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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1912
Page
1
fragments indicate a town meeting to be presided by a figure called God or a religious framing. individuals mentioned include Wilson Moore Wilmon Tuck Ivan Blair Miss G Mills Councilman K al W Dan Mera and editor J F A Mac Ree.
The nation mourns the death of Admiral Evans known as Fighting Bob. Washington reports his sudden passing after feeling better earlier that day. Navy Department arrangements will handle the funeral, to be in state with family present.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a riot in Lisbon marked by an attempt at intervention by a Monsignor and clashes that disrupted streets. Details are incomplete but reference religious figures and civic turmoil.
Judge Antonio Perry of Hawaii’s supreme court arrives from Honolulu to wed Mise Eugenia M. Venderburgh in a rapid ceremony. The couple plans to return to Honolulu after the marriage on Tuesday. Perry, about 40, is noted as a prominent Pacific coast figure.
Prae Widtore 1, born 65 years ago in Ployd county Virginia, served in Annapolis as the Civil War began. He fought sea duty, was wounded at Fort Fisher, commanded the Dolphin on a round world cruise, and led a battleship against Cervera at Santiago. He headed the first white squadron, later attempted a world fleet voyage in 1999 before retiring due to fitness.
In San Jose California on January 4 a social milieu debates the Texas Tommy Bunny Hug and Grizzly Bear dances blamed on San Francisco sensuous savageries. Debutantes and society figures clash over fashionable ballroom trends.
A Philadelphia North American quip notes meat packers once boasted about using everything but the squeal and now in court they are using the squeal too, highlighting legal proceedings over their practices.
Dr Katherine Harrison jailed after bail set at 4000 amid claim by Vancouver girl that an illegal operation occurred. Prosecutor Murphy issued the warrant. Harrison denies the accusation and says she will crusade against malpractitioners. Police hold affidavit from Vancouver residents and the dead girl's dying statement ties to the case.
Chief Bannick seeks to correct the impression that the department bans coasting entirely. He says recent patrol orders target coasting only where car tracks sidewalks or dangerous corners exist. An order issued January 3, 1912, prohibited coasting across streetcar lines and other dangerous crossings to protect pedestrians.
Jan 4 report shows Miss Ethel Williams of Seattle swearing out a perjury complaint linked to the arrest of bellboy Joseph Watkins. Martin J. Prince and Watkins are central to the testimonies about an August night at the Palace hotel. Dr C C Jonsen faces the broader sensational trial from the Williams matter.
Testimony opened in the case of John Rech charged with murdering his newborn. Prosecutors say the defense will argue terror of rising living costs and possible insanity due to financial worries. The jury, largely farmers from near Santa Barbara, heard Rech remain unconcerned in court.
Frank C. Smith admitted to Portland police that he is the man known as Dr. J. C. Day sought in Los Angeles for embezzling 3500 dollars from Nellie K. Bell. He said he would return to California to stand trial without extradition papers.
The article reports Frank Lloyd Wright explaining his belief in living as his heart dictates, detailing his affair with Mamah Borthwick Cheney amid divorce turmoil with his wife, Mrs. Wright. He describes social scorn, financial strain, and his hope to benefit humanity through truth and personal freedom.
A historical editorial argues against private ownership of public utilities. It cites cases of dock charges on a farmer in Wash across the sound and a dispute over telephone rates from 1910 to 1912. The piece favors municipal docks and a municipal telephone system to end private g aff and charges.
Lincoln Nebraska January reports reproduce William J. Bryan’s critique of the McNamara confessions. He argues the disclosures libel organized labor and those who earn wages, notes unfair attacks on labor, and calls for caution in leader selection amid conspiracies against life and property.
Councilman Griffiths saw two charter amendments defeated as the council met as a committee of the whole. A day labor public works proposal failed to gain any support while a public welfare board plan to manage penal institutions was rejected six to three. The body plans to send a Charity Organization Society drafted amendment to voters in March, and the Oregon plan publicity measure may be enacted to reduce printing costs.
Arthur Lewis, convicted of the murder of Helen Rumball at Gridley, was sentenced today to ten years in San Quentin prison. The case originates from Orovell? stay tuned for updates from the California court.
Fair tonight with increasing likelihood of rain or snow on Friday. Moderate southeasterly winds. Temperature at noon remains uncertain, with a cool to mild trend expected across the period.
Seismograph at St. Ignatius college recorded a series of earth vibrations. Father Odenbach says Cleveland's underlying earth fire has tilted southwest, possibly shifting a triangular zone from Cleveland to Elmira Newburyport and Cincinnati. He attributes Monday's tremors to the floor’s low mood.
Gov. Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey pits Taft as setting an impossible task for his tariff board and gains momentum for the Democratic presidential nomination. The remark was made before the National Democratic club in New York. William Jennings Bryan arrives in Tampa and is expected to outline policy at the Jackson Day dinner next week.
Senator Robert M. La Follette arrived in Joliet from Chicago feeling ill after reportedly eating oysters poisoned in the Windy City. He still planned to press on with his speaking tour and addressed a large crowd at the Auditorium.
John Chinnici Italian suspect hid in Riverside downtown after shooting Justice of the Peace Helton Webb during a civil suit dispute over $90. Chinnici rode a bicycle for two hours fleeing a posse before being captured near San Bernardino county. Webb shot four times, one bullet lodged in his lung. doctors report slim chances of recovery. Armed guards and triple jail protection ordered as tensions rise around the case.
Comptroller Bothwell has not received a reply from Corporation Counsel Bradford by noon regarding the validity of recall petitions against Blaine and Wardall. Bradford said he would study the issue yesterday but has not yet issued an official opinion.
In Los Angeles three labor leaders Bert H. Conners Ira F. Bender and A B Maple faced trial after six months in the county jail on conspiracy charges to dynamite the Hall of Records Separate indictments were returned and separate trials ordered Maple and Bender to face trial Monday with Conners to follow
The Los Angeles Express contemplates whether Taft should still address Roosevelt as "My dear Theodore" or simply as Colonel Roosevelt, reflecting a tense U S political relationship.
A cigarette sparked a fire in Winnipeg causing the destruction of the Excelsior Motor Works and a garage with 20 automobiles, eight houses, and two stores. The loss exceeded $200,000 as crews fought frigid conditions and battled the blaze.
A powder blast at M. P. Cottons contracting camp in Kerrisdale Vancouver fatalizes a worker named Nuclear who was checking an unexploded dynamite charge. The incident occurred today.
Mrs C P Rodgers wife of the aviator was held for speeding but released on a plea that she was learning to drive. The policeman started the car and escorted her away.
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