburg System

AIVE ATCO Superintendent Youngs of the water department connected the Cedar river supply into Landsburg mains after completing the suspension bridge link. Water should reach the city by late afternoon or tonight, flowing slowly to prevent breaks from air in the line. officials monitor progress closely. Boiling or chlorine treatment will be required for several weeks after arrival.

Youngs Water Department Landsburg Landsaburg Swan Lake Cedar River

Yale and Harvard clash as Yale tops Harvard 6 0

In Cambridge Yale led 6 0 at halftime over Harvard. In Philadelphia Navy led Army 3 0 at halftime as final scores showed Yale 6 Harvard 0.

Cambridge Yale Harvard Philadelphia Navy Army

Beer Heist Mystery Baffles Neighbors In Manhattan

A note of possible water or beer theft arises after 20 bottles vanish from Mrs. E. L. Stencil in Manhattan. Suspects may have posed as meter inspectors. In another line, Frank Raberg, former mayor of Deadwood South Dakota and founder of Republic Washington, has died in Manhattan.

Lake Washington E. L. Stencil Manhattan Frank Raberg Deadwood Republic, Wash

Your Chance Is Here North End Acres Ad Offer

A persuasive real estate pitch urges readers that opportunity exists locally in Washington. It promotes buying North End acres between the Sound and Lake on easy terms with a $10 cash start, claiming prosperity and happiness follow diligence.

Washington North End Sound Lake

OLE HANSON CO Third Floor New York Block

Local real estate snippet notes Ole Hanson Co occupying a third floor space in the New York Block building. Details on lease terms or area are not provided in the fragment.

New York

Two Convicted in Tar Party Attack on Young Teacher

Sherrill Clark and John Schmidt were found guilty of assault in the tar party on Aug 7 that targeted Miss Mary Chamberlain, Shady Head schoolteacher. A. N. Simms was acquitted after jurors deliberated about 316 hours. Clark and Schmidt vow to fight imprisonment while Chamberlain remains in Beverly, declining vaudeville offers and a Texas invitation.

United Press Lincoln Center Kan Mise Chamberlain Sherrill Clark John Schmidt Mary Chamberlain A. N. Simms Clark Schmidt Tar Miss Chamberlain Beverly Texas

Welfare League Commends Grand Jury Efforts in Seattle

The Public Welfare League in Seattle commends the February discharged grand jury and Prosecuting Attorney John F. Murphy for investigating and prosecuting vice violations. The executive committee pledges citizen cooperation and stands by the tough enforcement of law against powerful offenders.

Welfare League Grand Public Welfare League Seattle Grand Jury John F. Murphy

Theft of Woman's Soul Not Equal to Ham Theft

Boston clergyman Rev. Herbert Johnson defended Boston men amid taunting about Mary Chamberlain tar and feather incident. He argued that theft of a woman's soul there did not equal the theft of a ham and criticized alleged moral lapses at local hotels where young women were said to drink and roam with impunity.

Boston New England Mary Chamberlain Lincoln Center Kan Herbert 8. Johnson Warren Avenue Baptist Church Canada

Enormous losses in Chinese battle reported from Hankow

United Press dispatches from Shanghai report 36 hours of fighting between revolutionists and imperial troops at Hankow with rebels slowly gaining ground. Standard Oil tanks outside Hankow are said to have been set on fire by shells from rebel gunboats.

United Press Shanghai Hankow Standard Oil Company

Pickpocket Targets Rev Monroe During Gipsy Smith Revival

A purse containing $4 was stolen from Rev. Monroe at a Gipsy Smith revival in Portland as a pickpocket prayed loudly for forgiveness. The incident occurred on November 25 as attendees witnessed the theft during the service.

Portland Rev. Monroe

Morse transferred to army hospital for health reason

Acting on a Taft order, Charles W. Morse the New York banker now in a penitentiary is moved to an army hospital near Atlanta due to poor health.

Washington President Taft Charles W. Morse New York Army Hospital Atlanta Morse

Thanksgiving market prices rise on turkeys and fruit

Seattle markets show plentiful Thanksgiving ingredients with lower overall prices than last year. This week fees edge up as Fancy turkeys go 24 cents per pound and 28 cents dressed, second choice chickens 19 cents live and 20 to 28 dressed, ducks 17 live and 20 dressed, and cranberries around 15 cents per quart amid ample fruit supplies. Washington apples range 95 cents to $1.75 per box, oranges lemons bananas and grapefruits are offered at fair prices.

Seattle Washington

Mrs Patterson Case Contentions Outline Murder Trial

The prosecution argues Mrs Patterson lured her husband on Sept 25 and shot him to end a consumptive marriage so she could be with Emil Strouse. It seeks a first degree murder verdict and hanging. The defense says the husband was aggressor and claims self defense with possible sale allegations and unwritten law. The state plans six witnesses. defense fourteen.

Patterson

Denver Trial: Mrs Patterson Under Fire in Murder Case

In Denver on November 25, Mrs Gertrude Patterson facing cross examination over alleged murder of husband Charles Patterson. Prosecutor Benson details links to Emil Strauss of Chicago and European trip, with letters and funds totaling 7000 dollars and 1500 dollars in purchase property.

United Press Denver Colc Gertrude Patterson Charles Patterson Benson Emil Strauss Chicago Europe Patterson

Jekyll Hyde Killer Convicted of First Degree Murder

Bertram Spencer known for a dual personality was found guilty of murder in the first degree for the March 31 1910 killing of Martha Blackstone during a robbery attempt in Springfield Massachusetts. Jury deliberated five hours as his wife collapsed upon the verdict reading.

United Press Springfield Mass Bertram Spencer Spencer Blackstone

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Inter Ludovic Berryman Wappenstein Blethen Ronald Superior Court Grandary Blethens Bausman Kelleher Mackintosh Vanderveer Hammond Fulton Caldwell Murphy M’davit Cook Chicago Tribune Sam Washington Star OLE HANSON @ CO Mrs. Patterson Strauss Dee Chick Joe Miss Mackstons Pistol’s Point
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