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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1901
Page
4
Dec. 12 report from Moscow says Grand Duke Alexander Vladimir traveled between the city and Malachovka with two women in his compartment. Indiscreet behavior and flirtation led to a personal alliance forming among the travelers, with the women allegedly sharing meals and attention.
Paris reports Kaiser Wilhelm arranging to visit The Hague in early spring to mediate between the Queen and the prince consort. He is credited with shaping the present understanding and warns he will be severe with the recalcitrant prince.
A telegram from Paris dated December 12 reports a petition letter gathering signatures to urge Theodore Roosevelt to intercede with the British on behalf of an unnamed party seeking better treatment. The dispatch notes the growing support and the international press interest in the appeal.
A woman obsessed with a mythical figure pursued a relationship with a lowly-born man, receiving $200,000, obtaining a divorce, and departing for the Orient.
Washington D C December 12 1898 a list of officers selected for brevet rank for gallant action in the Spanish American War is published The article names Theodore Roosevelt among those to be made brigadier general of volunteers The roster lists over 1690 officers awaiting final presentation to the War Department
Reports from Mrs. John G. Woolley in New Zealand describe eight hour days, pensions, government land reform, high public schooling, and broad popular rule. In Bridgeport Dennis Mulvihill elected mayor. Harriman indicted over eight hour law. NYC trades council formed to manage contracts. unions in Birmingham and broom makers active. state labor official cites cases and advocates federation. Local ads note Ebony Toilet Bets and jewelry offers.
Anniversary sale marks 14 years of the busy store with unusually low prices. Regular customers seek bargains on Men’s Genuine Hogekin and Ira Parker goods, men’s wool yarn mitts, and tanned calfskin items, all advertised to draw big crowds.
Readable text lists various gloves including Jersey, Wool Double Knit, Scotch Golf, fleece Jersey, Lamb Knit, Kid Dress and Business gloves. Notes anniversary sale prices per pair with emphasis on warmth, wearability, and leather-like comfort. Strong entities include glove types and generic pricing mentions.
The Post says the War Office views Boer captures as indicating the Boers may yield details to avoid general surrender. The war office expects the conflict to end soon and considers the situation favorable after months. It notes that Noors would be treated well in any settlement.
Salvador Claneros, former republic president, writes in a column that General Gomez is accused of grave crimes including being a friend of Senator Pratt and an assassin. He claims evidence ties Gomez to deaths during the ten years' war, including Verona's.
In Tacoma on December 12 an unknown man walked onto the railroad right of way and stepped in front of a Northern Pacific freight train near Puyallup. He was killed instantly and was found without money. Authorities deem it a possible self inflicted death.
Budapest report says a discharged cashier at a large Hungarian distillery killed himself by drowning in a vat holding 200 000 tons of alcohol. The body was found days later and the vat had to be emptied as the contents spoiled. The incident ruined the employer M D Pease Johnson & Co as the man’s revenge ended in financial loss.
In Omama Dec 12 additional details show that a woman’s desire to display the stolen diamonds helped locate W H Wood and True Johnson, who seized 16000 dollars worth of gems. At arrest she wore four rings one large stone on her thumb a diamond brooch and earrings and was glowing with the flashes of the gems.
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