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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1912
Page
1
Hyas Tyee departs for the Northland amid a formal send off at the grand stand at 9 PM. George W. Allen predicts a grand auto parade featuring sixteen Class E to Class L cars with floral decorations and international flags, marking the Potlatch celebration and progress in Mine.
A detailed farewell program lists a 3:00 p m decorated automobile parade starting on Fourth Street, a 4:00 p m pipe organ recital at First Methodist, an 7:00 p m aerial We offer acrobat flights along the waterfront, 8:30 p m naval officers reception at Rainier Club, 8:30 p m closing ceremonies at the grandstand, a farewell to Hyas Potlatch Tyee by a flaming canoe, fireworks on the waterfront, and a 9:00 p m fireworks display in the Oriental section with a citywide street carnival.
Gov. Woodrow Wilson drafted his acceptance letter as 200 congressmen prepared to arrive by special train in Sea Girt New Jersey for an organized visit to the Democratic nominee. The gathering would take place on the lawn and veranda of the Little White House.
Mayor George F. Cotterill departs tomorrow for a vacation trip to Paul and Milwaukee. He plans a two week absence and President Hesketh of the council will act as mayor during Cotterill’s absence.
Special to The Star reports in Cookville Tennessee that Myrtle Barnes the second wife shot and killed Della Pippin Judd after rumors of an affair with Jesse C Barnes. The tale ends with Barnes vowing to spend his means to free his wife as the community reacts with shock.
A large crowd enjoyed the two hour parade in sunshine led by army navy and state militia units. The industrial section showcased Seattle firms with prizes awarded to Suess Glass Crafteman Bungalow Seattle Mill & Manufacturing Grote Rankin Destiny Renton Clay & Coal Washington Saw and Seattle Brewing & Malting.
Chicago, July 20. Judge Heap rules singles should guard against alienating a husband. Mrs. Michael O Leary had John Flynn arrested for stealing her husband. Flynn was fined 15 dollars plus costs after the court heard his interference with a marriage.
Potlatch drew crowds who enjoyed the start but many left early amid a scene of boisterous activity. Police and Judge Gordon handled numerous drunk and disorderly cases while street excitement continued with airships and patrol boats present.
Tokyo reports the Mikado's condition worsening with a 105-degree fever 104 pulse and 38 breaths per minute. Courtiers and cabinet ministers rush to the palace while Prince Katsura and the heir apparent Prince Yorisihito are noted in connection with the crisis.
Frank Walter a Cal University student was held five minutes by an exposed live wire during a fire at the Zeta Pi fraternity house. Volunteers fought the blaze started by an electric tron and Walter was rescued and is recovering rapidly.
A midnight blaze on Main Street and Park Lane devoured six major blocks in Vancouver B C causing about 500000 dollars in damage with half insured. One fireman was injured after a fall. Origin traced to a shed behind Champion and White five story building. believed started by tramps sleeping with matches. The flames spread to the Champion and White structure and then the A B C Kmrage in a concrete brick building.
Mrs. B. Morrow was acquitted by a jury of the bar in Chicago on a killing charge. After the verdict she embraced her attorney, cried with joy, sobbed thanks to judge and jury, and was escorted from the courtroom by fellow club women to a home of church friends.
Mrs. C H Lewis of St Marys Idaho chased a thief from the Hotel Frye after he snatched her handbag containing 80 dollars. He fled toward Third Avenue and King Street before Patrolman Forbes captured him at the tracks. The thief claimed the name Oscar Hoffman and most of the money was recovered.
Theron B Catlin of St Louis faces probable ouster from Congress after the House Elections Committee rules his election invalid by 6 to 3 vote and seats former Democrat Patrick Gill. Catlin, 44, is engaged to Laura Merriam daughter of Minnesota's former governor. The elder Catlin reportedly spent over 10 000 to elect his son.
The Italian liner Prince de Piedmonte reached New York with five firemen dead after a port engine steam pipe burst trapping six below deck in a steam filled compartment. Twenty two crew members were slightly burned as they escaped to the upper decks. In separate dispatch Constantinople reports Tewfik Pasha accepted the grand vizierate and intends to form a cabinet to stabilize amid army friction and rebellion.
Congressional investigators widen probe into Judge Hanford and Kerr & McCord by subpoenaing all stenographers records and books from the Seattle and Renton streetcar matter. The panel questions Hanford Irrigation land deals, Ballinger's possible involvement, and tax cuts granted to the Northern Pacific during the era. Governor Hay to present Mt Baker marathon awards in Bellingham.
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