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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1912
Page
3
Hoquiam mayor Harry Ferguson used a bold stand to quell a local labor strike by dismissing armed special deputies at Laetie's mine and stationing unarmed guards, showing firm control without violence.
An official marine department officer calculates the Titanic's resting depth at two miles below the sea surface. The wreck lies midway between Cape Race and Sable Island, in line with dangerous sands that might have offered safety if time allowed.
New York reports that 12 years and five months have passed since the first wireless message sent from a ship at sea. The St. Paul sent the first message to the Needles on November 15, 1899. It notes White Star liners use only short distance gear and that the Titanic could barely reach the mainland after striking the berg far southeast of Halifax.
The statement from Capt James Parton manager of the White Star line says no salvage is possible due to depths of the wreck and notes that most rescued were women and children. He suggests other vessels may have aided but wireless gear may have failed.
A feature profiles Marjorie Hamilton who claims to have reduced her own fat without drugs and now markets a drugless fat-reduction treatment. She describes personal struggle, self experimentation, and a growing client base including prominent business and political figures, aided by word of mouth and free educational material.
Special to The Star. Bruce Rogers I W W representative and Geo Steed executive board member were abducted from Aberdeen Washington and driven out of town by unknown attackers. Watson was seized from his room and Steed shortly after, both men rushed away and threatened if they returned.
Olaf A. Tveltmoe Anton Johannsen and A B Clancy labor leaders indicted on transporting dynamite appeared in federal court with attorney Hert Schlesinger. Schlesinger sought to reduce total bond from seven thousand to one thousand sixty, part of an agreement with prosecutors to secure the indictment’s chemical details.
Didier Masson the French aviator, with Miss Henrietta Lee, flew here making several perfect flights. They reached an altitude of 6,000 feet.
R L Cooper reports a brown suit stolen from a room at the Antlers hotel belonging to Henry Asendorf of Presley house 607 fthav. A B Palmer notes his lawn mower missing yesterday. J J Woods of Grace hotel reports a suitcase two overcoats and a blue serge suit taken. K Hackenhutch of 6519 2nd av loses a collie named Bruce.
Residents report a man with an odd indirect attire style causing embarrassment in Summitay and Olive Street. Police have dispatched officers to the district to nab the culprit.
Mrs. M. Richmond of 1227 East 68th street reports motorcycles riding on the sidewalk near 68th street. Police are examining the incident.
Mrs. Margaret D. Mack aged 35 committed suicide at her Oakland home today by hanging herself from a ceiling beam. She had been despondent due to ill health.
Washington officials warn that large ocean steamers lack enough lifeboats for all passengers. Supervising Inspector Ohler of the steamboat inspection service spoke this afternoon about the disaster risk and need for adequate lifesaving equipment.
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