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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1912
Page
1
In New York on February 7 Roosevelt assembled reporters in the Outlook office and read excerpts from Abraham Lincoln letters to illustrate his political stance. He called it applied decent politics while declining to discuss the broader significance of the remarks.
A historical excerpt portrays Hodge, once a sheriff’s deputy who broke a county ring, later ran for governor criticizing Oregon’s parole and sentencing system. He notes past abuses, defends mercy for convicts, and pledges reform to ease burdens on the poor and ignorant while condemning harsh taxation of justice.
George G. Cotterill progressive candidate for mayor drew cheers at a noonday Seattle theatre rally in support of T. A. Parish. About half the audience showed sympathy with Cotterill as John C. Higgins urged voters to back him, prompting general applause.
Nevada City California reports W H H Smith editor of the Truckee Republican was fatally shot today by P M Doyle amid a long standing feud. The shooting marks the feud’s culmination and shocks the town.
Senator Robert M. La Follette, damaged by illness yet praised as a leader of the progressive cause, is resting to recover while supporters merge his camp with Roosevelt ahead of a possible nomination. Doctors say rest will restore him, and speculation centers on his return as a potential candidate if Roosevelt falters.
In a chaotic scene on Capitol Hill, Mrs Smith Jones announces she has registered for the mayoral election after a frenzied arrival five minutes late for dinner. The couple quarrels playfully about recalls and registration procedures as they recount the visit to the city office and its surprising “bank like” line.
The Interbay Improvement Club sent a letter to candidates demanding a $5 fee to attend a meeting at Steiner's hall Interbay next Tuesday. The club promises varied entertainment but insists the fee is a condition precedent to attendance. G W Sampson heads the effort with Fitz as secretary Marsh treasurer and Belyton vice president listed.
Nina Payne stars on the Orpheum circuit and thrills Seattle audiences with a pantomime and high dancing art. Her lively performance blends love dance with daring stage falls, as her regular family audience cheers each moment.
Seven masked gunmen waylaid Rock Island train No 43 west of Murfreesboro in the early hours and escaped with about 60000. Two registered mail bags were taken and the express safe looted. Deputies pursue. Mail clerk H M Beadle alerted authorities after fleeing to Hurlburt. This marks a second holdup at the same spot in two months.
A critical column derides a Coast Poultry Association show in Vancouver praising Snowdrop a White Orpington valued at 400 by owner F. J. Ades. It mocks pampered birds and aristocratic breeding, notes some bantam contenders and a champion Indian game cock.
Frank Mason, a marine engineer, was arrested by customs officers after a chase at the dock when 63 taels of opium were found in his laundry case from the Iroquois. The case, confiscated after investigation into a Vancouver to Seattle route, signals a larger opium trafficking pattern with a potential two year maximum penalty and five thousand dollar fine.
The Eagles held a grand ball in their hall last night celebrating the 13th anniversary of Seattle No 1 the mother aerie. About 600 attended and the grand march was led by President M. D. Spence.
Weather forecast calls for rain tonight and Thursday with increasing southeasterly winds. Noon temperature around 47 degrees.
John Adams and James Dolan, a Milwaukee millionaire, were jailed together as Dolan escorted Adams to Milwaukee for a night’s lodging. Adams feigned sobriety while Dolan was reportedly intoxicated seeking shelter.
Dr Linda Hazzard received a two to twenty year penitentiary term after being found guilty of manslaughter in the starvation death of Miss Claire Williamson. Judge Yakey denied a new trial. attorney Karr given notice of appeal. Jury room magnifying glass and juror timing questioned. defense claims nonunanimous verdict.
Peggy Dunbar the actress and wife of a deserting husband will receive a benefit next week. The Star will announce the date tomorrow and the Theatrical Mechanical Association will discuss the benefit at a meeting tonight. Peggy Dunbar is a patient at Wayside hospital and on the road to recovery.
Official advices from Mexico City report rebels seized six cities in Chi huahua state. The dispatch notes the rebels were commanded by Emilio Chapano and provides few additional details.
Today events list church services and public meetings at Cotteri i Norwegian Methodist church at 3 pm Parish Seattle theatre at noon Maye's hall university district Modern Woodmen hall Ravenna Socialists Junction hall West Seattle theatre Gill Kidd's hall Green Lake All candidates Madrona school Ricé Mountain View hall Green Lake.
Washington February 7 Myron T Herrick former Ohio governor was nominated by President Taft to serve as ambassador to France succeeding Robert Bacon who has resigned The nomination places Herrick in the diplomatic post amid the ongoing Franco American relations agenda.
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