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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1912
Page
6
Dispatches from Aden say the British cruiser Dido, likely unaware of a blockade and mistaken for an Italian warship, came under shellfire from a Turkish fort near Perim. A second item notes a Socialist Campaten Rally at Dream land Pavilion Sunday at 2 50 p.m.
Paid advertisement highlights the candidate's prior role as assistant city treasurer under Col Prosser. It credits his 1909 amendment law requiring banks to hold local bonds covering deposits, claiming it cut interest from 7 to 6 percent and saves taxpayers 100000 to 150000 dollars annually for five years. It asserts he will deliver further savings as councilman.
A. G. Linhoff gains broad backing in Seattle council race with strong local support. Voters note his honest reputation, steady work ethic, and history as a trusted contractor. He led the push for universal streetcar transfers benefiting Ranier Valley and the city.
Four workmen died and ten were injured when the Chicago limited on the Pennsylvania line collided with a wreck train near Larwill Indiana. The dead were F Weigand Frank Holtman E Stump and August Hatley both Burned to death the victims all on the wreck train.
Wall Street learns Rockefeller had 232000 shares of Standard Oil of New Jersey before trust dissolution. At 690 dollars per share the Rockefellers would gain about 160 million dollars from that stake amid the Watere Pierce Oil contest.
Robert T. Hodge received a decree of divorce amid an uncontested hearing. Mrs. Jennie Stark Hodge, represented by G. Ward Kemp, saw no contest, with incompatibility and abandonment cited. Custody of four children aged 8 to 14 awarded to Hodge. Mrs. Hodge to receive part of community property once housekeeping ends. no alimony requested.
Jubilation in Nan king and Shanghai as ships in the harbor display flags of the republic. Warships and arsenal fire salutes of two guns amid continued celebratory events including a Socialist Campaign Rally at Dreamland Pavilion on Sunday at 2:30 p.m.
Seattle area listings showcase hardware bargains including combination plier sets Kraeuter No 366 and 256 knurled handles curved jaws and universal piters. Also advertised are shaving soap glass cutter carborundum stone and 6 inch tools with prices noted.
Grand Junction Colorado February 16. Socialist mayor Thomas M Todd urges city ownership of an ice plant in his annual report. He argues such a move would save over 30000 dollars or 3 dollars per capita and counter claims that citizens cannot manage a public utility.
United States troops guard the Mexican consulate in El Paso after a demonstration over the arrest of Leon Martinez for inciting the riot. Reports say he and his wife led a mob that attacked the consulate after American soldiers who inadvertently crossed into Mexico were refused release.
Posses sweep the countryside around Terre Haute Indiana in search of a bandit who held up a Vandalia train at Liggett and fired four ineffective shots at Engineer Davis before fleeing. The incident occurred Sunday afternoon at 2 30 p m.
After seven tempestuous days of elopement pursued by police, John C Wallace of Portland Oregon and his 17 year old bride Hagel M Aylee Worth of Suisun California are in New Orleans. The father sought legal intervention to stop the marriage and the wife of a week may be sent back to her parents.
Readable grocery and agricultural market list showing prices for pork beef poultry and vegetables. Includes items such as hogs sausage bacon and tongue, along with prices for onions carrots tomatoes lettuce peppers and dairy products. Also notes timothy hay prices and a Sunday sale at the pavilion at 2:30 p.m.
Meyer Cohen of Tacoma will undergo a 400 foot blast at Tenino quarry works to move 1,000,000 tons of rock. Two and a half carloads of dynamite will be set off to create the largest blast in U S history. Cohen will operate a moving picture machine as Gov. Hay and state dignitaries observe.
Daisy Lewis aged 16 eloped from New Hartford Connecticut with Ferdinand Negri in a sleigh then an automobile journey to a New York town where they wed. Mrs B A Austin with Mrs Delia Fordford celebrated her eighty sixth birthday and rode in an automobile. Brown bread lawsuit over a tooth injury from a nail in a Boston bakery and a lobster sickness suit. Arbutus bloom achieved indoors by Mrs Ann Hanchett of Patiss Village Connecticut after trailing arbutus was moved indoors in fall.
Retired businessman and six year North End resident Mr. Jones campaigns on legislative experience in the House and Legislature. He pledges to build public confidence, boost business, improve efficiency and economy in city services, and to pursue harbor improvements and manufacturing growth.
A riot call to SAN PRANGIRCO police reports a steamer crew at Meigen wharf beating the first mate. Twelve officers responded to the scene. The involved individuals were identified as G. Pamaduso and hin jag.
An advertisement touts a free Princess Tokio book claiming a new wrinkle removing method applicable to women under 70. It praises an eight day regimen and offers the private, free copy by mail from Denver Colorado, with the promise of dramatic aging reversal for many readers.
To the people of Seattle, John Lamb declares his candidacy for City Council with twenty years in city works and fire departments. He argues experience guards against influence from special interests and unprincipled leaders, and seeks votes from those who value measured intelligence and practical knowledge.
United Press reports three new indictments for conspiracy expected from a grand jury probe into Folke E. Brandt former valet to Mortimer Schiff. The case involves alleged wrongs connected to a burglary and the taking of letters from a Schiff household room.
About 2000 women and some men filled the Seattle theatre for a Cotterill rally. Speaker Dr. A W Leonard urged women to finish the job, praising Cotterill and his mother Mrs. Cotterill, while noting clashes with machine politics and recalling past recalls of Gill.
A shaky report from Pekin states President Yuan faces pressure from Manchus while seeking public order and continuing reforms. The United States journalist notes a $7,125,000 provision for provincial needs and ongoing backing for the republic’s establishment amid mixed praise and challenges.
An advertisement claims that taking this three year old formula in small doses relieves cold symptoms quickly. It touts first dose effects like reduced misery and lists the product as harmless and available for 25 cents, asserting it cures colds promptly without other help.
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