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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1912
Page
1
A clipped dialogue fragment shows one speaker asserting neighbors will doubt their stay away at a house on Summer Road while the other notes they appear hungry, implying hardship or deprivation after a period away. The text hints at social scrutiny and visible change in appearance.
A Japanese magistrate pleads guilty to all charges. Emperor Mikado is reported dead with days of oxygen support. Prince Katsura rushes home to take control, signaling a swift transfer of supreme power with no anticipated upheaval.
Ex Private Joseph Blair recalls Civil War scenes as local soldiers reenact a battle near Gate Washington. He argues the mock fighting is a fine game and training, but not true war, noting casualties, grit, and the difference in stakes from Gettysburg to Montena so.
Born November 3, 1852, he was crowned Feb 13, 1867 and married Feb 9, 1869. A son born August 1879 stood heir. He fished in private ponds and hunted ducks in private forests. During wartime he lived in army barracks to share soldiers' hardships and banned winter fires. Though called mikado abroad, his title was emperor. common people used Tenshi Sama or Shujo to refer to him.
Emperor Matsuhito of Japan died in the imperial palace after a long illness. His son Yoahohito assumed supreme authority as the elder statesmen plan funeral rites. Prince Katsura in St Petersburg is expected to return to Tokyo to take the reins of government once the new reign begins.
Emperor Yoshihito of Japan is described as born in August 1879 with Lady Yangia wara as a waiting lady. He married Princess Sadoko in 1900 and they have three children. The new crown prince is Prince Hirohito and the emperor is portrayed as educated, modern, and popular.
State Senator Daniel Landon, a progressive candidate challenging Will E. Humphrey for Congress, issues a bold challenge to about a dozen so called skim milk progressives. He accuses them of plotting to split the progressive vote and vows to fight to the finish appealing directly to the people. Harry Glassmacher credits Landon with leading the Roosevelt era progressive battles and defending his record of conscientious progressivism.
Avert Texas July 29 reports Governor Colquitt has been renominated by a plurality of votes in the state primary. The outcome cements Colquitt's position ahead of the general election and signals continued support for his administration.
The body of Dorcas Snodgrass, the missing York girl, was found in Catskill creek mud. The garment with the name Snodgrass provided the conclusive link, and Dorcas Snodgrass's sister, Mrs. Jan Crider of Mount Vernon, confirmed the description matched.
None of the candidates appeared at the license clerk this morning to file for office. Saturday filings included W. K. Sickels county clerk, William A. Holzheimer Democrat prosecuting attorney, A. S. Leeper engineer, E. B. Bodwell justice of the peace.
Paul Gordon aged 18 and Zaynell Welch aged 16 were drowned yesterday afternoon while canoeing near Madrona park. A fast boat created waves overturning their frail craft. Efforts by bystanders and a local driver failed to find them. Welch's body was recovered near the accident site.
Coroner Feinberg resumed the murder inquiry into Herman Rosenthal as police pursue the report of a getaway fund to allow the killers to flee the country. Police Commissioner Waldo ordered the probe and the grand jury renewed its investigation while the assassins are believed to remain in hiding locally.
Chief Counsel Earl Rogers demanded the state produce a transcript of Olaf A. Treitmoe and grand jury testimony plus copies of documents signed by Clarence Darrow before he testifies in his own defense. The prosecution resisted the demand.
Fair tonight and Tuesday with little temperature change. Light northwesterly winds. Temperature at noon 70 degrees.
Judge Robert W. Archbald of the commerce court filed his senate answer admitting many acts in impeachment charges while denying corrupt use of his judicial office. He says no case was made by the House and claims most actions were innocent with railroads involved only as friend to Williams and others. He concedes related letters and visits to railroad officers, notes presented in court, and payments or stock as collateral, but asserts no personal profit or improper motive.
St Louis July 29 All restrictions on intermarriage between Protestants and Catholics have been removed by Pope Pius whose repeal of the ne temere decree becomes effective at once. Father F D Phelan editor of the Western Watchman relays the change and notes there is no requirement to vow rearing children in the Roman faith.
John Rigol, the champion gourmand, ate five quarts of peanuts and drank 30 glasses of beer in 57 minutes to win a local wager in Shamokin Pennsylvania. He then ate a sandwich to prove he was still hungry after recent feats including a peck of apples with skins and seeds and a whole large watermelon.
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