28 Feb 1912
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1912
Page
1
The snippet shows Seattle election notes urging voters to scrutinize issues on the ballot. It urges voting against several measures while recommending a public welfare department and expert accounting, highlighting concerns about broad consequences and campaign tactics.
The Star outlines numerous charter amendments and port plans on the official ballot. It urges voters to weigh measures on city governance, saloon rules, civil service, and port development while warning against the controversial Harbor Island terminal scheme.
The piece notes Richard M. Arms has come back to town after Gill's nomination win. It accuses Arms of favoritism toward Furth’s private lighting firm while in charge of the municipal plant, letting Ballard stay with Furth and letting the public plant lose suburban business. The article suggests Arms hopes for Gill's re election to resume the favorable conditions.
An unmasked bandit entered the J A Costa bank on North Market Street San Jose, gagged and bound banker Costa, and escaped with 4500 after forcing Costa into a back room. Henry Ballaris later discovered the captive banker. The robbers fled toward San Francisco in a waiting auto.
The Washington Port Commission rejects the terminal project proposed by Mand Navigation and Mr. R Ayers. It criticizes the financial structure and possible private gain, warns of litigation, and favors a rational, district led approach with potential county ferry integration and avoiding harbor Island bias.
A call invites Seattle stenographers to mail photos for a contest with prizes including theater seats and cash. Miss Florence McPherson and Annie Puzan are cited as examples, with readers urged to enter by sending name address and employer. The Star promises more photos and notes growing office interest in the contest.
At a Seattle Cotterill rally, Millard L Price of the Socialist party urged support for Lawrence textile workers while Gillites faced accusations they would fund vice districts. A large collection was taken as Clyde L. Morris, Arctic club president, led the program forecasting a Cotterill victory. In Chicago, Frank Farrar was barred from theaters for a year after laughing during a show.
Federal authorities confess no clue to the whereabouts of W. E. DeLarm, wanted for using the mails to defraud. Despite a nationwide hunt spanning a month, detectives doubt he remains in hiding and suspect he moves openly under an assumed name while planning a comeback.
William A Harriman son of the late railroad magnate arrives in England as Yale emissary to study English rowing methods He is Yale freshman crew coach and will spend most of his time at Cambridge observing racing and training practices during his visit
Dr Karl Steiniger former city chamberlain was elected mayor of Greater Berlin today from a field of 30 candidates.
A listing of venues in Green Lake Mountain View Latona Alki Point and Washington Park for matches or events tonight at Kidds Hall Blossom Hall Paysse Hall Stockade Hotel and Washington Baptist Church. Local organizers schedule multiple gatherings in Seattle area venues including Green Lake and Madison Street.
Incomplete text hints at attempts to coax capital into orchard and irrigation projects. It suggests large-scale plans and ambitious dreams, with investigators only beginning to understand the scope of operations.
A persuasive ad urging businesses to market with The Star Daily claiming full paid circulation and superior reach. It invites readers to review circulation records, offers ad campaign assistance, and notes that over 40,000 families buy The Star Daily with proof upon request.
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