25 Oct 1911
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1911
Page
1
Fragmentary note references a city aid program tied to a league and tuber ided last before the city. The readable text offers minimal context, suggesting ongoing discussion of local assistance and governance without clear dates or names.
Manuel Garcia of the Que sada ranch shoots Simon Romero in the kitchen over a horse dispute and wounds Miss Bells Quesada in her San Jose home. He is captured after a desperate foothill fight and dies later at the county jail as posses pursue.
James Lloyd a 17 year old faced grand larceny charges after stealing a sack of coffee. Juvenile Officer Hogges parolees him promising to report weekly and seek employment to repay the value. His mother prayed for his recovery from an operation at Providence hospital where the procedure occurred at 10 o clock.
Frederick L. Erickson, a railroad contractor, wed Marie Wilson four days before dying in Alameda. Attorney J. M. Moffett represents Peterson Erickson in estate matters as notices omit the deathbed bride’s name.
The report notes Wilson at her Alameda residence tended to him during his last illness, detailing care provided and the domestic setting surrounding the final period.
Oh, rats. M Freuchen brings back from Greenland the case said to hold Cook era instruments proving North Pole achievement. He bought it from Hukusut, Cook's Eskimo companion, and it contains only a broken sextant.
Mizzi Hajos, billed as the youngest star in the world, visits Seattle after a meteoric three year stage run. The Hungarian actress, who began as a 12 year old schoolgirl in Budapest, recalls fear and delight as she learned English and rose to fame in productions like The Morty Widow and The Chocolate Maiden.
Judge Tallman will decide November 3 whether Swanson a Weatleke grocer may sell four 49 pound sacks at 1.30 or be forced to charge 1.55 under a price-fixing agreement with Fisher Piour Milling Co. The case tests manufacturing power to dictate retail prices and Swanson argues fixed prices violate public policy.
The Star announces free matinee entry for red haired women, girls, and boys to The Girl, the Man and the Game at the Seattle theatre Saturday afternoon. Billy Clifford arranged best seats for the Star's red haired guests with a future coupon offer.
Mrs. Myrtle Frazier and Frank Goodman were found guilty by Judge Frater of contributing to the delinquency of Irma Frazier, a 15-year-old girl. The trial curbed by a judge without a jury. penalties include a fine up to 1000 dollars or up to one year in county jail. The daughter repudiated her earlier statements, kissing her mother as she was led to jail.
Charles Pryor former policeman was acquitted of the second of three charges after a jury in Judge Gay's court failed to reach a verdict on the tama charge and convicted him on the first information tried. The case involved detaining Regna Abramson for three weeks and handcuffing her when she threatened to leave.
Fair tonight and Thursday with moderate easterly winds. Temperature at noon 54.
In Waterbury Connecticut on October 25 Mr and Mrs Frank Smith both near seventy sue each other for divorce naming co respondents. Each reports another marriage offer prompting the suits. Mrs Smith names Marie Nyberg and her husband accuses John Jacob Julius Radman and Martin Tronk. Property worth about 50000 dollars is attached. They have not lived together since 1882.
Public notice offers five fertile acres directly east of the Country Club for cash at 500 dollars per acre totaling 2,500 dollars. Land described as level with lake view, priced to beat nearby 30 foot lots offered at 150 dollars each.
Boston October report notes failure to find vial or paper containing cyanide in the bathrobe of Mipa Avis Linnell. A third autopsy is under way after two prior exams and the coffin was opened again at midnight. Internal organs were sent to Harvard for analysis as police seek details on the means of death.
Los Angeles October 25 Judge Bordwell ruled that a juror for James E McNamara murder trial cannot be disqualified solely for expressing belief in guilt he will weigh the juror for possible bias and grant the defense a fair trial. The session included protests over juror questioning and state examination procedures amid defense objections to the method of selecting jurors.
City and county officials agree to lease a Fourth Avenue plot near Jefferson Street for use as a city garage. The plan includes constructing a new building sized 60 by 100 feet to house all municipal vehicles. The lease fee is set at $1 per month.
Conductor Harry Golt was attacked by four intoxicated men on a Ravenna park car at an early hour. After a quarrel the group beat him, then left the car and he completed his run.
With a three to one deficit the Giants tied it in the ninth as Fletcher doubled and Crandall, then Devore, scored. Oldring homered for Philadelphia. Crandall and Devore scored in the tenth as New York won 4 to 3 after a tense game, Marquard and Coombs guiding the pitching for the foes.
The U S Supreme Court heard arguments on whether the Western District of Washington could dismiss proceeds in the Alaska land case involving Munday and Shields who were indicted for conspiring to defraud the government of lands valued at about 1 million dollars. The dispute centers on the circuit court’s authority.
Aviator C. P. Rodgers wrecked his Vin III while attempting to depart Spofford Texas. The aircraft overturned as it sped across the field before liftoff. Rodgers escaped injury in the accident occurred today.
Elderly widow Mary A. Marshall seeks divorce from James H. Marshall after 29 years of marriage claiming she seeks peace in old age. She describes his roving nature and habit of incurring debts her two grown sons will help her manage. Judge Frater grants nine divorces in the session.
The market shows few bargains on Thursday as the high cost of living looms. Limurger cheese, normally 23c a pound, is cut to ice for the day. Eggs stay at 50c per dozen and butter climbs to 38c.
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