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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1911
Page
3
A. B Herri Loudon of Portsmouth argues that an Atlantic crossing by air is possible only if planes can carry at least 1,500 pounds of useful load at 60 miles per hour and sustain a glide angle near one in seven rather than one in four, proving feasibility before a two-man flight.
Fragmentary report describes a man attempting to escape police near Vancouver on September 20 after arrest. Private Harvey of Vancouver Barracks is cited. officials discuss the shooting and potential fund raising, with references to garrison forenoon activity and local talk.
The county board of supervisors approved an appropriation to buy an experimental searchlight. The plan aims to train the beam on a high traffic stretch to read license numbers and establish stations along major roads to curb speeding.
In Folsom California condemned murderer Jake Oppenheimer killed fellow convict Francisco Quijada with a sharpened steel blade during an unlocked cell corridor duel. The fight ended when Oppenheimer yielded his weapon after declaring his aim to claim another scalp before death.
Mrs Minnie Williams stands trial in Judge Main's court on forging her divorced husband Jack Williams will to claim the entire $25 estate. Attorney Starteman testified Williams sought a notarized will and even claimed she could imitate Jack's signature. She offered him 1000 dollars to probate the will, which he warned could trigger notices to the Williams brothers.
A witty note compares old proverbs to modern twists, stating you cannot fashion value from flawed material though clever packs may attempt playful wordplay. It suggests caution with overreaching interpretations of familiar adages.
Mrs Helen I Thurston testified that Mrs Williams offered $600 to sign as a witness to the will. She said Williams pressed for a male boarder when Thurston refused and asked if others could be persuaded to act.
A drunken man accused marine fireman Grover Illiames of stiffing him for a drink. William, arrested after confrontation with patrolman Sullivan, denies drinking and claims the man tried to set him up. Judge Gordon appeared to back William in ordering action.
Palermo reports an extraordinary case in which 90 year old nun Serafins Loverde did not die but lay in a coma at the Giudino convent. Undertakers prepared for burial until a doctor declared the censered woman comatose rather than dead and she recovered with treatment.
Fighting Joe Martin denounces Premier Laurier as a grafter and criticizes local Liberals as greater grafters at a crowded Pender Hall gathering in Vancouver. The crowd spilled onto fire escapes as the speech drew strong turnout.
Police and detectives pursue three bandits believed to be the same men who murdered Melvin Brodrick near Leonard and Frederick Wennerstrom, a chauffeur, in a series of crimes. A desperate manhunt is anticipated once these outlaws are located.
Station Seattle plans a third comfort station likely under the Plaza hotel sidewalk at the Westlake Fourth ave intersection. Councilman Hesketh introduced a resolution that the measure has been adopted unanimously.
The British Dame Fashion urges women to wear hats like King George with a low forehead fit. American readers hope the look remains comfortable and stylish. Battling Nelson fought Hilly Nixon in Boston, delivering a ten round stoppage and drawing mixed views on his comeback prospects.
Advert al advocates Diapepsin as a harmless digestant that clears stomach misery in five minutes. It claims to digest heavy meals, relieve heartburn and acid stomach, curb belching and nausea, and provide lasting digestion for the entire family with one 50 cent case.
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