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.
02 Feb 1912
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1912
Page
1
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Pair tonight. Saturday increasing cloudiness followed by rain. Moderate easterly winds. Temperature at noon unknown.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
The Quix Congress invites T. A. Parish to appear before its questioners and gives him a choice of two meetings next week to respond.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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