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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1912
Page
1
A critical column questions how political influence shapes court appointments. It argues that openly manipulating vacancies undermines the judiciary, citing Senator Jones and Judge Danworth’s actions as evidence of a broader bid to favor Humphrey for a bench.
An unsigned fragment describes a 14 year old Clar nen Was Milled last Tuesday at a Newhart area collision. Witness testimony cites a driver and timing near a side road as factors in the fatal incident.
Portland issues first degree murder warrants in Seid Bing trunk murder. Los Angeles and Chinese community on coast mobilize search for Oi Ben with Chinatown raids and trains under watch. Attorney Seid Gin leads coordinated hunt across Pacific cities and East coast.
A debate on the single tax amendments will be held tonight at the Y M C A auditorium between Councilman Griffiths and Will Atkinson.
Outman of Portland Oregon will plead guilty in the superior court this afternoon to violating state banking laws as president of the Home Security Savings Bank in 1916. He is charged with accepting deposits while the bank was insolvent and seeks a lighter sentence, arguing technical guilt.
Miners from across the country descend on Minitonas Manitoba as hotels overflow and homes host prospects. A Winnipeg party reportedly sank ten feet and found fine and coarse gold one mile south along the river bed, while women in overalls stake forty claims in twenty four hours and Favell Creek yields coarse gold.
A divorce complaint alleges Omar J. Cambers, a carpet layer, drank heavily after his Sept 18 1910 wedding and tried to strike his wife Jessie A. Cambers and their baby with a knife. His mother-in-law intervened wielding a saucepan to subdue him.
In Port Orchard Washington on January 26 an eye and ear expert testified about an autopsy on Claire Williamson who allegedly starved to death while Dr Linda Hazzard faces first degree murder charges. The state questioned the relevance of an eye and ear doctor for a liver illness verdict.
In Miami the Jan 26 report describes Henry Flagler's Florida ocean railroad and the conflict with 80 striking firemen. It alleges use of 540 federal marshals at Key West to protect operations, paid by taxpayers, and notes the deployment of black and white workers amid delays and secrecy around the celebration.
The Duke of Connaught and his party returned to Ottawa after a visit with President Taft in Washington. They praised American hospitality and plan another U S visit. In Berne the city fears a cat plague and municipal authorities propose a prohibitive tax on felines to protect birds.
1405 visited the Prefontaine building during a slow registration push bringing totals to 25 881, well below last year. The Cotterill committee leads the drive to mobilize voters with a full turnout seen as likely, otherwise Gill or Parish could win by default.
A candidate argues against state control of Seattle business affairs and urges city home rule over local franchises. He supports municipal cooperation with other Washington cities and seeks delegation of regulatory authority to municipalities while affirming state and federal courts as appeals avenues.
Parisian dancer Gaby Delys has married Harry Pilcer, a former Winter Garden athletic dancer. In a message to a friend, she said they are very happy and that the marriage took place that morning. Pilcer created the Gaby Gilde and gained fame in Paris.
Progres sive candidate George F. Cotterill plans a downtown rally in Arcade hall next Tuesday to kick off the campaign with big crowds expected. Speaker lineup likely includes Mrs Edward P Fick and Hiram C Gill also slated for Dreamland rink event. Jane Kelton a noted stock actress died in Vancouver hospital following an operation.
President Taft told business representatives in Seattle and West Coast cities he will seek special congressional attention to Alaska laws. He plans government railroads better homestead laws more roads lighthouses fish hatcheries and a leasing program for undeveloped coal lands.
Edwin Jones 38 or 41 shot himself with a .32 revolver at 2418 Queen Anne Avenue this morning. He fired four times, three into his head, while in bed. family found him with the revolver in his right hand and flames burning bed clothing. Jones was janitor for Northwest Trust and Safe Deposit Co. and left a wife and 21 year old son.
The city council clerk invites residents to apply for election day jobs as inspectors and judges across 94 precincts. Compensation ranges from five to six dollars per day with multiple shifts through primary, election, and fall ballots. Applicants must provide name and precinct by tomorrow morning.
Occasional rain is forecast tonight and Saturday with winds shifting from southeast to southwest. Noon temperature reads 52 degrees as the weather pattern continues.
Bill Banks questions what defines fresh butter as Prof. Snitz explains it is butter that has not been worked over and prices fluctuate from 45 to 55 cents a pound. The committee tours the market and ambles to a restaurant, still seeking a clear definition of fresh butter.
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