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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1912
Page
4
A verdict of not guilty in the meat packers case is cited as illustrating a recurring pattern. The speaker notes the lack of statute to address complex financial schemes and references conflicting federal and rebel accounts of retreat after the Corralitos battle, suggesting both sides may be partly correct.
The piece portrays Rock Island's Mayor H. M. Schriver as lawless and violent, recounting an incident in which he allegedly beat editor John Looney while police and firemen restrained crowds. Citizens demand accountability as calls for his removal grow amid unrest and accusations of tyranny.
The piece argues Gov. Hay blocked a presidential primary by claiming legal delays and lack of legislative support. It accuses him of bowing to party bosses, preferring fear of the people over calling a special session and enacting an emergency clause. It also notes fashion commentary about women’s attire.
The piece notes reactions to the U S Supreme Court Standard Oil ruling as Packers case verdicts and stock activity shift. It mentions Pork prices rising 15 cents and Swift Co stock gaining six points, with a wary nod to political figures and district attorneys.
A collage of humorous quotes and light anecdotes from various papers. Jokes about Mrs Billrup’s social duties, polite society, private secretaries, and witty exchanges cue a bygone era of humor with characters like Senator Green and clergymen sparring over fashion and propriety.
Federal forces gain ground around Escalon and Jiminez and push Gen. Pascual Orozco to withdraw from plans to strike Torreon and Mexico City. Reports say Orozco retreats before 2,100 federal troops led by Gens. Aubert and Sajines as others move toward Torreon for a decisive clash shaping Mexico’s fate.
Roosevelt leaves Oyster Bay at 6 08 PM for a three day speaking tour through Ohio Kentucky Maryland and West Virginia supporting his bid for the Republican presidential nomination after spending the day at Sagamore Hill.
Wm. C. Haywood of the 1. W. W. plans to travel east then head to Grays Harbor to back the lumber strikers. Mills were operating today as the 1. W. W. halls remain closed and the city sits quiet.
Mrs Noove and her husband scramble to settle a ten thousand dollar bill from a great ball. He laments the sum as a pile of money while she argues they must spend to enter society. The exchange ends with the elder noting society is consuming them.
The Pittsburgh Post quotes a tongue in cheek line about accumulating enough fines for nonattendance to fund a matinee. The playful remark suggests a school or club group used fines to finance a show.
The renowned soprano Tetraszini acted as godmother at the christening of 18 month old Luigino Dell Ara, son of Charlies Dell Ara, chef de cuisine at a San Francisco resort. Signor Hazelli, her husband, served as godfather. The ceremony, conducted by Rev. Pather Alien of the Italian church, followed Tetraszini’s Mexico connection to the father and hinted at a possible Caruso future for the child.
Clarence D. Hillman, a real estate operator convicted of using the mails to defraud, will begin a two and a half year sentence at McNeill Island. The ruling of the U S Supreme Court ends delays, and the circuit court mandate will soon foreclose appeals. Hillman plans Seattle as his home after release and his family will stay nearby during incarceration.
Seth Nichols, a former sailor, told Portsmouth police he and a man named Knight broke into Dr. Helen Knabe's Indianapolis apartment last October and killed her by cutting her throat with a butcher knife. He said he was paid 1500 dollars, threw the knife into a stream after fleeing, and that police are skeptical while investigating the confession.
A humorous Seattle column notes society figures like Blanche King and Anna Held joining a post‑theatre splash at the natatorium. It covers the craze of pool jumps after performances, the social pressure to partake, and the playful ritual described with locals joking about form and nerves.
New York April 2 General Manager Frank Hedley of the New York Street Railways Co announces tests of novel promenade car steps. He invites women in varied attire to try boarding with knee slits and new 10 inch steps, aiming to study practicality of "Tallien" skirts.
About 50 women identified and claimed stolen items at police headquarters in a late afternoon inquiry led by officers pursuing Henry Rodgers, “the gentleman burglar,” arrested Friday at Corona apartments, and Tom Leroux arrested yesterday. Several more sought missing goods. many claims list residents across Thirty-first to Thirty-seventh Avenues and First to Eighteenth Avenues.
Mise Adel M. Fields was appointed to succeed Judge G A Rochester on Seattle's public library board by Mayor Cotterill. She becomes the city's first woman appointed to public office. Fields is active in library work and suffrage, returning from a five month Arizona trip for women’s ballot campaign.
A Seattle editor urges action against a private harbor monopoly seeking to control terminal operations and finance through city bonds. The letter cites threats to port business from municipally operated terminals and warns of loss to rivals Tacoma and Vancouver. The writer appeals for defense of public welfare and harbor independence.
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