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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1912

Page

6

Senorita Slaps Cowboy Witness in Federal Building

In Los Angeles on June 6 Assistant U.S. Attorney ordered to report to Judge Wellborn on the incident after Peter Martin, once a cowboy and liberal movement spy for Diaz, was slapped by Senorita Lucile Guidera stepdaughter of Ricardo Flores Magon. Guards rushed Martin away.

Rf United Los Angeles United States District Attorney Robinson Wellborn Peter Martin Senorita Lucile Guidera Ricardo Flores Magon Mexico Diaz Martin Magon Federal Senorita Guidera

Planning July militia drills in Southwest Washington

Gen. Marion P. Maus and Lieut. E. G. Mc Cleave arrived in Tacoma to plan July 20 to 29 maneuvers in Southwest Washington. An army landed at Grays Harbor will try to capture Chehalis Olympia and Tacoma. Four thousand regulars and militiamen will be engaged with soldiers from California Oregon Washington and Idaho.

Tacoma Janes Marion P. Maus E. G. McCleave Washington Grays Harbor Chehalis Olympia California Oregon Idaho

Bell May Not Be Chairman At Democratic Convention

Baltimore report says A Hell California delegate may not secure the temporary chairmanship. Rumor says William Randolph Hearst will back U S Senator James O Gorman of New York for the post. Bell was floated as a compromise for Senator Ollie James of Kentucky.

Baltimore Jones A. Hell California Wm. R. Hearst United States James O'Gorman New York Bell Ollie James Kentnucky

Seattle Association of Sales Managers Formed

The Seattle Association of Sales Managers was organized Tuesday to promote closer relations between jobbers and manufacturers. George Boole, president of the Western Hardware and Metal Co., was elected president. The group began with 41 members and expects to exceed 100 by month’s end, aiming to boost business for Seattle manufacturers and wholesalers.

Seattle

Elevator boys strike at Weiser hotel over crowds

United Press dispatch from Weiser Idaho reports hotel elevator boys walked out due to constant curiosity travelers. Management raised wages to bring workers back after crowding forced delays and extra trips.

United Press Senach Weiser Ida

Too hot to wed Ruby Wheeler faints at altar

In Redwood City California on June 6 Miss Ruby Wheeler fainted from the heat as she was about to marry John Fletcher. The couple and the minister revived her without an electric fan and the ceremony was completed.

Redwood City Cal Ruby Wheeler John Fletcher John

Portland athlete faces jury duty in Rose Festival

Don Walker, a well known athlete, vows readiness for work as Rose Festival events loom and the court orders him to prepare for jury duty. The exchange underscores a lively festival season and the impact on local sports figures.

Portland Don Walker Walker

Jail sends Rednigget to 30 days for whisky death risk

In Vancouver Washington on June 5 jail attaches debated the fate of Harry Rednigget after he told Judge Shaw he could not live without whisky. The court allowed him 30 days to assume responsibility for the prisoner's death risk.

United Press Vancouver Wash Harry Rednigget Shaw

Joaquin Miller to Star in Berkeley Hills Film Fray

The poet Joaquin Miller and his daughter Juanita Miller will act and pose in a moving picture project at Miller’s Redwood canyon home in the Berkeley hills. The plan calls for Miller to be the central figure in a staged fray for the film promotion.

Joaquin Miller Oakland The Sierras Redwood Canyon Berkeley Hills Juanita Miller

Flattery and the barber's art in village lore

A Cleveland Plain Dealer anecdote recalls a village tensorial artist who never erred in 50 years. A handsome youth first sits in his chair and despite flattery receives a shave. Thirty years later the same man returns, praising the barber while asking only for a shave.

Cleveland Plain Dealer

The Unfair Minister Quarrels Over Rainy Plans

A Chicago Post excerpt recalls a fair damsel who notes a young minister’s jealousy and unfair conduct. He would pray for rain whenever she arranged outings with another man, highlighting his controlling flaw amid romantic tension.

Chicago Post

Firehouse Mixup in Syracuse Drops Hose on Piano

Blinks reports a chaotic scene in Syracuse where plans were ruined by a blazing fire. The fire department struggled as a piano and hoses tangled, leaving locals astonished at the unusual disaster.

Jove Blinks Planos Syracuse Zanypate Harpers Weekly

American democracy praised by Signor Marcen interview

In Washington, Signor Marcen extols American democracy. He relates a Bologna gardener anecdote about ancestry and merit, illustrating humility toward lineage and achievement. The Detroit Free Press credits the quotation.

Signor Marcen Washington Bologna Detroit Free Press

United States Olympians Depart Portland for Stockholm

Sam Bellah Walter McClure and Martin Hawkins of the Multnomah Amateur Athletic Club will leave Portland tomorrow for New York on their way to Stockholm to represent the United States in the Olympic games.

Sweden Portland, Or Jane Sam Bellah Walter McClure Martin Hawkins Multnomah

Goes to Death with Prayer on Lips

Harry Marshall was electrocuted at Charlestown prison at 12 33 a m He faced execution with a prayer on his lips and was convicted with Mrs Mary Cusumano of murdering the woman's husband Death was instantaneous Marshall did not know that Cusumano had been given a life sentence instead of death

Boston Harry Marshall Charlestown Mary Cusumano Marshall

Ruffner Seeks Ballard North District Commissioner

A. E. Ruffner, Ballard newspaper editor and civic activist, announces his candidacy for county commissioner from the north district. At 43, married, he touts experience in public improvement groups and support for taxing revenue to fund local road building.

A. E. Ruffner Ballard Ruffner Balman Bay Improvement Club Municipal League Othe Seattle Weekly News

Grand Ball to Close Odd Fellows Festivities at Lincoln Park

The Grand Lodge sessions featured a drill by 00 Patriarchs Militant at Lincoln Park, won by RE. C. Cox of Walla Walla in an individual event. The convention wraps with Decoration of Chivalry for 22 Rebekahs and two Chevaliers, then a grand ball at the Odd Fellows temple expected to draw over 2,000 attendees.

Grand Lodge of the Odd Fellows Lincoln Park RE. C. Cox Walla Walla Grand Lodge Gincoln Park Goday

Washington praised for land abundance and high yields

A Northwest Development League pamphlet extols Washington offering 2,000,000 acres of free government land. It compares state yields to the North Central states noting 170 bushels of potatoes per acre and 2.1 tons of hay per acre versus lower regional figures.

Nrthwest Northwest Delopment League Washington North Central States

Tenants Refuse Move Trigger Woman to Smash Home

San Francisco reports Mrs J T Roberts retaliated when tenants resisted relocation by smashing all windows and removing doors. She faced charges or fines, reportedly out 150 dollars, and remains at large as the incident drew attention.

San Francisco J. T. Roberts

Desperate Bandit Caught Near Allas After Wild West Show

Grant County Sheriff reports capturing 11-year-old son of J A Ram d ell who fled Portland on his father's pony after watching Indian drill acts. The boy was subdued in a drug store where ice cream and the lure of firewater led to his arrest as pale onlookers watched.

United Preas Allas, Or Grant J. A. Ramedell Portland

Senator Geo Nixon Dies in Nevada Senate Leader

United Press report from Washington notes U S Senator Geo Nixon of Nevada died of spinal meningitis last night and will be buried in Reno. Mrs Nixon and her son Bertram Nixon are due from Nevada tonight or tomorrow after three Christian Science healers attempted to avert the death.

Nature's Creation for respiratory relief praised by Seattle patient

Mrs H L Schmaltz of Seattle writes after three bottles of Nature's Creation she can breathe through her nose for the first time in thirteen years and perform housework without resting. She reports eight pound gain, better sleep and restored appetite amid claims of many grateful patients cured of catarrh adenoids and general run-down health. The letter invites others to call or write to Nature's Creation at 514-516 People's Bank Block, Seattle, Wash.

Narvrerg Ave Mra H. L. Schmaltz Weat Seattle Wash H. Ll. Schmaltz Nature

Sensation in Murder Trial Near Chehalis

Adelbert H. Clark, confessed murderer, testifies that Frank D. Johnston first proposed robbing the Partners' and Merchants bank of Centralia, leading to the president Lawrence Bar's death. Clark faces cross examination by Langhorne, says he confessed due to his mother’s urging and hoped for a second degree verdict.

Chehalis Frank D. Johnston Partners’ & Merchants’ Bank of Centralia Lawrence Bar Adelbert H. Clark Clark Langhorne Tacoma

Change in Scale Ordinance Aims at Clearer Weighing

Corporation Counsel Bradford urges an amendment to the weights and measures ordinance to regulate scale height and end piling merchandise around scales. Superintendent Valentine requested the change. Chief Inspector Rinehart notes dealers have placed scales too high, obscuring customers’ view of weights.

Corporation Counsel Bradford Weights and Measures Ordnance Public Utilities Valentine Rinehart

Seattle man injured as auto overturns on steep grade

William J. Riley of Seattle sustained a fractured rib and cuts to the head and hands when his touring car turned turtle on a sharp curve at the foot of the Puyallup river bridge. Mrs Riley Ethel Grace and John Carr were badly cut and bruised with all except John and Grace thrown beneath the vehicle during the accident yesterday.

Tacoma William J. Riley Seattle Riley Ethel and Grace John Carr Puyallup River John Grace Carr

Senate committee orders U S payment to Mexican border victims

The Senate foreign relations committee ruled that the United States must compensate American citizens wounded or killed during the Madero rebellion. After paying claims, the U S will demand reimbursement from Mexico for the amounts disbursed to victims and heirs.

United Press Washington Mexico United States Senate Foreign Relations Committee

New $30,000 three story brick apartment planned

A three story brick apartment house costing 30000 will be erected at the northwest corner of Federal Way and Lind Street. The owner’s name is presently withheld. Plans and specifications are completed and bids will soon be called for.

Federal Ay Lind St

Refused Baby Milk Sparks San Francisco Divorce

Mrs. J. Carson wins a divorce claiming her husband saved money by stopping the baby's milk at 5 cents a day and refusing her car fare. He forced her to stay home to save shoe leather, saying he was the stingiest man for a husband.

San Francisco

Public Markets Westlake Market Prices Listing

Laundry soap 7 bars 25c, chrined fruits 2 for, currants, raisins 2 pkgs 16c, dried apricots 2 lbs 25c, butter 35c per lb or 3 lbs $1, beans 2 lbs, almonds 1 lb 40c, halibut 3 lbs 25c, salmon 2 lbs 5c, shad 20c, pink beans 1 lb, tapioca 2 lbs 14c, barley 1Sc, cans peaches 6c, brick codfish 18c per lb, corn starch 60c, shredded wheat 10c, new potatoes 7 lbs 9c, English walnuts 1 lb 10c, oranges 2 dozen 9c, eggs 20c dozen, soup 3 cans 26c, beans 3 cans 25c, French peas 5c, cat soup 10c, minced clams 10c, corn flakes 3 pkgs 9c.

Westlake Bbc

Market Items and Prices From Corner Store Ad

Corner Market listing kelp for sale shows kippered herring two pounds at 250, hali but two pounds, shad 25 each, shad roe twenty cents per pound, salmon two pounds 25 cents, ten-derloin sole two pounds 25 cents, Dungeness crab ten cents each, Eastern oysters 250 dozen, Olympia oysters twenty five cents per pint, kip e salmon fifteen cents per pound, smelta and lee b butter and milk ten cents, Tillack cheese one cent, Roquefort forty sixty? pounds? brick cheese per pound, plus local dances and furniture ads from Dreamland, Modern Furniture, Charter Oak ranges.

Olympia Smelta Lee B Roquefort

Approved Beauty Aids and Home Remedies From A Pulpit Ad

A historic ad lists eye tonics for watery inflamed eyes and aches, a greaseleam cream jelly recipe, a facial scrub with sugar and kaolin, a blood purifier tonic, and a scalp and hair tonic with quinzoin. It promotes clear skin, smooth scalp, and stronger hair using simple kitchen ingredients.

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