08 Sep 1911
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1911
Page
1
Judge Watson presses toward verdict in Beattie case with defense arguing murder plan and raised doubts on circumstantial evidence. Beattie asserts calm but jurors show weariness as proceedings stretch toward possible three outcomes and possible second trial.
Samuel Gompers denounces court use against labor and the McNamara case tactics, warns big business of a misstep in opposing unions. He touts recall and initiative as progress and questions judicial independence, citing judges' ties to corporate wealth and injunctions delaying public service decisions. King County Prosecutor Murphy criticizes Crawford use of injunctions to drain the public.
Portland Mayor Bushlight Chief of Police Silver and City Auditor Barbour were found guilty of contempt for enforcing a vehicle tax ordinance ruled unconstitutional. Each was fined $5 by Judge Gatens. Officials indicated plans to appeal and to pursue the case to the supreme court if needed while vowing to continue collecting the tax.
Secretary of the Interior Fisher arrives from Alaska on the revenue cutter Tahoma and plans to read a statement at a Commercial Club dinner tonight. He outlines four ideas on coal lands policy, signaling a choice between leasing or direct government operation and showing tenderness to actual discoverers.
A proposed city car line may test trolleyless street cars using battery powered units. An Erickson ordinance amendment directs the board of public works to seek bids for line construction rolling stock and equipment. The joint judiciary and city utilities committees favor condemning the Crawford line to prevent delays.
A fire broke out today in the hold of the U S transport Hancock within the Brooklyn navy yard. Two hundred sailors immediately labored to unload coal to reach the blaze. The Hancock carries a large cache of ammunition on board.
A Seattle police court column notes harsh advice for defendants, urging smart dress and calm demeanor. Henry C. Field, a Western air supply executive, faced a speeding case with his attorney Eyewing testifying. Judge Gordon allowed a telephoned sentence, but the judge later approved the idea. The docket included eight other offenders, all convicted of minor city violations, described by their worn attire and finances.
5 acres at OBrien Station along county road with 636 feet frontage on the N P R R. Level alluvial soil, non flooding, near Interurban. Price 500 dollars per acre with reasonable terms. Ole Hanson & Co. contact 314 415 316317 New York Elk.
About 1500 residents plan a Sunday basket picnic at Atlantic City park to celebrate defeating the Crawford line. Councilman Erickson and others will speak as part of the Rainier Valley jollification.
The Ottawa campaign for reciprocity sparks wide interest across Canada with party lines tight. Premier Laurier speaks at a Sudbury event urging support while French nationalists gain ground in Quebec and maritime prairie regions back the government.
New York dated September 8 reports Col. John Jacob Astor's yacht ready to sail with a tug transferring provisions for a long cruise. Astor hurries between errands as the home of his fiancée Madeline Force buzzes with activity. A minister is rumored to have agreed to perform the wedding.
Kansas congressman Victor Murdock arrived in Seattle greeted by King County Progress League representatives. He will speak at a banquet in his honor at the Lincoln Hotel tomorrow with William H. Walker as toastmaster.
Alderman Ricketts of Wilkes Barre, Pa, explains he spanked his wife after learning she used household funds for other purposes. William Novalous of Ashley admitted the act and was discharged by the alderman after the wife appeared none the worse for the spanking.
A wagon drawn by a runaway team captured a cow on its tongue and double trees as it moved five blocks through Albany. The cow, driven by Prof. J. B. Leatherman, escaped unharmed after a collision near First Ferry streets. one horse fell when the team halted near a new house at 14th Street.
Aunt Lydie Thomas finds acorns she planted in youth and jokes about trees as a storm of memory. The rain washes the Grand Central hotel porch brickwork, leaving a gaudy look in Hicktown.
Justice Fred Brown sentences Crawford, president of Seattle, Renton and Southern, to 30 days in county jail for violating the public utilities law. He argues fines fail to deter big corporations and jail for officers is the only real remedy. An appeal bond is set at 500 dollars.
Plan calls for a Monday strike by the Illinois Central railroad shopmen's system federation. Headquarters are chosen and officers assigned to manage the action. local unions prepared to participate. A Machinists vote on a strike benefit will determine if the walkout proceeds Monday morning after a meeting at Briggs house.
Recall election ends as Scott Calhoun rules withdrawals valid until petition certification. Diking committee files hundreds more withdrawals, bringing total near 2,400 needed. Catherine Stirton and Mayor Dilling react as the decision lands in the comptroller’s office.
A motorist near Tarrytown reports seeing squirrels crossing Gary Brook road with umbrellas over their heads in the rain near William Rockefeller's home. Irving Revere notes the scene as improbable yet describes the animals using cabbage leaves as rain protection, threading tails through holes to stay dry.
Occasional rain is forecast tonight and Saturday for Seattle and nearby areas. Moderate southeasterly winds accompany the outlook. The noon temperature today is recorded at 66 degrees.
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