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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1912
Page
7
Bulgarian forces rely on aerial recon by Lieut Taraxtieff, who braved deadly fire and icy mountains to map garrisons and guns. His damaged plane landed safely, and his reporting prompted renewed shelling of Adrianople.
Seattle officials debate Mary Goode’s bid for a red light district as a solution to vice. Mayor Gill and health experts dispute legalizing the social evil, arguing it would lower standards and fail to curb drunkenness, delirium tremens, and public harm.
In Francisco California on December 28 the story spotlights postal telegraph messengers as boys and notes women messengers, like Grace L Longfellow, 19, poised to become operators. The piece contrasts steady female messengers with boy couriers in the financial district.
Cipriano Castro former president of Venezuela is designated an undesirable citizen by the state department. New York immigration officials hold orders prohibiting his landing from France on the steamer La Touraine under the alias Ruiz amid fears he may stir trouble in the republic he once led.
One hundred poor Pasadena children enjoyed a holiday feast at the home of Mrs. Edward Scharrer, daughter of Adolphus Busch. The event included a Punch and Judy show and culminated with the appearance of the elderly brewer, a surprise to both him and the children.
Carl Vrooman a 20 year old switchman for the Great Northern railway was killed at 2 am at pier 10 while switching cars. He was found dead and the cause of death is not yet known.
A description extols Build Your Home Gold Bar as a prime site in the Skykomish valley. It highlights mountain scenery and pure winds from the hills, excellent mountain water supply, and immediate fishing and hunting opportunities.
In Los Angeles a California superior court is asked to grant a petition by W. Jimmie, an American born Chinese, to adopt a three year old white girl found on a neighbor’s steps, with the consent of his American wife. The move is believed to mark a historic first in such a adoption.
Be and company Butterworth and Bons issue festive calendars featuring colored photographs of Seattle scenes by local artist Asabel Curtis. The calendars are edited and produced with contributions from H. G. Brace.
A fragmented listing shows Public Markets Westlake offering items such as canned tomatoes oats wheat and beans. It also mentions cream cheeses steer roast lamb and potatoes with assorted prices and quantities amid unclear OCR text.
The window smashing crew strikes again with five break-ins reported Friday night. Targets include Union Street Marine Protective Association and Graham Rushby Co. on Western Avenue, Picken and Schwartz Co., Talloring Co., and others. Items stolen span suits, coats, tools, robes, guns, binoculars, a camera, and personal effects from several addresses in Seattle.
A message from Mrs BE A Clancy wife of a union man jailed in Indianapolis for dynamite transportation declares innocence. She says she believes in truth and justice and urges continued fight for workers rights. The wire reflects personal support amid the case.
The report shows 90 couples obtaining marriage licenses by noon today, with 25 Monday, 35 Tuesday, 24 Thursday, 16 Friday, and 16 this morning. The trend continues as applications keep arriving.
Out of town owner offers a t room cottage with modern pointing and good work, 460 by 120 foot lot with paved improvements and view priced at 2250 dollars. Terms 900 dollars buys a new but unfinished six room house on a boulevard lot 60 by 20 feet, handyman could live in while finishing with easy terms.
A local notice advertises a special demonstration of the K hand power stump puller across several days at 8701 Greenwood Ave with crowds expected. It lists sale offers and real estate ads, urging inquiries to Main 6169 and featuring multiple locations and contact names in Seattle and Bremerton.
Acreage offered at 625 cash and 5 per month balance. Property lies within minutes’ walk from the center, near Nson and Lance N. Y. Bik. Office in Burke & Rear, Irkland, 20 minutes from Madimark. Sequim Washington area.
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