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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1912
Page
8
Movers estimate 500 Seattle families relocate this week with another 500 to follow by month’s end. The piece satirically contrasts spring’s joy with the chaos of packing from downtown flats to suburban homes, noting the strain on families especially those with children. It mocks poets praising spring and highlights the moving season’s upheaval.
Portland Oregon April 3 P X Matthieu the only survivor of the convention that organized provisional government for Oregon and a prominent Northwest figure held a birthday reception yesterday afternoon at the home of his son Stephen A Matthieu in Portland.
Four new United States senators representing Arizona and New Mexico were sworn in together in Washington. The long terms went to Ashurst of Arizona and Catron of New Mexico. Fall of New Mexico will serve a 1913 term and Smith of Arizona a 1915 term. Donation Day draws near as the Day Nursery begins receiving substantial contributions at the home on thay.
London reports Edward Terry best known English actor manager died at Priory Lodge Barnes Surrey. He served as past grand treasurer of the English grand lodge of Masons. In Tokyo minister of war Lakimoto died of consumption at age 59.
Arthur L. Callopy, president of The Callopy Company and former advertising manager at two Seattle banks, will address multiple East Coast universities under the University Lyceum Bureau of Philadelphia. The tour, likely starting early May, will run two months.
Frank H. Thompson, 21, son of a Los Angeles bank cashier, is to stand trial in Justice Brown's court on a petit larceny charge for passing a forged $15 check. The report notes lack of word from his father as two Waterhouse brothers from Seattle are in New York.
Senator War ren of Wyoming aided a public buildings project with Admiral Gooden contributing 207000 for three Wyoming towns totaling 3000 residents. Other items mention a death from dental issues in Boston and charity breakfast for homeless men in New York, plus local politics in Imboden Arkansas and several brief notes.
The program lists Moore and KHegina Prager performing a Yid dish opera, Alma in a Metropolitan show, Seattie Dark, Coliseum Dailey Stock Company in Uncle Tom's Cabin, Empress Vaudeville, and Pantages and Orpheum vaudeville circuits with one picture and vaudeville acts.
The article notes the U.S. occupation of New Mexico and its admission as a state, mentioning the flag following into Albuquerque. It also reports Alaska mine operator Captain E. W. Johnston obtaining a 1441.78 judgment against former partner Josh R. McIntyre in Nome harbor related to a million-dollar Nome mine dispute.
A superior court was petitioned to appoint a receiver for Planters Nursery Co. Garrow and J. Powell named as petitioners alleging insolvency. A $272 judgment is also sought. The filing claims the company is insolvent and seeks court action.
In Baltimore on April 3 Miss Georgiana Williams hosted a lavish luncheon for society debutantes. Bathing and perfuming dogs of the smart set complemented the event as latest spring dog fashions were displayed.
Members visited Mrs Elizabeth Ferry Leary’s home to present annual reports and reelect officers as the Ladies Relief Society, one of the city’s oldest charities, observed its 28th anniversary.
A two hour chase in a taxicab saved Tony a pet poodie from the dog pound. Mrs J Kregan and her 4 year old daughter of New York owned the dog. The pursuit began after the dog was picked up by dog catchers. The item notes rapid growth in the petroleum industry. Forty four new petroleum steamers with capacity of 370000 tons are being built in Great Britain.
The efficiency committee meets this afternoon to discuss hiring an efficiency expert accountant for the coming year. The Chamber of Commerce endorses Eastern candidates while A. J. Quigley of Seattle also seeks the role.
A large assortment of jewelry and novelties including beauty pins bar pins scarf pins and belt buckles offered at special 10 cent prices in the basement sale room.
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