13 Oct 1911
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1911
Page
1
A readable fragment notes patterns or displays at Fourth Floors High School. The item emphasizes school projects or fashion pieces shown in a student exhibit. No further names or dates are available in the text.
Los Angeles reports intense sessions in the McNamara trial as Clarence Darrow argues for defense access to questions about jurors state of mind. Juror Nelson’s voir dire reveals prejudice toward labor unions. prosecutors clash with defense over impartiality safeguards.
Tacoma October 13 Governor Hay dismissed Mrs Blanche Mason deputy state commissioner of labor amid protests from labor groups across the state. Union leaders say Mason was more valuable than Commissioner Hubbard in enforcing labor laws and cite ongoing friction with her chief.
Secretary Williams in Pekin reports Hankow burning while Americans remain safe. About fifteen thousand rebels form three army corps and communications with Hankow are cut off.
The Star advertises best reports and pictures on the world championship series with updates tomorrow in the Star Pink edition each afternoon.
About 1500 Lincoln High School students heard Henry George Jr deliver an assembly address on Japan. Lincoln High School orchestra provided music.
Cleveland dispatch reports John D. Rockefeller, despite a U S Supreme Court dissolution order for Standard Oil, will receive a long gray ulster overcoat. The single breasted gray garment with a military collar will be express shipped to Tarrytown New York and cost 35 dollars.
A list of common beliefs warns superstitious people to avoid killing a snake for rain, rubbing a cat the wrong way, dreaming of falling or weddings indicating illness or funerals, dreaming of snakes, passing salt, stepping out with the wrong foot, or giving a friend a knife to keep from severing friendship.
Mrs Ida M Anderson, widow and Seattle resident for 30 years, battled Seattle Lighting and Gas Co for 11 months. A superior court jury awarded her 2250 in damages after alleged persecution including a bogus arrest charge. The case stemmed from meter and billing disputes leading to two prior prosecutions of Anderson and her brother, all aimed at making an example of her.
Gifford Pinchot former chief forester and critic of grafters will speak Monday noon at the Grand opera house Washington. The event is under the Washington Progressive Republicas League and will cover the Alaska situation based on his investigation. He arrives aboard the Admiral Sampson at 6 am Sunday.
Norman Edie, an Argo mechanic, faces murder charges after his wife, who had quarrelled with him, returned to Shreveport and implicated him in the Hanson killing. She was later arrested for wearing Hanson's watch. Kate, insisting on innocence, offered to travel to Louisiana without extradition papers. The Shreveport sheriff then requested Seattle to send the prisoner, a first in this city.
Bay north of Seattle notices indicate residential growth has surged north of Yesler over twenty years. A six acre parcel is offered for 1500 dollars with monthly payments of 35 dollars. sale pitch emphasizes future value and urges visits.
Readable snippet notes Ole Hanson and associates at a New York block location on the third floor. No further context or event details are available in the fragment.
Cables from Hankow report American and European marines patrolling the danger zone after a last night landing. Missionaries at Wu Chang reportedly reached Mukewang this morning as foreign forces operate under Admiral Kawashimi of the Japanese Third Squadron to protect residents amid mutiny by Manchu soldiers aiding the revolutionists.
Miss Gail Laughlin, a Denver lawyer active in California suffrage work, was informed by telegram from Governor Shafroth that she is appointed a member of the Colorado board of pardons. This marks the first time a woman has held such a position in the United States.
Henry Finch photographed near a ship hull as divers discuss rising demand for deep sea work in Seattle. Professionals say average depths reach 50 feet with risks from failing air pumps and leaks. The era’s best record cited is 204 feet by a Spanish diver on an Old World wreck.
Frank Rademacher, a former Chehalis rancher, opened a safety deposit box in Seattle and found only four newspapers. He was swindled by John Ardin, who misled him about Alaska riches and vanished with about 6,500 dollars. Police were notified and the box was checked, revealing the loss.
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