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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1912

Page

6

Cotterill Plans Rapid Campaign Push This Week

Progressive mayoral candidate George F. Cotterill unveils a tight schedule with three meetings tonight at the Broadway theatre Miller's hall and Scandinavian hall plus a big downtown rally at Seattle theatre Thursday. University district events include May's hall tomorrow as students support Civic Righteousness while some leaders decline parish offers.

George F. Cotterill Seattle Theatre Cotterill May's Hall Board of Regents University Denny Hall Glenn Hoover Arthur Carr Ralph Hoyal Broadway Theatre Broadway Dennyway Miller's Hall 29Th Av Madison At Boren Av Virginia Et

Dutch planter assassinated near Vera Cruz report

Officials await official advices from Mexico on the reported assassination of Hans Angerman a German planter near Vera Cruz If confirmed Germany may demand US intervention in Mexican affairs and precipitate a crisis in Mexico policy observers say

Oy Unite Ashington State Department Mexico Hans Angerman Vera Cruz Germany United States

Roosevelt Speech Plan Outlined for Feb Twenty One

New York Feb 12 Col Roosevelt will outline his policies in a Columbus speech and declare his intention to run if nominated by the Chicago Republican convention. He accepted an invitation to address the constitutional convention at Columbus Feb 21 but gave no inkling of topics.

New York Col Roosevelt Columbus

Taft’s Busy Day in Newark and Essex County

President Taft arrives from Washington at noon, visits former Gov Murphy for luncheon, attends a meeting of state Republican leaders, and lays a wreath at the Lincoln statue in Newark. He dedicates the Lincoln statue in East Orange, attends a reception at Essex County Club, then proceeds to New York for the Republican Club banquet address.

Er Ree Prees Newark Taft Washington Gov. Murphy Lincoln East Orange Essex Country Club New York Republican Club

Seven Crew Drowned as Lorbay Sinks After Collision at Hull

Seven crew members of the steam er Lorbay drowned when the vessel sank at the Hull harbor entrance after a collision with the steamer Wychwood. Passengers and others aboard Lorbay were rescued by Wychwood's crew as the ship was rammed amidships in heavy seas.

Hull Eng

Premier Yuan Shi Kai Announces Abdication Edict

Pekin report says Premier Yuan Shi Kai formally issued the abdication edict of the Manchu dynasty. He delayed release for a week to ensure troops guard the royal family from Manchu threats of death for stepping down.

Pekin Yuan Shi Kai

Indictments in dynamiting case expected nationwide

Authorities in Indianapolis await telegrams announcing federal grand jury indictments in a dynamiting case. Arrests are expected to be ordered soon, possibly this afternoon or tomorrow as the process moves to destinations across the country.

Indianapolis Federal Grand Jury

Warden Dies After Prison Chapel Stabbing Incident

Deputy Warden E D Davis of the state penitentiary was stabbed six times by convict Albert Prince during chapel services in Lincoln Nebraska. Davis, who had thwarted an escape attempt, died from his wounds as inmates and visitors rose for the last song.

Lincoln Neb E. D. Davis State Penitentiary Albert Prince Davis

Girls' School Burns Here 18 The Incubator

A brief item reports a fire at a girls' school described as The Incubator, noting eight successful seasons and referencing Charles H. Lilly Co. at Foot of a Beastie. The fragment emphasizes climate suitability and local builders.

Bold Roy Chas. H. Lilly Co

Bitters Tanked Up Again and Criticized at Home

The passage notes Bitters in a worsened state after a public misstep, with harsh remarks about his performance and a judgment that he will face domestic reproach upon returning to his wife. The dialogue highlights public disappointment and personal fallout.

Ogy

Potato Will Be Campaign Issue In Indiana Race

Indianapolis February 10 Samuel Lewis Shank mayor of Indianapolis and a likely gubernatorial hopeful announced he will base his campaign on a platform that includes a cheap potato plank. He plans to rally on concerns over the high cost of living alongside turkey and Christmas tree planks.

Indianapolis Indiana Samuel Lewis Shank

Society Wedding in Guards Chapel London

Society crowded the Guards chapel as Lady Rosabelle St. Claire Erakine wed Lieut. David Bingham of the Coldstream Guards. Canon Sheppard officiated. bride’s satin gown featured a silver tunic, and she was given away by her father. Four bridesmaids in pink charmeuse and two train bearers attended.

London Guards Rosabelle St. Claire Erakine Earl of Rosslyn David Bingham Coldstream Guards Earl of Lucan Canon Sheppard Chapel Royal

FASTER TANNER READY FOR THE SAME TREATMENT

Dr H S Tanner a Washington age over eighty proposes to undergo the same liquid cure that Miss Claire Williamson died from. He accepts the challenge to county officials who secured Dr Hazzard’s conviction and would require a new trial for the woman if he survives the period.

Ey United Pregs Los Angeles H. S. Tanner Washington Claire Williamson Linda Burfield Hazzard Tanner Miss Williamson Dr. Hazzard

Duchess Elopes With Swedish Masseur

A prominent English duchess reportedly eloped to France with a Swedish masseur leaving her husband in London frantic. The duchess name is not disclosed but the affair has caused a sensational stir in court circles.

United Press New York France London England

Queer Things in the News: Ghost Haunts Warrenville Schoolhouse

In Warrenville Illinois a deserted little schoolhouse is rumored to be haunted by the murdered Miss Edith Smith whose ghost appears at a window since her death on January 10. The tale sparked after the tragedy and the schoolhouse is slated for demolition.

Warrenville Ill Edith Smith

Hen lays two eggs in one day at Storrs contest

A Rhode Island Red hen owned by KB. 8. Edgerton of West Willington, Conn proved a hen can lay two eggs in a day. She laid one egg in the forenoon and another in the afternoon during the international egg laying contest at Storrs, Conn as the year's event closed its first quarter.

Rhode Island Edgerton West Willington Conn Storrs

Church People Capture Burglar Who Steals for Sick Wife

In Portland Oregon on February 12 churchgoers surrounded the home of Hawthorne Park Presbyterian pastor and captured a florist burglar who said he robbed to help his sick wife and hungry children. His claim was supported by his family physician and prosecution is unlikely.

United Press Portland Ore ER. Nelson Allen Hawthorne Park Presbyterian Church

Female tramp and daughter arrested after freight ride

In Oroville California on February 12 Mrs Florence Ivy and her 13 year old daughter were arrested after riding freight trains from Portola and begging for food. Mrs Ivy is wanted on a bench warrant in Auburn for abducting the child from Placer County. The child had been awarded to the father in a divorce. Both admit walking miles along railroad ties to avoid arrest.

United Press Oroville Cal Florence Ivy Portola Ivy Auburn Placer County

Lincoln Day Observances Mark Lincoln Birthday Holiday

Lincoln Day commemorates Abraham Lincoln born 103 years ago as a legal holiday in the state. Banks and many businesses were closed. Churches held programs with university Prof. E Meany and Judge W Wood delivering sermons or addresses honoring Lincoln at Prospect Congregational and Plymouth Congregational churches.

Abraham Lincoln Lincoln E. &. Meany University Prospect Congregational Church W. C. Wood Plymouth Congregational Church

Grant Neal Dead Anacortes political figure dies at 50

Grant Neale of Anacortes former member of the state board of control died at Seattle General hospital after several weeks illness. He was 50, unmarried, and survived by his younger brother Joseph of Anacortes. He was among the state’s best known political figures.

Grant Neale Anacortes State Board of Control Seattle General Hospital Neale Joseph

Exposition Construction Near Harbor View Authorized

San Francisco reports that in about two weeks actual construction work on the Panama-Pacific International Exposition of 1915 will begin at Harbor View. President Charlie C. Moore today authorized a statement confirming the plan.

San Prancisco Harbor View Chas. C. Moore

California voting laws note on voter characteristics

The item discusses California law requiring recording personal traits of female voters for identification at polls. It highlights the difficulty registrars face measuring height due to hats, hairstyles, and high heels, while noting women refuse to remove headwear or false hair. The quoted line from the New York Sun raises a flippant aside about Stella and Mabel.

California

Tong War Ultimatum Demands Peace Articles in Chinatown

In San Francisco on February 12 police chief White warned warring Chinese tongs to sign peace articles within 24 hours or Chinatown would be blockaded. A meeting with Chinese officials and Six Companies set the deadline for Hop Sing Suey Sing and Hip Sing leaders to prevent further violence.

San Francisco White Chinatown LA Yang Yew Wong Sam Hop Sing Suey Sing Hip Sing Tongs

Exercise for Rev. Richeson

Boston reports Rev. C. V. T. Richeson, who murdered his sweetheart Avie Linnell, will be exercised in the open air daily by Sheriff Quinn. Officials fear continued brooding could drive the condemned clergyman to insanity before his May execution.

Boston

Wireless Jobs Offer Positions Pay Up To Ninety Per Month

Bit men and women can find good positions in the wireless or railway fields as new laws tighten duties. The Telegraph Institute in Washington operates under railroad supervision and places beginners into roles with room for advancement. See the Orpheum Theatre site for full details.

Noar Law Tonal Telegraph Institute Wash Pervision R. R Orpheum Theatre

Antiseptic inventor Lord Lister dies at 85

London reports the death of Sir Joseph Lister 85 famed as the discoverer of antiseptic surgery and sergeant-surgeon to the king. He became a peer in 1897 and was widely known as Lord Lister. In San Francisco burglars looted banker Be Be Boudin’s home of 5 000 dollars of jewelry while the family attended a theater.

London Lord Lister King George Joseph Lister San Francisco BE. Boudin

Hartford Postmaster Bans Secret Love Letters at Post Office

Postmaster Hagarty orders end to flirtation at the Hartford Connecticut general delivery window banning the receiving of love letters. Married women living with husbands and young girls with homes are affected by the new rule aiming to curb secret correspondence.

Hartford Hartford, Conn Hagarty

Diapepsin Promises Quick Relief From Indigestion

Advert reads that Diapepsin prevents sour stomach distress and treats indigestion within minutes. It claims to digest all food, relieve gas and headaches, and improve meals with no need for laxatives. A 50 cent box from a pharmacist is advertised as sufficient to cure worst dyspepsia.

Macist Pape

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