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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1912
Page
1
The piece critiques recall petitions and legal maneuvering around Blaine and Wardall. It highlights Bradford's shifting stance from August opinions to current claims that petitions become official records, questioning stability in municipal law amid political campaigns. It notes past conflicts over eligibility and how office changes appear to rewrite rules.
Fragmentary OCR describes a mall robbery with three men who fled with cash after entering the post office area. A single officer observed two suspects as they moved along Weeks Street and disappeared into the crowd. Details remain unclear due to damaged text.
Dr. Katherine Harrison remains jailed on $3,000 bond for the death of Augusta Boon. She denies the charge, claiming a blunder and insisting she never confronted the girl. Officials note little evidence and describe her arrest as handled with calm.
In a late development J o c Smith retires from the mayoral race leaving George Cotterill with petitions signed and a public meeting at Arcade Hall planned to formalize his candidacy. Ole Hanson, a leading progressive, criticizes both Cotterill and Gill and hints at possibly entering the race. Judge Wood to preside. several officials listed as supporters.
Five students from M School rally support for the Liberty iphia project as the Board of Education considers a resolution and possible action. The scene centers on student donations and district response.
In Mexico City on January 5, authorities offered over 1,000 federal troops to quell disturbances at Gertrodis where 2,500 miners quit work. About 2,500 cotton mill workers in San Antonio also walked out, and 700 troops are being rushed to that site.
Jan 5 report says Jeanette Benton, 20, fled to Patrolman Crowe for protection from Haddieston, then punched him after he attacked her. She struck Haddieston and sat on him until Crowe intervened. In San Diego, Hans Struve, a Pendleton Oregon rancher, died today at St Josephs Hospital. one son is at Berkeley.
Countess Eu Van Bylandt of The Hague condemned the United States as barbarous and rotten before boarding the steamer to return home. She criticized Americans for narrow mindedness toward women who smoke and called the country uncivilized.
The wife of the United States Supreme Court Justice Day died in Canton on January 5. Her passing comes as the nation mourns a noted figure in the judiciary and public life.
Recall headquarters at 354 356 Arcade opens to collect new signatures for recalls of Councilmen Gilsine and Wardall. Registration at the Prefontaine building near City Hall runs through February 13 to qualify for the February 20 primary. County Counsel Bradford’s ruling knocks out thousands of existing Wardall and Blaine names, forcing a new signature drive and renewed recall campaign.
Rydan Baar Capt. Obst were injured as a person fell three stories through a skylight during a fire in the real estate district. The blaze caused about $400 000 in damages.
The jury box for Bert H. Connors trial over alleged complicity in a scheme to blow up the Los Angeles Hall of Records was filled early this afternoon and the trial was announced to proceed immediately.
In Terre Haute a battle over court injunctions pits factions around Mayor Louis Gerhardt and city engineer Donn Roberts. Judges issue conflicting orders, police clash with officials, and the city mocks the law’s majesty while fines of 100 dollars are levied on the mayor and associates. Eugene V. Dobbs condemns the spectacle.
A bulldog owned by Davie attacked a horse driven by Lamb on a main road in Oregon. The horse suffered serious injuries after the dog pried loose the rein at the nose. Police arrested the dog and Police Judge Canon ordered immediate trial, then the canine was shot.
Fragments indicate a weather forecast noting west winds and a noon temperature near 40. Predictions for tonight and Saturday are incomplete but point to mild, breezy conditions with a cool high around the mid 40s.
The piece profiles Thomas A Parish, a mayoral candidate described as shy and steady. It notes his roots in Ontario Michigan, early mining work, two prior official roles as state tax commissioner and county assessor, and a notable $30 million rise in King County assessments during his tenure. It hints at forthcoming stories about the personal sides of other candidates.
Across the Great Lakes to the Rockies, the cold wave leaves 150000 jobless in Chicago as temperatures plunge to eight below. Milwaukee reports deaths from frostbite and Wisconsin averages 20 below, while Minneapolis endures days of 11 below and no relief in sight.
Mrs John Singleton sister of Lillian Graham the Seattle chorus girl and Stokes case figure is headed for a Brussels convent rumor says she will join the Sacred Heart order. She once called Seattle home and says she found happiness with the Seattle Sisters. Her daughter Lillian is also at the Brussels convent.
In San Francisco on January 5 Daniel O'Connor a 73 year old blind man and Chas Spalding an old foe fought with a knife and razor leaving them gravely wounded. Spalding is jailed on assault to commit murder while O'Connor lies under guard at St Marys hospital. Neighbors and police intervened when Spalding entered O Connors shack and the fight began.
Boston January 5. It was learned that C V T Richeson has fallen into lunacy and raves in his cell. A court petition to appoint a committee in lunacy will be filed this afternoon. If declared insane he will be sent to an asylum for treatment. He screams and speaks incoherently, sometimes failing to recognize his attorneys. He chats with a cellmate and mentions plans tied to his father’s Virginia plantation.
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