This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1912
Page
6
Corporation Counsel Bradford replies to Jaba Construction Co claiming the $2.75 minimum wage set by the charter is needed to ensure a decent living. He argues the high cost of living makes less than $2.75 per day untenable for a laborer with a family, citing rising prices for staple foods.
Police search for a Stradivarius valued at $15,000 after violinist Herr Bergowitz left it on a suburban train seat and moved between cars. The instrument disappeared during the inquiry and the case contained $500.
In an especial message to Congress President Taft vetoes the La Follette wool bill. He argues the bill would cause irretrievable injury to the wool industry and idle machinery and loom layoffs. He urges passage of a protective bill aligned with tariff board recommendations and warns against adjournment without action.
In Macon Georgia Mrs Margaret Flabive a wealthy widow who ran a saloon has an indictment for violating prohibition law dismissed on condition she leaves the state another indictment is kept for reference only if she breaks her agreement raids on her saloon totaled eight with five criminal cases and three convictions recorded. If she returns to Macon or reopens a saloon in Georgia the remaining indictment will be tried.
President Taft will accept an invitation to Henry C. Frick’s Prides Crossing estate for a high society lawn party on August 16. Guests include millionaires only except Taft, with a dazzling setup promised and a dancing floor laid on the lawn from 7 to 9 p.m. and removed by 3 a.m.
A newly found codicil to the will of Matthew C. D. Borden, a cotton goods maker who died May 27, excludes his son Dr. Matthew 8. Borden from any share of more than $5,000,000. The codicil, dated May 2, 1894, provides the estate for the son’s mother and brothers during his marriage to his current wife. The will was filed July 11 for probate.
United Press reports the progressive national convention cost 17000 to meet in Chicago while the Republican convention to renominate President Taft cost 96000. A $19000 total seat sales and contributions left a $2000 surplus. Joseph M. Dixon named George W. Perkins as executive committee chair with plans for officers. Four women join the national committee including Jane Addams Frances Kellor Lena Gordon and Mrs Charles D Blaney.
In New York on August 9 Mrs Taft, Col Roosevelt and other Roosevelt allies arrived late on the Twentieth Century Limited from Chicago after a Cleveland stop so Mrs Taft could attend her father's funeral in Cincinnati. Col Roosevelt did not meet Taft as he mourns and later greeted reporters at the Outlook office.
The seamen's bill in the senate subcommittee prompts opposition from shipping interests. The Chamber of Commerce transportation committee telegrams Senators Burton and Jones urging defeat. A Pacific trade warning is voiced by Rep Flumphrey about foreign flags and Vancouver’s gain.Chicago officials seek to avert a looming strike with 16,600 city workers. An Nome larceny arrest, and a socialist picnic at Wildwood Park on Sunday are noted.
New York August reports say the white light district cafes and restaurants were ordered closed after 1 am by Farley the excise official. He warned licenses would be forfeited if drinks were sold after hours. The move targets publicity around police and mayor Gaynor and aims to enforce liquor laws.
United Press report from San Francisco says Four Families tong threatens death for a member failing to produce Lee Sim, a Chinese girl rescued by police from confinement for three months. Police fear trouble in Chinatown as rescue appears unlikely and a deadline of 10 P.M. is imposed.
Public sentiment against the Dublin suffragettes who were sentenced for their arson attempt during Premier Asquith’s visit drives Britain to consider retaliatory measures. The government weighs actions amid widespread opposition to the harsh sentences.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.