17 Feb 1912
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1912
Page
1
Citizens of Seattle rally to support Geo. F. Cotterill as their standard bearer amid local political strife. They emphasize resisting moral corruption and parish influence, warning against sacrificing Seattle again next Tuesday.
Instructional ballot text urges voters to pick the best three candidates for a three year term. It names H C Bohlke and George T Meweil among endorsed figures and warns against marks that would void the ballot. The notice asks voters to place an X mark or write in names and cautions on proper posting and returning of ballots.
Readable fragments describe a detainee with pallid frame and sharp features. The passage paints a bleak, clipped image matching a criminal case narrative.
Mrs. A. D Hatton of 1862 65th Street was found with a broken arm and serious cuts after a drunken quarrel with an unknown man. Guests at the Tourist Hotel Occidental aided her rescue last night but she refused to speak.
Elsie Mundinger, long blind from infancy, describes her first moments with sight after a procedure in Grant's Pass. She recalls seeing her father for the first time and discovering colors, sky, and the world’s vast beauty. Mundinger now sings at the Grand and awaits stronger vision in McMinnville Oregon.
Portland students plan a Jeffersonian simplicity day next Monday with girls wearing straight tailored dresses and no flounces while boys wear negligee shirts and tailored trousers after principal Hopkins Jenkins urged plain dress. The student concert leaders pledge to remain plain dressers until Jenkins changes policy.
New York merchants fear for safety as three bold robberies in one week raise alarm about motor bandits. A diamond dealer, Geo Horth, lost $10,000 in unset gems after a taxi dash near Broadway and 36th. Police believe the same crew hit a $26,000 stickup near a bank. A boy named Heckman was robbed of $965 en route to a bank.
Occasional rain is expected tonight and Sunday with moderate southerly winds. The noon temperature reads 48 degrees.
Washington February 17 officials said a split between staff and line officers in the army would end if the army reorganization bill amendment uniting the chief of staff inspector general and adjutant general is approved by Congress. Major General Fred C. Ainsworth former adjutant general announced he will go south for a long rest and said friends influenced his resignation to avoid further army disputes.
In Elgin Minnesota Territory, 45 year old Mrs Abel Hare has contracted a rare vascular disease, Reynaud's, described as causing gangrene and local asphyxia. The condition rapidly darkens flesh on hands and arms to ebony color, spreading from fingers to elbows within a week, with physicians citing blood vessel constriction as the cause.
Capt Otto Sverdrup commander of the Fram and Norways naval hero is registered at the Hotel Washington Annex. He supported Fridtjof Nansen’s polar drift theory and aided the Fram through ice while Nansen pursued a pole reaching high latitude before returning via windward steamer to Britain.
An expressman in Portland seeks a sign painter who decorated a wage sign with the words Oats wanted inside. The paint used is permanent and washes off only with difficulty.
Harry Beard, a young Alexandria farmer, was struck by sunstroke two years ago causing deafness and paralysis. After a colt threw him and ran, he tried to call whoa and suddenly spoke and heard. Doctors here are puzzled by the miracle.
Mrs Lamm told funny stories to lure a thief who had her jewelry. L. V. Van de Mark returned the items after a “no questions asked” ad, then stayed long enough for the detectives she phoned to catch him. He confessed to the theft.
Deputy Sheriff serves summons on Mine Eden Goodrich former wife of Nat Goodwin to appear in the superior court at Los Angeles to answer a suit for rent. The actress vows to fight the action.
Mrs. Dr. F. Leaherd tried a hot water bag to ease a toothache. The bag burst, scalding her face, but the toothache was relieved.
Marie Gatteran of GOLEB and a passing pedestrian were struck when a car driven by A J Snyder of Barber Axpanit Pav ing Co struck near an ATM. The injured woman lay at Swedish hospital with injuries initially feared serious but later reported out of danger.
University of Washington debaters from the purple and gold claim a recall victory in Seattle and Walla Walla. In Seattle John Bovington and A R Hilen uphold the recall against Pullman opponents Glenn Hoover and Fred Hennett. In Walla Walla Washington defeats Whitman College with Hoover and Hennett also winning for Washington.
Sue De Larm and heirs sue six companies led by W E De Larm and A J Biehl plus Louise Sichler receiver for Washington Orchard Irrigated and Fruit Co to recover 500 acres in Grant County exchanged for bonds. Heirs F C Koppen Jennie Koppen and others claim the property valued at 16000. Alleged exchange depended on promise the company would water the land for irrigation by February 1912.
Theo Roosevelt Jr arrives in San Francisco on vacation amid reports he will form a carpet business there. The firm Bertron Griscom & Co is named as a possible partner or position, but officials would not confirm.
An incident in Land, Oregon on February 17 involved a Chinese man named We Kong who fought officers as they attempted to take him into custody. He was found with $375 sewn into a garment.
Western Retail Lumbermen Association voiced opposition to parcels post. They argued interstate rate cuts make parcels post unnecessary. J K Moorehead of the National Federation of Retail Merchants supported prosecuting all trusts. J Lane of Lewiston Montana named president.
Rafaele Vigna a young Italian immigrant who came to Seattle on February 6 sought to annul her marriage to Domenico Russo two days after a quick ceremony. Friends from Renton tried to restore her maiden name at the license counter. the case was sent to the prosecuting attorney.
United Press reports Dr Abraham alias Sir Harry Wentwood Cooper, a parolee and forger, fled Oakland with Anna Milbrath after obtaining 1000 dollars by promising an English estate worth 20000 pounds. Chicago police alerted as a desperate search unfolds.
New York Feb 17 Theodore Roosevelt Jr acknowledged he is considering joining Berton Griscom and Jenks on Wall Street. He said he is undecided and will return to San Francisco where he works with an Eastern carpet firm. He may announce his decision upon return.
Police Chief White urges captains to run 12 miles without pausing or risk retirement. The ultimatum targets captains deemed unfit for duty. The testing will be conducted tomorrow.
Captain John Daniels and 11 fishermen from the schooner Carrier Cove wrecked on Otter point Cinque Island were rescued after hours of exposure. The crew reached Seattle aboard the British tender Quadra, operated by Sunde and Erland of Seattle.
In San Francisco on February 17, Peter Silverino was found nearly dead after attempting to blow out the gas in his room. He reportedly told responders I had one helluva time blowing it out and don't light it again as they found him in danger.
Schedule lists Cotterill University Methodist at 42nd and Brooklyn Av West Side hall West Seattle. Gill Queen Anne Congregational at Oltman’s hall 24th Av. Parish Seattle theatre at noon. Socialists Arcade hall Junction hall Ballard Pleasant Valley church.
A community drive promotes Hospital Sunday on February 25 to support the Children's Orthopedic Hospital. Envelopes will be distributed across congregations and a record offering is expected to boost ongoing support and awaken interest in the hospital’s work.
Frank S. Black former governor and congressman returns to the political arena with plans to challenge Theodore Roosevelt. He reportedly taunts Roosevelt after being denied renomination in 1898 and aligned with New York lawmakers in 1904 to back Roosevelt for president, a move described as strategic rather than personal. The venture centers on a $1,000,000 negotiable security fund amassed over 14 years of legal practice.
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