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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1912

Page

7

Two Men Die After Downtown Saloon Fight

A quarrel over a card game led to a deadly chase and knife attack near Sixth Avenue and King Street. Mike Chillent, 38, died at the city hospital. Falena, a Rainier Valley store owner, was wounded and survived. Chillent leaves a wife and child in Italy.

Mike Chillent King St. Ment Falena Oath Chillentin Palena Lallan Jackson St Chillent City Hospital Rainier Valley Italy

No Honeymoon Ends in Divorce for Early 20th Century Wife

Pearl Holmquist married Fred J. Holmquist on February 38, 1911. He lingered at home, failed to work, then abandoned her for another woman. Pearl, employed as a waitress, learned of his departure through a note and received a divorce, telling Judge Frater she had not been supported.

Fred J. Holmquist Pearl Fred

Allies to resist the big powers in the Balkans

Balkan allies range a united front against Austrian or Hallas objections and agree to settle disputes over territorial claims. They will hold conferences to conclude peace in Europe and refuse Serbia’s claims, signaling unity amid lasting disunion. Durazzo and Adrianople remain major obstacles to Turkey’s peace talks.

Don Ure Servia Adrianople Turkey

High School Youth Suspected in Rich Man Robbery

Francisco December 14 police investigate alleged jewel robbery of prominent merchant N. Wood. About $5,000 in jewels missing after a note offering return for cash was received. Handwriting analysis and torn book page suggest a youthful suspect.

Francisco Funda N. Wood Iing

Three Oregon men face gallows after trials

Three men convicted of first degree murder face death sentences in Oregon counties. Tarbett awaits sentencing after his appeal, while Om Faithful an Indian is charged with killing his wife on a reservation. E O Young had alleged beer bottle assault, and C Miller, an elderly man, died.

P Biied County Gil Lou Soue Tarbett Anna Blair Om Faithful E. O. Young C. Miller

Safer in Air Than in an Automobile Reported Abroad

In Francisco Bay a Bolivian consul general said flying felt safer than driving after a flight with Portland aviator Silas Chris. The consul cited the thrill as he described the trip as among the most exhilarating in the world.

Francisco Senor Sanjimes Republic of Bolivia Francisco Bay Fn A Silas Chris Portland

Public apology seals Barbour misstatement

Clark receives a public apology from F A Barbour of the state normal school Pillanti Michigan for accusing Ann Arbor students two years ago of defaming Clark. Barbour admits error and retracts, promising action against himself. case ends with retraction and planned discipline. In York, the takeoff of the U S Steel Car dissolution under Sherman law will resume in Philadelphia Tuesday, per government attorney Henton.

Champ Clark Hington Speakip Clark F. A. Or State Normal School Pillanti Mich Barbour Ann Clark Arts Tr Ting Steel York U. S. Steel Sherman Philaesday Henton

Butter trust fight targets Elgin board and creamery groups

In Chicago on December 14, the government filed a federal suit to dissolve the Elgin board of trade known as the Butter Trust and the American Association of Creamery Manufacturers. The action charges conspiracy to fix butter prices in the interest of large manufacturers and storage concerns. The suit names twenty one individual defendants and alleges the two organizations worked together to fix butter prices and ores.

Chicago Lutt Elgin Board of Trade Butter Trust American Association of Creamery Manufacturers United States Department of Justice

Cocaine Smuggling Probe Ties California to Canada

Customs officers investigate a letter reporting cocaine valued at $12,000 smuggled from Canada to California. The missive names a San Francisco address as a possible locator and notes several suspects under arrest. It is believed the drug landed at Portland, Oregon, then moved south.

San Francisco W. C Chas. A. Stephens California Canada Portland

Stewart Calls Philippine Islands Greatest U S Asset

M L Stewart director of commerce of the islands told Seattle listeners that the Philippine islands are a self sufficient asset to the United States, praising them as the greatest asset and noting they have been self supporting since 1904 during his visit en route to Manila.

U. S Philippine Islands Philippines United States M. L. Stewart Islanda Seattle Manila Stewart

President-Elect Wilson Sails Home From Bermuda

President-elect Wilson and his party left Bermuda aboard the liner Bermudian this afternoon. A large crowd cheered as he departed, and he said he feels fine and has had a great vacation.

Hamilton Bermuda Wilson United States Bermudian Gov. Wilson

Old Santa Hands Out Gifts at Hemn Outfitters

Thousands visited the Hemn Outfitters store as Santa Claus and assistants distributed dolls diaries and other gifts to every attendee. The festive event drew a large crowd and featured multiple helpers giving away holiday treats.

Santa Santa Claus Hantern

Austrian steamboat sailings to Servia halted

Belgrade December 14. It is learned that Austrian steamboat companies have stopped sailings to Servian ports on the Danube. Austrians living in Servian towns are being detained.

Belzrade Danube River

Bucking Broncho Breaker Is Hall Actor in Movies

Seattle admirers of Lubin Westerns praise Franklyn Hall as a top rough rider. Californian Hall prefers live chases on bucking broncos over studio indoor work. He trained in San Francisco and rose to juvenile leads, later becoming a Belasco favorite after moving east to acting in pictures.

Hall Franklyn Hall Seattle Rough Riders Ives Johan McQuire Grand Opera House San Francisco Belasco

New County Grand Jury to Probe Darrow Case

Reports say a new Los Angeles county grand jury will investigate the Darrow affair and related matters from the McNamara brothers trial. The panel may review the $10,000 check allegedly signed by Samuel Gompers and cashed by Olaf A. Trehmoe in San Francisco during the trial.

Los Angeles Darrow McNamara Brothers Samuel Gompers Olaf A. Trehmoe San Francisco McNamara

Poultry Show in a Jury Room sparks court exhibit

Justice Carroll held a poultry show in his court Friday with six hens on display. The event grew from Clara Finney's suit against Charlies E. Tennis over borrowed hens not returned until board paid. Tennta brought the hens to court after judgment for the plaintiff.

Justice Carroll Clara Finney Charlies E. Tennis Tennta

Pulpit to Boost for World Peace

The Washington Peace society asks local ministers to devote Sunday December 22 to promoting universal peace and an antiwar spirit. Invitations go to ministers to align with the peace movement. Notables include Judge James Burke, Dr. Sidney Strong, Dr. H. H. Gowen, Bishop O'Dea and Rabbi Koch.

Washington Peace Society James Burke Carnegie Peace Fund State of Washington Sidney Strong H. H. Gowen O'Dea Rabbi Koch

Roberts Named President of United States Express Co

Duncan Roberts is elected president of the United States Express Co in New York succeeding the late Senator Thomas C. Platt. Roberts had been general manager of the Quebec Montreal and Southern Railway Co.

New York Thos. C. Platt Duncan Roberts United States Express Co Roberts Quebec, Montreal and Southern Railway Co

Police Horse King Receives California Gold Star

Friday the thirteenth, known as a hoodoo day, saw King the dark bay of Seattle Police Officer C. J. Byers awarded a California gold star by Byers' friends. King is the oldest horse in service and Byers is the heaviest mounted officer.

Mrs Humphrey Ward to Get a Medal

London report states novelist Mrs Humphrey Ward will receive the Order of Merit the most exclusive British decoration. The order has previously included Florence Nightingale as the sole woman member. A separate item notes the steamer Ockley arriving at Muroran Japan after a gale damaged steering gear and lifeboats.

Humphrey Ward London Folrence Nightingale Ockley Seattle Muroran Japan Cape Flattery

Seattle men testify in cash register trial

In Cincinnati on December 11 J A Sundwald and D W Antwerp of Beattie and A B Edwards of Spokane testified as important witnesses in the National Cash Register trial. Sundwald said National agents followed him everywhere and tried to stop his sales. Edwards said C G Pratt the Knocker Captain, a National agent, continually tried to restrain him from selling several machines.

Cincinnati J. A. Sundwald D. W. Antwerp Beattie A. Bb. Edwards Spokane Patterson National Cash Register Sundwald Edwards C. G. Pratt Territory

Alliance of Three Nations Ready for War

Naples report says Italy orders its merchant fleet to assemble 40 largest ships for possible transport use in wartime. In a Serbia Austria conflict, the Triple Alliance plans to move 90 000 troops to Valona and Durazzo. Antwerp dispatch notes Austrian reservists in Belgium ordered to report for service.

Naples Dee. L Italy Servia Austria Nance Valona Durazzo Antwerp Belgium

Ambassador Whitelaw Reid Receives Oxygen in London

American Ambassador Whitelaw Reid is critically ill in London from asthma. Oxygen was given to ease breathing as doctors monitor his condition. his son Ogden Reid rushes from New York to his side.

Whitelaw Reid London Ogden Reid New York

Japanese Suspect Held in Alaska Mining Camp Murder

Tacoma December 14 Joe Kiyoto a 67 year old Japanese man is held at police headquarters on suspicion of murder in Alaska. A second Japanese victim was found sewn in a sack and dumped in a river with the corpse surfacing later. The killing took place near a small mining camp close to Juneau.

Tacoma Joe Kiyoto Alaska Juneau

Pioneer Thomas Healey Struck by Train in Tacoma

Tacoma resident Thomas Healey, 65, was killed early today after being run over by a Northern Pacific train at 15th and Peck streets. The veteran pioneer suffered amputation of both legs and his left arm.

Tacoma Thomas Healey Northern Pacific 15Th Pecksta Healey

Trans Pacific Travel Drops First Class Fares

Trans Pacific travel cuts first class rates from Seattle to Yokohama Kobe and Hong Kong and increases round the world fare discounts. Effective January 1, Seattle Yokohama drops to 110 Kobe to 110 and Hong Kong to 125 with a round the world fare reduction from 525 to 510.

Seattle Points Orient Trans Pacific Yokohama Kobe Bhan Ee Hongong

Public Markets Prices Include Mustard Cider And Crabs

A fragment lists daily market offers with 10¢ per pint for French mustard 40¢ per glass for oysters 16¢ per jar for ground cider and 2 for 16¢ for crabs and similar items including mincemeat and fresh hominy on local sale lines.

Furnished flats with various rooms and rents listed

A classified ad lists furnished flats for rent with numbers of rooms and prices. Locations include 16th to 28th avenues and First and Ninth avenues. Entries show 4 to 6 rooms with rents from 10.00 to 20.00 per period.

Acreage Exchange Offers Near Town Land Deals

Jackson Realty & Loan Co advertises several farmland properties with varied acreages from 30 to 1183 acres near Beattie and Everett. Offers include exchange options, cash terms, cleared land, fruit orchards, water supply, houses and barns, and frequent references to rail and road access along with commission incentives.

Property and trade listings mix with real estate notes

A jumble of listings describes merchandise inventory valued around 3006 dollars, a store building, and living quarters on a parcel near Milwaukee and G roads. It mentions a post office year income near 200 dollars, daily cash trade 20 to 50 dollars, and a call to invest 1000 to 2000 dollars. Additional notes offer a 18 foot tract at Fauntleroy Park for an auto, and land-for-gas-boat exchanges, with several names and addresses.

Weat Conat Land Co Chebalis Washington Coast Land CO American Bank Banday C. BE. Hogan Rothel Wash Pease Sa tAberty Fes Metropole Stascott Milwaukee G . Pall Roads Todal Fauntleroy Park A. K. Wyide Elliott Poulsho L . Bimkins Liberty

Four-room bungalow near Auburn NP roundhouse

Four-room bungalow just completed sits on a 0x108 foot lot opposite the new Northern Pacific roundhouse in Auburn. Priced at 1000 dollars with terms 300 cash and 15 dollars monthly. Also offers of 10 acres near Seattle at 50 dollars per acre with small down payment and monthly installments. Farm listing: 46 acres with improved features including 6 room house and orchard, priced with cash and three year balance terms.

Northern Pacific Auburn OLE Hanson & CO New York Seattle C. Hackworth Ferry Wharf Kirkland Wash P. S .Arsdale & CO North End Geo Lexauer N. Y Lewis County

209 Colman Block Fruit and Poultry Farm for Sale

Listing details a farm near Madison park with 60 chickens, cows, stock, and improvements including a new house, pantry, cellar, chicken house, grain house, well, and an orchard. Price 1650 cash plus 15 monthly, Burke Farrar office. Also multiple nearby bargains listed by Arsdale Co and Geo Lexauer with varied acreages, prices, and terms.

Colman Orchar Burke Farrer

Cheap T-room house near Lake Union South of Pike

Listings show a $2,350 T-room house south of Lake Union within ten minutes of Pike Place Market with all assessments paid. Features include new bathroom, pantry, closets, 6x11 lot, water, walk, and sound view near Fauntleroy car-to Juneau St. Contact B A Young 6659 California Ave or Geo Sexauer 647 N Y Bik for details and circulars.

Lake Union Pike will _ mericcan Building Co Juneau St

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