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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1912
Page
3
London dispatch reports militant suffragettes continue attacks on mail boxes pouring acid ink and other corrosives into Christmas mail. Authorities acknowledge the action affects over a million people and ruins thousands of dollars in presents, with police appearing powerless to stop the activity.
Buffalo New York December 23 Judge Brown sentenced J Frank Hickey the slayer of 13 year old Jos Josepha to not less than 20 years in the penitentiary nor more than his natural life Hickey was taken to Auburn prison this afternoon
The fish trust faces government action as fishermen press for a ½ cent per pound rise. George L. Harvey of Ocean Fish Co accuses the trust, tied to Booth Steamship interests, of restraining trade in Seattle and Northwest markets. The steamer Chicago left Seattle as strikes continue and halibut prices rise to 10 cents per pound.
Richard A. Ballinger former interior secretary was among 14 who met Governor Hay to advocate on behalf of Charles W. Wappenstein Seattle former police chief convicted of bribery. The committee included bankers, lawyers, and businessmen plus 600 petitioners from Seattle.
A Denver railroad clerk Kenneth Kane was found dead with a note blaming his mother-in-law for a Christmas visit. In Seattle A B Kerry began talks to form a timber holding company with 10 million capitalization to manage development for major lumber firms.
In San Francisco on December 23 B C Chisum was arrested for snatching a purse from Miss Caroline Evans at the Sausalito ferry. He claimed hunger led him to steal though he was too proud to beg, and said his Tennessee state official father and naval officer brother influenced him. He ate ravenously after police fed him.
Geo Towle convict No 239393 from San Quentin was picked up by Medford police for parole violation. He was incarcerated while intoxicated and has waived extradition returning to the state.
In Logansport Indiana, Rosa Hatfield is jailed under $5,000 bond on accusations of selling her 13 year old stepdaughter Lena to Geo Durton a wealthy bachelor farmer. Lena reportedly visited Durton twice weekly for months under threats of clothing rewards. Durton also held on bond. The girl is in guardianship of a board member as police pursue further evidence. James Hatfield, the railroad worker and husband, warned Hatfield I will kill you if you have sold my daughter during the police encounter.
The Lincoln Alumni praise the Staggers club dance held at Christensen's hall Friday evening with Wagner's orchestra led by Sol Ashers on piano providing the music and drawing a large crowd.
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