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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1911
Page
7
Special report from Mexico City on October 17 states that Gen Bernardo Reyes and Enrique Creel, once aligned with the United States, plot a coup to install Reyes as president. Reyes reportedly withdrew from the contest, following warnings of army-backed action.
A historical note recalls the turning point when Defeat signaled the end of Creel's grip over Chihuahua and marked the revolution's fledgling moment. The text emphasizes a decisive setback that triggered broader upheaval.
In San Antonio Texas on October 16 reporting from the border notes Civil War risk as Francisco Madero’s election is challenged. Gen Bernardo Reyes, seen as army favorite, says elections were forced and illegal and his forces did not participate, stressing lawful conduct was not followed.
Oct. 17 dispatch reports Harriman system officials plan underhand tactics to break a strike. Secretary Scott of the System Federation in San Francisco says railroad leaders press subordinates to create dissension in union ranks as their last recourse to prevent the workers from winning.
In San Francisco on October 17, inspectors Bolles Lod Bulger Capt. J. O. Paria and Third Officer Thomas were found negligent in their duties during the July 7 wreck of the Steamer Santa Rona off Point Arlo. All were suspended for one year. The Pacific Coast Steam Ship Company escaped liability in the incident.
Banks including the Northern Bank and the Scan dinavian American bank join Dexter Horton Bank to appeal to the superior court. They contend real estate was separately assessed though included in overall stock assessment. The three banks face an aggregate assessment difference of about $100000.
San Francisco residents Norman Gray as correspondent and Hames W Alisky sue for divorce over alleged wandering with other men as Mrs Cleta Pearl Alisky counters in California. George James a 15 year old mixed race boy reported missing from the Otis Hotel in Broadway and Columbia area. Southern Pacific VP William P. Herrin recovering from appendicitis operation in San Francisco. New York reports note a Colored Players Whist Club aims to curb gambling and promote ethics.
A Capitol fill philosopher dines at Second Avenue restaurant. He scans the special menu and asks for soup not cold. The waitress responds with a wink and explains the dish named solid gold contains 14 carrots.
B M Green is at the city hospital in a dangerous state after swallowing three or four morphine tablets. Police report say Green chased his wife and neighbors with a gun before Motorcycle Patrolman Papke found him and conveyed him to hospital.
Tacoma ministers debate Rev Edgar Wheeler’s keynote speech to the Ministers' Alliance. Wheeler, pastor of Plymouth Congregational church, argues labor groups drive real reform and laws for the people while churches shy from challenging powerful financial interests.
Councilman Heaketh backs curb on private employment offices and plans Tacoma talks. Scott Calhoun proposes more Public Employment Bureau branches to curb the “employment shark.” A. H. Grout reports the bureau cost about six dollars per filled position.
Little credence given to reports that dynamite under a bridge was aimed at Taft's special train. Sheriff Stewart says no intent to blow the train, but a possible plot to dynamite the bridge exists. Labor leaders suspect planted device by foes of organized labor. Washington Good Roads convention set for Wenatchee Thursday. G A Smith attends national suffrage convention in Louisville.
An ad filled page promotes land near Kirkland and Beattie Washington offering six to ten acre parcels for poultry farms and homes. It touts yields of up to 190 bushels of potatoes and 60 acres near waterways with easy payments and branch offices in Kirkland and Seattle.
Classified real estate notices advertise multiple homes in Kirkland and Seattle area with five to four room cottages, mission finish, ground, and payment plans. Properties include 45 minute access from Second Ave, prices around 100 down and monthly payments, with services from local brokers Burke & Farrar and Cottage Realty Co.
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