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16 Aug 1912
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1912
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR lists terms like 1.95 a S and 1S to Petion with phrases bis pilorea gray and cut bust, offering limited readable clues about an 19th century page item.
An item notes reported patterns of floor measurements in the B59 area, detailing misaligned sections and potential structural concerns. The report calls for inspection by building management and possible repair actions to ensure safety.
Senator Poindexter said progressives must field separate national and state tickets with no fusion after Taft delegates were seated. He argued the sham Taft nomination spurred voter support for Col Roosevelt and that the reactionary Taft bloc ignored the people, pushing independents toward a new progressive organization.
The piece details progressive and standpat withdrawals across counties as candidates for governor congress and local offices pull back. Notable names include Hodge Lawrence Billings Hay and Dan Landon with others following, signaling a split between Republican and Progressive factions ahead of primaries.
The piece notes near-progressives lack a real chance in the pat party primaries and fear joining the new party. Standpat nominating candidates may run unopposed, with Hamilton in the south district also unchallenged. Taft ticket supports loom, but outcomes against progressive candidates in November look bleak for standpatters.
Councilman Wardall declared the Seattle Electric Company bluff in a dispute over streetcar expansions. The Car Line Extension League, with 16 members and weather blamed for meager turnout, urged an ordinance granting extensions while preserving city purchase rights at physical valuation. Wardall warned the council may grant such terms if requested, though he doubted the company would seek them. Municipal ownership advocates attended, pleased by the turn in the traction fight.
Los Angeles August 16 Nat Goodwin actor and marital expert lies at his Santa Monica home after a skiff overturned in rocky Point surf battering him unconscious. He is expected to recover in days. He and Miss Marjorie Moreland were traveling up the coast to inspect beach property when the incident occurred.
New York Aug 16 Humphrey Owen Jones of Clare College Cambridge a noted scientist and his wife were killed during their honeymoon while attempting to ascend the Aiguille de Peteret peak of Mont Blanc. Their bodies were found on the rocks. Mrs Jones was a niece of the bishop of St Asaph.
Fred Howell of the American Messenger Co. on a southbound motorcycle struck a man named Smith at 2nd Avenue and Seneca Street around 1 PM. Smith was taken to City Hospital unconscious but not believed to be seriously hurt. Howell was not detained by police.
Ornery mangy canine portraits and a city debate as Gregg and Jim trap dogs for the pound. A fox terrier and a mongrel audience a family tale. license rules skimmed, profits cited, and the humane view argued. The piece ends noting deadly fates for uncount dawg s.
The steamer Sioux of Inland Navigation Co collides with the Camana at Everett dock at 11 this morning. The Camana sinks after damage to its side while the Sioux continues to Everett. The Camana crew escapes in lifeboats as the docked Sioux passes on. The Camana, 225 feet long, carried freight and passengers between Beattie and upper Sound ports.
Ethel Hull, arrested for masquerading as a boy and attempting to flee to Cheyenne, leaves the Denver city jail in a blue dress with a peach basket hat. She says she will slip back into boy’s clothes and travel with her sweetheart Fred, planning to “beat” around the country. She claims to be over 21 and a mother of a baby.
The August rainfall reached 1.90 inches by the sixteenth day, with 1.23 inches from the first fifteen days and 0.67 inches since. The weather observatory notes current storms may push the monthly total past the 2.60 inches August record set in 1899, despite forecasts of more rain tomorrow.
Henry A. McLean, candidate for congress in the First district, withdraws from the standpat ticket. He faults the Republican party as dominated by financial and industrial interests and cites a need to align with the new Progressive organization. He will seek election on the progressive ticket.
A Detroit Free Press blurb notes a financier praised for success yet publicly supporting a family of five on twelve dollars per week. The exchange underscores hidden poverty amid perceived wealth and questions of income and responsibility.
District Attorney Fredericks resumes the last state argument in the Darrow trial, labeling the case a matter of bribery and evidence. He questions witnesses and notes Darrow’s alleged money dealings with Franklin and others, signaling voters to expect a verdict soon.
North Yakima businessmen and residents endorse the Progressive primaries in September. A telegram to Wm Hunt states widespread support from the Yakima Commercial Club and local firms. North Yakima progressives ratified the party call and hosted a meeting featuring N W Durham and Frank Goodrich.
Tacoma August 16. State Senator Peter Jensen formerly secretary of the Fern Hill district board is charged with misappropriating 1180 dollars of state board of pharmacy funds. The warrant cites missing amount between June 2, 1909, and November 30, 1911. Jensen to appear at the sheriff's office this afternoon.
Showers tonight or Saturday with brisk south to west winds. Noon temperature around 54 degrees.
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