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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1912
Page
1
The commission questions a proposed private terminal project, warns against emulating monopolistic practice, and insists on public bidding, written agreements, and a $3,000,000 bond only with satisfactory terms. It reiterates that priority is harbor development and oversea docks.
Lawrence Massachusetts January 30 18 year old Gyrian striker John Rami was bayoneted in the back as he fled militia down Elim Street. He is expected to die. Soldiers declare the incident part of a larger martial law setup with 21 infantry companies 2 cavalry troops and 2000 detectives deployed to deter strikers. The concerns focus on alleged provocations while strikers claim no threats of mill property destruction and seek lawful victory.
Merritt British Columbia January 36 John Manson driver for Nicola Valley Coal company was jolted from his car en route to the tipple and was practically cut in half in the accident
William Mack, serving a life sentence, is released on a second parole from Salem penitentiary and goes to Tacoma where his family lives. He promised to pay off a mortgage in Spokane and to resume his stripes, returning by December 21 after a brief leave.
Thomas A. Parish mayoral candidate again failed to appear before the Quiz Congress at its meeting last night. His representative Phillip Tworoger also did not attend while Parish sent a late regret letter after delaying contact with officials. Ole Hanson spoke accusing Parish of not authorizing attendance and sought an interruption to explain.
Jim Kamaba head chef at the YMCA was asphyxiated in his room at the Hanson hotel 517 Washington Ave. His wife Yule Kamaba died in bed from gas pouring in through a defective hose fitting. Both deaths occurred last night and morning with no indication of self harm. Jim was a well known figure at the institution and patrons remember him for serving corn flakes hota and ham. His accidental demise casts gloom over the place.
Residents on Queen Anne hill argue over Carnegie branch site with two rival meetings passing contradictory resolutions. One favors the Seventh avenue and Garfield street location. the other calls for reconsideration and both go to the park board.
Judge Dykeman may rule to make permanent the order halting filing fees after an alternate writ of mandate against Comptroller Bothwell. David Perry Rice filed for the mayoral petition, contending the filing fee was illegal and refused. The hearing is set for tomorrow.
Coroner hearings reveal circumstantial evidence suggesting Edwin Jones may not have killed himself. Witnesses describe four shots heard around 7 AM and a half minute between the first two and last, with Mrs. Jones declining to testify as Mrs. Hekman recalls finding Jones dead and explaining a domestic disturbance incident two months prior.
Thomas R. Horner launches his run for city attorney with an open campaign event at Ravenna Hall on the university campus tonight. He opened his campaign headquarters in the New York block yesterday.
A humorous scene shows the committee on truth debating what a terminal is. Members including Doc Hawkins Bill Banks Prof Snitz and Mr A Broker offer varied, comic definitions and exude public skepticism about a new terminal project. The discussion travels from freight storage to company hype as they roam through misunderstandings.
A runaway horse broke from a Supply Laundry wagon driven by George Swanson at Ninth and Pike this morning. It charged through eight blocks of the business district endangering pedestrians, then crashed into Spelger & Hurts windows at Second and Union. The animal, with wagon shafts behind, skidded into a big showroom window. the horse suffered severe cuts and bruises.
Judge Ronald this morning dismissed the second indictment against Harry Rief former game warden on embezzlement charges. County commissioners then voted to appoint him game warden. Deputy Prosecutor Kennedy said an information would be filed directly against Rief since the grand jury indictment was dismissed.
Fair tonight with rain developing. Wednesday brings rain and moderate southwest winds shifting to southeast. Noon temperature reported at 43 degrees with a cool, unsettled sky ahead.
In Cordelle Georgia on January 20 a mob overpowered deputies, stormed the jail, dragged Albert Hamilton a black man accused of assaulting a girl to a tree and hanged him before troops could intervene.
In Medford Oregon John McKee Andrew Coffman and Wilbur Coffman were arrested on cattle stealing charges. Authorities say the trio rustled cattle along Little Butte Creek north of the city for two years and butchered the meat. McKee, a youth, broke down during arrest as officials described the scene. The losses had previously been blamed on timber wolves.
The progressive candidate George F. Cotterill will launch his mayoralty campaign tonight at Arcade hall at 8 p.m. Arrangements promise a large turnout with Progressives of all parties as vice presidents. Speakers include Charles R. Case, Mrs. E. P. Fick, Judge White, and Cotterill.
Portland report says Louis J. Wilde, former banker in Oregon Savings and Trust case, faces embezzlement trial as W. Cooper Morris testifies about a $500000 bond fraud. Morris admits guilt to related charges and describes a scheme to profit from the bank.
Special to The Star Port Orchard Washington January 30 court testimony details treatment of Dorothea Williamson and Sarah Robinson. Nurse says sisters were given vegetable soup buttered toast and meat broth though Claire refused the broth as a vegetarian. Robinson testifies she witnessed Claire’s death and disputes another nurse’s claim about asking for different treatment. She praises Dr Hazzard and notes friendly relations with the family.
Mrs. Ruby Brown 29 of Chicago declares nine months in luxury at the La Salle hotel ended her high living. She says she prefers scrubbing floors and advises young women to settle for a simpler life after her husband, Benjamin Brown, an electrician earning $15 weekly, refused to pay her hotel bill and she was jailed.
Venice society divides as 12 fair maids will perform a barefoot dance at a charity fete. Mothers threaten action, the committee faces ultimatum, and ministers plan a coordinated response.
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