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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1911
Page
6
Paris church officials state the first Eames marriage was outside the church and the couple’s status is a natural marriage. Monsignor Annette explains it can be dissolved if either spouse adopts Catholicism amid rumors about the Gogorza union.
Frankie Burne and Mat ty Baldwin rest post a grueling 20 round bout at Dreamland. Burns' manager refused last moment to let him enter the ring unless all bets were declared off.
Frances Sullivan 17, homesick for Auburn California, shot herself yesterday afternoon at her uncle Jacob Freeh s home 1734 13th Ave Seattle She had come to live with her aunt and uncle since July leaving Auburn parents and siblings Frances wrote her parents that morning and later read a letter from a friend before taking her life with her uncle s pistol in her room
Vasquez Gomez accuses Madero of using Diaz era tactics to push Suarez for vice president. Despite the bitter fight, Madero’s election as president appears practically assured in the tomorrows vote.
President Taft said in Sedalia Missouri that he was glad he visited Iowa and enjoyed a cordial reception from the governor and its senators, noting no concern about political agreement. He acknowledged some outsiders doubted Iowa would welcome him.
Portland, Oregon news reports 24 infant deaths between Sept 1 and 20 blamed on impure milk. City Chemist E C Calloway filed a report urging stricter dairy inspections after asserting thousands of gallons of dirty milk are disposed of daily due to insufficient city inspectors.
The Seattle assay office reports $1,036,269.27 in gold received from Alaska and other northern points this month. The season total stands at $2,854,314.77 and is expected to exceed $3,000,000 in October.
Police Judge Chambers ordered an autopsy to determine cause of death for a horse that collapsed on Main Street while pulling about five and a half tons for a truck train work. Officials will determine if cruelty or disease caused the demise.
Pope Pius X, confined in the Vatican for eight years, seeks relief from homesickness for Venice. Doctors Petaceci and Marchiafava arrange a small family reunion with relatives Anna Maria Sarto Rosa Sarto and Anna Sarto along with Angelo Sarto and his son. The visit aims to lift his spirits as no pope has left the Vatican since Italy’s unification.
Walter Brown planned to marry in Touchet but is jailed on grand larceny charges after 250 sacks of wheat disappeared from Coyle Bros ranch. A separate Meadowbrook dairy burglary at 1214 Howell Street netted minor cash losses via a door with a pass key.
From Kent Ohio at 9 10 am aviator P Rodgers lifted off heading west toward Huntington Ind about 240 miles away with sunset target. In Seattle Mayor Dilling expects return by Monday or Tuesday after leaving Chicago yesterday. A man named Robert Selesant Indian fell into the bay at Pier 2 last evening and was taken to City hospital to be warmed up and sobered.
Col W. Pilcher from Fort Sheridan will take command of Fort McDowell California on November 1 in charge of all vacant stations on the Pacific.
The four-masted schooner Man ila sails toward Callao Peru with an abandoned infant aboard. The captain sought ashore care but the crew urged the baby remain on ship with milk and a feeding machine provided.
The speaker notes Taft says woolen duties are too high and will seek reductions once adequate information is obtained. The discussion questions whether after recommending a reduction the veto power might again block it, highlighting contention over the woolen policy.
The act provides speedy relief for injuries to workers, fixes 4000 as damages for fatal cases, and establishes a graduated scale for injuries. It ends the fellow servant rule and contributory negligence defenses while requiring hazardous employers to contribute payroll percentages to a state fund. A three member liability commission will oversee the program.
The Star reports Ben Cowan clerk of district 37 asks for a qualified young woman to teach at Evergreen temple of learning. Salary ranges from 45 to 60 dollars monthly with board and room about three dollars weekly. Applications to Ben Cowan, Evergreen, Washington.
Ex policeman Charles Pryor, whose trial started yesterday before Judge Gay, was absent today as proceedings pause until Monday. He faces a grave charge with life imprisonment possible if convicted. Regna Abramson, 19, is the complaining witness.
Charges of petit larceny filed against J. B. Gregor son and A. Robbins for allegedly defrauding landseekers of hundreds of dollars. Arrested by City Detectives Mc Namee and Cornelius, they posted $500 bail each. Accused of luring victims with ads to Alberta or Saskatchewan for worthless land, charging $15 down for locating services.
Thomas Anton, a middle aged spectacled man from Tacoma, was today sentenced to life imprisonment at Walla Walla by Judge Gay. He was found guilty of mistreating a young girl he met at Vashon Island, and he was described as a respected local machine shop owner.
Albany September 30 Captain Peter C. Hains Jr. was pardoned today by Governor Dix. He had been sentenced to 14 years imprisonment for a killing.
James J. Jeffries learns by telegram that his mother has died in Los Angeles just as he arrives in Alaska. He and brother Jack had avoided public fanfare, retreating in silence after seeing the telegram on the Seattle dock. The brothers plan to depart on the Shasta Limited.
The article urges readers to clear attic garments with wear left and use the FOR SALE MISCELLANEOUS column in The Star to attract buyers, promising a special proposition to sell old clothes and gain advantage.
C Fischer, a noted Seattle film man, opens a modern theatre at 704 First Ave opposite Kenneth Hotel. Three hundred capacity, red brick Colonial front, first run pictures, one and a half hour program with three vaudeville acts and three reels. Notable acts include Miss E Gavin, Miss Ruby Westring, and Miss Dot Mullally. Fireproof iron asbestos cage protects projectors. Cost over 15000 dollars. Fischer came to Seattle in 1897 and has held a major New York opera company role.
Fragmentary text reports a meeting in Valdez or nearby with references to Gifford Pinchot and Senator Miles Pa, suggesting plans for a talk or address. Ambiguous wording makes specifics unclear, but notes an evening gathering and expected remarks by a prominent figure amid regional concerns.
A man named James McDougherty fell on the floor in the pit and was taken to the hospital. He received food, rested, and the report suggests he had been looking for work but was unable to do so. Italian banks in Paris face deposit withdrawals affecting the discount rate. In New Mexico, Las Vegas and Bernalillo County Republicans nominate candidates at daylight.
A Cleveland woman attempted self harm by tying to a bedpost but was found by her 5 year old who then rescued her. Authorities report the incident and are reviewing it as a potential case of self harm.
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