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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1912
Page
7
Reports from Alaska indicate a volcanic outbreak affecting Mount Katmai and nearby ranges with ash and smoke drifting over Kodiak and surrounding villages. Communication is poor from the affected areas and authorities consider dispatching revenue cutters for aid as ash showers complicate rescue efforts.
Governor of Oregon replies to warden and San Quentin officials condemning criticism of prison reforms. He asserts progress at Oregon penal institutions and calls for harsher measures as he defends his system. The remarks were released to the press amid debate over penitentary conditions.
Tonight a recall debate is scheduled with Herbert W. Myers as affirmative lead and Walter A. McClure for the negative. The event pits Myers against McClure under a format surrounding state and national questions.
Mrs Kane and faculty hosted the annual reception for the senior class last night at their home. The class day exercises were planned to start at 10 o'clock today. Stuart Sigma Xi president spoke this afternoon during the alumni reunion. Tonight at 7 the meeting and at 6 the alumni dance will be held.
The report notes the grain season ends on July 1 of the following year. It records no grain weighed or graded yet and shows zero pounds so far.
The passage appears as a corrupted note discussing a skin treatment and a procedure. It mentions a faint reference to a complexion product, an ounce of powder and a half pint solution, with hints of morning application and some allergic or skin concerns.
Dr J B Crichton commissioner of health introduced a new food protection ordinance. It requires screened enclosures for fruit and vegetables, running water and sewer connections for meat markets and seafood venues, screened windows and doors, clean aprons or linen for workers, covered delivery wagons, and prohibiting open display of food less than two feet from the floor to guard against dust flies and other contamination.
Witness K A Diekelman testified that Bert Hannerstrome gave $145 and expenses to Chicago and offered $30 a week to stay out of California jurisdiction during James B McNamara's Los Angeles trial. The statement related to a hotel stay under the name J I Bryce preceding the Times building explosion.
At yesterday's council meeting Miami Erickson Haas Marble and Hesketh defeated a motion to invite John R Freeman of Los Angeles to report on Cedar River dam issues. Those favoring dam work were Griffiths Peirce and Wardall. Today the council plans Ober plan to build the dam below the present site claiming about 1 million in savings.
By stipulation the stockholders meeting for the Seattle, Kenton & Southern was postponed thirty days from June 12. Crawford sought to bar Judge Jerests from voting his stock, which Peabody holds as collateral on a $300 600 loan with voting power. Crawford argues his interest is dissolved under the arrangement.
E C Braun national secretary of the American Federation of Aviators came to inspect two recent crashes Meadows and North Yakima Parmelee died at North Yakima due to a down draft near a tall building on a windy day wind gusts around tall structures cited as the cause for the fatal incident.
Congressman Robert C. Wicliffe of Louisiana was struck and killed by a train early today on the long Potomac bridge at South Washington. The fatal accident occurred on the Washington side as he attempted to cross the tracks near dawn.
Santa Rosa reports Ester Bolton wife of Oxden Bolton followed her husband to the Napa state hospital this afternoon both driven insane by an itinerant evangelist's second coming doctrine. Mrs Bolton had been strapped to a bed after her husband was committed.
The Sir Julius Charles Wernher estate sworn at 25 million dollars. About 2.5 million remains to charities, down from 15 million. Allocations include 1.25 million to a Grootencurr university near Cape Town, 0.5 million to the Imperial College of Sciences and Technology, and 0.3 million to hospitals.
Improper refrigeration during recent hot weather caused $3,000 worth of fresh salmon from this year's Sacramento River catch to spoil. The fish were shipped to a fertilizer plant, forcing the local plant to shut down for one day until refrigerators were restocked.
A fair beach girl at Ocean Park California on June 11 waved her scarlet blazer to attract friends in the surf causing the Venice Hire saving crew to respond to a rescue call. Her apology was accepted.
The note lists Seattle real estate valued at 11 million dollars outside the parkas area, 12 million in gold receipts at the assay office for the past year, a salmon catch valued at 12 million for 1911, and halibut harvest near 40 million pounds yearly. It also cites 56,192 farms and 11,712,236 acres adapted to farming in Washington.
The Grand Conclave of the Masonic Grand Bodies met at the Scottish Rite cathedral with over 400 Sir Knights in attendance. Henry L. Kenman of Spokane was elected grand commander as officers were chosen and routine business was conducted. Members include M W Grand Lodge of F and A M of Washington and Knights Templars, Eastern Star, Royal Arch Masons, and Royal and Select Masters.
Sheriff Bob Hodge received a telegram from his sister Miss Anna Bingwall Hodge stating she would arrive in Seattle this afternoon. They have not seen each other for 23 years since he left Glasgow at age 13 to sail before the mast. Miss Hodge is the eldest of 16 children with 12 brothers and four sisters.
Mayor Cotterill vetoed the ordinance vacating streets and alleys between 20th Ave W and Wist St requested by the Great Northern for a right of way widening. He urged delaying passage until the related franchise ordinance is first accepted and the vacations described clearly.
Examinations for clerk positions in city departments will be held at Central School at Sixth and Madison. The test, starting Saturday morning, is oral and written with a top score earning the first available position. About 80 applicants have applied. the last day to apply was May 27. The starting salary is $30.
State Bank Examiner J. L. Mobundro will urge a blue sky law to curb fraudulent stock sales. He will cooperate with Rick Burrows, candidate for the Senate from the Thirty-Sixth district, to require promoters to prove assets and stock value on site.
Final arrangements foretell a larger Potlatch grandstand area with seating for 15 000 up from 10 000 last year. Structures form a square to improve sightlines as season tickets for six days go on sale at 1 and 1 50 dollars.
In San Francisco a woman’s note cited “Get $300 from the old hen and we’ll go east.” Geo Shearer found the letter in his pocket. he never got the money or went east, instead staying to defend a divorcee suit.
The notice lists assorted groceries and prices at Westlake Market and Sanitary Market including coffee 400 lb at $1, tea 1 lb, baking powder 1 lb, bulk pepper, bulk cocoa, yearus ples 10¢ each, bananas 10¢ per dozen, potatoes 18 lbs 25¢, oranges 190 per dozen, cherries 190 per lb, strawberries 5¢ per box, lemons 100 per dozen, pickled pork 12½¢ per lb, crabs 2 for 1¢, lard 26¢ per lb, cucumbers apricots 10¢ per dozen. Sanitary Market offers brick cod 2 lbs 20¢, black cod 10¢ per lb, imported anchovies 15¢ per lb, Holland mackerel 6¢ each, various cheeses and butter, sugar cured bacon 20¢ per lb, walnuts 16¢ per lb, and other assorted items with mixed prices.
The Austrian city of Prague bans Tok stot's drama The Light That Shineth in the Darkness from theatres. Police cite antimilitary content as the reason for the ban.
Mrs Charles McKinnon today bagged a black bear near Grant's Pass using a .223 rifle. Four bullets were fired to bring down the animal.
The notice lists agency locations including 5 Bao Ard Av Ballard and Fou Pike near Madison, with phone Ballard 3064. It states branches will accept Ada items at the same rates as the main office Transient rates per line or time for five Ada.
Mixed job ads show both female help wanted for berry picking and dressmaking as well as male operators for United Wireless Telegraph Company. Notes mention free housing and meals, pay per crate, and training offers, with locations in Sumner Washington and Grand Trunk Dock.
A sender reports locating four homesteaders in Fergus county Montana and offers 10 excellent free homestead tracts in the wheat belt. He plans to return June 18 and announces a special rate excursion for bona fide homesteaders via C J Mefar lend at $14 Baile Bidg or Plaza Hotel contact Elliott 936.
Classified notices describe multiple farm parcels near Seattle, Kirkland, and Coupeville with 10 acre ranches, dairy potential, and improvements. Offers include cash and monthly terms, trade for Seattle properties, and mentions of depots, lakes, and county roads. Contact names include HERMAN SCHROEDER and ROBERT MALTBY with addresses in Seattle area.
Advertises properties around Puget Sound with prices from 25 to 40 dollars per acre. Details include location near Harbor, easy clearing, nearby farms, roads, schools, telephone service, and transportation access. Listings cover multiple counties with terms, acreage from 5 to 40, and various payment plans, agents, and contact addresses.
A dense poster style notice lists multiple property offers in Seattle districts. Agents describe five to six room bungalows, lots near ferry landings, valley farms, and a Kirkland homesite with terms such as down payments and monthly installments. Also included are poultry and farming supplies vendors and contact details.
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