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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1911
Page
3
The fragment discusses selling tickets on a Monday and a council vote. It notes the absence of the mayor and three council members, urging a unanimous vote to proceed. The piece mentions a acting mayor and a street car issue, with opposition absent and an upcoming anti strap bill.
In Francisco on Sept 16 reports describe a clash between big business and labor as unions push for control ahead of a Pacific fair plan. The courtroom in Rolph’s trial shows a tense scene with jurors and a prisoner, while a separate district fire report notes six fires causing limited damage and a total loss estimate around $900,000.
Foreclosure sale set after court action against Must Sell Phone Co. on Sept. 16 with federal HB Hadkin presiding. Judgment entered with five percent interest noted in the filing and hearing.
In Maho on September 16 Accoun t Director Newell of the Service joined Secretary of the Interior inspecting the Rock dam on the Boise river. Engineers accompanied the secretary as the party toured the district inspecting the Boise project and planned to visit Minidoka.
Fragmented text reports a suspect from Brighton Beach suspected of killing many neighbors using improvised weapons. The details describe his capacity for violence, noting a tally of four caught and an alleged threshold near 200, with references to a large tin device and entanglement in a soft wheat area.
The War Office today permits bandmasters to lead marching units on bicycles through the city. Wever reports a coordinated plan to integrate bike escorts into military parades starting this month.
Gov May commented on Seattle and Rainier Valley rail cases saying states retain full control over railroads within their borders. He referenced Judge Hanford issuing an injunction against the railroad commission and compared it to Judge Sanborn's ruling that the state estate commission could not fix rates.
A Wisconsin tenth district representative endorses Senator La Follette as the decade’s greatest progressive leader. He touts La Follette as courageous honest and free of business entanglements and predicts his nomination and election would advance Roosevelt era policies for the masses.
In Kiev on September 16 Premier Stolypin shows slight improvement. The assassin, a police officer who gained theatre access as a year’s guard, faces severe punishment for his role. Bogoroff claimed intent to kill “one higher up” possibly the czar, sparking widespread anti Jewish violence blamed on the shooting.
In Zion City Chicago area residents protest a new cult named the Lovers of Hearts gaining support fast. In three days its members rise from 14 to 46. The group argues marriage ties are unnecessary and that race growth demands fewer children, urging a life close to nature.
Startling military activity unfolds in British navy yards and arsenals amid the Franco German war scare. Preparations for emergencies are the most comprehensive yet, while Downing Street, the war office and the admiralty remain quiet, signaling a possible crisis in the Moroccan dispute.
Rome reports the Duke of Abruzzi sails today in command of an Italian cruiser for at least four months. He seeks relief from chagrin over Mies Eskine’s engagement to another, after resigning as director of the Venice arsenal to wander the world.
In an early morning city council meeting Councilman Jr. C. Kellogg was selected president. With Mayor Olling away for 10 days Kellogg serves as Seattle’s new boy mayor, succeeding Max Wardall who served during Hi Gil’s absence aboard the brewer’s booty boat and while Chief of Police Wappenstein was fired.
Paris dispatch reports Bataille the late King Leopold’s valet de chambre has prepared memoirs in French alleging scandals of Leopold. Though not yet published, the work is banned in Belgium and many editions are expected amid anticipated high sales. Lexington hosts a week long horse sale starting September 18 drawing buyers nationwide.
Two women are under arrest as army officials investigate drug sales to troops at Fort Stevens in Astoria. A soldier overdosed and admitted to officers, leading to further leads on dealers in the area.
Aviator James Ward completed a 56 mile flight from Calicoon in 66 minutes arriving in Squehanna at 11 01. A city property plan near Beacon Hill faces a radical ban from the Municipal League. The cemetery plan shifts to park board use for a public amusement area. In other items, David Swank seeks a receiver for Seattle Snohomish & Everett Railway Co. debts, Eugene Laddorf, 17, receives a $10 000 check and praise for flagging a train, Charles Ainsworth, 9, is electrocuted in a wild game, and the Westchester Horse Show begins September 20 in White Plains.
The new bill at Pantages and Lois theatres features Sebastian Merrill with cyclists at Pantages, Barbara Freitchie at Lois with Louise Burton, and Cholly and Fannie Van in a talking act. Also on card are the Dorla opera company, Haviland and Thornton, the Four Floods, Mason and Murray, and Sousa and His Band with two Seattle performances on Sept 23.
The Alhambra reopens tonight with Mr. Lee Willard leading a large capable company for a stock season. Opening play Peaceful Valley by Edward EB Kidder stars a wide supporting cast including Wil M. Chapman Claude Hutchinson R S J McDonald and others. The revival of Jim the Penman is eagerly awaited with Florence Roberta Thurlow Bergen and Theodore Roberts in their original New York roles at the Moore theatre for a week starting tomorrow night.
Nellie Brew ater and the New Amsterdam Quartet headline the Empress Theatre with In Love a tuneful rattan by Claire ummer, followed by Miller Eagle and Miller trapeze, Marty Houton Co straight and crooked eagle, Melville Brown sketch The Value of a Dollar, Johnnie Hoey Jeannette Mortar Freeman act, Denham songs and dances, and Paul Armstrong’s 22, plc vaudeville Romance of the Underworld, touted as the Pacific Northwest’s longest act with 50 minutes.
Major C. B. Winder of the Ohio Militia returns to form by winning the 1200 yard Spencer match at the New Jersey State Rifle Association meeting in Sea Girt. He previously helped bring the Wimbleton cup to America after defeating rivals at Bisley, England.
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