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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1912
Page
1
Fragmentary item notes Roosevelt would consider another bid if pressure from supporters grows, with indication the matter centers on strong public demand and party expectations. The text hints at political maneuvering without detailing dates or formal declarations.
Blanche Stuart Boott a new "bird lady" in Los Angeles says water would kill her not air and she would drown before a fall from a flying machine. She admits nerves but plans to fly to reach distance and speed, with a 70 mile per hour record and a goal of 1000 feet. She may navigate submarines and aims for the Argentine after her meet.
Forester Graves says private leasing of coal land in Alaska with royalties may be more feasible than government operation. He spoke at a Sierra district forest supervisors conference in San Francisco dated January 23.
The council approved a switch track on Union Street to connect First and Seconda tracks for rush hours. A loop system will run 4:30 to 6:36 p m with extra cars not stopping at yesterday. The company contends transfers are unnecessary. counsel later said transfers are required.
Testimony in a $30000 lawsuit reveals George P. Bowler a Harvard student wagered seventy five thousand dollars at a Broadway roulette parlor in New York. The claimant is Poco Bennett Harvard’s noted lender and “Old Clo” figure.
The coroner investigates the death of 28 year old Miss Inez McLaughlin whose body was found in her Venice apartment with a rubber tube attached to a gas jet above her head a note to her father nearby she had suffered poor health for months
Henry L. Blanchard of the state experiment station at Puyallup speaks at the YMCA on free lecture night about the back to the farm movement. He outlines opportunities for city men to enter poultry farming and presents a sanitary coop for city or back-lot chicken raising.
James Yurann of Blue Rapids told Theodore Roosevelt in New York that Kansans want him to seek the presidency again. Roosevelt replied he would not seek the nomination but would serve if needed, while Yurann said Roosevelts nationwide demand is growing. Governor Hadley in Jefferson City backed Roosevelt's Republican bid after broad support cited from across the country.
Chicago sources report Roosevelt supporters, led by a former U.S. attorney, taking charge at the Congress Hotel as Roose velt signals possible acceptance of the nomination on the first ballot if the party offers a tender on the opening ballot.
New York report her eleven day bride George B Hussey dies at East Orange New Jersey home. She fell ill two days before the ceremony but attended the church and reception. Afterward she collapsed and died of double pneumonia despite vow to persevere through the wedding events.
New York society row centers on the Whitelaw Reid dinner for the Duke and Duchess of Connaught and Princess Patrigig. Two hundred members of New York’s gilded circle were ordered to attend while 200 others protest exclusion. Mrs Reid’s move elevates her to de facto social leader amid opaque guest lists and a showcase gems display.
Former President Theodore Roosevelt dined with Ambassador Whitelaw Reid and the Duke and Duchess of Connaught and Princess Patricia in New York today. He was formally presented to the royal family, but he is not expected to attend tonight's dinner dance.
Anna Held hinted to a Star representative that she may seek a divorce from her manager husband Florenz Ziegfeld Jr. She said she is thinking about it though no definite plan was given. Manager Harry Kline denied any divorce plans, suggesting she was joking.
The Star’s Committee on Truth, led by Doc Hawkins, exposes the newspaper game with satire. Charles Dana Jones draws plans as the staff artist, while the group mocks editors reporters and the public perception of news gathering and printing.
Berkeley Mayor J Stitt Wilson proposes a regional municipal telephone system for San Francisco Oakland and Berkeley. He urges city council support and the purchase of the Home Telephone Co as part of the expansion plan.
Registration remains light with 1,213 registered yesterday. The registration office will close at 5 p m instead of 7 p m to reflect low turnout, while Saturday hours extend to 9 p m at the Prefontaine building to accommodate voters.
In Hamilton Georgia a mob stormed the Harris County jail and killed Belle Hathaway and three men said to be her alleged accomplices in the murder of farmer Norama Hadley. The victims, all Black, refused to confess as the mob carried out executions.
Miss Lydia Witing, formerly with the A Y P exposition publicity department, chosen as secretary of the women’s organization for mayoral candidate George F. Cotterill. Headquarters at 433 Lumber Exchange Building. Beeks elected secretary of Cotterill campaign executive committee and will join the Progressive league delegation in Chicago. A small fire erupted from five coffee roaster origins in Hughes Adams Tea store at 619 Pike, extinguished by the fire department.
At the State Federation of Labor meeting in Spokane last Saturday the executive board voted unanimously to oppose Gov M Hay for governor. The group seeks a candidate other than Hay, with J C Lawrence emerging as a preferred progressive option and favored over Col Case in the East of the mountains region. The coalition includes the Grange Farmers union Direct Legislation league and the Federation.
In Mukden the royal family announces sale of imperial palace treasures to finance the campaign in China. Diplomats warn another wave of bloodshed as Premier Yuan Shi Kai may resign and Manchu resistance persists before dynasty falls and republic arises.
Cairo dispatch says Britain is preparing to seize influence in Egypt. Lord Kitchener warned the Egyptian authorities to remain neutral in the Italy Turkey war and to stop arms and supplies smuggling to Turkish forces in Tripoli.
In Terre Haute Indiana on January 23 Mrs Minnie B Allen leaped from a buggy as an engine pulling the Florida flyer struck her vehicle. Her horse was killed and her buggy demolished but she suffered only a severe shaking up after attempting to heed a flagman’s warning.
A limited time sale ends soon with further reductions on overcoats for men and boys. Young Men's coats priced at 12.50, special 89.75. Boys suits and overcoats 5 or 6, special 3.85. Women’s coats 10, special 7.65. Men’s overcoats 20, special 12.50. shirts Manhattan and Cluett 2 and 1.50, special 1.15. Everything else reduced.
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