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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1911
Page
7
Francisca Redding recalls her eighteenth year in vaudeville and reflects on the shift from animal acts and clowns to a mix of variety and legitimate stage elements. She notes a debate with Abner, adoption of The Happy Pair dialog, and the rise of vaudeville drawing from legitimate theatre to attract a broader audience.
BBC dispatch reports one of history's worst famines as Yangtze floodwaters flood vast farmland near Hanchow China. British consul Little cites drowned villagers and worsening conditions after arriving from the uprising, warning that famine looms for survivors and the region becomes an inland lake.
Judge Gay decries the verdict as a miscarriage of justice as John Falsetti admits he appropriated $159 on March 25 while facing multiple embezzlement charges. Passetti, meanwhile, admits taking funds but is acquitted on that count and remains jailed on other charges. County officials say Falsetti is considered marked by his countrymen.
In Spring Lake New Jersey the financial district condemns the house of governors action and rebukes Judge Sanborn in the Minnesota case. Governors warn that if the state supreme court upholds the decision the states would become provinces of centralized powers.
In Seward and elsewhere Pinchot spoke at a mass and urged unity to oppose coal interests. He argued he came to learn not teach and warned people would be drawn into conflict by strong declarations if coal aims advanced.
Mr Pinchot rejects rumors that his family owns Pocahontas coal or seeks Alaska coal profits. He insists he supports genuine settlement and permanent homes, denying any speculative motive behind legislation. He claims his interest lies in aiding people who build permanent residences.
In New York on September 16 a large crowd heard a political speech on agriculture. The speaker criticized rising expenses and debt in the sector noting a $15 000 000 maintenance cost and urged economy and efficiency in government while warning that appropriations will continue to grow.
In Seattle a press agent claims 20200 in damages against O B Littell, owner of the Western Mill factory, alleging a motor car struck him after a city assignment. He says the vehicle fled north after impact and the accident occurred during his early duties.
An imperial edict summons the “Butcher Weyier” of China to Sze Chuen to suppress a rebellion. Officials admit the situation is beyond local control as troops are dispatched from multiple points to bolster the district.
Vancouver issues a reward of 6000 dollars and 5 percent of recovered funds for the apprehension of the looter who robbed the Bank of Montreal at New Westminster yesterday. In Florida, rumors swirl about Shaker Sister Sadie Marchant's death by own action and disputed plans by Sisters Sears and Gillette to confess to the chloroforming.
A warant for the arrest of Edward Grout former New York comptroller and Union Bank of Brooklyn president was issued in Brooklyn by Supreme Justice Putnam on contempt of court charges.
Harry Edwards, a San Francisco Bay Area newspaper man, fell into the Pacific while testing a Curtiss machine near Santa Cruz. He was pulled from the water with no serious injuries, though the aircraft was badly damaged. In San Francisco, Wills Polk, W. D. Paville and Clarence R. Ward form the Panama Pacific Exposition architectural commission to supervise building design and erection for the exposition.
John D. Rockefeller protested a tax appraisal increase of over 400 percent on his Forest Hill property in Onhio. His legal representative presented the protest before county commissioners, but the complaint was ignored.
An official biography of Edward H. Harriman by G. W. Rateon, a close associate of the late financier, will soon go to the printer. The work is described as rich in dramatic incident and set to recount Wall Street history of the last two decades and reveal inside details of famed deals.
Astronomers say Brooks comet can be seen with the naked eye around September 17 in Seattle. Use binoculars and locate the Northern Cross then aim from Deneb toward Vega and sweep about 15 degrees toward the north star to spot the comet near overhead in early evening.
In New Westminster on September 16 a Bank of Montreal cash shipment of 150000 dollars arrived from Montreal. The funds were intended to pay salmon fishermen, Praser mills workers, and hop pickers at Chilliwack and Agassiz, with speculation about timing and robberies.
Sale listings describe acre tracts near the Everett Interurban line with near city access. Ads note opportunities for furnished rooms and houses for rent, rental rates, and nearby services. Property brokers offer easy terms and near-term prospects for buyers seeking land close to Seattle.
An old classified-style item markets Maplewood ice cream as pure with a distinctive flavor and pitches delivery to eating and refreshment places in the city. It lists contact numbers and a Walton adress along with several real estate and farm offers in the Seattle area including acreage, a 4,600 town, and Kirkland properties.
Classified notice describes a 4 room cottage near Woodland Park with rental option, plus a city farm of nearly an acre with fruit trees and barn. Also promotes a modern house with store, two living rooms, and terms for immediate purchase. Offers from Ellsworth Realty and Arrar Inc with contact details.
Property ads offer 10 acre parcels near Port Orchard with $600 cash and easy terms plus other tracts 5 to 10 acres near Hood Canal and Kent. Options include 6 acre homestead with 350 cash and $10 monthly, and 40 acre tract with 100 cash and $10 monthly payments. Listings by JACKSON REALTY & LOAN CO at Main 114 Balley Building.
A cluttered page lists real estate for sale including a Merritt Realty Co offering 726 New York Block property with water and mountains views, and a Cottage Realty Co listing near Phinney car routes. Also includes loan offers, equipment ads, medical and professional services, and various classifieds across Seattle area businesses.
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