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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1911

Page

6

Four Die in Central Park Rock Shaft Explosion

Four laborers were killed and six seriously injured in an explosion on West Drive near 69th Street in Central Park. The men, drilling for dynamite, were trapped in a rock shaft underground. authorities charged Bapt. Martin and a foreman with criminal carelessness. Also reported: a $25,000 rent for Broadway roof display signage.

Ly United Press New York Sion West Drive 69Th St Central Park Martin Foreman

McNamara Brothers Trial Opens in Los Angeles

Jurors begin screening as the McNamara brothers face murder charges linked to the Los Times building blast. District Attorney and detective Burns poised to lead proceedings with potential witness material to be moved to Los Angeles.

Supreme Court Opens October Term With Coal Trust Case

The United States Supreme Court began the October term with the coal trust suit, a major antitrust action challenging a group of railroads and coal operators. Decisions will impact rail terminal associations, commodity corners, bucket shop prosecutions, Alaska coal lands, and Interstate Commerce Commission orders.

Washington Supreme Court of the United States White St. Louis James A. Patten Uleh Alaska Interstate Commerce Commission

Portland Labor Men Raise $500 for McNamara Defense

In Portland on October 9 a parade of about 6000 workers and a sale of badges and buttons raised roughly $500 to aid the McNamara brothers. Funds to be sent to Los Angeles to support their defense as their dynamite case proceeds. Forty trades unions participated in the Afternoon demonstration.

Portland McNamara Defense Ore Los Angeles McNamara Brothers McNamaras Los Angeles Times

That War Reads Like a Love Feast Now

London reports from October describe the Turkeltalian controversy as a love feast rather than war. Cable restoration between Tripoli and Malta shows casualties limited to two men and one woman killed in Tripoli bombardment. Sinking of Turkish torpedo boats and Austrian warship losses are considered unsubstantiated.

United Press London Tripoli Malta Adriatic Sea

Pastor leaves blind wife to wed affinity in New Mexico

In Montrose Colorado, October 9, the Rev. M W Plettner and his companion Miss Elizabeth Hill were detained by the county court as they planned to marry in New Mexico. Plettner’s wife, now blind and mother of three, has filed for divorce and alimony of 1290 dollars.

Montrose Colo M. W. Plettner Evangelical Church Berne Kan Elizabeth Hill New Mexico Piettner

Court orders ne exeat for Mrs Plettner's attorney

The court issued a ne exeat at the request of Mrs Plettner's attorney and she was placed under bonds totaling $1,060 to ensure appearance at the hearing.

Arbitrate Effort Aims to End Minole Central Strike

Jackson Mine October 9 strikers announce a plan to arbitrate the dispute with Minole Central railroad management. President Markham with legal advisers meets Gov. Noel to seek an amicable adjustment of the differences with the workers.

Hy United Press Jackson, Mine Minole Central Railroad Markham Noel Atrikera

Troops Guard Ruins as Town Rebuilds on Hills

In Black River Falls Wisconsin two companies of troops patrol the river to deter looting of wrecked homes and stores and aid sanitation. LaCrosse and Chippewa Falls have rushed relief trains with food and supplies, averting famine as the Black River recedes and undermined buildings collapse. The town will be rebuilt on the west bank hills.

Black River Falls Wis LaCrosse Chippewa Falls Black River

Remarkable Recovery At Benedict Lust Clinic

An unsigned testimonial lauds Dr. Rudolph for a dramatic recovery from bleeding piles and palsy after typhoid, claiming cure within weeks and ongoing health. The note urges readers to seek a 5 minute free consultation at 1619 Westlake Boulevard Suite 1 with Dr. Rudolph, licensed Benedict Lust system practitioner.

P. Rudolph Hudelph N. W Rudolph Thos. Scott Nestor Hidg Westlake Boulevard Alhambra Theatre

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