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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1912
Page
7
The Seattle Union Record and Spokane labor leaders defend Bob Hodge as a working class ally. They accuse opponents of long hours and violation of the eight hour law while praising Hodge’s honesty, energy, and tireless labor in mines and mills.
Miss Jane Addams, leader of Hull House, declares support for a new party on a national platform of social and industrial reform. She cites minimum wage for women, eight hour day, child labor regulation, and old age pensions as core goals, saying the discussion will reach every farmhouse in three months.
A reader recounts a woman's lament about marriage and her feelings for her husband. The narration conveys sympathy as characters discuss gender roles and the burdens of wedlock in a restrained, period voice.
A mother mourns after the death of her infant during surgery for removal of a tumor. Doctors, led by Mrs. Tillie and Dr. Benjamin, attended the case as nurses and staff assisted in the operation. The report notes the patient died under care while in the hospital.
Samuel B. Wright aged 70 a founder of Greeley rode to Seeley Lake four miles out for an 18 year swim banished deep water and challenged 50 boys. He led the 60 yard neck and neck sprint then swam a quarter mile finishing well ahead to win the race.
Lawrence Iowa Territory reports a shocking incident where 11 year old Louis Dion wrote a note granting permission to kill him and 12 year old Henry Talbot shot him through the heart from a home window. The tragedy arose from pride in a new rifle and a dare between companions.
In Porterville California on August 10 Mies Allie Warman wife of Armenian rancher in the Pixley district restrained a tramp who beat her after she refused to feed him. She summoned her husband who handed the man to a constable. The woman, alone at first, faced the intruder with a 45 revolver until help arrived.
Water will be shut off on Railroad Avenue from Madison Street to Jackson Avenue on Sunday between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. The disruption affects surrounding properties during the scheduled maintenance window.
The will of Elizabeth Pangiria widow of Constantine Pangiris a Greek diplomat probated in Baltimore values the estate at about 260000. Niece Countess da Conturbila Anna St Clair Patterson receives 20000 in ground rents and Fortunato da Conturbia also 20000 but forfeits if he gambles on cards stocks races or any other sport or game. A Moose picnic at Pileasadt Beach tomorrow with boats leaving Colman dock is advertised.
Investor Hawthorne advertises 20,000,000 feet of cedar and fir timber in three units of 1,000,000 feet each. Prices cited range around 500 dollars per unit with August delivery, guaranteed against loss, expecting canal opening to lift value within three years. Located Seattle Washington and tied to Puget Sound and British Columbia stumpage trends.
Charles Carson convict No. 6378 at Folsom has not spoken for three years. He received a death sentence in 1906 for taking part in the Finley Quijada prison break, and doctors cannot determine if his muteness is feigned. Carson, 24 at sentencing, is a South Carolinian who survived Charleston’s 1886 tsunami.
King county officials discharged both ferry captains and engineers after wage dispute. Captain J P Simpson sailed the Lake Washington ferry on schedule to avoid any inconvenience, as new captains awaited, while unions pressed for higher pay from 125 to 150 dollars monthly.
County commissioners authorize three new docks on Lake Union and Lake Washington with $125,000 allocated for the Union site and about $10,000 for the Washington project. A Duwamish industrial dock is planned with direct purchase of Union Trust Island rather than condemnation following a Supreme Court ruling.
A blazing inferno engulfed the New York Central docks at West 33rd Street on the North River. The two piers were loaded with merchandise when the fire started, flames spread rapidly, and several firemen jumped into the river to escape the blaze.
Stockton estimates show 45 000 acres planted with potatoes this season. Average yield 126 bags per acre totals about 6 000 000 sacks. Prices on the river bank ranged from 60 cents to 2 50.
A listing of sale prices for meat, dairy, produce, and pantry staples at Pike Place Market. Items include small leg lamb 15 cents per pound, lamb chops, Minnesota butter 30 cents per pound, new laid eggs 65 cents a dozen, halibut cheeks 150 per two pounds, salmon three pounds 25 cents, salt mackerel two for 25 cents, Brazil nuts two pounds 50 cents, hard wheat flour 60 cents per sack, granulated sugar 5.49 per sack, macaroni two for 16 cents, and pork and beans two for 15 cents.
Pickled apare riba and cured carp beef offered alongside compound lard and lamb cuts. Lard, milk, new potatoes, olive oil, jello, olives, tomatoes and more priced per unit. Moose plenie at Pleasant Beach tomorrow with boats departing Colman dock.
Help wanted in the barber industry. Training offered with wages while learning. National Barber College in Seattle advertises six weeks to licensing and quick qualify at low cost. Also mentions room and board offers and various job placements.
Advertisements describe multiple land offers including loam soil near towns with creameries and canneries. Listings include 10 20 or 40 acre plots at 26 per acre with six month terms, Kirkland ranch improvements, 16 20 acre tracts near Silverdale, and 60 acre parcels with cash and monthly terms. Prospective buyers are urged to visit Beattie or Kirkland locations for details and view photos.
FOR EXCHANGE 160 acres of No 1 wheat land one mile from Wheeler Grant County 80 acres plowed ready for full wheat price 3200 mortgage 600 Will exchange equity for a house and lot in Seattle and will assume W W Noyes 317 Boston Block Nice cottage suitable for one or two families facing Lake Washington and boulevard Madrona Park On leased ground Long lease and low rent To exchange for small stock of Goods East 1014
Pacific Poultry Co and New Corner Market advertise dressed chicken and turkey prices with quantity deals. Jod Pulay offers 6 cents over market for good stock and promotes large 60 foot lots near End Phinney Ave. Listings include laying hens for sale and contact details in Pike Place Ballard and Woodland Car areas.
Public notices appear with names and dates. employment ads seek waitresses telephone operators and performers. Aged statements reference debts of a spouse and dates in August. Listings include hotel partnership, drama school, and piano player requests among other job postings and notices.
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