Widow of H H Rogers Dies on Diner
Mrs. Henry H. Rogers widow of the Standard Oil magnate died suddenly today in a dining car en route from Bretton Woods New Hampshire to New York. Captain H H Rogers her son was notified.
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1912
Page
9
Mrs. Henry H. Rogers widow of the Standard Oil magnate died suddenly today in a dining car en route from Bretton Woods New Hampshire to New York. Captain H H Rogers her son was notified.
Escanaba Mich Aug 10 Dispatches say United States Senator Isaac Stephenson of Wisconsin, stricken while fishing near Watson, is not as seriously ill as first thought. A physician, arriving by special train, cables that the senator only has a bad cold and minor stomach trouble, and will continue the fishing trip.
Ida Aug 30 report states Paul Ase Stone, a progressive who lost the Republican nomination by 15 votes, will not contest the recount. He withdraws in favor of John M. Ht, giving him the GOP nomination. The three cornered race continues as the Progressive Party nominates H. D. of Payette by petition.
Cardinal Parley leads New York City churches in a major labor rally planned for next Sunday as the first step in an anti socialism campaign. More than 100000 laborers have been invited to participate.
Governor West names H. M. Betlerly to fill the Multnomah county DA job, triggering Cameron to file quo warranto in circuit court. Cameron vows to issue warrants of arrest until the court decides who holds the office.
Portland Oregon August 30 P L McNeal a chauffeur was seriously burned when the garage of Robinson and Courier burned with damage estimated at thirty thousand dollars Fire crews battled the blaze destroying the structure and leaving McNeal injured.
Shirley Kellogg, a demure New York singer, is hailed for the most perfect legs in the world. She stars at the Winter Garden dancing on the suspension bridge above the audience, drawing loud applause. She admits she dislikes tights and wore them only this year.
Reno court awards actress Rona Marston wife of Leo J Bell 225 dollars for railroad fare 75 dollars monthly alimony 260 dollars attorney fees and 60 dollars deposition coat in her alimony battle. The couple married in Los Angeles where they both acted in a theater company before touring San Francisco.
About 100 property owners from Interbay to Magnolia Bluff appeared before the council to protest sewer assessments. The hearing was continued for one week while street paving orders were issued for Post Street and Fifth Avenue areas. In Denver, Joseph Butler, 19, committed suicide by asphyxiation after a period of food deprivation, a diary indicating his distress.
Vienna reports Hungary becomes first nation to adopt a practical anti race suicide law. Passed in July the measure pays government officials above a rank 200 crowns per year for one child 400 for two and 600 crowns for three or more per year, roughly 150 dollars.
The State Department demanded Panama police reforms after a clash in Colon left a civilian dead and several U S soldiers and civilians seriously wounded. Ambassador Dodge requested removal of Colon police chief Quijano and Police Captain Delaosia to end abuses against Americans.
Mrs. Wm. G. Moore of Washington and Mrs. Libby Langton of San Francisco and Honolulu, sisters, celebrate a long awaited reunion after 54 years. Four generations of the Moore family attended. both women were brides at a double wedding in 1853 and separated soon after.
T J Walsh of Helena nominated for United States senator to succeed Dixon. Samuel R Stewart of Virginia City nominated for governor. Convention endorses woman suffrage direct primaries and a corrupt practices act.
The trial of Mrs. Marie Nivens for conducting a disorderly house at 616 Spring Street reopened today. Police Judge Lilbaugh Patrolman T P Boyd and Sergeant Zimmerman testified the house was under observation for several days before the August raid, with defense proceedings beginning this morning.
Dr. Mark A. Matthews moderator of the Presbyterian church of America returns from the East with a positive view of improving business conditions. He notes election uncertainty but reports a hopeful mood among business men about better times regardless of the outcome. A train poll shows 47 Wilson, 29 Roosevelt, 11 Taft votes.
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