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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1911
Page
9
Descriptions from Nogales Arizona report massive destruction along the Mexican west coast after a historic storm. Communications remain shattered with no telegraph or telephone lines working, and survivors await clearer casualty figures as relief efforts begin. The storm’s scale and the ensuing tsunami are described as unprecedented.
Refugees report trails washed away and houses demolished as chaos grips the area. Twenty miles of Southern Pacific tracks are washed out and two steel bridges south of Hermosillo are torn loose and submerged. At Palme, most of the town is underwater and residents face food shortages.
Western Steel Co owner of the Trondale plant, led by James A. Moore, was placed in involuntary bankruptcy. Temporary receivers Leater Turner, ex First National Bank president, and Sutcliffe Baxter were named by Judge Hanford. Moore is in New York. attorney M M Lyter reacts to Metropolitan Trust Co of New York’s petition claiming about $600000.
Frederick Bauaman attorney for the Metropolitan Co estimates Western Steel Co assets at 200000 to 800000 while a separate claim notes assets valued at 27000000 including iron deposits coal and timber across Washington British Columbia California and Nevada. The plant reportedly earns about 1000 a day and investigation seeks to uncover the relation between Western Steel Co and Irondaie Realty Co.
Rome reports a sweeping censorship during navy activity. Italy blocks cables and telegraph lines and even monitors phone calls crossing borders. Any mention of Tripoli triggers instant interruption by government agents.
A string of brief items from various cities notes Mrs. Sarah Andrew and her son starting law studies in Missouri, college women' s marital status at Smith, Harvard elm decay, a church hymn pulled by a Rockefeller-attended church, a Kuunti marriage in Kentucky, cross-street neighbors wed, prayers aiding Mrs. Brothers, poet Harry Kemp's scandal and drop, a sperm whale sale in Atlantic City, women’s college views on sports behavior, diet for cats, women’s suffrage linked to temperance, Forest Park tax delay for undertakers, Pauline Wayne saved en route to a dairy show, a bankrupt milliner, ministers backing a mothers pension, and a Mount Rainier naming push favoring Taft era names.
United Press Leased Wire reports from Ilan on October 13 reveal the Duke Di Mezzo died by his own hand. Investigators found three factors fueled his despair including his modest $100 daily income, a recently suicided brother, and a fire that destroyed his prized cuff boxes and cigarette cases.
LENOX Mass Oct 13 J P Morgan felt chipper after Bernie Duclos tilted up his barber chair and dabbed talcum on his face He handed a yellow backed $20 bill saying Keep the change it s the best share I ve had in a year Then he and several friends attended a banquet given by Charles G Lanier the New York banker.
A stein mat from a San Francisco cafe addressed to W. Stevens in No Treating City Washington was delivered in Tacoma without delay. Mall clerks along the route showed no doubt about the intended destination of the peculiar postal item.
Edward Wendt was found dead in the Queen City hotel yesterday afternoon with his left wrist cut by a razor. He had arrived the previous Wednesday and a letter from a brother in Seymour, Wisconsin was found in his grip. No motive for the suicide is known.
Porthe of organizing a general strike in Holland moves today by the common people. A petition signed by 317000 workers asked for electoral law revision and universal suffrage but was ignored by the government. The deputation delivering it were received by the porter.
A fragment list shows prices and items for sale at a store or market. Items include butter cheese smoked meats vegetables like potatoes onions carrots tomatoes cucumbers lettuce cabbage and other produce such as peaches and cantaloupe with varying spellings and notes on prices.
In Los Angeles on Oct 1 the AfroAmerican council of Los Angeles will present President Taft with a solid gold tablet. The piece features a raised American eagle and bears a dedication thanking him for recognizing the Negro race.
From 2 918 of 3 121 precincts in California results show 121 016 in favor of suffrage and 114 208 against, a lead of 2 807 with projections suggesting the final margin will exceed 3 500. Mrs Thrush does all the real work in Burroughs Country Life note.
A refinishing tip says old varnish can be removed with three tablespoons of baking soda dissolved in two quarts of water and applied with a rough cloth. The method claims to make removal easy.
Columbus Day observed by Knights of Columbus at the Metropolitan Theatre with John D Carmody presiding and speeches by Rev Charles F Carroll and Prof Meany. A historical float featured the life of Columbus as police platoons led the parade and many stations marched. Delta Chi Fraternity in Seattle plans Pounders Day bing at the Arctic Club tonight with readers for fifty two.
Constantinople October 13 The Turkish parliament convenes tomorrow to decide whether to pursue continued war with Italy or surrender. The Young Turks, whose motto is no surrender, claim a majority as caucuses proceed today.
Seattle women will hold a public meeting to celebrate the elder victory in California. A organizing committee is named with leaders from the State Suffrage League and allied groups including Mrs Homer M Ail, Mrs Adella M Parker, Mrs Mary G O'Meara, Mrs Geo A Smith, Mrs Sylvia Hannen, and Mrs Emma E Goodwin.
Lima Obie Oct 14 Henry Richards fore man of the stripping department at Dessel Wemmer factories was taken to the hospital with a severe bout of blecoughs lasting over a week. Physicians fear he will go into hysterics.
New York report states Mrs. Martin F. Lehrenkeisen seeks divorce after a decade of silence from her husband. She requests custody of two children, alimony, and living arrangements.
Cleveland judge dismisses Caldwell divorce citing men as stingiest on earth except when spending on themselves.
Baron Hosen former Russian ambassador told New York reporters in October that in years of public use in America no one has misquoted him as he sailed to enter politics.
Representative J J Campbell of Everett and the local retail clerks union urge Gov Hay to dismiss Labor Commissioner Hubbard over alleged hindrance to Mrs Blanche H Mason assistant labor commissioner Their protests emphasize keeping Mason in her role and oppose Hubbard’s continued tenure BHOKTS
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