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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1912
Page
6
Washington July 4 The Lorimer case returns to the fore as the Senate prepares to decide July 6 whether to oust or seat him. Polls show fewer than 40 supporters and likely well under 48 needed for retention. The final roll call timing remains uncertain.
C P Stevens former engineer for the Highland Park and Lake Burien railroad was found guilty in Judge Ronalds court yesterday of petit larceny. He falsely represented the dirt moved by contractor Lindquist while working on the Highland Park and Lake Burien road.
Funeral services for Miss Wilhelmina Phelps, killed when struck by an auto Tuesday afternoon, will be delayed until the coroner completes an investigation. Traffic Sgt. Dagner reports new witnesses and notes the auto skidded 54 feet on impact. Miss Cecilia Hardman, driver, is described as disoriented by the shock.
J T Blakistone prominent in political financial and social life in Seattle died at his brother Andrew's home 220 Melrose av after three months of heart trouble. He was 55 born in St Marys county Maryland came to Seattle 20 years ago and led real estate and mining ventures. He served a third term as president of the Seattle Athletic club and belonged to the Hainter Golf and Country club and the Chamber of Commerce. The funeral will be from Trinity at church Friday afternoon.
A gravel car owned by the Seattle, Renton & Southern ran wild yesterday afternoon near Columbia City. It dashed down a spur to the main line, leaped the curve, and straddled the rails. It took 15 men three hours and many buckets of sweat to repair the track and place the car back on the rails.
Jamesport Missouri July 4 Rev W K Brown pastor of the Methodist church sues for 2000 dollars alleging five young men and four young society women stole his two blooded Miscourt fox hounds at a party honoring Blanche Thompson and her intended marriage to Frank Smith then painted the dogs.
Mexico City reports floods at Salamanca devastate housing with losses in the millions. Government approves relief funding of 25 thousand dollars for flood victims.
A sly exchange reveals a rich man disguising his wealth by dressing seedy to avoid being singled out by strangers. The banter shows social pressure and curiosity about wealth in the community.
Matinee races at the Meadows start at 2 20 this afternoon under the King County Fair association. As of last night 32 entries were received and some races will feature as many as ten steeds per event.
Thomas Lippy has borrowed $100,000 from New York Life Insurance Co. He plans a two story business block on the east corner of Third and Columbia. The loan funds construction on the property.
Harry B. Smith, driver of the car involved in Mrs Seeves death, appeared before Judge Ronald on a charge of manslaughter. He pleaded not guilty. Medina seeks a July 7 game and asks for contact at Elliott 2464 in the forenoon.
President Taft arrived in Beverly for a summer vacation amid a Fourth of July celebration. Firecrackers, a 21-gun salute from the Dolphin yacht, and two bands greeted the party as Mrs Taft and Charlie Taft accompanied him. A thousand residents waited at the depot for the special train from Boston with Miss Helen Taft and Robert Taft also noted arriving.
Chief Bannick orders longer city hours and more personnel to enhance safety. Patrols warned to enforce peace and the plosive ordinance posted publicly for awareness.
Judge Ronald denies Charles Pryor a new trial in the criminal operation case and sentences him to two to five years at Monroe reformatory. The girl, Ragna Abra hamaeon, testified Pryor held her prisoner in a lodging house for weeks.
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