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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1911
Page
7
Samuel stated the defense needs more money to defend the McNamara case with a fund largely built by labor unions. He urged broad donations to Frank Morrison at the American Federation of Labor in Washington for immediate use by the McNamara attorneys.
The president of the Peel and Co. was fined after delivering coal without weighing. The driver loaded two tons, delivered half to W. H. Pipes and left the rest at another house. Each location was charged for one ton.
United Press reports a La Follette Magazine critique accusing Dr Harvey W. Wiley, chief of the U S Department of Agriculture chemistry, of corruption and demanding his resignation. The piece rebukes McCabe and Wickersham and praises Wilson for loyalty to agriculture and public service.
FJ McNamara remains a key figure as the Iron Workers meet for the convention. He notes the defense fund stands near $60,000 with expectations to double by month end, secured by convention assessments. Niagra Park Salt Lake City and Kansas City vie to host the next gathering.
Councilman Goddard introduced the first ordinance directing the streets superintendent to use day labor for street work. Yesterday he presented an ordinance to pave Eighth Avenue S between Charlestown and Dawson Streets by day labor. The measure carries an appropriation of the funds needed.
Buck Prynn, a veteran Seattle police court character, appeared in court on a drink charge for the seventh time. Sentence was suspended and he was sent to the county hospital. Police smiled at the prospect of locating him later at Billy the Mug’s.
In San Francisco officials weigh a possible strike by the Federation of Shop Employes on Harriman lines as an aid to the Illinois Central walkout. a definite decision may be announced before night.
Kernan Cripps narrowly escaped serious harm when a 210 pound counterweight on an asbestos fire curtain fell as he moved toward his dressing room. Miss Rhea Mitchell pushed him forward just in time, the weight struck his shoulder, and the physician said he could continue acting. Mitchell fainted but was revived by the doctor.
At noon today Seattle Commercial Club members voted five to one against a proposed merger with the Chamber of Commerce. About 200 votes were cast and it is expected the final tally will show continued opposition among the roughly 900 members. The main objection is concentrating control in a few trustees, as the club intends full member voting on major measures.
In San Francisco on September 4 voters flock to the polls for reelection seeker P H McCarthy and rival James Rolph Jr in a battle described as among the heaviest in city politics. Both camps report strong turnout with McCarthy claiming early gains in the Mission and labor areas while noting lighter voting in his own residence district.
President Taft rode to the fair grounds in Hutchinson Kansas as 10 000 cheers rang out. A crowd surged around his automobile forcing cavalry to clear the way. A woman and a child were crushed and injured while Dr Rhodes aided the victims.
In commemoration of the earliest German settlement in the United States founded by Pastorius at Germantown Pa on October 6 1684 Germans from Puget Sound will gather at Turner hall on Sunday Jacob Schaeffer editor of the Staate Zeitung and R A Ballinger will speak special musical program by the Seattle Liederkrantz the Arion society and soloists.
In Paducah Kentucky sixty five Al Minois Central clerks walked off the job today aiming to gain support from other drafts. Strikebreakers are en route prompting President McCreary to warn federation of shop employes it may intervene if the strike continues. Only a few freight trains are moving.
Violators of traffic regulations were fined a total of 155 dollars yesterday afternoon. Eight paid 20 dollars for speeding and five paid 5 dollars for failing to carry rear lights. Four offenders under 18 were sent to juvenile court and one had a fine suspended after claiming his lights failed. Chief Bannick pledged continued action. The Commercial club will send a delegation to the Olympic Development meeting in Bremerton on October 6.
A playful note accompanies a fresh six ounce egg from an 18 month old Fremont hen owned by A. C. Bunker. The text promotes multiple real estate bargains near Seattle markets, emphasizing low down payments, monthly terms, and proximity to Kirkland ferry and Lake Washington.
Frances Avenard aged 26, a waitress residing at the Craig hotel Nid Thirdav, died early this morning after a sudden illness. She left a husband in Han Francisco. She arose for work and was stricken before physicians arrived. the cause is believed to be a sudden disease.
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