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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1912

Page

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Pat Chef Oor Price List Note

The readable text shows item pricing with two decimals and single quantities, noting 18c and 1.65 dollars with weight or light-related context. No clear event, person, or organization is identified in the fragment.

Roosevelt Attacks on Standard Oil Probed in Senate Hearings

John D. Archbold, Standard Oil president, testifies about 1904 campaign contributions to Roosevelt era efforts. He alleges forged letters and asserts the attacks on the company were unjust while detailing payments and meetings with Roosevelt and Penrose. He says evidence of the letters is dubious and recounts a White House visit with Col. Roosevelt.

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Roosevelt Decries Opposition as Slanderous

Aug 23 report quotes Roosevelt denying a $3,000,900 campaign fund claim by Senator Penrose and accusing opponents of conspiracy to preserve corruption. He says Penrose and allies seek to oppose the Progressive party and its candidate.

York Penrose Geo. W Col. Roose Chicago Colin 1904 Roosevelt Geo. W. Pera Colit Coindexter Renose Hieanies Progressive Party

Terminal lease still unsigned as commission defers signing

The Harbor Island terminals lease between the port commission and Pacific Terminals Co. remains unsigned with a postponed signing at this afternoon's meeting. Secretary Bridges objects to signing until incorporation papers are filed in the state, and a second dispute concerns who pays the bond premiums as a good faith guarantee.

Harbor Island Terminals Port Commission Pacific Terminals Co Commission Bridges

Does It Pay to Peach on Yourself Editor's Note

The piece debates Philadelphia Councilman William Burke's confession of a criminal past and seven years in prison. It asks if the public will forgive his reform, notes his resignation, and contrasts his life with Jean Valjean, urging reflection on Christian mercy and civic trust.

William Burke Philadelphia Star Massachusetts Jean Valjean Victor Hugo Les Sternes Valjean Underworld Fisher Iphia Reform Blankenburg Burke

Seattle Woman Fends Off Burglars With Six Shots

Mrs J A Mulcahy weighed 110 pounds and used a revolver to fire six times at two burglars who tried to force entry at 1207 Twenty Seventh Ave N. She hit none of the first two shots but later fired four more as they fled. She fainted on the porch. a passing motor officer found her unconscious. Her husband, formerly Juneau police chief, calls her plucky but jokes about her shooting.

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The Missing Purse at Clemmer Theatre

Mrs Grace KB Warren of 552 Belle Vue AR witnessed her silver purse with a gold chain and change pocket vanish from a Clemmer theatre post after she handed her ticket to an usher. The loss value is $105.

Grace KB. Warren Bellevue Ar. N Clemmer Theatre

Weather forecast highlights fair skies and light winds

Generally fair tonight and Saturday with light westerly winds. Temperature at noon is reported as before, indicating mild conditions without sharp changes.

Roosevelt campaign schedule cut in Portland talks

Oregon progressives are disappointed as Col Roosevelt’s campaign stops in Portland Vancouver and Salem are reduced to only one talk in Portland after a telegram from National Progressive Secretary Davis. The planned two short talks in Vancouver and Salem are canceled.

Portland Oregon Col Roosevelt Davis Vancouver Wash Salem

Brother and sister cling to cliff edge for eight hours

In the Alps near Mount Laurosse a German tourist Henry Van Goethen held his sister Miss Van Goethen by her skirt for eight hours as she dangled over a 2400 foot precipice. Maurice Lombardien raced for help. rescue arrived after three hours down the trail and five more summoning climbers. The brother suffered brain shock. the sister is expected to recover.

Paris Alps Henry van Goethen Miss van Goethen Maurice Lombardien Laurosse Damenon Lombardien Dangli

Thousands view Booth's body in London war memorial

William Booth founder of the Salvation Army lies in state at army headquarters in the Clapton district. Thousands of spectators file past the bier as generals who served under him form a guard of honor. An estimated quarter million people are expected to view the body.

London Salvation Army Wm. Booth Army Clapton

Negro Soldier's Body Found in Elliett Bay

Body of Lonzie Watking a private in company D 25th infantry was found in Elliett bay at the foot of Thomas street by Rufus Hamilton and Harry George. No signs of violence. appeared to have been in the water two days. Inquiry at Fort Lawton identified the soldier.

Elliett Bay Thomas St Rufus Hamilton Harry George Fort Lawton Lonzie Watking

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