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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1912
Page
1
The Spokane Press reports Bob Hodge, progressive candidate for governor, spent a strenuous day meeting workers and the public in Hillyard. He campaigned late into the night, emphasizing a heartful appeals to all classes and asserting his race stands against Hay and Taft allies.
In Charleston West Virginia July 27 strikers clash with private detectives at Paint Creek. Gunfire flashes as miners and woodmen battle Baldwin guards. 12 men killed the toll grows. National guard rushes to restore order amid reports of brutalities and starving families.
A charity event at the Moore theatre raises funds for an Orthopedic hospital. Rich patrons bid for boxes, supporting a girl queen of lotus flowers and a healing campaign that restores a boy from near death to vigorous life through orthopedic care and nourishment.
The piece rails at standpatters for blocking a third party via the convention system. It predicts progressives, Republicans and Democrats will vote for men, not party labels, on primary day. Roosevelt electors remain the only possible third party presence, per the author.
Denver July 27 Judge Shattuck held Fred Bonfill, part owner of the Denver Post, in contempt of court for challenging contempt powers. He was sentenced to 60 days in jail and a five thousand dollar fine plus half the costs and to remain jailed until payment. He was offered a Bible to read in jail.
Ida Belle Turner pleaded guilty to breaking into neighbors’ homes in Oakland and stealing jewelry. Superior Judge Waste sentenced her to two years in San Quentin prison and rejected her plea for probation.
Actor Jack Barrymore, starring with a local stock company, pleaded guilty to assault before Police Judge Williams in Los Angeles. He faces sentencing Monday after a fight with a barber at a local hotel, with witnesses saying Barrymore had the better of the altercation.
The Bonita of Seattle and the Thelma of Tacoma were towed by the British fishery protection ship Newington within three miles off Vancouver Island. Ottawa ordered immediate action to confiscate the two vessels as part of enforcement.
The novelist Jack London and his wife arrived in Seattle aboard the Dirigo after 148 days at sea. He told interviewers he finished one novel and started notes for two more. The piece rails at London and imagines wild, primitive life, recounting a brutal Alaska tale involving a starving man and a pursuing wolf.
United Press reports Taft may reject the resignation of Seattle judge Cornelius H. Hanford if impeachability is likely after continued proceedings. The decision delays until the sub committee returns, with talks on renewing impeachment or accepting resignation. Los Angeles telegram urges continuation of investigation and punishment aligned with evidence.
A storyteller recalls a feral chase ending in a savage bite. In a hotel suite, Mr London and wife occupy rooms 626 and 628 with Nahata the novelist's valet in 619. London dines on a finicky breakfast as the novelist writes a brutal new chapter.
Paulhamus will not run against Hodge or for governor. He opts to run again for State Senate, where his re election as president of the senate is seen as highly likely and would best serve the party at this time.
Porfirio Diaz former president of Mexico is seriously ill in Paris with recovery described as doubtful. No official word has been received from Mexican government officials and confirmation remains unavailable.
H Erickson of 5469 Aurora Avenue is the latest victim of an unguarded hatpin. His left eye was pierced aboard a Phinney Avenue car and he narrowly escaped losing sight.
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