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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1912
Page
6
An article promotes Samoso as a practical method to gain flesh and strength. It argues that physical culture can be overdone and that Samose helps the stomach assimilate nourishment, builds muscle, rounds limbs, and restores health. Bartell Drug Co. and Quaker Drug Co. sell it with a money back guarantee if no benefit is seen.
A historical portrait of Clarence Dayton Hillman. The Seattle real estate mogul rose from modest green-lake land deals to vast urban speculation, dreaming of Boston Harbor and a Seattle metropolis. His aggressive sales, legal troubles, and eventual conviction trace a dramatic rise and fall.
New York April 17 report quotes Frederick Ridgeway that only four Titanic officers second to fifth plus the second Marconi operator survived. Altonia sighting near the ice field raises residual hope as fishing fleets near Halifax search for mayday signals and possible rescues.
April 17 Aberdeen authorities resort to deportation to quell strike. Strikers attorney Bruce Rogers and executive member George Speed were abducted by special deputies to Montesano after threats of killing if they returned. Other organizers were seized and warned to stay away. Finn striker Augilvo arrested without charge. several locals flee. Plans emerge to send children to Seattle and Tacoma to fund the strike. Aberdeen officials served with court orders to allow public meetings.
Montreal April 16 A wireless message reported Charles M. Hays president of the Grand Trunk Pacific railway was safe aboard the Carpathia after being listed among Titanic victims.
Councilman Goddard to introduce a resolution after noon before the streets and sewers committee to revive the Yesler way regrade question. The measure orders an inquiry to the port commission about disposing of surplus earth left by the project.
Wireless messages from Cape Race show White Star officials knew Titanic had sunk while reassuring the public on Monday. The Montreal dispatch claiming the Virginian towed the Titanic into port was sent to newspapers by Cape Race wireless operators and widely treated as authentic.
Leyland line officials announced the steamer Californian, among the first ships near the Titanic wreck, has started for Boston and is due tomorrow. They did not confirm whether any wreck victims were aboard.
Bremerton votes 498 to 198 to finance the purchase of Bremerton Water & Power Co. for 150000 dollars, securing municipal water supply. In Los Angeles, Bert H. Conners and two others see charges dropped as court clears related dynamite plot case after a prior hung jury.
The Carpathia reports all Titanic survivors are well aboard with 668 rescued. A note from Cunard says the ship is 596 miles east of Ambrose Channel and due near Sandy Hook early Friday. Nathan Straus collapsed in Rome upon learning Isidor Straus likely perished.
In Portland Oregon April 17 Senator Robert M La Follette addressed 10 000 listeners denouncing large financial combines as the era s gravest threat since the civil war He charged Roosevelt with failing to apply the Sherman act and to lower tariffs while praising him only for efforts The senator also criticized Taft calling him pliant and influenced by Aldrich Cannon and powerful ministers and servants of capital.
A wireless message from the cruiser Salem reports it is closing on the Carpathia at 15 knots. Because of Salem’s long range, it’s unlikely survivors from the Titanic can be identified before Cunard liner reaches New York.
In Cherbourg on April 16 every vessel in the harbor flies flags at half staff to honor those lost with the liner Titanic. A local exchange quotes the Kansas City Journal indulging in a quip about footprints and time.
A fragmented list of grocery items with prices at Westlake and Pike Place markets. Cheese types include Camembert Limburger and cream cheeses. butter ranges 25 to 85 cents per pound. Other items: strawberries, salmon, halibut, lamb, pork, peas, bread, lard, mustard, black figs, cocoa shells, pepper, potatoes, and various eggs and meats.
New York April 17 J Pierpont Morgan turns 75 today born Hartford Conn April 17 1837. The article portrays him as the Merchant King of finance with vast control over 12 New York trust companies deposits assets and capital figures cited. It questions who would shape finance if he dies and notes his influence over banks and industrial endeavors.
Co. D. Hillman, a real estate man convicted of using the mails for an ad attempt, will be moved to Pierce county jail Friday afternoon then to McNeil's Island penitentiary Saturday. U S District Attorney Todd received permission to withhold mandating Hillman’s prison commitment until Friday. Swanson, the flour trust buster, has extra specials for Thursday and Friday.
A list of grocery specials including lard ranch eggs at 2 doz 45c, Washington creamery butter at 2 ibs for $1.26, imported macaroni and salmon, dry salt pork, English pork, home made bread, hot baked beans, new potatoes, Cuban grapefruit, strawberries, New York Premier cheese, and shrimp prices from Morolis Morolis.
The Commercial Club decides to drop consolidation with the Chamber in a meeting. Commerce accepts the club's plans while a committee record is adopted. Incubators priced at $8.00 and several sites are noted including the Charles H. Lilly Co at Foot of St. Seattle.
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