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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1912
Page
6
London dispatch reports starving peasants across eight provinces with crop failures in eight areas and partial failure in twelve others. Scurvy and typhus devastate the population as aid is slow and grafting hinders relief efforts, with about eight million people in dire distress.
San Quentin January 10. Frank Revere sentenced from Kern county to three years was shot through the leg by a prison guard during an altercation with contractor C Schwatka in charge of road work. Revere rushed at Schwatka and a second guard fired. He lies in the hospital in serious condition.
B F Humphrey of Georgetown remains between life and death after a street car struck him at 14th Ave N W and 60th St. He suffered a fractured skull and was last reported unconscious. Emma Jorgenson, with him, was hospitalized with shock and minor injuries.
Judge John F. Main denied Mrs Nina Rees's request to restrain Purity Officer G W Humphrey from entering her residence. The ruling cites no demonstrated likelihood of future entry and notes a prior raid on Mrs Rees's lodging house without cause.
Ortis Hamilton, former Adjutant General of the Washington National Guard, serving one to 14 years for embezzlement, has asked the state board of control for parole after two years in prison. If recommended, Gov. Hay’s approval would be required for release. officials called Hamilton a model prisoner.
Capt Charlies T. Bailey of the Tatoosh rescued the steam schooner Washing ton on November 13 at the mouth of the Columbia river when 48 passengers were in danger. He was awarded a diamond medal in Se attle by Merchants' Exchange members after a speech by P. Hughes. Buck Bailey appeared moved and thanked the group as he accepted the honor.
Mon signor Roger Ryan aged 76 vicar general of the Catholic archdiocese of Dubuque died here from injuries after a fall on an icy pavement several weeks ago.
A 50 cent case explains how Diapepsin quickly digests foods to relieve Indigestion Sour Stomach Heartburn and related symptoms in five minutes. It argues many stomach troubles stem from poor digestion and promotes a hearty appetite after use.
In Los Angeles on January 10, Misa Virginia Franklin visited Jimmie Page of the J H Adams Co and offered marriage, claiming the leap year mood spurred him to propose. Page blushed and offered to consider the proposal, giving his contact details for a prompt reply. The exchange unfolds as a playful yet earnest matrimonial bid in a social column.
Chicago witnesses recount automaker Harry Gilmore bragging of affairs with Mrs. Rena Morrow and naming other women. The Mor row case draws clubwomen's reproach as Gilmore denies perjury and defends his statements citing a gentlemanly code.
Following yesterday’s annual elections, J A Campbell was named director of the National Bank of Commerce replacing J D Farrell who moved to Portland. J W Spangler joined the Seattle National Bank board, A G Kerry and Edmund Bowden joined Dexter Horton Bank, A G Hanson of Enumclaw joined Scandinavian American board, Guntavy Edenholm became a State Bank director, and William N Redfield was elected president of the Mercantile National Bank, the renamed Consolidated Citizens' National and Mercantile.
Olympia reports the Temple of Justice will cost more than the $350,000 appropriation for the supreme court building and bids have not yet been called. The capital commission says a deficiency appropriation will be sought in the next legislature to complete construction.
Niel Nielson a member of parliament from New South Wales Australia was entertained at the Commercial club. He leaves for Vancouver tonight will return to Seattle next Monday and address a lunch at the Commercial club on Tuesday as trade and irrigation commissioner to the United States.
Five children of Irving Carlisle aged 2 to 14 perished in a blaze that engulfed their home in Mowley Minnesota. Carlisle suffered severe burns while trying to rescue them and is reported to be overwhelmed with grief.
The Duke of Connaught, the governor general of Canada, and his wife may visit the United States. Officials say the British and Dominion governments have exchanged views on the proposed trip.
One hundred Chinese boys aged 12 to 20 arrived in Seattle and will study at Adelphi College. A new Chinese department opens with Dr. Emanuel and professors J B Berg C J Erickson G Stevens R A Ballinger Meany J S Goldsmith T F Kane among speakers. Prof Stevens will head the department and discuss China’s four major influences including the Standard of the American Tobacco Co.
Wm Lorimer testifies before the senate investigative committee denying any payment or promised value for votes in his Illinois senate race He rejects that he authorized payments or had others pay for votes in the contest Also in brief Los Angeles venue sought for grand jury over dynamite probe Nome reports wife of U S Commissioner J H Woods ends life by hanging after prior attempts
A robbery near J and Eighth avenue left Chris J with fifty dollars and a gold watch. James McDonald is confined at the city jail as investigators seek a suspect who may surrender to Patrolman Lick after a brief pursuit nearby.
A lone highwayman wearing a blue mask robbed the First Avenue Hotel at First and Plummer streets at night. The tender complied with the demand for money, delivering a small amount before the assailant fled.
The Boston Transcript notes a shift in dress as households stock wardrobes to suit changing weather. It remarks on a wife’s clothing choices reflecting season and climate considerations.
The passage references receiving premiums and paying claims within an insurance framework. It notes ongoing financial flows between policyholders and the insurer, signaling active administration of coverage and benefits.
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