14 Dec 1911
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1911
Page
1
A dispatch contrasts two Christmas worlds in New York and Seattle. Elbert H. Gary gifts his wife a $500000 pearl necklace from Fifth Avenue, while a Seattle girl named Blue Eyes endures another year of want and a missed Christmas.
Pale haired juror Harry Waldron, missing for three days to avoid pressure, returns home confessing a desire for self harm. Judge Porterfield considers a new trial as Waldron is read as mentally unbalanced and the Hyde case jury is discharged.
In a Senate speech Senator John D Works of California called for government obligations to all civil war veterans and urged care for both Union and Confederate soldiers. He supported a resolution to investigate the national soldiers home at Sawtelle near Los Angeles to promote national reconciliation.
United Press Leased Wire Salem Oregon December 14 James J Dalrymple a pioneer merchant of this city died at midnight last night aged 75 years He was a native of Salem Massachusetts coming to Oregon in 1866
After three weeks of concern, residents turned on Cedar river water without boiling it as Dr Crichton announced all danger from typhoid and bacilli had been eliminated. The city let water run for two minutes as a final precaution.
Oakland December authorities hold M. O'Brien and J. Hansen on charges of smuggling opium valued at 4000 dollars. A Chinese confederate who landed the drug at the Pacific Mail dock is sought. Officers report the pair offered Patrolman Frank Roasick two thousand dollars for release.
Portland health officials closed Hawthorne and Arleta public schools to prevent an outbreak after several students were stricken with smallpox or scarlet fever. Local children face school disruption as authorities act to curb spread.
A. C. Gilson, assistant secretary of the Building Trades Council, reports Olaf A. Tveitmoe and Antone Johnsen will reach San Francisco Saturday afternoon from New York aboard the Overland Limited, marking a notable visit from organized labor figures.
An optimistic statement proclaims that success comes to those who rise early and seize the day, celebrating daily diligence as the democratic sun's equal opportunity.
W. E. D Stokes, the ill billionaire linked to the attempted murder trial of Lillian Graham and Ethel Conrad, is reported dying after kidney abscess surgery. He shows slight rally, but doctors deem his condition dangerous. The trial's final day features Mrs Stokes testimony contradicting Conrad, with closing arguments expected tonight.
Rain is expected tonight and Friday with moderate south to southwest winds. The noon temperature is forecast at 42 degrees.
Washington dispatch reports that U S pressure aims to compel Russia to recognize American Jews rights to prevent treaty abrogation. It notes Taft will withhold signatures on resolutions until ongoing diplomatic negotiations with Russia conclude.
Federal grand jury in Angeles will indict two San Francisco labor leaders in the McNamara dynamite case. Other indictments against further Frisco leaders are anticipated, with arrests expected soon. Olaf A Tveltmoe and Anton Johannsen remain at large as authorities seek them for subpoenas.
Mrs Annie Sperber of New York died after laughing at jokes told by neighbor Catherine Phillips. An unusually funny story followed by another caused a violent laughing fit that ended with a final chuckle and her death.
In King County a first degree murder trial unfolds with Frank Lombardo claiming amnesia after a fatal shooting of Frank Bressi. Lombardo recalls a blow and the moment he pulled the gun, leading to days in jail and a perplexing memory gap. The defense and state agreed to stagger jurors for meals and nights, a rare procedure in such cases.
A playful poem about a boy who is good yet cannot receive gifts because Santa only brings toys to the rich. He imagines lavish presents and asks why wealth determines generosity, wondering if Santa is unsure which items belong to him.
Entombed miners left chalked messages as rescuers tracked their trail two miles underground at Cross Mountain coal mine. Fifty men still missing after five bodies were found. families face grim outcome while helmeted rescuers work through fire and 20 miles of passages.
A thief broke into the Hadley home at 2527 11th Ave West while Mr. Hadley and the children were away and stole the baby's bank containing about 10 dollars in nickels dimes and pennies. Local authorities seek the culprit.
Excessive living costs ease as sugar slides toward 25 cents a pound and eggs follow suit. Note references to beets sugar and hen fruit indicate price normalization. The passage highlights a general trend toward lower basic food costs despite ongoing economic strain.
American John Wilkenson reportedly killed 17 bandits during a mine attack in Gelondrina Oaxaca Mexico. He faced 78 assailants, escaped unscathed, and was armed with a shotgun.
Ruth A. Smalley petitions the superior court claiming marriage to Horace B. Smalley began in Chesaw Washington in 1905 and that his continual drinking habit has disrupted the union, prompting her to seek a return to her maiden name.
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