02 Jul 1912
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1912
Page
1
A short update notes ongoing construction and production milestones at the SPE steel facility. The report highlights plant interior upgrades, equipment installation, and expected completion timelines with emphasis on safety and efficiency improvements.
At the Democratic National Convention in Baltimore on July 2 1912 Woodrow Wilson was nominated for president on the 46th ballot with 990 votes to Clark 84. Illinois started the swing to Wilson followed by Virginia Colorado and Pennsylvania as New York’s 90 votes were not needed. The convention adjourned until 9 p m.
The airship piloted by Vaniman exploded after a fire lit the envelope near the water. Five people including his brother and two crew members died as the craft plunged into the sea from about 2000 feet amid spectators and a dramatic blaze.
George B. Swift longtime Chicago mayor for three terms from 1894 died here of heart failure, heat contributing to the death. The former leader passed away today, ending a prominent public career.
A fragmentary 1639 report notes a watch and chain donated to evening earnings by unnamed crooks. Zeb Shearer from Rainier boulevards and 29th avenue contributed 25 Plymouth Rocks. Clifford Brown of the Granite hotel supplied aid amid thefts as three pairs of shoes vanished from his room.
For the first time in Seattle history the postoffice will close all day on July Fourth allowing about eighty percent of clerks and carriers to take the day for picnics or excursions. A new rule lets large city post offices close on Memorial Day July Fourth and Thanksgiving. Christmas and New Year’s keep them open for the holiday rush. box service and special delivery letters will be delivered as usual.
July 2 in San Francisco celebrates Woodrow Wilson's nomination by the Democratic National Convention. A large Union Square demonstration forms with cheers and predictions that California will be redeemed in November.
Judge Edmund B. Dillon of Columbus nominated for governor by the Republican state convention in Columbus. Taft forces controlled the adjourned convention session and adopted a Taft platform.
July 2 in San Francisco delegates to the General Federation of Women's Clubs meet on suffrage as a major issue. Election of federation president tomorrow pits Mrs. Philip Carpenter of New York against Mrs. Percy V. Pennypacker of Texas while equal suffrage gains strong support led by California.
Ten witnesses in the Hanford investigation described Judge Hanford's drinking habits and sightings at the Rainier club Sutherland and Butler bars. Bartenders testified he visited rarely drank benedictines and cocktails with no clear evidence of intoxication.
A dialog notes Elsie asking how she is remembered and Aunt-So replies you did not bring anything, same as before. The exchange centers on recognition and expectations without further context.
Aggregated tallies list Wilson scoring across multiple states including Arizona 6 and 24, Indiana 30, New York 99, Pennsylvania 76, Texas 40, and many others. Clark and Harmon also appear with notable counts as absent players reach 2. The Forty sixth total highlights Wilson and Clark leading with high scores in a wide regional roll call.
Miss Cayenne argues in favor of allowing men to do active political work due to advantages in headdress and costumes that reduce real damage if arguments escalate. The Washington Star quotes this remark in a broader set of exchange snippets on political contest roles.
New York July 2 Colonel Roosevelt replies with silence when asked by United Press about Wilson's nomination.
Tacoma July 2 The Ysidro a small cruiser entered in the endurance race of the International Power Boat association from Vancouver B C has failed to report officials fear it may have been swamped and the crew lost with no details available.
A short Tit Bits item notes Willie can craft a sentence using the phrase grew some. It mentions a man who stopped shaving and grew some whiskers in playful word play.
A fragmentary note recalls a late night moment where one person asks about an action and another responds that they were sleeping beneath a quilt. The lines imply lingering embarrassment or unfinished business.
Gov. Wilson, speaking at Sea Girt New Jersey on June 2, says he did not show emotion during the nomination as he feared appearing self confident. He credits Baltimore supporters as representing others and notes the tax of the honor and responsibility, hoping the party will never regret the choice.
Mrs Melvin Vaniman and the wives of the Akron crew watched the dirigible explode above Brigantine beach in Atlantic City. The craft plunged into nine feet of water killing Vaniman and four others as 2,000 spectators rushed to the crash site.
A Norman colt born in Springfield with only two legs is fed by bottle since it cannot stand or nurse. Owner W. F. Armen calls it potentially the most valuable animal he has raised despite its seeming handicap.
Samuel N. Hyde was found guilty of killing his wife and asked to be the first man executed in the electric chair in South Carolina. The judge granted the request and Hyde is to be executed on July 5 in D C.
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