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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1912
Page
8
Washington officials discuss pressing Mexico for stronger protection after reports that American Patrick Dunne faces execution in Mexico. lawmakers fear further risk to U.S. citizens as Dunne’s whereabouts remain unknown amid an ongoing probe.
Famous tenor Jean de Reaske, who retired twelve years ago, will perform 20 times next winter after being engaged by Dippel. He also hopes to sing again at the Metropolitan Opera House.
Kelly Franklin, 28, proprietor of the Los Angeles Dye Works, died in a fire caused by a gasoline explosion that destroyed his shop. Franklin was deaf and could not hear his mother's calls. she tried to enter but friends held her back as the blaze burned the building.
Palos ledgers show the voyage expense of Columbus for eight months. Armament cost 14 000 pesetas and crew costs totaled 26 050 pesetas about 4400 dollars. The overall outlay to reach America is listed as 6 000 pesetas about 7200 dollars.
King Alfonso saved the life of a general by jumping from his carriage and grabbing the horse's bridle as it bolted near a cathedral in Pampelima Spain. A crowd watched in helpless astonishment and cheered the king's quick action.
The Star claims a square deal on the Hanford investigation by providing impartial reporting. It compares its coverage with Associated Press dispatches and other wire service reports to show consistency and accuracy in portraying the proceedings.
The House Judiciary subcommittee heard testimony on alleged excessive fees paid to receivers and their lawyers in the Hanford investigation. Nelson R. Anderson testified about fee reductions and court actions in the Knosher & Co. bankruptcy, and about a dry goods insolvency with a 50 percent bid. Victor Carlson testified about a midnight streetcar sighting of Judge Hanford. The session also covered Western Steel and labor claims, with no Ballinger testimony.
A Seattle Star notice requests readers to report any substitutions or delays and to contact the Circulation Department for prompt home delivery. The message stresses courteous service and asks subscribers to phone Morning 9400 if papers fail to arrive.
J. E. Stanley of the waterfront shop received a letter from L. L. Bales stating he and his wife were not harmed by Katmal's eruption and have been tending a garden instead.
In Elliott bay the officers of the Pacific reserve fleet were guests of the Seattle Yacht club at a dance last night in their West Seattle club house.
Uniontown hotel seeks a capable cook offering use of back porch and half acre lawn and plenty of flowers to view. Includes a 17 mile automobile ride once each week.
Berlin reports the prince denies wealth claims and says speeding fines affect him because royalty is exempt. The item also notes a Seattle fire engine collision with a telephone pole during a call, injuring no one and damaging the engine, due to a bridle issue.
Chicago student aviator W. C. Robinson struggled to land an instructor’s airship, forced to fly about 15 minutes before he learned how to stop it. The incident highlights training challenges facing first flights and control of unfamiliar craft.
A banquet at the Hotel Frye last night closed the association's convention. Delegates enjoyed an afternoon steamboat excursion to points of interest on Lake Washington. Tyee Allen orders all loyal Tillikums to be present at the Potlatch launching this afternoon at Seattle Construction and Drydock company yards.
Max Zueckerman pleaded not guilty yesterday before Judge Cushman to concealing 18 boxes of merchandise from the bankruptcy trustee and faces trial in federal court at Tacoma.
The note describes a first time encounter with a person named Ry and mentions the name Aljor. It records minimal context and lacks clear event details or organizations.
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