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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1912
Page
1
Victor L. Berger says he will push a House resolution to have the Seattle federal grand jury probe Judge Hanford's affiliations if the Wickersham probe ends. He alleges Hanford and his secretary friends grew rich during his tenure and that millionaires urged his resignation to avoid exposure.
Editorials from the Pacific coast interpret Judge C. H. Hanford’s resignation under congressional scrutiny as a near confession of guilt. Comments from San Francisco Portland Tacoma Pasadena and Tacoma Times describe resignation under fire as surrender and a setback to impeachment efforts.
J. D. Farrell renews his offer of free certified milk for the city's poor babies for the remaining summer months. Physicians can obtain cards from Milk Commission secretary W. Booth at the Alaska Building, or from other Milk Commission members. Hundreds of babies benefited last summer.
A Kent gathering hosted by the South District Progressive club features Sen ator Jel Landon running against Standpatter Willie Humphrey. Also present are Thomas F. Murphine, state progressive league president, Mrs. BE E Fick, Mrs. Schage, Mrs. Gattis, and County Commissioner David McKenzie.
Chicago July 23 announce Johnson of California will stump Illinois for the progressives allied with Colonel Roosevelt. Deneen supporters seeking Tutt aimed to gain control of the state progressive convention August 8 and block the nomination of progressive presidential electors.
Washington July 23 United Press Leased Wire says House Judiciary Committee Chairman Henry D. Clayton announced dropping the Hanford investigation after Hanford’s resignation accomplishes the main impeachment objective. Clayton argued there is no need to impeach to disqualify him from future federal office if the resignation ends the matter.
Miss Elsie Carter of Dublin is reported in dangerous condition in a Macon hospital after being dragged from home at midnight, stripped, and whipped by three men. Her sister says the attack resulted from spurning V. O. Dozier, who was said to be infatuated with her.
The widow of Rosenthal testified before the grand jury detailing his gambling operations and naming a police captain and two inspectors to whom protection money was paid. The testimony follows a high profile case in New York and is met with skepticism about substantiation while a citywide crackdown on gangsters is ordered.
Superior Judge W P Lawlor denied the motion to dismiss indictments against Louis Giasa vice president and general manager of Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Co charged with bribery in the Schmitz record of supervisors The judge indicated he would direct the district attorney to proceed with retrial on July 30
In Goldfield Ney on July 23 a passenger train approached a child on the track. The engineer leaped from the cab and tried to move the child away as the cars sped. The girl reportedly refused, saying she was there first, and the train continued on the right of way.
Water service will be interrupted in the district bounded by 42nd Avenue South to Rainier Boulevard and from Alaska to Andover Street. The shutoff runs Wednesday morning from 8 to 12, affecting residents and businesses in the area.
A light dialogue line jokes about trust in relationships. A wife’s secret is humorously tested with a man’s quip that the distance of trust equals the distance to the telephone. The brief exchange plays on secrecy and proximity.
Seattle attorney John H. Perry led an eleven month investigation and impeachment effort against federal judge C H Hanford. Perry, about 30 to 39, earned recognition for thorough prep and witness guidance, despite political pressure, threats, and intimidation. He previously served as King County deputy prosecuting attorney and has a medical background. His role included guiding the Judiciary committee in Seattle and securing witness cooperation for charges.
City officials challenge Pacific Telephone plans as hearings unfold on whether the company will extend old rates to Independent subscribers after contract expiry. O'Brien says adequate service at PSC rates unlikely, signaling possible franchise forfeiture and municipal takeover. If Independent is forfeited, Pacific must remove poles within 90 days or city may use the lines.
Thousands of friends gather in Orchestra Hall Chicago for a Lorimer demonstration with the former United States Senator as principal speaker. The July 23 event marks a welcome to the controversial Blond Boss amid political controversy and local attention.
Melbourne July 23 Mr Fisher the commonwealth prime minister announced a bill to be introduced in the coming session providing a maternity allowance of about $25 for each child born in Australia.
William Kendall, 23, of South Africa, achieved a world marathon piano record by playing non stop for 74 hours at a Capetown moving picture theatre. He ended the performance with God Save the King as the curtain fell.
National Guards from Washington Oregon and Idaho hold annual maneuvers in Centralia with the Blue army marching toward Gate City while the Red army defends Seattle. Casualties include four infantrymen hospitalized at Vancouver barracks and overall Blue strength at 105 officers and 1,949 men against Red’s 142 officers and 2,042 men. Lieutenant Colonel Geo Bell Jr inspector general arrived to observe hostilities.
Officer James O'Brien found Mrs. Joe Moss in her 514 12th Street home at 3 30 this morning with a fractured skull and broken jaw after being attacked with an axe. The victim, a Black woman, was unconscious and her husband works at the gas plant. A Black man who owed the family money is suspected. police seek him.
Charles Edward Russell the socialist leader and noted writer will deliver an address at the Bainbridge Island Chautauqua on Wednesday evening. He arrives from Salt Lake City and will be met at the train by A Hutcheson. The socialist group urges members to attend though the talk is not under their auspices. At the recent socialist convention Russell was highlighted as a candidate for U S president.
Mrs Neerbroke laments rising household costs and proposes closing the house to live in a hotel as an economic move. The exchange highlights pressure from housing expenses and domestic burden.
The resignation of Judge Hanford ends the impeachment probe into his links with Kerr and McCord and the Northern Pacific. Subpoenas for witnesses and private papers prompted swift talks, with defense seeking to drop the inquiry. The judiciary committee agreed to discontinue the investigation as Hanford departed, leaving a packed courtroom and lingering public interest.
The Darrow trial was postponed as juror L A Leavitt suffered illness at his El Monte home with threatened appendicitis. Judge Hutton opted to wait another day and may resume if signs of recovery appear, potentially calling the 13th juror into the box.
Burglars gained entry by prying a kitchen window at the home of 8S Kadoma 31 Sixth Ave last night. Cash amounting to 45 dollars and jewelry valued at 75 dollars were stolen.
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