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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1911

Page

6

Man Dies Rescuing Another at Bainbridge Island Beach

Emanuel Lobb lost his life while attempting to save a fellow worker entombed in a 60-foot well at Bainbridge Island beach. A fellow man descending the alcove hole was overcome by gas. Lobb attempted rescue, fell to the rocks, and died. Workman Matthewson near the bottom fainted while aiding Lobb. Witnesses included Dotrother William and two others August and Roy. City council canvases last night showed no change in bond issue election totals.

Emanuel Lobb Beach Bainbridge Island Alce Hole Lobb Matthewson Dotrother William August Roy

Great Question Settled Clears Path for Game

Nonsensical OCR fragment mentions surnames and entities like LEHOMADO DE QUINCA and MONEY Lizzie with unclear context. Reads as disrupted text about a game resuming after a question is settled, but specifics remain illegible. No clear persons, dates, or organizations beyond scattered proper nouns.

Osgar Sore Lehomado DE Quinca Lizzie

Alaska must be opened up immediately says Interior Secretary

Walter Ly Fisher, secretary of the Interior, urged a federal survey and immediate development of Alaska at a Seattle dinner. He warned against looting coal fields and urged justice and lawful development, noting his disappointment with Controller Bay and Cunningham claims during his four week trip to the region.

Ace Alaska Morganheims Cunningham Benet Ohio Vania Indiana Walter Ly Fisher Interior Seattle Fisher Jet Bay Potota Tn Controller Bay

Fisher voices views on coal field development in Alaska

Secretary Fisher says reports overstate Alaska coal quality and abundance. He outlines three development options private ownership leasing or direct government operation, leaning toward leasing over direct federal control. Dinner speakers include President Howard Elliott of Northern Pacific and John L Wilson of Seattle.

Alaska Pisher Howard Elliott Northern Pacific John L. Wilson Seattle

Free Chinese Roots Cure Promises Quick Health Fix

An advertisement offers a free trial of Dr. Lee K. Chin's “Chinese Roots, Barks and This treatment” to one recipient per locality. It claims four thousand years of success in China and urges writing to 570 Hall Safe Building, San Francisco, to receive a personalized remedy at no cost.

Lee K. Chin China Dr. van Vieckenfeld Eveey

Tiger the Angora Cat Buried in Radnor Cat Cemetery

Lying in a silk lined mahogany coffin with a satin embroidered pillow, Tiger the Angora pet of Philadelphia millionaire William Gray Brooks was buried today in the Radnor cat cemetery. Attaches at the Morris refuge for cats invited neighbors to attend. so many came the cemetery became overcrowded. A headstone will be erected above Tiger.

McNamara brothers ordered confined in steel cages

John J. and James B. McNamara, awaiting trial on charges related to the destruction of the Los Angeles Times building, were ordered by Sheriff Hammell to be imprisoned in steel cages. The prisoners had previously enjoyed limited outdoor exercise in the surrounding steel room, and several plants sent by friends were ordered removed and destroyed.

John J James 8

Wisconsin Senator La Follette Picked by Minnesota Progressives

At a Minneapolis banquet on September 9 more than 200 progressives endorsed Senator Ia Follette of Wisconsin as the logical Republican nominee for president. Resolutions praise his ability patriotism and record as a lawmaker and executive as leader of the progressive movement.

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Three Bishops Here Tomorrow in Seattle Episcopal Services

Three bishops will preach to communicants in Seattle Episcopal churches tomorrow. They are Dr. W. C. Sturgis of Colorado Springs, Dr. F. W. Keator of Olympia, and Dr. R. L. Paddock of Eastern Oregon, attending the Pacific conference. Special conference services will be held in all local churches.

Seattle W. C. Sturgis Colorado Springs F. W. Keator Olympia R. L. Paddock Oregon

Fatally shoots father in law during quarrel in Bucoda

In Bucoda Charles Seiss dies after a family quarrel with son in law Charles Edwards 23 held in Olympia county jail on possible murder charges. Edwards says Seiss followed him into a saloon and attacked him after Seiss had taken his wife to Bucoda. Edwards fired first to frighten him then shot twice as Seiss refused to retreat.

Olympia Charles Seissis Bucoda Charles Edwards Belle Edwards Washington Tono Edwardes Centralia Selle

Four More Ships for Pacific Fleet

Four first class armored cruisers now on the Atlantic will be added to the Pacific fleet. The Washing ton Tennessee North Carolina and Montana are to be transferred from the Atlantic fifth division to Mare Island Navy Yard in Vallejo California where the transfer details were received.

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Let Us Send You a Harmless External Remedy Which Is Curing Thousands

An advertisement promises a harmless external remedy that purportedly cures thousands. The copy stresses safety and effectiveness claiming broad success and household use with testimonials. No scientific data is provided.

Gorman Nominated for Governor by Democrats

Arthur P. Gorman Jr. son of the late U S senator has been nominated for governor by the Democrats. His opponent will be Philip L. Goldsborough Republican and now Internal Revenue Collector.

Alvee lar Dentist Impugned By Beattie Letter

A Beattie reader answers a Wednesday advertisement from Alvee lar Dentist defending his business name and addressing accusations that the advertiser hides behind a pseudonym to attack local rivals.

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