12 Dec 1911
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1911
Page
1
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The piece argues judges removed a jail penalty from the public service law that would jail utility officers for nickel-ride fare tricks. It contends the title misled, while the legislature did not intend jail terms. judges Main and Ronald effectively nullified the punitive teeth.
The council rejects an immediate sale of municipal car bonds amid debate on legality and pledges. Cotterill urges proceeding with sale using existing funds while opposing outside legal opinion. Erickson and Blaine clash over transfers and past bond moves as residents voice concerns in Rainier Valley.
The Republican national committee voted to hold the convention in Chicago opening June 18 next year. They accepted H Hitchcock’s resignation as convention chair and named former Governor Hill of Maine to fill the unexpired term. A primary delegates proposal failed with seven voting for Borah. Ohio pressed for presidential preference primary to choose at large delegates.
Los Angeles county taxpayers spent 132697.56 on detective fees to bring the McNamara brothers to trial. Pinkerton Agency earned 27695.94 Burns Agency 45396.29 and district attorney detectives 21978.08. The total covers rewards and travel, hotel, and office expenses.
The jury in Judge Gay's court convicts Barney Primmer on a statutory charge after Mise Primmer refuses to testify against her father. Mise is ordered to sheriff custody and will face perjury charges by the prosecutor Kennedy. The affidavit followed secret police in the Primmer home to obtain evidence leading to the arrest.
Queen Victoria of Spain delivered a daughter yesterday in Madrid. King Alfonso and the queen now have four living children.
A massive blaze in Owen Sound wiped out the entire C. P. R. elevator plant and 1,000,000 bushels of grain, with losses estimated above one million dollars. The fire marked the worst conflagration the town has endured and prompted wide attention.
In San Francisco a missing wife of a dynamite suspect plus three California State Building Trades council officers vanish as witnesses. Federal grand jury sessions resume with 133 witnesses summoned from San Francisco. Box A containing evidence is delivered. McNamara is described as calm and nerve in the jail transport.
Gov Hay in Seattle hints at a delay in announcing a decision on calling a special session. He suggests his choice is not yet ready to be made public, while critics view the move as political posturing to influence public perception.
One acre and one quarter for 500 dollars. Land with large trees a small spring and fine lake view. North of the city on this side of the lake. Fifteen dollars cash secures it. Ole Hanson Co. Third Floor New York Block.
The trial of Joseph Bianchi the detective who shot Frank Harris opens tomorrow in Judge Main’s court. Bianchi is charged with manslaughter with the state alleging unlawful shooting after Harris tried to flee during arrest for suspected lace curtain theft. Bianchi contends the killing was accidental.
A lighthearted note explores where to place the Christmas tree to keep it hidden or tucked away in a home setting. It discusses practical spots and potential visibility concerns for holiday surprises.
Assistant District Attorney Buckner announced cross examination of Lillian Graham would finish today as Ethel Conrad prepares to testify. Graham described writing a suicide note blaming Stokes and drinking carbolic acid but surviving, admitting Conrad received $200 for delivering the letter.
In Delhi 100000 assembled and 150 native rulers knelt as Emperor George V announced his succession signaling continued British suzerainty over India. The proclamation echoed past ceremonies when Victoria and Edward were proclaimed empress and king in the same arena.
The Shafer Bros Arcade offers Christmas specials including boys apparel and gifts. Highlights include Russian Blouses Junior Norfolk Sailor Blouses Knickerbockers boy’s neckties 25 cents boys’ sweaters 2.00 dollars waists 50 cents to 1.00 Indian and Cowboy suits caps 50 cents to 2.00 hats 1 to 2 dollars.
J F Greek, manager of the International Association of Machinists, leaped from the 19th floor of the Masonic Temple in Chicago. His body struck a showroom and killed a bystander, Harry Evans, who was nearby buying tobacco. The witness sale is injured.
George Ury, aged about 60, is released after ten years in the Wyandot county murder case. The pardon board found he had a perfect alibi, vindicating him after years of effort by his wife who traveled to Columbus to advocate for his release.
In San Francisco on December 12 Mrs. Elizabeth McEachern, 80, perished after her clothing ignited from a small cook stove in her hotel room. In the same event, R W Hill George F Meacham and Ole Hanson attacked the case against city beautification plans by Virgil Bogue while James T Blackistone Edmund Bowden and George B Littlefield defended them. The Real Estate association hosted the debate in Commercial Club rooms.
The forecast calls for fair conditions tonight and Wednesday with west to southerly winds. Noon temperature around 48 degrees.
A bustling poultry show at the Bon Marche building in Seattle features Kirkland hens and a chorus of cackling. Hatchling chatter, social squabbles, and feathered capitalists highlight a lively display with hens valued from one dollar sixty to one hundred dollars, amid tea, rainwater, and fishworm sandwiches.
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