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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1911
Page
1
The recall drive faces heavy observation by 26 registration clerks and double the watchers from both sides. Duplicated signatures and withdrawals reshape totals, with city officials wary that the required 2,350 names may not be met, risking petition failure.
Traveling salesman J. L. Brown was arrested by U S Customs Inspector Frank Loftus at 615 Yesler Way for possessing 61 five tael tins of opium valued at 1200. Officials say he may be part of a Canada to U S smuggling gang. Brown claims English nationality and 31 as his age. Police hold him at the city jail as further arrests are expected.
In Chesterfield Court House Virginia Judge Watson hears an old fashioned prosecution urging guilt in the Henry Clay Beattie Jr murder case. Commonwealth's Attorney Gregory emphasizes motive and automobile sightings as witnesses recount the crime. Beulah Binford heads to Washington for a film engagement while Paul Beattie is released from jail and returns home with his wife and child.
Seattle council considers an ordinance requiring Seattle Electric to sell tickets on all street cars. Proponents say it would save passengers about 20 percent and deny critics like Furth and Valentine a method to block the measure. The franchise committee postponed action to allow Furth's attorney to outline the legal phase.
Rainier Valley residents plan a large picnic at Atlantic Gardens on Saturday to mark the victory of the people on the Renton line nickel and transfer privileges. Thomas H. Revelle will lead the address with Will Atkinson and Hugo Kelley among speakers. The event aims to be one of the year’s most successful with speeches and other features, inviting all able residents to attend.
Earl Gilchrist, a 15 year old negro boy convicted of murdering another boy, faces no imminent execution. The case has reached the supreme court on appeal, with a decision not expected for at least a month. If the conviction stands, Governor Donaghey intends to commute the sentence.
President Taft arrived in Hartford to attend the state fair, greeted by cheering thousands and accompanied by Governor Baldwin and other notables at the Library siding. Separately, Sacramento shopmen declared unity in their bid to organize, per International Blacksmiths' union leader J W Kline. Judges overruled a demurrer, requiring Otis and editors to enter pleas on indecency charges Monday.
Chauncey Depew appears rejuvenated at a Pilgrims dinner in London. He says abstaining from wines and tobacco improves self control, and he rests muscles and brain to relax by force of will. Moderation, he adds, brings success, health, and contentment.
Lord Camoys, fiancé of Mildred Sherman and prospective son‑in‑law of Mr. and Mrs. William Sherman, arrived in Newport aboard the Olympic under the alias R. Stoner to arrange the marriage settlement.
County Auditor Case reports five county vehicles used by the sheriff engineer right of way agent commissioners and the school superintendent cost 746.10 monthly. Fuel use reaches nearly 500 gallons costing 76 while repairs total 470 each month and some trips are for nonofficial business.
A Bristow excerpt argues that railroads and other powerful groups sought to control federal judges, noting Senate selection previously favored Interests. The article claims lower courts show more avarice and servility, urging independence to restore public trust.
The Washington state supreme court dismissed Hillman libel appeal on The Seattle Star case about exposing his real estate business. The suits sought 250000 in damages but were thrown out by superior court demurrers, with the test case ruling upheld.
Osgar and Adolf discover a clue in a bulletin that hints at the famous painting Mona Lisa. Readers are urged to watch page 6 for thrilling particulars and to expect harrowing details tomorrow.
Joseph Zehner of Lansford a Lehigh Valley Coal contractor and Samuel Watkins of Summit Hill were killed in an ambush near Pottsville. The attackers fled with a box holding $3,000. Their bodies were found inside a carriage on a mountain road between Laneford and the area.
A teamster discovered horses peacefully grazing beside the road in Nesquehoning while traveling the same route. The incident was observed by the driver as the animals stood calmly near the shoulder.
The revenue cutter Tahoma, carrying Secretary of the Interior Walter L. Fisher and his party, is due to arrive from Alaska this evening. Fisher will stay until Friday night before departing for Yellowstone National Park. Howard Elliott, president of the Northern Pacific, accompanies the party.
New York report states the wedding will not occur today as Col. John Jacob Astor and Madeline Porce deny plans to marry within 72 hours. The Force home draws media attention while family tensions lead to dramatic scenes at Fifth Avenue jewelry store as rumors of a minister's involvement spread.
Bernstein a theatrical booking agent announced Beulah Binford the Beattie murder case figure will perform at the Liberty theatre Philadelphia next Monday. He said her act may include songs and later she will tour New York Chicago Detroit St Paul and Minneapolis.
Miss Pearl Shannon of 708 University Street was seriously injured in a crash between a taxicab and an automobile at Fourth Avenue and Virginia Street. Taxi driver A. S. Fowler of 3937 Eddy Street had one passenger. the auto, led by W. E. Begg, carried four including Miss Shannon, who was taken to Pacific Hospital with internal injuries and bruises.
For Seattle and vicinity rain tonight and Friday with occasional rain and moderate south easterly winds expected.
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