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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1912

Page

4

Impeachment Process Outlined For Judge Archbald Case

The piece details charges against Judge Archbald and the path of impeachment as explained by House managers. It notes 1908 to 1912 actions by Archbald, involvement of railroads Erie Lehigh Valley Lackawanna, and the Senate trial process with articles read by Clayton Webb and others.

Archbald Amity Coal Co Supreme Court of Pennsylvania Bis Atty Wickersham Dionysius Polla Jall Hugo Rosenbers Harty W. P. Boland Scranton B. J. Willian Archbald’s Erie Lehigh Valley Lackawanna House of Representatives Senate Commerce Court Railroad Federal Interstate Commerce Commission House Archbeld Clayton Ala.s Webb N. Cc Davie W. Va Floyd Ark White Wyo Nelson Minn Ham Bacon Gay Culberson Tex Archhbald

Traction Company Urged to Build Extensions in City

Judge Dykeman ruled the charter clause on railway franchises not retroactive, limiting city purchase rights to new lines only. Mayor Cotterill pressed for drastic action and 15 extensions via independent firms with transfer privileges. The council filed a test suit on the Kinnear extension, demanding immediate transportation for residents and ending the company’s delay.

Cotterill Puget Sound Traction Co Kinnear Puget Sound Traction, Light & Power Co

Pie politics and postmasters in October clash

The piece notes President Taft’s order placing 36 000 fourth class postmasters on the civil service list and predicts Democratic efforts to rescind. It questions Woodrow Wilson’s stance on civil service while highlighting partisan rewards and the potential impact on patronage.

Taft Civil Service Wilson Woodrow

Absurdities and Inquiries From a Wide-Eyed Era

A collage of quotes mocks kings poets and suffragists while noting Ohio's mass alimony, Bermuda literature jokes, aviators lost in ads, and Tacoma's dock venture. Witty asides on newspapers and a jab at Hetty Green's onion health claim punctuate this column of dated curiosities.

Leap Year Taken In Stride By Balkan War Commentator

A Balkan war correspondent quips about women proposing in leap year and the reaction of soldiers with humor on courting customs. The writer suggests delaying proposals or involving family and authorities as a playful take.

Economic claims and local notices from Marshfield and beyond

The piece cites wide scale farm wealth, borrowed capital, and interest totals. It features local Marshfield notes on music and a violinist, a piano purchase at the Swift residence, and a catchy jab at get rich schemes. It includes a Josh Wise quote on busy publicity and a Philadelphia savings estimate from coal investigations.

Marshfield Swift's Fairbanks Ueten Mass

Local Probate Judge and Guests Foreign Travel Report

Mr. and Mrs. Charles A of Pennsylvania traveled to Mich after a stay with Mr. and Mrs. C. E. B. Dawbert. Mr. Moose serves as probate judge of Lebanon County and fills multiple judge roles at state fairs across Pennsylvania and neighboring states.

Charles A Pennsylvania Petmit Mich C. EB. Dawbert Moose Lebanon County New Jersey Maryland Delaware Kentucky Springfield

Odd Bits of World News and Social Snippets

A collage of remarks and facts touches on marital dynamics, travel economics, crime fines, and international trade. Highlights include foreign visitors to Italy, currency counterfeiting in Spain, direct farm sales in Switzerland, a New York coal dealer fined, and remarks by Madame Simone about American theater including the Irish Players.

Gourmont Eekly Laula Dimond Gilbert Shaw B. Edward Rees Bostwick & Randolf World In Movies Thanhouser Old Town Gaumont

Impeachment Trials Across U S History

The Senate has tried eight officials including five judges. Of those, two were convicted one for rebellion and one for profanity and drunkenness while others were acquitted or removed. Notable figures include William Blount John Pickering Muell Chase James H Peck West Humphreys Andrew Johnson W W AP Charles Swayne.

William Blount Tennessee New Orleans Spain Great Britain John Pickering U. S Muel Chase James H. Peck West H. Humphreys U. & District Andrew Johnson W. W. AP Indiana Charles Swayne Senate

Editor’s Mail Letters on County Hospital and Auto Safety

The Star prints letters debating county hospital care and public aid, praising some humane treatment and criticizing perceived unfairness. Readers compare rural courtesy to urban enforcement, urge sympathy for the needy, and discuss automobile ordinances and public safety in town.

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