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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1911

Page

9

Giants in Bad With Commission Over Tuesday Game

Giants manager McGraw received official notice of a heavy fine, field removal, and possible disbarment from future world series games for conduct toward umpires during last Tuesday's game with the Athletics. First baseman Merkle was fined $100 for improper language. Ban Johnson quotes McGraw accusing the commission of fixing the series, while the league warns McGraw against further eruptions.

United Preas New York E Giante National Baseball Commission McGraw Commission Athleticn Fred Merkle Merkle John J. McGiraw National Commission Philadelphia Athletica Ban Johnson American League Connolly Mack Rob Ia Johnson

Four Wrong Men Face Court Over Gambling Charge Mix

In a puzzling case nine Japanese suspects were raided by a police squad led by G. W. Humphrey. Four men stepped forward as five others questioned, causing a court to pause as Judge Gordon ordered continued proceedings and potential prosecutions for misrepresentation.

G. W. Humphrey Humphrey W. Kursl Hamada Kani Hagumo Y. Kevma Gordon

Twelve Drown In Mine Flood At Wharton Steel Yard

Twelve men died when water from an abandoned working flooded the Wharton Steel yard mine near New Jersey. Rescue efforts continued as the bodies had not yet been recovered.

Clerks Arrested for Unauthorized Sale of Railroad Tickets

J. F. Finigan and J. K. Dracy, clerks in the Washington Annex, were brought before Justice Crown yesterday afternoon and released on $200 bail each. They are accused of selling a Chicago and Alton ticket to R. E. Mason last Monday.

J. F. Finigan J. K. Dracy Washington Annex Justice Crown's Court R. E. Mason Chicago & Alton

Two Bright Comets Visible From Lick Observatory

Two bright comets are visible to the naked eye with four more detectable by telescope. One near sunset in the western sky is Betankey, found September 28, recently graze d the sun and speeding away. The eastern dawn comet, found last July by Dr. Brooks, heads toward the sun and surpasses Halley’s brightest mood, promising a brilliant morning view northeast of Venus for the rest of October.

United Press Lick, Observatory Cal M. Betanskey Brooks Halley Venus

Nine Points of the Law Echo in Store Exchange

A saleswoman, unruffled by a quarrelsome customer, tells a newcomer she remained calm and remembered that self-possession was nine points of the law, a line from the New York Sun reflecting composure.

New York Sun

Freed girl Raffles given chance to reform at Ocean Park

Alice Taylor and Mrs Jean Thurnher see the freed girl known as Raffles granted outdoor liberty in Ocean Park after Deputy District Attorney Michael Shannon recommended clemency. Experts say open air exposure may cure kleptomania while Shannon hopes for ongoing progress reports from the girl and her supporters.

Los Angel Michael Shannon Alice Taylor Jean Thurnher Ocean Park Shannon Fignbeia Cain Jean Thurnber

Women of Salt Lake plan recall ticket of women

Salt Lake women show strength for recall and threaten a women only municipal ticket if needed. The Woman's Welfare league asks candidates to submit their official records to recall via a petition of 20 percent of registered voters.

Salt Lake City Salt Lake Woman's Welfare League

Editor Sam Small’s Phoenix paper closed by bank attachments

In Phoenix on October 20, editor Sam W. Small, once a preacher, told reporters the baby died for lack of food as his Phoenix Morning Sun was shut down by attachments from Union Bank and Trust Co. Local Democrats supported Small in backing the paper’s operations.

Phoenix Ariz Sam W. Small Phoenix Morning Sun Union Bank and Trust Company of Small Democrata

Labor unions rally as women join ranks and union ball

The Women’s Union Labor League reports a large influx of women members. The Central Labor Council seeks a public hearing with State Labor Commissioner Habbari over the removal of assistant labor commissioner Blanche Mano last Saturday for criticizing Hubbard and the governor. The Millmen’s union hosts its first annual ball tonight at Dreamland with 10 percent of gross income donated to the striking machinists.

Women's Union Labor League Central Labor Council Habbari Blanche Manon

Buzz Saw Accident Severes Leg at Mill

H. G. Fagerstrom suffered a severe accident at the Pacific Lumber and Timber mill on 12th Aye when his right foot was caught in a buzz saw. The blade cut from ankle to knee and he fell onto the saw, nearly severing the leg at the hip. He was taken to National Hospital association for treatment with hope the leg can be saved.

H. G. Fagerstrom Pacific Lumber and Timber Company National Hospital Association

Carnegie calls for mass condition improvement amid US talks

Andrew Carnegie, returning from Scotland, urged appearing before a congressional inquiry into the steel trial operations. He supported Lloyd George's poor law insurance plan for America but doubted immediate adoption. He warned improving conditions to avert class warfare. The Woman's Alliance meets tomorrow with Judson King to discuss the California campaign. The steamship Victoria departed for Nome as the last vessel for Nome this year.

United Press New York Andrew Carnegie Scotland Congressional Commission Lloyd George United States Carnegie Skibo America

Must Stand Trial for Grand Larceny Embezzlement

Olympia authorities report former Highway Commissioner Joseph M. Snow must stand trial on grand larceny by embezzlement after his appeal to the supreme court was denied. He allegedly failed to return $2,100 of a $10,000 fund paid by the Chicago St Paul Puget Sound railroad for a right of way.

Olympia Joseph M. Snow Supreme Court Chicago, St. Paul & Puget Sound Railroad

Stomach Troubles Sold by Dyspepsia Tablets

The article extols Stuart Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for wind and indigestion, claiming they root out gas producing foods and improve digestion. It touts a free trial package, cites widespread doctor use, and gives price as 50 cents a box with home ordering from F A Stuart Co Marshall Michigan.

Start Stuart F. A. Stuart Co Stuart Building Marshall, Michigan

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