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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1912
Page
12
Washington February 9 The International joint boundary commission formed to settles US Canada disputes draws $10 000 a year for its six members three from each country The photo shows a session with three Americans and three Canadians.
A mob of about 2000 people gathered outside the city jail today. Police prepared to move in as tensions rose and street violence reportedly loomed while awaiting formal actions and possible charges.
Reports indicate Republican artillery bombarded the imperial Kaiping fortress for ten hours and compelled the garrison to surrender. The loyalist commander is alleged to have executed several officers accused of treason with rebels.
Portland residents sue over a wrecked bubble investment claiming losses up to 950000 dollars. Bondholders have banded together and plan a meeting to map out action with the Oregon organizer likely to represent about 756000 dollars in bonds.
Police knocked at Barbara Louis's door after she owed $3. She told them to wait. The officer waited while the belongings were carried to a hotel. She then jumped from a window and died.
In San Francisco on February 9 W Michelson lies with one foot in the grave, buried with full funeral honors as a cryptic tombstone exclaims. In Portland on February 9 a plain clothes man Sloan and a companion danced the Texas Tommy charming Mary Mahon a lodging house keeper who sold them three bottles of beer and was fined $100.
In Berlin on February 9 Herr Spahn a Catholic centrist won the Reichstag presidency by ten votes over August Bebel the socialist. The socialists faced bitter disappointment as they had expected cross party support to elect Bebel.
Mrs. Claude Williams mourns the loss of valuable imported baby clothes stolen from her home in Tacoma. The incident highlights concerns over crime in the neighborhood and prompts residents to review security.
Centralia Washington February 9 Workmen prepare to blast about 1 000 000 tons of rock at the Hercules quarries in Tenino on February 17 Two and one half cars of black powder will be stored in the binet The event is billed as Tenino s greatest and townspeople plan to entertain several thousand visitors during the blast A tunnel network totaling 1 400 feet has been driven into the rock
Alton Packard, a versatile cartoonist and humorist, performs at the YMCA auditorium this evening as part of the Star Course. His act features black and white cartoons crayon work color illustrations funny stories original poems and piano pieces.
A poem contrasts sympathy and wit with vanity as the speaker notes how others judge his health. It moves from appreciating accolades when ill to fearing judgment when well, ending with a defiant appeal to fate to mirror his real feeling rather than appearance.
After a lar charge was defeated for Mrs Ida M Anderson a jury awarded her $250 for the loss caused by a gas company dispute. The trial followed accusations of tampering and a favorable verdict for Anderson.
Gov. Johnson of California departs New York for Washington to decide whether to stay pledged to Wisconsin’s candidate or join the progressives backing Roosevelt. He will join Sen La Follette and others in Chicago for the Roosevelt conference after meeting today in New York.
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