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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1912

Page

9

Noted Woman to Lecture Again at Y. M. C. A.

Mrs. O. 8 Powler-Chumos, widow, is scheduled to lecture again at the YMCA, continuing her series of talks.

Socialist Party platform for Seattle school director race

Epwin J. Brown advocates Joseph Allen as Socialist candidate for Seattle School Director on December 7, 1912. The platform urges fair teacher pay, bond support for new schools, gender equality in pay, union rights, compulsory attendance, night schools, and prudent school administration aligned with the Socialist party and the current board member Winsor.

Epwin J. Brown Seattle Socialist Party of Beattie Ool Joseph Allen Winsor Sabeei Eee City Pacific Coast Leon Geni Coum

Descendant Claims Byzantine Throne Over Constantinople

Princess Eugenie Paleologa of West Kensington London asserts a direct line from the Byzantine emperors and says she has a superior right to rule Constantinople should the Balkan states expel the Turks. She cites documents tracing to Constantine Paleologus and envisions restoration of the throne.

Turkey Eugenie Paleologa West Kensington London Constantinople Bulgaria United Powers Europe Great Eastern Empire Constantine Paleologus Constantine Balkan

James Stephen Seeks Seattle School Director Seat

James Stephen, a 23 year Seattle resident and former district architect, campaigns for School Director in Seattle district No 1. He highlights his decade of work on building upgrades and modern brick facilities, claiming the district ranks near the top nationally and urging voters to elect a candidate who understands district needs.

James Stephen Seattle

Building Permits Show Falling Off in Seattle

In November the Seattle superintendent of buildings issued 676 permits valued at 403910 dollars, down from 687 permits valued at 449105 dollars in November 1911. Through December 1, 1912, 251 permits totaling 7446975 dollars have been issued, versus 16404 permits totaling 7164266 dollars in the same period of 1911.

Superintendent of Buildings Seattle

Ettor Father Sues in Tacoma Over Injuries

August Malesky, 64, sues Manley Ettor, father of Joe Ettor, for 25 damages in Tacoma Superior Court after a June altercation in which Ettor allegedly beat the elder man. Ettor was previously fined 16 in police court related to the incident.

United Press Tacoma Joe Ettor Saler Masa August Malesky Ince Superior Court Manley Ettor Joy Malesky Ettor

Trial of Judge Archbald to Start at 1 P M

The impeachment trial of Judge Robert W. Archbald of the commerce court continues with 46 witnesses yet to be examined. Senate managers decide daily sessions will begin at 1 p m and run until 5 p m as they seek to finish before the holiday recess.

United Prese Washington Senate Robert W. Archbald Commerce Court Board of Managers

Work Delayed On Recall Forgeries

Prosecuting Attorney Murphy postpones investigation of forgery charges tied to recall petitions due to workload from the Pierce county suit against King county in the Stuck river matter and prep for the Peter Miller case in Tacoma. Both Cotterill supporters and the recall association say they were intended victims of the forgeries.

Pierce County King County Stuck River Peter Miller Tacoma Murphy Recall Association Cotterill

Seaside Pirates halted by seasickness and arrest

Avaia, Dec. 6. Sea sickness ended a planned pirate expedition after four desperadoes stole a private motorboat Dora and armed it for raid. Rough seas sapped strength, forcing them to beach at Double Island point where government officers arrested them.

Adelaide Ava Dora South Sea Islands Double Island Point

Slip One Over On Tacoma Sleuths

Detectives hunted Dec 6 for W. A. Whitlock who vanished from Walla Walla three weeks earlier with $1,000. A letter from a supposed relative claimed Whitlock faced murder by bandits, while he reportedly stayed at home with his wife all day, who had not told police of his return.

United Vires Tacoma W. A. Whitlock Walla Walla Whitlock

Municipal car line tracks under construction in Seattle

Beattie owns over a mile of railway today as the municipal line takes shape. Division A of the project reaches 2 1/2 miles of territory with 17 blocks laid on Garfield to Dexter and Fourth to Dexter and 10 more blocks on Nickerson. Rails expected by February. completion of division A by next July. Total bond authorized is 800000 with 550000 for other divisions.

Beattie Municipal Railway Hallard Tetory Garfield St Dexter Av Fourth Av Dexter Third Av 14Th Av Nickerson Division A Piper Seattle Sia Firat

Air hammer curing aneurysm reported in Los Angeles

A report to the Southern California Medical Society describes 1000 blows per minute from a compressed air hammer applied to the seventh cervical vertebra of W. C. Dean of Los Angeles. Dr. C. E. Atkinson for Dr. Albert Abrams of San Francisco stated the blows cured or delayed the presumed fatal aneurysm.

Los Angeles W. C. Dean C. BE. Atkinson Albert Abrams San Francisco Southern California Medical Society

Taylor Claims Game of Bluff in Speaker Bet

The piece portrays Taylor as bluffing about reelecting himself as Speaker Howard Taylor faces questions over alleged pledges and even the support of Democrats and bull moose lawmakers. Morphine calls Taylor’s boasts a bluff and doubts any pledges exist.

Taylor Morphine Howard Taylor Thomas F. Murphine

Escapes Highlight Oregon Honor System Record

Biennial report shows 58 inmates escaped from Oregon penitentiary in 18 months under Gov. Weat’s honor system. Forty of the escapes came from honor men working unguarded on county roads and other locations. Two were returned to the prison and several more were arrested or jailed elsewhere.

United Press Salem

Cat Skin Rumor Flares As London Traders Seek Skins

A London report notes demand for cat skins rising with a promise of a cat and rat farm scheme. Farriers claim cat skins fetch up to 2 50 each and prices are advancing, casting doubt on the feasibility of the venture.

United Press London

Man loses hands in mine marries partner in Wilkesbarre

Alex Walters 22, who lost both legs in a March mine accident, led Miss Anna Pash to the altar in Wilkesbarre. He now mends shoes to earn a living, using his hands to walk. The note adds a digressive aside on counting wealth, referencing John D. Rockefeller.

Wilkesbarre Jegs Alex Walters Anna Pash Cheriah Walters Mise Pash

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