06 Feb 1912
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1912
Page
1
The notice states that modifications should be submitted with recom to the people and that a public substitute will not be offered for public owned resources. It also notes no recommendation for the preposition affecting Ward's hall.
A United Press dispatch from Washington reports the Republican Progressive camp faces a split as La Follette and Roosevelt seek common ground. Supporters urge Roosevelt to declare principles and repudiate Taft to unite the movement and shape future leadership.
La Follette says he will oppose Taft and only support a Roosevelt candidate who accepts his progressive principles publicly. Gov. Johnson of California backs La Follette and tells Roosevelt he remains pledged until released. A laborer, Richard Murphy, died after electrocution on Beacon Hill bridge during construction, with the engineer uninjured and contractor J. McEachen in charge.
A federal grand jury handed down thirty-two indictments charging a conspiracy to violate U S laws by transporting explosives on interstate passenger trains and concealing knowledge of felonies. More than forty labor men are said to be implicated, tied to a common grouping of names.
Norman Carlisie, a waiter at the St Francis hotel, became heir to a $50,000 estate from his aunt Mrs Marian Hall after receiving a cablegram from London. He heads there today to claim the fortune.
Thomas A. Parish is set for a public audience tonight likely in a crowded hall. The report notes Arctic gatherings on Parish journeys and describes a rent arrangement where the Socialist group and Parish campaign share the same hall, with Parish meeting first.
A tense school board meeting centers on Rita Moorehouse and Mia Long arguing over a teacher’s dismissal. Moorehouse says she spanked her son to teach, while Long insists the educator should be fired. The debate highlights discipline methods and trust in classroom authority.
A fragmented notice mentions a show or event at Seattle Theatre connected to Moon st and the Supreme Mary G. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR but indicate a local entertainment or club listing with a venue on Moon Street and a reference to a person named Mary G.
Tonight Renton Hill club house near Madison Street hosts a Cotterill meeting. Feb 7 includes Madrona school and Norwegian Methodist church Scandinavian women rally Feb 8 at Kidd's Hall Green Lake Mount View station Feb 9 Queen Anne Congregational church midday Seattle theatre Feb 10 Junction Hall Ballard.
Chas Willard Cary, before U S Commissioner Krull, denies harmony with Evelyn Arthur Gee doctrines and blames Mrs. C. C. Willard’s relatives for his trouble. He waives examination and agrees to return to Denver to face charges of sending immoral letters to Mrs. Willard, a co worker in his Vril Industrial Union. Federal authorities hold about 200 letters found in Mrs. Willard’s effects. they are described as unfit for decent eyes.
The January licenses rose sharply in the leap year 1912, registering 239 marriage licenses issued by the courthouse clerk Cupid Gage. Officials note the leap month brings a notable increase, with cautious optimism about further gains when the 29th of February arrives.
Gen James B Weaver longtime politician and former Populist presidential nominee died at his daughter Mrs H C Evans residence in Seattle after a period of visiting relatives there. He had earlier spent time in Seattle last summer and left a lasting imprint on regional history.
Occasional rain tonight and Wednesday with moderate easterly winds. Noon temperature recorded at 43 degrees.
Five persons died and others were injured when a street car ran beyond its motorman near the Youguogheny Country Club. The vehicle left the tracks, toppled an embankment, and struck a large tree.
Port Orchard Wash February 6 Dr Linda B Hazzard faces sentencing for manslaughter in the death of Miss Claire Williamson The maximum penalties range to 20 years in prison a year in jail a 1000 dollar fine or both Hazzard remains in custody while her husband former Lt Hazzard nurse Miss Nellie Sherman and Frank Lille seek 10000 bail in Seattle for her release Dorothea Williamson sister of the dead girl travels between Tacoma and Australia amid marriage proposals and vegetarian diet claims.
Margaret Whaley will address the single tax proposition at the University branch library this evening at 8 oclock. The general public is invited to attend.
A 1930s style review of Lubelski's Baby Dolls at the Lyric burlesque theater. The piece describes a smoke filled shabby room with tired performers, a weary audience of diverse visitors, and a perfunctory, clichéd skim of a play. It mourns the vanished rough edge of Seattle’s past.
San Mateo February 6 The preliminary hearing for Samuel Timothy the chauffeur accused in the Moore murder began before Judge J A McCormick The court heard from first witness John K R Biven who found J J Moore wounded and said Moore claimed Mrs Lillian Moore rode with Timothy The scene and testimonies centered on a long troubled marriage and a gun duel in the dark near El Camino Real.
Five people died and five were knocked unconscious in Philadelphia when a gas blast blew through the home of baker John Darzan, the structure pushed into the house via a sewer connection.
Unionist leaders announced the diversion of the Blackfriars river to flood Celtic park where a large tent rises for Winston Churchill to speak in favor of home rule, with the event set for Thursday after plans finalized on Wednesday night.
Teddy Roosevelt avoided details on Senator Follette s illness and offered only brief remarks. He predicted the Florida gathering would be a Taft convention and said no other outcome was reasonable.
Mrs Lillian L Moore is to appear at the preliminary hearing tomorrow for Charles R Timothy the chauffeur charged in the fatal revolver duel that killed her husband J J Moore Deputy Sheriff Shields said a summons will be served despite the wife’s nervous illness Authorities seek her account to clear up conflicting statements about her whereabouts on the night of the tragedy Moore had told police he fired at Timothy believing his wife was riding with the chauffeur
Taroti Hattori rode a new motorcycle around a block for four hours trying to stop it before friends relayed instructions. He could not halt the bike until guidance arrived, according to a San Francisco report on February 6.
A party of about a hundred business and professional people from Seattle and nearby coastal areas arrived in Oakland on February 6. They were greeted at the 16th Street depot by Secretary Dennison of the Oakland Chamber of Commerce, along with their wives and families.
A matronly nurse comforts Peggy Dunbar in Hotel Morris room amid visits from theatre folk and local supporters after Harold True’s desertion news. Peggy, awaiting transfer to Wayside hospital for proper care, is promised a future engagement once she recovers. The Star’s report spurred charity from stage and Seattle residents, offering $7.50 and care.
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