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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1911
Page
1
The recall against Mayor Dilling hinges on withdrawals from the petition. City Comptroller Bothwell may block the effort if insufficient names are withdrawn. About 2,646 names were filed. 1 of 4 councilmen petitions are absent, leaving hope only if withdrawals keep the petition above threshold.
Two 19-year-old twin brothers, sons of Aberdeen farmer Henry Bauer, were found shot dead and buried under bark near Turno's camp after a sheriff's posse and bloodhounds tracked a trail to the Satsop river and Wynooche country. John Turno is suspected of the killings.
Voters rejected court house and museum bonds and narrowly approved a $1,000,000 Cedar River watershed bond while backing the port plan. City officials and candidates were elected to the port commission as results showed low turnout and clear public opposition to several municipal projects.
Councilman Goddard misspeaks during council debate as Griffiths Erickson Hecketh Kellogg and Wardall vote to pass the straphanging bill over the mayor's veto while Goddard Blaine and Haas vote to sustain. Goddard later says he intended to vote to pass and blames confusion.
The public safety committee of the city council discussed a new moving picture ordinance. It would charge operators a $3 fee for a three year term and require a competence exam by a board including the fire marshal, city electrician, and a practical operator appointed by the mayor.
J. C. Wheeler of 507 North Y street urged the city council to shorten hatpins. A letter and clipping about a San Francisco hatpin accident with amputation and possible death were referred to the Public Safety committee for action.
A dynamite stick left in the Chipman silver mine in Newbury Port exploded today when struck by a pick. Two Boston workers, George Hartshorn and Daniel Stamus, were killed instantly and two others were seriously injured. Work had recently resumed at the mine after years of suspension.
Helen F Dixon once influential in Colorado populist politics died in poverty in her Denver home. She was found eight hours after death in a squalid residence and had become addicted to morphine and alcohol after the populist era ended.
Chesterfield Court House Virginia Sept 6 Beattie predicts a Saturday verdict while planning Sunday dinner with his family He says he is innocent and Beulah Binford contends the case lacks a witness moment She hopes to be released for travel to New York and denies Beattie's guilt facing the crowd’s sensational scrutiny
The St. Joseph Country Club files suits to compel payment from members including C N Willis president of Willis Lucas Lumber Co. Willis is accused of being $160 behind in dues as part of a maiority of affluent members pressuring settlement through court action.
Washington Sept 6 to fill 225 second lieutenants in Infantry cavalry field and coast artillery examinations of civilian candidates were held at military posts nationwide.
Secretary of the Interior Walter I. Fisher arrives Friday in the city, with a banquet planned by the Commercial Club and Chamber of Commerce. Speakers include Former Senator John L. Wilsen and Northern Pacific president Howard Elliott. Fisher will depart for Yellowstone after the banquet. Poindexter and Pinchot are due at Cordova today or tomorrow and plan to follow the Fisher party’s trail, aiming to return to Seattle around October 1.
Councilman Erickson introduced an ordinance directing the board of public works to solicit bids for the city car line construction and rolling stock. The bill splits the project into several contracts to speed work, with north-end construction expected first and legal hurdles delaying the south end. The ordinance was sent to the city utilities committee which Erickson chairs.
Senator Moses E. Clapp of Minnesota, the oldest progressive in congress, argues for United States ownership of Alaska coal development. He rejects leasing to large trusts, citing railroad influence and fears the government would lose transit control if fields are leased to powerful interests. He notes the Panama Canal example and urges federal handling of Alaska’s coal transport.
Thomas Parker a 3 year old was arrested on assault and battery becoming the youngest prisoner in local records. He rode to the Second Precinct with his mother driving the carriage as police checked the case against the Parker brothers Charles and Edward ten and five. The complaint by Joseph R Blumenthal says the Parker boys hurled stones and struck him. the two older brothers were released to their mother for arraignment later in the week.
Bank deposits in Seattle increased for the quarter ending September 1, rising by 800000 compared with the quarter ending June 1, reflecting improved liquidity and local economic activity.
A Pike Market dispute over a 20 cent daily table charge for fruit and vegetable vendors was settled before 11 am. Farmers had refused to sell as an inspector began collecting 20 cents while a separate 10 cent old fee persisted. Mayor Dilling arranged a meeting of the Harbors and Public Grounds committee to set table arrangements, ensuring farmers pay no more than 20 cents daily.
A. Nichols of 916 Howard N. claims possession of an 1853 50 cent piece valued at 2500 dollars. He notes only one other such coin exists, held by Charles L. Cross of Los Angeles. Nichols, who owns an extensive coin collection, shared the tale with The Star.
The forecast notes light southerly winds tonight or Thursday. Temperature around noon today is 65 degrees with mild conditions.
In Los Angeles on September 6 a cafe shooting wounded Billy Rudolph, a New Turner Hall co proprietor, as a woman named Johanna Rascopp, who wore a sash, burst in and fired. Rudolph, shot from behind the bar, is likely fatally injured. the suspect is in custody as detectives search for the wounded man.
Registration on the first day of school showed only a slight rise from last year due to unsettled weather. City Superintendent Cooper expects a marked week-end total rise. Two new buildings are nearly finished, with two more additions underway. A daily industrial course will start in all grade schools, occupying half the day for both boys and girls, up from once weekly.
Boston reports Charlie Taft pines for aviation fame while President Taft blocks his ascent with a court injunction. Columbus notes Taft’s likely renomination and Harmon’s Democratic bid as Ohio aims to be political center ahead of November primaries.
Two sisters Helen Wickstrom aged 18 and M Wickstrom 16 disappeared after leaving with J W Dalton Jr a repair shop operator at 506 Derm ny Way and another man Charle Desmond in an automobile believed heading toward Mount Rainier. A call later said the car broke down near Auburn and the party could not return. sheriff's office began search efforts and authorities expressed confusion over the intended mountain trip.
W. H. Flett, a Washington visa movement figure and early supporter of Judge Pound for Senator, died early this morning after about a year of illness from paralysis. A Wisconsin native, he served in that state's legislature and helped organize the King County Progressive club.
New York reports the death of Johnn Cusack a famed sportsman who backed John L Sullivan in the Corbett defeat and funded Muldoon’s rise as a wrestler. Cusack reportedly invested $68,000 in his protege at the time.
The author argues the impeachment process fails to curb modern judges and that recall is the only effective tool to purge incompetents and corporate-serving jurists, noting forefathers provided good behavior tenure yet overlooked recall as a check. He asserts opponents of recall recognize this need.
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