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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1912

Page

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Twenty medallion thrusts feet ts a ts 9 3500 PRS

Script appears fragmentary listing numbers and identifiers with unclear context. Readable items mention monetary figure 3500 and terms like PRS and medallion but event or subject remains ambiguous.

Life Full of Contrasts Showcased by Two Dogs

A Seattle baby is abandoned at a stranger's doorstep and taken to the police then city hospital awaiting adoption. Meanwhile a Chihuahua named Polonoa, bought for 2500 dollars by Mrs. Damourette in Seattle, competes for a prize at the Hollywood Gardens toy show as a contrast to a nameless alley dog seeking food. The piece notes stark social contrasts and ends with the author remarking on contrasts.

Seattle Wate Everest Piero Morgan New York City Jennie B. Damourette Mexico Polonno Topsy Humble

Rich Singer at Local Theatre This Week

Rich Singer headlines a local theatre run this week with a show filled with drama and satire. The feature highlights Singer's performance and the production's reception at the city venue.

Beast-Man Becomes Beast Man in Tornow Tale

Report of the Tornow narrative chronicles Beasts man murders and the hunt through Washington state frontier. Prospector pair encounter the outlaw and escape after answering questions as the manhunt intensifies led by Sheriff Ed Payette with rewards and detachments. The tale follows the 1910 era pursuit across rivers, woods, and passes toward the Olympic mountains toward the climactic deadly end.

the Star Today Tornow Beasterar Hia 'Syeareld John Will Fred L. Boalt Hey John Tornow Olympic Mountains Shelton Pasa Mary Berry Payette Colin McKen- Elliott Upper West Woodcraft Colin McKenzie McKenzie Louis Larson

Sailor Stung Cal April 16 A Bill Confused Message

A damaged fragment recalls a sailor tied to a bill dispute in Cal April 16. The note shows confusion over payment and a claim that 18 postal cards are needed to resolve the matter.

Cal Allor

Pity This Poor Burglar Captured by Woman

Marysville April 10 police report Miss Annie Southern held a burly burglar by the collar alone after discovering him in her room. The arrest followed a bold capture by a resident who demonstrated quick thinking and resolve in the incident.

Marysville Cal Kipling Annie Southern

Miss Columbia Returns to Seattle After Year Abroad

The Queen of the Pay Streak Miss Columbia lands in Seattle with her mother and siblings after travel in Germany and elsewhere. She has received twenty marriage proposals from dukes and earls but rejects them for their manners and rigidity, praising Belgians as honest and natural. She rose to fame as the Eskimo queen at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition.

Mise Columbia J. C. Smith Ginkie Columbia Alaska-Yukon

Woman Dies After Auto Crash Near Wakland

Miss Tessie Vahey a department store employee died in hospital after a car skidded on a curve. She struck her head on a telegraph pole while leaning from the car. Passengers included Clayton Bush the chauffeur and Margaret Budd Delia Wright Louise Hall and H A Dunbar.

Wakland Tessie Vahey Mins Vahey Clayton Bush Margaret Budd Delia Wright Louise Hall H. A. Dunbar

Oregon vagrancy law targets rude speech at operators

Portland report notes that abusive language in Oregon defines vagrancy and bartender E4 Murphy becomes the first prosecuted for rude remarks to telephone operators. The piece suggests many fear similar trials for vagrancy statewide.

Portland Ore Oregon E4 Murphy

Women Clash in Aberdeen Strike Patrols

Aberdeen April 10 women picketing the mill strike were beaten and jailed as deputies beat them with clubs and blackjacks. A mother nursing a three month old was struck in the abdomen and a woman lying in bed was wounded. Hindus recruited to bolster scab labor arrived, but many employers still claim workers absent.

Aberdeen Milia Wilson and Donovanville Courtwright Seattle Mary Re Northwest Hoquiam Chamber of Compmerce

Coats to Be Short in Police Uniforms This Summer

Chief Bannick announced summer police coats will be shorter and ordered in time for June 1. The new coat resembles the London bobby style, noted for its sharp, smart appearance. The accompanying drawing showcases the refined, artistic look for officers.

Police Bannick Bobby

Fireman Hurt After fall on Fourth Avenue

Fireman Pat Bohan was found unconscious with a bleeding head on Fourth Avenue between Yesler and Washington at 3 AM by Patrolman Byers. He attributed the collapse to weakness and was taken to the city hospital for treatment.

Pat Bohan Yesler Washington Byers Bohan

Weather forecast note shows showers tonight and fair Thursday

The forecast calls for showers tonight with clearing on Thursday and moderate westerly winds. Noon temperature around 45 degrees.

First Skirmish in Legal Fight Over Phone Rates

The Seattle case over the Independent Telephone Co. absorbed by Pacific Phone Co. reaches injunctions Friday. James McDonnell sues via Assistant Corporation Counsel Hughes arguing rate hikes from 1.75 to 2.25 for residence and 5 to 7.50 for business lines. Pacific cites its franchise and disputes Independent’s abandonment. city contends equity if franchise expired.

Supreme Court Seattle Independent Telephone Co Pacific Telephone Co James McDonnell McDonnell Hughes State Public Service Commission Pacific Co Independent Co

Two Men Reported Victims Of Torture In Hoquiam Case

The two men, Anerson and Yaeger, allegedly tortured while jailed after arrest a week earlier. They claim rope scars on arms and ankles from confinement on a prison chain gang and forced bread and water. Authorities released them after a week in jail.

Anerson J. Yaeger Montecamo Sergi Hardwick Eaeet Howe Yaeger Anderson Vie- Ferguson Golden Rute

Dr Hazzard Aims Forty Day Fast At Rally

Dr Linda Burfield Hazzard says she may extend her fast to about forty days as supporters watch. The rally at Arcade Ball last night featured Hazzard presenting as a live corpse while Dr Tanner and C B Eby spoke about new doctrines. Hazzard notes she is now on day fourteen and expects a weight loss of about two pounds weekly.

DR. Hazzard Linda Burfield Hazzard Arcade Ball Haggard Dr. Tanner Los Angeles C. B. Eby Seattle Tanner Dr. Hageard Mra. C. EF. Dunbar

Court martial ends as officer vows marriage after case

In Bremerton on April 10, Lieut. Jones says his proposal to Mrs. Margaret McReynolds will be followed by marriage regardless of the court martial outcome. Defense argues no scandalous conduct proven as trial opens with witness testimony and cross examination detailing the couple’s prior relations.

Bremerton Wash Lieut. Jones Margaret McReynolds Lieut. Griswold Griswold F. H. Kelley Tacoma Kelley Lieut. C. K. Jones Lieut. S. McReynolds McReynolds Seattle Chicago

City weighs Hebb water site price after visit

City officials hesitate over a 1,006,000 price for the Hebb water site. City Electrician Joslyn questions the figure while other party members urge careful study. Mayor Cotterill calls for a proper survey to assess yearly suitability and price reasonableness.

City Joslyn Hebb Cotterill

Roosevelt urges Pennsylvania to follow Illinois against politicians

Col Theodore Roosevelt told a Greensburg crowd at Jeanette that Illinois sent a message to the nation by backing the people over politicians and urged Pennsylvania to do the same in the April Illinois primaries. He proclaimed the victory a win for the common man and criticized political insiders.

United Press Greensburg Col Theodore Roosevelt Jeanette Pennsylvania Illinois

Roosevelt Beats Taft in Illinois Primary Frazzle

Incomplete returns show Theodore Roosevelt leading Taft by about 130000 votes with 52 Illinois delegates pledged to Roosevelt. Clark tops Wilson by 3 to 1 in New Jersey results while La Follette shows strength. Taft carries only the Fifth district and Roosevelt wins home counties of McKinley and Cannon.

Roosevelt Taft Illinois T. R Lurimer la Follette Champ Clark Wilson United Press Chicago Theodore Roosevelt Jon Wilson New Jersey Illnois Clark Wm. E. Lorimer Majoriea Cannon Col. Roosevelt McKinley Tafts Joe Cannon Congress Gov Lawrence Sherman Cullom United States Senate

Governor's Son Bets on Roosevelt as Taft Loyalists React

In San Francisco on April 10 Jack Johnson, son of the governor, wagered 250 dollars on Roosevelt. The stake sparked a rush of Taft supporters, but the young man had already pushed the limit with his bold bet.

San Francisco Papa Jack Johnson Roosevelt Taft Young Johnson

Len Small Defeated in Gubernatorial Race Amid Heavy Loss

The text notes Len Small, a gubernatorial candidate and senator, is overwhelmingly defeated in the election, with the rival winning by a large margin.

Len Small

Coal Strike Commission to Convene in 1902 Reopening

Philadelphia April 10 official notice that the anthracite coal strike commission of 1902 will be reconvened to settle current trouble. Four operators and four miners will join the commission named this afternoon. The 1902 panel was appointed by President Roosevelt with Gov Gray of Delaware as chairman.

Philadelphia Roeeevelt Gov. Gray Delaware

Wu Ting Fang Named Chinese Minister to United States

President Yuan Shi Kai appointed Wu Ting Fang as Chinese minister to the United States. Wu, previously considered for foreign affairs, is chosen for his wide acquaintance with the United States and his value as a Washington representative.

Yuan Shi Kai Wu Ting Fang United States Yuan Washington Post

Dumb Chin Killed by Fall On San Francisco Street

Chinese man Lee Gon survived a fall from a third story window in San Francisco. He lay in a vacant lot with a broken leg while crowds passed nearby. he is described as dumb.

San Francisco Lee Gon

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