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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1912

Page

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Pies Compared to Dough Made by Father in Memory

A teacher recalls family contrast noting that the pies his mother baked hold less interest today than the dough his father prepared, reflecting a nostalgic sentiment about parental craft.

Curious Crowd Packs Dreamland Rink For Gill Campaign

A large crowd filled a Dreamland rink hall and overflowed into the street as Jules Redelehi mer introduced the reformed candidate Gill. Speakers included James B. Metcalf and James P. McElroy who attacked recall and municipal ownership while praising police and reform.

Washington Jules Redeleheimer Gii Dreamland Rink Gil James B. Metcalft Gill James P. McElroy Meadows Mary Krueger Cooke Gt Dilling George W. Dilling

Family tragedy ends in fire at San Pablo ranch

Joaquin Bello driven by ill health and money woes attacked his wife and daughter then set fire to the old San Pablo area ranch house, burning himself and leaving the rest of his family inside the structure.

United Press Oakland Cal Joaquin Bello San Pablo

Groundhog’s Return Delays Spring Warmth

Fragmentary narration references a groundhog predicting six more weeks of winter. The speaker mentions shadows, clouds, and enduring cold, hinting at a seasonal delay and retreat to the hay. Specific names or dates are absent.

Trial Arguments In Hazzard Case Progress In Port Orchard

Special to The Star Port Orchard February 2 Arguments in the murder trial of Dr Linda Burfield Hazzard wound toward conclusion after brief testimony from Dr Eugene Kelly secretary of the state health board who identified a death certificate in Claire Williamson case The defense rested with one missing witness and court adjourned to await written jury instructions with opening state argument to follow and defense response The nurse Esther Cameron contradicted a key defense witness and recounted Webb’s alleged bribery remark and a promise of wages or new position.

The Star Port Orchard Linda Burfield Yakey Stevenson Kitsap County Atty Gregory Kelley Tacoma Linda Burfield Hazzard Seattle Claire Williamson Eugene Kelly State Health Board Hastard Sas L. P. Schaeffer Wil Harason Exther “Cameron Sbe Haseard Cameron J. W. Webb Portland Webb Navy View Hotel

Accident leads to grafting offer in local aviator case

The wife of aviator Frank Champion competes with mechanic John Gibson, who accidentally shot Champion, for the chance to donate skin to the wounded man. Gibson fired a shotgun at leaving Comindnez field on January 5. doctors will name the successful candidate tomorrow.

United Frees Oke Frank Champion John Gibson Gibron Champion Comind Nez Field

Weather Outlook With Clouds and Rain Ahead

Pair tonight. Saturday increasing cloudiness followed by rain. Moderate easterly winds. Temperature at noon unknown.

Dense fog sets stage for Madison Street streetcar crash

A rear end collision occurred near the Pike Street switch at the Melrose Avenue line after 9 am in dense fog. Motorman Robinson suffered fractures to both legs and J W Pierce had severe skull bruising. five to six passengers were minorly injured. Patrolman Rix crashed his motorcycle en route to the scene, sustaining a sprained arm.

Adison Pike #t Madison Seattle General Hospital Robinson Pierce C. B. Rix

Pleads He Should Be Hanged After Double Killing

In Santa Barbara on February 2, Jesus Yrigui, a Mexican tunnel worker, pleaded before Jade Alexander who sentenced him to life imprisonment to be hanged. He says he is haunted by waking dreams of the two men he murdered last Christmas when they refused to drink a Christmas toast.

Santa Barbara Cal Jesus Yriqai Jade Alexander Yrigui

Debtor and Physician Confront at Portland Standoff

In Portland an irate debt collector confronted a physician who pulled two revolvers. The collector demanded a gun and left with a claim of “even terms” while the doctor warned it was loaded. The police were summoned.

Portland, Or

Alleged boodlers elected in Montreal council race

Montreal voters elected five of the city’s old council alleged to be boodlers amid a heated campaign by the Chi geun association. Alderman Lavelle won the mayoralty amid the vote. In London England announces a future fleet to include torpedo boat destroyers with tenders sought for ships to match modern cruisers.

Montreal Que Chigeun Association Boodiera Lavelle London England

Proprieter Charged in Eight Hour Law Violation Case

Kativan proprietor of a boarding house at 516 Ninth Avenue faced charges of violating the eight hour law. The information, filed by Assistant Labor Commissioner Evelyn Chandler and released by Prosecutor White, alleges Maud Flynn worked 11 hours daily from 6:20 a.m. to 6 p.m. and from unspecified start to 6 p.m. on other shifts.

Kativan Evelyn Chantler White Maud Flynn Waitrose Chamberland

Schmitz Trial in San Francisco Faces Delays

In San Francisco on February 7, the trial of former mayor Eugene E. Schmitz continued with jurors questioned and witnesses delayed by continuances in the graft case over 1906 gas rate fixing. District Attorney Cunha requested postponement as Assistant Berry leads the prosecution.

San Francisco Eugene Eo Schmitz Jo Lawler Cunha Berry

Florence elopes after parents oppose union

In San Rafael California on February 2 Florence eloped with Marino, defying their parents who previously objected to the match. The couple left a blazing trail to the clergyman's residence where the ceremony took place.

San Rapael Cal Pioippini Marino Florence

Poisoned Throckmorton Tied to Snead Murder Case

Fort Worth Texas February 2 state attorneys allege Edward Throckmorton son of former Governor Throckmorton who was set to testify against millionaire J B Snead may have been poisoned Throckmorton was found unconscious in a hotel lobby and died that night prosecutors say he was nearby when Snead shot A G Boyce Jr amid a dispute over Mrs Snead elopement with Boyce Jr

United Presse Fort Worth Tex Edward Throckmorton Throckmorton J. B. Snead A. G. Royce J R Snead Boyce

Parish Offered Two Meetings by Quix Congress

The Quix Congress invites T. A. Parish to appear before its questioners and gives him a choice of two meetings next week to respond.

T. A. Parish Parish

Forest Fire Rages in San Bernardino Mountains

More than 100 men under Forest Supervisor Jenken fight a stubborn fire burning through San Bernardino mountain forests near Seeley. Hundreds of acres have already burned as crews battle the blaze today.

United Presse San Bernardino Cal Jenken San Bernardino Mountain Seeley Fata

Acadia Sugar Refinery Fire Destroys Plant

Arlivan N and Feb nee Acadia Sugar Refinery burned last night with all stock, causing losses exceeding one million dollars. Fire crews battled the blaze but the plant suffered total destruction and extensive damage across the site.

Arlivan. N Acadia Sugar

The Experiment That Turned to Utter Failure

A Japanese man Kenzo Torikai and an American woman split after a doomed cross cultural marriage. Their 18 month old child shows mixed heritage as a judge grants separation. Torikai describes Japanese and American marriage differences and social norms.

P & Be Kenzo Torikai Iinger Torikal

Still at Work on Terminal Scheme

About 3,000 filled the Coliseum to hear the terminal project defense. John C. Slater presided as Scott Calhoun Alden J. Methen and Charles Haw ley Fenn spoke. The port commission weighs terms and details before submitting the plan to voters on March 5. Harold Preston, attorney for the commission, has been in session for three days.

Coliseum Theatre John C. Slater Scott Calhoun Alden J. Methen Charles Hawley Fenn Terminal Company Calhoun Port Commission Harold Preston

McLean to Buy Hope Diamond for 260000 Dollars

Edward McLean son of John R McLean agrees to pay about 260000 dollars for the Hope diamond ending ownership dispute. Mrs McLean will wear the 444 carat gem at a reception tonight honoring Russian Ambassador Bakhmeteff.

Washington Edward McLean John R. McLean McLean

Juarez Mutineers Erupt as Garrison Elects Zapatista Cabinet

Mexican mutineers at the Juarez garrison elected a new cabinet of municipal officers sympathetic to the Zapatista movement. The city lies in desolation with damage over $500,000 as looting disrupts numerous business houses, echoing last May’s rebel surge led by Francisco I. Madero.

EL Paso Tex Juarez Zapatista Francisco I. Madero

Recall Pressure in Tacoma Public Works Sparks Shakeup

May Stop Recall Tacoma reports that Superintendent Collins may resign to halt a recall of water and light commissioner Weeks. Weeks plans to appoint a Collins successor to appease critics and take full control of the plant. In San Francisco, 40000 unemployed due to the Panama Pacific exposition flood the city, unions urge workers nationwide to avoid California.

United Press Tacoma Collins City Light B. J. Weeks Light and Water Weeks Light Department San Francisco California

Chinese woman confesses to murder linked to Seattle trunk case

Oi Sen, a Chinese woman captured in Billings, Montana, admits to Seid Back that she killed Seid Bing and shipped his body to Seattle from Portland. Detectives anticipate further details as authorities press the motive and possible accomplice. Wong joins Oi Sen in custody on related charges in Portland.

United Press Portland Seid Back Seid Bing Seattle Oi Sen Billings Seid Reid Hie Teagea Wits 'i Sam Dalles City Mont Wong Fourth Everett Sts

Black Hand Outrage Discovered in Italian Boarding House

Pasquale Marello and Salvatore Marello were found hacked to death with hatchets in an Italian boarding house. The crime scene included bloodstained weapons and a bloodstained photo of a young Italian girl. Ten suspects have been arrested.

Pasquale Salvatore Marello

The Wages of Sin: Clerk Pleads for Probation

San Francisco Feb 2 Geo A Terry a young bank clerk who confessed embezzling 13000 from the International Banking Corp was admitted to probation by Judge Cabaniss. He says the money was spent in riotous living and imprisonment would end his life due to tuberculosis.

San Francisco Geo. A. Terry International Pranking Corporation Cabaniss Terry

Four-Year-Old Fires Curtain Near Baby Crib

In Sumner, Washington, the 4 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Strong set fire to a curtain around her baby sister's crib to scare away the boogey. The mother rushed in and smothered the flames with a blanket, and the infant was found to be asleep and unharmed with no burns.

Tacoma Wm. Strong Sumner

Fears Daughters' Beauty

Denver reports John Stack, jailed for cruelty, defends his daughters against extenuating arguments. He pledges the punishment will be a penitentiary sentence, claiming no mercy for the beauty of his two daughters despite the alleged acts.

Denver John Stackhouse

Cotterill Credits Clear Language for Car Line Bond Validity

Corporation Counsel Bradford declares the municipal car line bonds valid, noting the ordinance was drafted in clear terms. George F. Cotterill, longtime advocate of the people, authored the ordinance with concise, direct language.

Corporation Bradford George F. Cotterill Cotterill

Also Mentioned on This Page

Thomas A. Parish Paysse Oledianson H. W. ‘Meyers Daniel Landon A. F. Nichols Re. Taggart T. A. Taggart Aploraemager Pong Pystna Salon Mra. H. Fish Federated Cluba John Donovan Georgetown Thomas R. Horner New York Block Hugh Caldwell Rainier Valley Lakewood Improvement Club Municipal League Rathe Keller Charles F. Merrifield Taxpayers League Federal Improvement Clubs Ole Hanson Bush Terminal Seatte Otton Pike Et Mina Minthorn Torikai Torikai Pacific Fruit and Produce Co Western Japan Black Hand
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