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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1912
Page
7
An inmate named Geo. Guilford Gage arrives at the Empress hotel in Victoria B C claiming to be the son of a Southern Pacific vice president and the family “black sheep.” He says he escaped from a Portland Oregon lunatic asylum after being dragged from bed by two men and transported there.
The Adrian Power and Water Co promotes irrigated orchard land near Wenatchee Yakima Hood River and Clarkston. It argues high returns from bearing orchards, cites past sales growth from 50 000 to 627 000 and urges readers to inspect water rights proximity to markets and living facilities. It invites a Saturday land tour and investment discussion.
The Seattle Star says subscribers should not seek another paper and will receive prompt service. If delivery fails before 4 o clock, call the Circulation Department at Main 9400 for assistance.
A humorous item from Portland Oregon recounts J. B. Harvey injuring his wooden leg when a screw loosens. He is rushed to the hospital for a successful operation performed with a monkey wrench in a street accident spoof.
Portland reports state bacteriologist Prof Pernot conducts a post mortem on a cat involved in a banquet scare at Heppner Oregon. The bite struck a waiter raising questions about hydrophobia or catnip influence on the incident.
The Women of Settlement Board charter the steamship Victoria for their first annual excursion to Hood Canal. The vessel departs from pier 2 at the foot of Yealer way at 10 o clock Sunday morning.
In a perplexing situation, Jack confesses to being engaged to three women. He jokes that if it were a crime, prison might offer relief, while Tom notes the real trouble lies in the quarrel of his commitments.
The liner Missourian docked after bringing a substantial cargo from New York and Europe. It carried 600 tons from New York and 1 600 tons from Europe.
In San Francisco Miss Grace Byerly, represented by Attorney Samuel Shortridge, seeks damages after an injury at Idora Park. The case focused on how the accident occurred and the factors leading to the injury.
A fragment shows Mrs Nagger accusing Mr Nagger of a rash promise and him reacting with sharp disbelief. The exchange hints at a strained domestic dispute or marital quarrel without further context.
A lamp overturned in the residence of Mrs. A N Kewer at 6543 Seconday N E last night caused severe burns to her hands and face.
Vancouver Washington August 8 Dr. B. Nelson state veterinarian ordered that no Oregon dogs be allowed to pass into Washington over the ferry unless they carry a certificate showing they have been examined for rabies.
A gasoline engine was stolen last night from a boat owned by H. Alexander of Bryn Mawr after the craft was cut free from moorings on Lake Washington and towed out before the engine removal. The Chamber of Commerce urges a navigator training ship, arguing such a school is necessary for Seattle’s port business.
West Side Progressive club will meet Friday at 130 Eighth Ave West. W A J Quigley candidate for county auditor will speak on Finances of King County. Women's Tax League meets at the Good Eats cafeteria at noon to hear various candidates.
The United States vs North Western Lumbermen's Association faces Sherman Act charges with trial starting August 20 in Seattle. Testimony will cover the combine's efforts to coerce local shippers. Also noted, Seiskar Gunn asks Seattle mayor to appoint delegates to the 15th annual hygiene and demography convention in Washington, D C. An eastbound civic excursion to Victoria is planned by Seattle Canadian club members next month. Funeral services for Dr F M Conn were held at Bonney Watson's parlors this afternoon.
A humorous exchange hints at plans to obtain inside information this afternoon as one person jokes about proposing. The quip notes a pending engagement ring trip to a jeweler, reflecting casual romance commentary in the Houston Post.
George Gorrison of Portland chose ten days on the rock pile over a $20 fine for selling cigarettes to a minor. He argued the act was a matter of principle, saying the boy is as big as he is and questioning why he should not sell to him.
Mrs Gladys Roundtree Mazie died August 7 in Pacific Grove California from heart disease.
Oakland report says John Henry Short disappeared after leaving a note saying his wife supported him long enough. Police pursue him as Ukiah authorities reveal two other suspects in a separate case. A. G. Lane swindled $75 from individuals in a tele gram bank scheme. Lane and the cashier and bank president involved are missing.
In Los Angeles a credit house received a call request for property after delivering $500 worth of furniture yesterday. A second note thanked the lender and mentioned a party with a beer bottle in the ice box.
Portland court hears Charles E K Pottage argue he used force against Tom Conroy as defense after being attacked by three men. The case centers on justifiable use of force and legality of the response under municipal court procedure.
An Italian celebration begins next Saturday and ends Sunday. The Cle Elum band will parade the streets Saturday at 9. Concerts occur at the grand stand Saturday and Sunday from 4 to 6 pm and 7:30 to 11:30 pm. A grand fireworks display is planned Saturday evening.
Fred Miller a 19 year old hunter from Tacoma says John Tornow shot at him twice in Thurston county near Bald Hills. Miller fired back from about half a mile away. Tornow fled behind bushes and was not seen again. Miller and Lucius R. Manning Jr. left the area immediately after the incident.
The Forward Movement luncheon at the Rothe Keller by the Beattie publicity bureau drew about 400 newsmen to boost the Chamber of Commerce publicity fund. Officials announced a goal of $160,000 and $51,000 was pledged before the event ended.
Prince Lyora Webster, the young Tilikam of them all, will entertain the Tilikama of Elttaes at a lawn fete Friday afternoon at Edgar L Webster's home, king of the first Potlatch. The 3 week old child missed the 1912 Potlatch due to schedule error and will potlatch his own fete.
In Washington a tied vote left the pension appropriation bill unsettled. The Senate, by 29 to 26, insisted on retaining the 17 outlying pension agencies, sending the measure back to the House for further conference. The only point of disagreement between houses was this agency retention.
Los Angeles August 8. Chris and Chas White, alleged highwaymen who escaped a moving train after beating Deputy Sheriff Gates unconscious with his revolver, are fleeing a desert near Mojave. A posse pursues them. it is unknown if they broke their manacles. Additional officers depart to join the chase.
Los Angeles health authorities report nearly 206 cases of infantile paralysis and 36 deaths, with constant guards around quarantined homes. Since August 1 few new cases have appeared, and officials believe the disease spread is checked.
Drindajoe started from Villa Coublay near Paris at 4 55 am and landed Rheims at 6 50 am arriving at Berlin leg with an average speed of 94 miles an hour. Taft returns to Washington after Cincinnati funeral for John W Herron father of Mrs Taft and goes to executive offices.
London August 8 The case against Norman Selby known as Kid McCoy for alleged involvement in an $80,000 Ostend diamond robbery was continued until next Thursday. Selby remains on bail.
The Mt. Baker Park Improvement Club held a rose carnival and show, prompting the Rainier Heights Improvement Club to send resolutions of congratulations to the Mt. Baker club.
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