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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1912
Page
7
In Pennsylvanian anthracite region the operators launch a push to avert a 150000 miner strike. A press agent claims companies store 7 to 8 million tons of coal for emergencies. Unions allegedly seek a 20 percent wage increase starting January 6.
Louie Brandeis, speaking at a Grand Pacific luncheon, lauded Fellette as a trust buster and potential president. He argued trusts do not pay and large combinations are inefficient and outgrow their leaders, calling for bedrock, analytical action against trusts.
Witnesses describe where he was rooming and tending the office in the regular clerk’s absence as the case against a wealthy physician unfolds. The testimony focuses on the events around midnight and the handling of duties during the doctor’s confinement.
Little Miss Ida St. Leon, star of Polly of the Circuit at Seattle theatre this week, unveiled the Potlatch bug at a Seattle Ad Club dinner attended by 400 Seattleites. The dining room buzzed as guests named Knocker Fossil Tightwad and Organised Optimism among others.
A murder investigation concentrates on a suspect held by police in the city. Authorities report the arrest followed preliminary inquiries and a collection of evidence from the area near Main Street. No further details released.
Many signers failed to register, leaving petitions with excess names but at risk of failure. Officials say signatures may be validated after certification if needed, with a 10 day window to gather more names. Courtwright notes petition checking may take time, as 1,006 people registered yesterday and registration continues until Feb 13 at the Prefontaine building near city hall.
A U.S. Senate bill proposes federal ownership of 15 steamers to ply the Pacific Atlantic and Central and South American routes via the Panama Canal. If not built or bought in the U S at costs no more than 20 percent above foreign prices the War Secretary would buy abroad.
Olaf Treitmoe and Anton Johannsen, charged in indictments by the federal grand jury, travel to San Francisco for conferences with U S labor leaders. Pleas set for January 12, but trial may be delayed due to a congested court calendar.
A young man peruses the book department seeking green choices while a brisk clerk touts an excellent romance detective story with a red cover. He doubts the pick recalling a previous red covered read, signaling a color debate over reading preferences at the Cleveland Plain Dealer shop.
Market notices list cheese 14 to 26 cents per pound, milk cans 50 cents, fruits and vegetables with varied per pound or per dozen prices, butter up to 40 cents, eggs and meats priced by pound or box, including sirloin and rib roast, herring and sardines, apples and grapes, coffee and tea, and Nuts priced by pound, with many items offered in multiitem bundles or dozen quantities.
Boston January 1 Rumors about whether District Attorney Pelletier would accept a plea other than guilty of murder in the first degree were dismissed by the prosecutor to the United Press declaring the case is absolutely without foundation. There can be only one agreement and that is a plea of murder in the first degree.
Indianapolis January 3 detective William J Burne and United States District Attorney Miller met upon the sleuths arrival. Burne is to testify before the federal grand jury.
A man cites the Century Dictionary to settle a dispute over word usage. He reads a quotation attributed to Howells to justify his choice, only for his wife to quip that he is “no authority.” The exchange appears in the New York Evening Post.
A scanned market page lists fruits and vegetables with prices such as onions and tomatoes, including entries for Wenatchee apples, Oregon produce, and assorted greens. It also shows hay and timothy prices, with several line items and unit measures, reflecting a mid century local market.
Witnesses recount the pursuit of Frank Calvin after the shooting of nurse Vivian Irvine last summer at Petouviae. Special Deputy Williams says deputies blocked Calvin with motorcycles and cars, but he fired, escaped into the woods, and was captured later.
Washington January 3. Leaders of both parties predicted Congress will be in session after holidays and through the presidential campaign. Rep Mann of Illinois said the session could run until October or November and possibly into the next session due in December.
A Seattle Star notice states that after a date the current address label will be updated. If the address does not appear on the list, your name will be removed. Changes include a new date and updated ring or stamp on the mailing label.
A cluttered newspaper page mixes fraternal society advertising with lost and found notices and early classified ads. Items include life accident policies, funeral directors, local obituaries, housing rentals, help wanted, and real estate offerings. The jumble reflects a broad local classifieds section with many names and addresses.
Real estate notices offer multiple farms and plots for sale across Washington and British Columbia. Listings include 40 acre tracts near Centralia with coal-min earl lies, 40 acre parcel near Lake Washington, and 6 to 10 acre plots with easy rail or road access. Prices, terms, and brokers vary, with emphasis on cash down and installment options.
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