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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1911

Page

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Mrs Olson Freed On Bail In Hoodlums Case

Christina Olson spent nearly two days in the county jail for horsewhipping Judge Main and was released on $500 bail posted by contractor 8 C Farnandis. Harry Olson also posted bail on threats charges and rejoined his wife at 1913 Ninth Avenue. The couple plans to face assault charges next Saturday before Judge Gay while Farnandis, not closely acquainted with the Olsons, aided due to sympathy over their loss after two juries ruled for them.

Christina Olson Main C. Farnandis Harry Olson Hueband Ninth Avenue Farnandis Olsons

Rush to see Smith revival causes injuries at Mammoth rink

Three people were seriously hurt in a crowd crush at the Ipsy Smith revival in Mammoth rink. A city hospital treated unconscious victims including Mrs. George Anderson and Miss Juanita Ross. Police call for opening doors earlier to prevent future tragedies.

Smith Ipsy Smith Mammoth Rink George Anderson Juanita Ross First Avenue Northwest City Hospital Florence Buckley

Mistaken identity ends in deadly shooting in California

In San Bernardino on October 30 Santiago Avila was shot dead by an unknown assailant who mistook him for another man. Avila walked home with his wife when asked if he was Juan. He denied it and was fatally shot, six shots fired with one hitting him. his wife fainted and narrowly escaped death as bystanders found her in a death grasp.

United Presse San Bernardino Cal Santiago Avila Avila Juan

Dalby Mystery Deepens as City Police Probe Chinatown

Everett Dalby an 18 year old son of a Youngstown merchant disappeared in San Francisco during a sightseeing trip. Police probe every Chinese dive and resort on the Barbary Coast to trace him after he arrived with his father from Seattle.

Everett Dalby Youngstown, Onlo Chinatown Barbary Coast Seattle The

Taft Critiques Teddy Over Steel Trust Incident

Taft accuses Teddy Roosevelt of being bamboozled in the steel trust affair, while the speaker counters that Teddy also deceived in the Taft matter. The exchange suggests mutual political maneuvering and public controversy.

Taft Teddy

300000 Starving in Siberia Reported by UPI

Three hundred thousand people face starvation in Siberia as crop failure drives famine. Authorities suppress news while relief trains draw attention. food is insufficient and suspected diversions by contractors and officials reduce aid.

United Press ST. Petersburg Frontier Siberia

Seattle land values rise over twenty-one million yearly

At a Municipal League lunch in Seattle the discussion highlighted that land values have exceeded 21 million dollars annually for ten years. County assessor figures show 1910 land value alone at 281,247,028 and total property value at 71,624,873 in 1901, indicating substantial growth and shifting valuations over the period.

Municipal League Seattle

Hands Tell Of A Passionate Pair In A Love Tragedy

The article analyzes the hands of Rev. Richeson and Avis Linnell, arguing the palms reveal a volatile romance. Richeson is described as impulsive and eloquent though shallow, while Linnell is portrayed as visionary and easily influenced, torn between passion and intellect.

Amos J. Rossiter Avis Linnell Avis Inetinet

Mrs. Gladys Johnson Sentenced to Two Years for Perjury

Mrs Gladys Johnson received a two year penitentiary term for second degree perjury after denying a former marriage. She was jailed ill today and refused visitors while her husband faced nine months imprisonment in the county jail. The judge imposed the heavier sentence citing fault in the act and its culmination of prior offenses.

Gladys Johnson

Between Alexander and Harriman Headed to Runoff

In Los Angeles on October 30 the four mayoral hopefuls finished speeches and pressed voting efforts. Polls favor Job Harriman and Mayor Geo Alexander to lead, with Mushet and Gregory out. The December 5 general election will decide the next two years of city leadership.

United Presse Los Angeles Job Harriman Geo. Alexander W. C. Mushet Miles Gregory Alexander Harriman

Bounces Bow Off Masher Head in Tacoma Club

In Tacoma on October 30 Jesse Weaver known for flirting with waitresses at the Millionaires' Club 5 cent restaurant provoked Miss Agnes O Malley with wit. She alleges he made an insulting remark and she retaliated by bouncing a sugar bowl off his head and showering him with hot coffee. She had him jailed.

Tacoma Jesse Weaver Millionaires’ Club Agnes O'Malley

Potatoes Seen Cheaper Next Thirty Days Market Steady

The current outlook indicates a slight decline in potato prices for the next thirty days with higher prices expected afterward. Best Yakima potatoes move from 1.25 to 1.50 per bag, with a minor change since Saturday, while the overall market remains steady.

Red-Haired crowd cheers Billy Clifford matinee at Seattle theatre

About 500 to 600 red haired attendees filled the Seattle theatre for Billy Clifford's matinee. The star attracted intense attention with his red haired entourage of boys, girls, women, and the famed red haired actress. Clifford called the audience the handsomest group he had seen.

Billy Clifford Seattle Giesta Star Lady

Weather Forecast for Tonight and Tuesday

Fair tonight and Tuesday with light northeasterly winds. Noon temperature recorded at 64 degrees.

Defense Fights Jury Challenges in McNamara Trial

McNamara juror challenges continue as defense seeks to strike A Winter and W N Frampton without peremptory action. Judge Bordwell rebukes Darrow over remarks while prosecution cites authorities that limit retrial of passed challenges. Trial resumes with tense debate on death penalty implications and verdict standards.

McNamara Beaborn B. Manning Robert Bain F. D. Green George W. McKee Walter N. Frampton A. O G. Winter United Press Los Angeles Jas. B .Re A. Wintere J Bordwell Darrow Bordwell Frampton Winter

Silver Cross Saves Priest From Sickle Attack

At Paes Brese Leased in Francisco, Oct 30, Rev. Father Charles Buss rector of Corpus Christi church escaped injury when a silver cross held before his face halted Francisco Barletta sexton as he lunged with a sickle. Barletta, an Italian, is believed to have been driven insane by troubled reports from the Turk war. He fell back when the priest waved the cross aloft and dropped the weapon.

Paes Brese Iirancisco Father Charles Buss Corpus Christi Church Francisco Barletta Arletta Father Buss

Mrs Gates Linked to Affinity and Engagement

Presse Leased Wire reports society believes Mrs Mary Martin Gates refused reconciliation with Charles G Gates after his divorce history. A. C. Mighetta is named as the reason, and he plans to marry the former Mrs Gates in November. Charles G Gates is son of the late Chicago millionaire John W Gates.

Mary Martin Gates Chas. G. Gates A. C. Mighetta

Italian setback in Tripoli sparks fears for Victor Emmanuel throne

Dispatches from Tripoli report a heavy reverse for the Italian army. Rome denies Turks reoccupying Tripoli after a fierce battle. Antimilitarists fear the crisis could trigger a revolution threatening King Victor Emmanuel’s throne.

United Press DON Tripoli Rome

Inside History of Lorimer Election Bribery Probe

Chicago dispatch reports Ira Clinton Copley Republican from Lilionox held the line in the senate investigation into William Lorimer's controversial election amid bribery charges. The piece graphically sketches the internal political history behind Lorimer's ascent and the ward boss system.

Chicago William Lorimer United States Senate Ira Clinton Copley Lillonoix Lorimer

Collision near Colma Injures Woman Baby and Men

San Francisco dispatch reports a street car crash near Colma injuring a woman an 18 month old baby and 12 men. Motorman J O Connell sustained a possible skull fracture and is not expected to live. Investigators say faulty brakes caused the collision.

San Francisco Colma J. O'Connell

Dynamite Placed on Rail Line Halts Beattie Route

Dynamite wrapped in oversized paper on the Beattie Renton and Southern electric line narrowly failed to explode when wheels struck the paper. A. Casall meat dealer found the device near State Street inbound track. No suspects named and no serious injuries reported after a second collision on the same line between cars 20 and 26.

Beattie, Renton & Southern Electric A. Casall Rainieray State Street

Supreme court denies rehearing in Gilchrist case

Little Rock Ark Oct 30 The Arkansas supreme court refused a rehearing in the Gilchrist case with one dissent. The judge argued evidence suggests Gilchrist may be about 15. The case will go to Gov Donaghey for action. unless he acts Gilchrist faces hanging in December.

United Press Little Rock Ark Supreme Court Today Earlchrist Will Longley Gilchrist

Bibles in Schools Urged at Tacoma Union Meeting

Rev John F Carson of Brooklyn urged placing the Bible in every school during a Tacoma union Presbyterian gathering. He argued reading scriptures is unjustly barred as sectarian, calling it as essential as the human heart.

Tacoma John F. Carson Brooklyn

School Scandal in Tacoma: Principal Accused of Spanking

In Tacoma on October 30 principal E. E. Crook spanked 11 year old Arthur Powers. Powers's mother asks the prosecuting attorney to arrest the teacher. The boy had been ruptured a year earlier, the teacher claims no awareness of the injury. A large school row is expected.

Tacoma E. E. Crook Arthur Powers

Hankow Burned as Imperial Troops Advance

Wireless warship reports say imperial troops recaptured Hankow and began burning the city. Official accounts claim thousands of civilians were killed and many wounded as Europeans fear suffering among residents during the sacking.

Hankow

Elopers Missing After Quick Getaway Near San Jose

Myrtie Johnson and Richard Barker, two youths, fled together in an auto owned by Miss Johnson’s father a week ago. Fathers Hiram Johnson and Frank Barker seek answers while Mrs Barker refuses comment. The couple have been missing since Monday.

United Presse San Jose Myrtie Johnson Richard Barker Elopers Miss Johnson Hiram Johnson Frank P. Barker

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