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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1911

Page

1

Police officer faces grand larceny charge over nugget chain

H A Neiss a veteran Seattle police officer was tried before Judge Gay on grand larceny for allegedly stealing a 98 nugget chain valued at 100 dollars from Mrs Olive Giliberta Ryan. The chain was found in a deposit vault box tied to Neiss who says it belonged to his wife.

H. A. Notes Olive Giliberta Ryan Gay Neles Second Yesler Third Pikest Neias O Ae Neiss Neies

Fowler Begins Transcontinental Flight From San Francisco

Aviator Robert Fowler started from Golden Gate Park at 10 45 AM in a Wright biplane, aiming for a coast to coast flight with a $50 000 prize. The planned route passes through Elko Salt Lake City Cheyenne North Platte Pittsburgh Buffalo and New York City as completion within 30 days targets the prize.

San Francisco On Gate Park Robert Fowler Fowler C. Grundy Oakland Yards Grundy Bay Golden Gate Park Taft San Francisco Bays Alameda Costa Hills Sacramento Ley Elko Great Salt Lake Salt Lake City Granger Cheyenne North Platte Chicago Indiana Ohio Pittsburg Buffalo New York State Atwood New York City Wier

Sleepwalking man falls from loft injury in Anacortes

Fraser McKay 18 of Anacortes came to work for Eyres Transfer. At 2:30 this morning he slept walked from a loft above the stables, stepped into a square hole, and fell to the floor. He suffered a sprained wrist and severe bruises to head and body. He was taken to the city hospital.

Fraser McKay Anacortes Eyres Transfer Company McKay

Lion on the loose in Bellingham circus story

Police said a carnival lion escaped in Bellingham last Saturday. John T. Backman, owner of the wandering beasts, denied harm and posted bond after being questioned. The lion was reported as on a train cage in transit toward Salem, with Backman claiming no horse had been harmed.

Boone Bellingham John T. Backman Main Street Salem Backman King Paters

First Picture of Affinity Earle's Latest Wife Released

Ferdinand Pinney Earle reveals a photo of his new wife Dorothea Elbert Stewart at 21 with laughing brown eyes and a soft English complexion. The Earles are in Italy en route to India, after prior spouses Julia Kuttner Earle and a French first wife. other names surface in gossip about past partners.

Earle Ferdinand Pinney Self Julia Kuttner Earle Chicago Gertrude Buell Dann

Foul Breath of 4 Cent Fare Fights in Seattle

Seattle debates a 4 cent street car fare and tickets sold on cars. Councilman Erickson pushes an ordinance to require sale of 4 cent tickets and on car advertising. He is jailed after a Dreamland rink incident. Griffiths carries the bill forward, with support citing annual savings and public convenience.

Furth Seattle Jake Furth Erickson Seattle Electric Company Vancouver B. C Griffiths

A Few Rich Men Endangering Industrial Liberty

Boston reports Attorney Louis D Brandeis condemns the money trust as a serious problem. He argues that a few men controlling vast financial resources wield more extensive influence than major industrial trusts like Standard Oil and the Tobacco trust.

Boston Louis D. Brandeis Samuel Untermeyer Paria Brandeis Standard Oil Company Tobacco Trust

Unidentified man falls to death from Chuckanut Mountain

Rescue teams cut down a mummified body found suspended by a rope at a cliff on Chuckanut mountain. The unidentified man had hidden his clothes and leaped with a rope tied to both ravine sides, breaking his neck in the fall.

United Price Bellingham Chuckanut Mountain

Chicken for Champ at Home Welcome Feast

Champ Clark arrives in Louisiana Missouri after Congress adjourns to a hometown welcome. About 10 000 citizens attend a public feast with 400 housewives serving fried chicken and 100 watermelons.

United Prose Louisiana Champ Clark House of Representatives Congress

Circus Fatal Dream Ends In Tragic Jump

Mrs. Josephine Daniele, 50, witnessed a circus performance in San Francisco and later awoke from a dream of fire. She jumped from an open second story window and fell to the pavement, with death feared.

San Francisco Josephine Daniele

Sinking of schooner Whisper Drowns 14 Near Nicaragua

Reports from Port Simon say the schooner Whisper sank off Nicaragua after a mahogany cargo caught fire and a gasoline explosion finished it. Fourteen men drowned in the disaster.

New York Port Simon Tell Whisper Nicaragua

Death of General Funston's Father in Kansas

Iola Kansas man K Edward H Funston age 75 died here today He served 12 years as a member of the US House of Representatives and was the father of Gen Frederick Funston The obituary notes his former congressman tenure and family link in a brief local notice.

Funston Iola Kan Edward H. Funston Frederick Funston Lof Congress

Railway Carmen Federation Faces Recognition Clash

The newly organized carmen's confederation aims to unite all unions across Harriman lines and the Illinois Central to address issues with railroad officials. Unions demand recognition. railroads refuse to recognize but agree to bargain with each union separately.

Chlef Goade Harriman Ilinois Central Carmén

Union Leaders Head Home as Frisco Talks Foresee Strike

The Federation of Shop Employes of Harriman lines declares federation a condition for talks and heads to Los Angeles after a conference. They await the next meeting with Park Kru ttechnitz of the Markinman lines to decide on a strike if refused.

Ban Francisco Federation of Shop Harriman Lines Los Angeles Kruttechnitz Markiman Federation

Labor Leader Rules Out Strike at Harriman Lines

J W Kline international president of the blacksmiths and helpers says no strike order will be issued from Los Angeles and labor will not recede from its position regarding Harriman lines. He arrived from San Francisco and did not commit to the labor president's intent as to a possible strike.

Los Angeles Harriman Lines J. W. Kline International Blacksmiths and Helpers San Francisco Kitne

Shakespeare Or Baseball Ends In Wry Sacramento Note

Sacramento judge attributes Shakespeare as early authority on baseball noting plays reference the game. In Hamlet he cites a “great curve pilot” and in Henry V he mentions catching a fly, framing a playful literary link to sport. In Vancouver Steven Stan nears end of round world walking trip without passport laws. He plans to sail Belle of Scotland to San Francisco then walk to Los Angeles.

United Prose Lease Sacramento Anderson William Shakespeare Shakespeare Fielding Vancouver B. C Steven Stan Los Angeles Russia Scotland San Francisco

Women Fight Back Advice At Mashers Declares Self Defense

A city wide discussion defends women striking male mashers when harassed. Mayor Dilling supports punches to the jaw as justified self defense, while Chief Bannick notes a Los Angeles detective recently arrested mashers and wore provocative stockings. The dialogue asserts women may defend themselves if pursued or insulted.

Mayor Dilling Claude Bannick Fae Los Angeles Police Los Angeles Dilling

Rainier Valley Celebrates Victory With Rally at Atlantic Park

The people of Rainier Valley gathered at Atlantic Park to celebrate a recent victory and reaffirm their push for justice. Speakers included Councilman Erickson and attorney Horner, praising unity and free speech as Rainier’s fight continues for broader Seattle rights. The crowd enjoyed Rainier Glee Club performances and a luncheon for involved conspirators, ending with a silver loving cup presented to The Star editor.

Senie Mase Atlantic Park Seattle Erickson Rainier Valley Russia Siberia Horner Rainier

Hillman appeal to be argued before U.S. Appeals Court

The U.S. Court of Appeals convened with Clarence Hillman’s prison sentence under challenge and a major focus on his bid to avoid a $15,000 fine in a conspiracy case involving defrauding poor people with fake home lots. The panel of three judges will hear the appeal, with hearings set to begin tomorrow at 10 o’clock.

United States Court of Appeals Clarence D. Hillman Hillman McNett’s Island Donwlls

Spooners Hall Planned By Hoboken Pastor

Rev Joseph D Peters of the First Reformed Church Hoboken says a spooners hall will ease courtship for young couples before marriage. The facility will feature music and sequestered corners for private courting activities.

Spooners Reformed” Church New York Joseph D. Peters First Reformed Church of Hoboken

Rioters and Soldiers Die in Chengtu Sze Chuen Uprising

Washington dispatch reports more than 20 rioters and several soldiers killed in a clash between dissatisfied natives and Chengtu Sze Chuen residents. The state department received the information today. A remark on women voting follows the brief report.

Washington, D. C Cheng Tu Sze Chuen State Department

Beulah Binford's Own Story Film Promoted in New York

United Press notes promote Beulah Binford's Own Story a film about the Beattie tragedy. The plot shows Beulah from skating rinks to Richmond streets, her ties with Beattie, and the aftermath ending with her release and a saintly statement about sharing her tale nationwide.

United Press New York Beulah Binford Beattie Beulah Richmond America

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