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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1912
Page
7
Arthur G of Fresno testified in a California court that Mrs Tingley led an inner circle of theosophists and sat beside Mrs Harriet Thurston in meetings. He said she claimed Spiritualists and Christian Scientists sought her money and described the case as sad.
Four prisoners await Friday executions with one to be hanged for the murder of a Los Angeles wife. Mark Wilkins faces the same charge, while George Figueroa received a reprieve to March 1. John Byrne of Lan has his sentence reduced to life, with a February 2 reprieve and potential further review.
The new Ballard playfield house, costing 15000 dollars, will be formally opened by the park board Friday night. The two story building includes sections for boys and men with showers, baths, reading tables, and gymnasium space.
J N Sociman of Paul Krueger family lays in Greenwood Cemetery after a New Year’s Eve suicide by hanging from a lemon tree. Authorities identified the passerby and noted he was a globe trotter with a prominent background.
An odd Riverside item notes Don Ericson performing a Highland dance at a party amid tales of a "golden Divorce" from 50 years ago. The report mentions guests from Seattle, Portland, Los Angeles and other cities attending the gathering. It also references the Pacific Underwriters' 6th annual meeting in San Francisco.
In York on January 10 the Rev L W hip B D appeared in court charged with disorderly conduct after he allegedly struck and sat on men and insulted women following an assault on several persons. The magistrate dismissed the case minutes before proceedings could continue.
A fragment describes a dietary recipe linked to weak kidneys with reference to Gunee fluid and various terms. It suggests mixing components with meals and implies possible health effects and outcomes. The text references authors and a claimed prompt treatment for kidney disease.
Edison at a Chicago banquet urged young workers to focus on work rather than clocks. He said to ignore the boss while on task and warned that dedication could lead to partnership rather than leaving for another job.
In Chicago on January 10 the government faced a setback as Judge Carpenter ruled three hearing notations and signatures of three packers non admissible in the Sherman act conspiracy case involving J. Ogden Armour and nine other packers. The court allowed three documents showing intercompany communications to suggest a mutual agreement, and Jerome Pratt was recalled for further testimony on packer operations.
Henry Westling, 62, mourns his 17 year old wife who vanished after leaving their home on Monday evening to attend a moving picture. She did not return that night or the following day. Westling, a carpenter, had married in Chicago a few weeks earlier and brought her to start anew.
A man identifying himself as Dan Richards was found dead in a room at the Main hotel located at 208 Main Street. The death appears to be self inflicted by swallowing carbolic acid.
Newly organized Woodrow Wilson Club will meet Thursday evening at 8 at the Commercial Club rooms. A number of women voters will be enrolled as active members at the gathering.
Hert Hilin former employee of the McNamara defense sits mute as motions to set aside and quash information are filed in Superior Court. Attorney LeCompte Davis signals he will pursue demurrers to federal indictments against Treitmoe Clancy Johannsen and other labor leaders. Hearing scheduled for Saturday at 10 o clock.
Simeon Ford praises Chas Murphy leader of Tammany Hall and council member of the Democratic National Committee. Ford says Murphy is less garrulous than the eye says and notes his political maneuvering in Washington.
Women circulating recall petitions accuse men employed by Blaine and Wardall of harassing voters to deter signers. The recall group says most citizens support signing and expects enough names to complete petitions if the registration rush continues.
Frank P. Barbee, a local politician, was found dead in the apartment of Mrs. Ma E Carlton in Francisco on January 10. Authorities report asphyxiation from gas. Carlton, detained for investigation, says she had a business appointment with Barbee and fainted while waiting, then found him dead as the room filled with gas.
William T. Blair will be sent back to Napa to face charges of embezzling 3500 dollars from Mrs R Rooker widow. Gov Hay has honored Governor Johnsons requisition. The complaint claims the sum represented Mrs Booker’s fortune entrusted to Blair. Opium tins valued at 46800 declared smuggled into San Francisco port from Nebraskan. Federal officers investigate. ten five tael tins found floating.
Andrew Carnegie, summoned by subpoena, testified before House committees investigating the steel industry. He described entering the iron business in 1861, founding an iron mill in Pittsburgh, then shifting to iron bridges in 1862 after meeting a Pennsylvania Railroad engineer. He said he borrowed 1.5 million dollars from Third National Bank of Pittsburgh to help finance his initial stake.
Bertha Wetas was arrested on an uncanny complaint sworn by Geo. C. Thomas’s father after she persistently sought the company of the 22 year old railway clerk. Authorities deemed her acts lovesick and sent her home.
A six grade Newsboys' union member named Solomon Esfeld shows strong money skills with $225 saved in the bank. He bought a corner stand at Seconday and Main for $26 and earns daily from $1.75 to $2.00, giving $5 weekly to his mother and paying his sister’s music lessons. He is a standout hustler living at 824 23rd Ave and attends Rainier School.
Veal at 12 cents per pound and pork at 12 cents, swedish sausage 15, salt pork 6, bacon 0.6, corned beef 4, lamb chops 1.5, eggs 40 cents a dozen, butter 43 cents, cheese various, prunes 15 cents, raisins 26, oats 26, pickles 15, peppers 16 a pound, and assorted groceries in market stalls.
The Seattle Star explains that your address label shows subscription expiration and if unpaid your name is removed from the list. It also states that a date change on the label serves as a receipt and lists drugstore agencies including HM. Mullen at 6409 Ballard Ave and locations on Fourth Avenue, Madison at First Avenue near Spring.
The page mixes oblique funeral notices with job ads and miscellaneous listings. It includes a plea about a theater venue alias and stray personal notices, plus offers for immigration inspector training and janitorial work, with contact details and dated deadlines scattered throughout the fragment.
Advertisements for half acre and ten acre tracts near Quincy Valley and Lake Washington. Entries mention prices around 6 per acre with $10 down and $10 monthly, plus cash terms on poultry ranch and farm land near Kirkland. Firms Collins & Son and Mor ke & Farrar promote acreage and home sites with access via Liberty post office and Kirkland ferry.
Multiple advertisements describe affordable homes and lots in Seattle districts. Listings include a five room bungalow with electri cal lights near streetcar, a four room modern cottage with concrete basement and large lot, Lake View Home tracts by a new macadam boulevard near the ferry, and Rainier Valley lots with low down payments. Contacts list Cottage Realty Co and other agents with terms and mortgage details.
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