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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1912

Page

6

Daring Bird Ladies Tackle Fearless Skies

Three women aviators share bold resolve as they pursue flight in a male dominated field. Madeline Bleriot Johnson studies in Pasadena and aims for South and Central American meets, Blanche Scott fears drowning yet pursues the air, Myrtle Dennison ships to aviation for the pure thrill of flying.

Los Angeles Cal Fach Madeline Bleriot Johnson Louis Bleriot New Yorker South Central America Pasadena Blanche Scott Myrtle Dennison

Nine Proposals for Hetty's Son

In San Francisco on January 31 Col EH R Green Hetty Green's son received nine marriage proposals three by telephone and six by letter. The suitors insist they are not mere clothes horses or the chameleon type. Green says they all read his newspaper ad and he declined to name the writers or reveal the phone table source.

Sn Press Francisco Col. E. H. R. Green Hetty Green New York Green

Portland Man Survives Auto Crash With Injuries

Philip Mumford, struck by an automobile in Portland, was hospitalized after suffering a broken leg, three broken fingers, a broken rib, and multiple lacerations. He remained upbeat, saying he was glad he was no worse as attendants carried him into care.

Portland, Or Philip Mumford

Wireless and Telegraphy Careers Promise Good Start

A good position for ambitious young men and women in wireless or railway telegraphy exists as telegraphers are in short supply since new laws and wireless stations expanded. Beginners earn 70 to 90 dollars monthly with room to advance. The National Telegraph Institute of Seattle operates under ER. R. and wireless officials and places all graduates. Write for full details.

National Telegraph Institute of Seattle Washb ER. R Wireless

Signalling Witnesses Charged at Trial

In a murder trial in Port Orchard Washington Dr Stephen Olmstead testified death of Claire Williamson was due to peritonitis and intestinal catarrh amid vigorous cross and direct examinations Night sessions began to accelerate proceedings Mrs Hazzard expected to be the last defense witness A dramatic signal accusation arose as prosecutor Morford charged Mrs Hazzard with signaling witnesses during nurse Sarah Robinsons deathbed testimony The judge ordered the jury out and instructed them to ignore any signaling testimony Robinson remained a strong defense witness denying denial of food or separation of the Williamson sisters

United Prese Port Orchard Wash Kelley Cue & Hazzard Claire Williamson Stephen Olmstead Seattle Ozard Mrs. Hazzard Dr. Hazzard R. M. Morford Sarah Robinson Morford Yakey Gregory Mra. Ha Mra. Hazzard Mise Robinson Williamson Sisters Manila Case Charles K. Case State Federation of Labor Everett Snyder Cotterill Senate Equal Rights Mrn. E. P. Pick Dad White Supreme Court William H. White Thomas F. Parish Judge White Herman W. Craven Poindexter

Son of Wisconsin dam defender starts new life in Oregon

Clarence Dietz, son of John Dietz who helped defend Cameron dam, travels to Yoncalla Oregon to work on a railroad. He vows never to return to Wisconsin and cites deep family injustice. He bears a scar from the 8 year struggle that left his sister dead and his father in prison.

United Press Roseburg Ore Clarence Dietz John Dietz Cameron Dam Wisconsin Yoncallo Dietz Cameron Tella

Bishop Scolds Archduchess Over Jewels and Dress

Vienna reports a court controversy as Bishop Prochazka denounces Archduchess Augusta for wearing fine clothes and jewels. He urges plain dress to reflect hospital visits, sparking a high society push to remove the bishop amid protests from aristocrats.

United Press Vienna Augusta Archduke Joseph Prochazka Stuhlweisenburg

Thousand Turned Away From Cotterill Meeting

A massive crowd packed Arcade hall last night for George F. Cotterill’s campaign event, with at least 1,600 inside and 66 standing to hear the progressive candidate. Edger C. Snyder led the meeting, which featured direct answers to questions and calls for paid contributions from attendees.

Arcade Hall George F. Cotterill Edgar C. Snyder Cotterill Snyder Tully T. A. Pariah Cottérill Spe Audiemes Otterill Seattle Electric Company Spyder Seattle

Prominent Men Endorse Darrow Innocence in Wires

Telegraphic messages from 15 Chicago professionals and businessmen urged Darrow’s innocence of the charges. Notables include former Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice Simon Shope, Francis S. Wilson, J. W. Gibbons, Fred Busse, Harry Olson, R. S. Tuthill, and others praising his public service and high regard among colleagues.

Chicago Clarence Darrow Darrow Los Angeles San Francisco Simon P. Shope Ilinois Supreme Court G. B. Foster Department of Philosophy University of Chicago Francis 8. Wilson Cook County John W. Gibbons Circuit Court of Harry Olson Municipal Court R. 8. Tuthill W. M. Gurley J. B. Payne Jacob C. Lenosky Jas. C. McShane l John 8. Miller

Governor Hacked by Cruel Sabres in Portugal Turmoil

In Lisbon martial law is proclaimed as troops surround the labor federation. About 500 labor members are jailed while violence surges across Motta and Oporto with reports of a mob attacking government buildings and the governor being killed by sabres.

United Press Lisbon Morta Evera Oporto Republic Labor Federation Motta

Holy Cross students held on arson charge in Quebec

Five Holy Cross college students were arrested in Farnham Quebec on arson charges after authorities say they set fire to the institution when denied permission to return home for a holiday. The damage was listed at 125000 dollars.

Farnham Que Holy Cross College

Trial antics in Thurston will case sparks courtroom clash

In San Diego Mrs Marietta Dixon testified as a chiropodist witness and provoked Mrs Katherine Tingley to leap from her chair crying out in protest at the judge and jury for allowing the testimony. The moment highlighted the heated cross examination during the Thurston will case.

San Diego Cal Marietta Dixon Katherine Tingley Tingley

Incubator The Ideal Bulls for This Mate

The Keepsafe Incubator program presents the Eight successful seasons a service d only by the Chas. H. Phy Co. at Foot of Man Bee Bemttle. The note references historical equipment and a regional business listing.

Chas. H. Phy Co Foot of Man

Death in Desperate Race on Santa Fe Train

W. G. Buck of Chicago died in Bernardino after contracting pneumonia during a business trip. A private train was allowed to pass between Mojave and Los Angeles at speed as doctors noted the lower altitude. The _Santa Fe_ train slowed to 65 mph before Buck’s death became evident.

Los Angeles W. G. Buck Chicago Chanical Department Santa Fe Railroad Bernardino Buck Albuquerque Mojave Santa Fe

Alveolar Dentistry Promises Durable Teeth

An advertisement touts Alveolar dentistry as a superior alternative to bridgework. It argues bridges strain supporting teeth, cause gum inflammation, and risk pyorrhea, while claiming Alveolar teeth are beautiful, lasting, and painless. The copy urges readers to request samples and contact Portland, Abington, Seattle for terms.

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