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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1912
Page
6
Hotel Ethelton advertises good beds clean rooms and strong location backed by a solid reputation. Rates start at a daily price and the property sits opposite the post office in Seattie.
About 5,000 members attended events in town. Odd Fellows elected officers and adopted new laws as the grand encampment adopted a constitution. Rebekahs conferred with 360 members in the morning and elected officers in the afternoon. A reception at the temple drew over 2,000 attendees and past presidents held a dinner at the Washington Annex.
The Idaho Democratic state convention in Coeur d Alene on June 4 instructed Idaho’s eight national convention delegates to vote for Champ Clark for the presidential nomination at Baltimore.
The Northwest Development Congress starts a four day session at the Coliseum with Mayor Cotterill and Governor Hay welcoming delegates. Governors Burke of North Dakota and Penwell of Helena will respond. A boosters’ special will visit Spokane and Wenatchee before proceeding to Seattle. Seven governors expected.
Rev Thomas T Edmunds pastor of the Greenwood Park Presbyterian Georgetown held a socialist service Sunday night. The congregation was four times larger than average and a vote passed two to one for using Sunday evening as a preaching platform from the standpoint of socialism. The vote did not finalize the decision as many attendees were not members. The annual congregational meeting will decide tomorrow night.
A 48 year old widow asks Mayor Cotterill to help locate a suitable husband in Washington. She provides a photo and asks that it be shown only to men with serious intent. She says she is lonely, a neat housekeeper, and desires a good home and partner.
An old advertisement touts Hay’s Hair Health to prevent scalp itching and hair loss. It claims a “dandruff germ” causes irritation and offers a trial bottle for $1.50 plus postage, directing readers to send 166 for sample and to include dealer’s name.
Postmaster General Hitchcock signed a contract with Oceanic Steamship Co to carry mails to Australia on vessels sailing from San Francisco. The agreement becomes effective July 1. The line previously held the contract but sought release after the San Francisco earthquake and fire damaged its docks.
Sioux City reports Representative Elbert M. Hubbard, renominated in the state primaries to represent Iowa's Fourth District, died suddenly of heart failure at the home of John C. Kelly after an overnight stay. He suffered an acute indigestion attack and died at 5 am while his son offered him water. Hubbard carried one of thirteen counties in the district in yesterday's primaries.
Amid Roosevelt support, two Alabama Taft delegates pledged to back Roosevelt, signaling a split in solid South Taft alignment. Roosevelt campaign chief Ormedy McMarg touts a first-ballot nomination while Taft allies push transparency in delegate contests as reporters flood Chicago hotels.
Lewis Miller a 12 year old boy was struck by a taxi driven by O A Magge of Union Taxicab Co. He suffered a broken jaw and skull fracture and remained in serious condition after the accident. An operation is planned and there is a chance for recovery. Magge claims he was careful, witnesses say speeding was involved.
The Academy of French Dancing Masters publishes ten commandments for dancers. Emphasizing beauty, correct deportment, and politeness, the rules urge noble movements, disciplined muscles, respectful conduct with partners, and viewing dance as physical education.
Atlantic City June 4 The American Medical Association anesthesia committee declared the use of chloroform ether and cocaine unsafe and announced plans to record a position opposing their use by doctors. The committee report is expected to be adopted by the association.
R. M. Faulkner who tried to escape county jail by cutting the barn in his cell with a table knife will be moved to McNeill Island penitentiary to serve a three year sentence for passing worthless bank notes. He has been kept in a dark cell since the plan was found. Jailers discovered another knife hidden by a rope yesterday.
James A. Dennison of Rainier valley died at home after filing suit against Seattle Renton and Southern to compel a fare within city limits. Born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, 46 years ago, he lived in Seattle nine years and previously managed Star Paint and Wallpaper. He supported the Rainier fight from start to finish, leaving a widow.
A 9 year old, Joe Latham, son of former Fire Chief Latham, died after a swing fall at the Queen Anne playground yesterday afternoon. He sustained a skull fracture and a broken arm and succumbed to his injuries at Providence Hospital.
Polls open at 8 a.m. and stay open until 5 p.m. as Roosevelt supporters claim a 10 000 to 15 000 plurality. Democratic managers forecast victories for Woodrow Wilson and Judson Harmon in the state primary.
Eight judges will be on vacation during July and August while one sits on the bench. Each judge will work six days in the two months. Judge Albertson starts the period in the first week of July and Judge Frater ends the vacation season from August 26 to 31.
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