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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1912

Page

3

TIME Concert to Feature Gwen and World-Famed Vocalists

Tomorrow a TIME Concert presents Gwen with a lineup including Farrar Melba Caruso Amato at 2 45 pm The program promises Schubert Lehar waltzes and a notable world music dance interlude Critics expect an outstanding recital by the popular soprano and guest artists as doors open at 2 45 pm Halil Third Street venues noted.

Jever Eamés Farrar Melba Senors Caruso H Amato Bourg Walta Walts Frana Lehar Halil

Goss seeks reelection amid Seattle political shifts

Rep. Frank P. Goss of the 45th district runs for re-election after backing key reform bills such as the eight hour law for women and the Workmen’s compensation act. Local Republicans face competition as Roosevelt supporters mobilize with candidacies and door to door campaigns.

Frank P. Goss Goss Supreme Court Lake Washington Canal

Ayers plans await port commission vote on $6 million proposal

Promoters and backers of Ayers terminal prepare to present their plan to the port commission in Seattle this afternoon. The proposal calls for an outlay by private interests around $6,006,000 with conditions not yet disclosed.

Ayers Port Commission Seatte

Fight for nomination is a mere incident

A Chicago analysis argues the money trust aims to manipulate the 1908 nominating fight to elect a reactionary president and control the electoral college. It suggests Taft as regular nominee would only risk split factions, while a Baltimore choice like Underwood or Harmon could consolidate blocs and force a real progressive realignment.

N. D. Cochran Chicago Money Trust Taft Crane Penrose Barnes Republican Party Republic Cranes Perons Phaer Woods Baltimore House of Representatives Underwood Teddy Roosevelt Clark Harmon Sheehan Sheehans Petroses

Still After De Larm Company Misconduct Inquiries Pursued

U S Attorney McLaren and Referee Hoyt say criminal and bankruptcy actions against the De Larm promoted companies proceed despite his death. Indictments linger against others tied to the Portland stock ventures. De Larm reportedly forfeited 24000 dollars in life insurance after failing to pay an 800 dollar premium. his body to be shipped to Clarksville Michigan for burial with his wife.

W. E. de Larm U. S W. G. McLaren John P. Hoyt de Larm Portland Clarksville Mich

Local Market Prices for Farmers and Commission Merchants

Average buying prices for farmers and selling prices paid by retailers are listed for fruits, vegetables, and meats. Prices vary with freshness and quality, with items like timothy hay and various produce shown, including potatoes onions carrots cabbage lettuce celery and dairy/meat cuts.

Commission GROOT USABO IBM California Youmbers Doz Oad Voreetee Ee Celery Fthubarh, Joca Pestern Timothy Tenner Timothy

Dazzled by Girl's Beauty, Steps Off Pier

A Chicago youth, R. P. Huddiestone, walked a pier at New Orleans and fell into 15 feet of water after glancing at a passing woman. He struck a piling, was fished out, and suffered arm bruises and embarrassment from the accident.

Warner Preen New Orleans R. P. Huddiestone Chicago Huddiestone Spanish Fort Lake Ponchartrain

55 Years A Chicken Thief

Jon De Vault a 71 year old Richmond thief dubbed the king of chicken thieves was sentenced to four months on the rock pile by Justice Crutchbfield. He admitted a 55 year pattern of theft and noted he spends summers in jail since 1907 with earlier better luck avoiding capture.

Calted Prees Richmond Jon de Vault Justice Crutchbfield Justan de Vault W. H. Bagwell

Traffic Cops to Use Whistle at Crossings

Chief Hannonick returned from the east to say Seattle will adopt a shrill whistle to replace the wave of the arm at busy crossings. He notes the whistle works well there and speed regulations seem unnecessary where used. A conference with Mayor Cotterill discussed minor departmental changes and funding.

Hannick Seattle Cotterill

Motorcycle Pedestrian Crash Sends Mitchell to Providence Hospital

David Mitchell of 2736 37th Ave and Dr J Richter of 2417 Yesterway were in a two vehicle collision at 18th and Cherry yesterday afternoon. Richter drove north on 18th and Mitchell west on Cherry. Mitchell sustained several scalp wounds and was taken to Providence hospital. Mitchell said the collision was not the doctor’s fault.

David Mitchell Dr. J. Richter Yesterway 18Th Cherry Sta

Blind girl wins Phi Beta Kappa key at Goucher College

In Baltimore on June 19 Mary Melvin a blind graduate was awarded the Phi Beta Kappa key chosen by classmates to deliver the Ivy oration at commencement She lost her sight at age six and the honor marked a notable scholarly achievement. In Aberdeen Brave Bird a Sioux on Rosebud Reservation won 5000 damages in a circuit court suit for alienation of his squaw affections noting white man like conduct in love affairs.

Baltimore Mary Melvin Goucher College Squaw Aberdeen Brave Bird Rosebud Reservation Curtis

Rifle Trap Incident in Hibbing Injures Local Thief

June 19. Paul Huttenen set a rifle in his shed to shoot a thief who had robbed him of eatables for several nights. The thief entered the shed and triggered the weapon, the bullet striking him. He is reported injured as a result of the accidental discharge in Hibbing.

Hibbing Mion Paul Huttenen Huttenen

Edgewater Mill plant destroyed by rapid fire

Fire originating under the edger and part of the mill machinery leveled the Edgewater Mill plant at Kilbourne Northlake yesterday afternoon. Four injured workers, a $50 000 property loan, and rapid spread overwhelmed firefighters with several workers making narrow escapes. Two firemen were injured, and crews saved adjacent property as they battled flames.

Edger Edgewater Mill Company Kilbourne Northlake Roy Midw O Charles Ostrum 0. M. Noble L. H Younger Howse BE. Wheeler Hose Company No

City Sues Peterson Firm for 16699.75 Damages

The city filed suit yesterday against Andrew Peterson & Co. and the Title Guarantee & Surety Co. for 16699.75 dollars. The action seeks 15000 dollars in damages plus costs awarded to the heirs of W. L. Abrams who died by an electrocution linked to the contractor’s alleged negligence.

Andrew Peterson & Co Surety, Co W. L. Abrams Peterson

Nationwide bank condition reports sought by June 14

The comptroller of the currency announced a request for all national banks to report their condition as of Friday June 14. This action aims to assess financial health across the banking system and ensure proper regulatory oversight.

Washington Banks &S

Pasteur Institute opens at Berkeley for rabies treatment

Under Dr. Wilbur A. Sawyer the Pasteur Institute for virus production to treat rabies is established on the University of California campus. Surgeon Donald Currie inspects the site as Miss Eater M. Sheffield and Miss Ruby Cunningham assist in the two room facility designed for careful preparation and cleanliness.

Berkeley Cal Wilbur A. Sawyer University of California Pasteur Institute Mississippi River Donald Currie United States Public Health and Marine Hospital Service Sawyer Eater M. Sheffield Ruby Cunningham

Christian Endeavorers Convene in Tacoma Convention

The eighteenth Washington State Christian Endeavor Union session runs June 20 to 28 in Tacoma with nearly 160 delegates registered from outside the city and a goal of 500. Speakers include General Secretary William Shaw of the US Society of Christian Endeavor, Rev E A King of North Yakima, and Tacoma Mayor W W Seymour and Seattle Mayor George F Cotterill.

Tacoma Washington State Christian Endeavor Union Aim Washington Idaho William Shaw United States Society of Christian Endeavor Boston E. A. King North Yakima George F. Cotterill Seattle W. W. Seymour

Judge weighs reopening Olsson case on citizenship

Judge C. H. Hanford in Tacoma will hear a motion from United States District Attorney W. G. McLaren to reopen Leonard Olsson’s case. Olsson was disfranchised after admitting socialist leanings and seeks a new trial and restoration of citizenship. If denied, the matter advances to appeal with government and defense counsel.

C. H. Hanford Tacoma Leonard Olsson United States W. G. McLaren Wickersham Taft Olsson Hanford Goverment

13 Men Entombed In Colorado Mine Explosion

A late June Hastings mine blast in Trinidad Colorado entombs 13 workers of the Victom American Fuel company. One rescuer was freed but officials fear the others are dead as crews labor to reach the entombed men. Cause of the explosion is not known.

United Press Trinidad Colo Hastings Victom American Fuel Company At & O'Clock

School Board Ends Rent by Acquiring Ballard Lots

The school board approved purchasing three lots beside Irving school in Ballard and plans to condemn a fourth lot to complete the complex. The move ends rental payments on the site and enables an addition to the school. Other actions included graduate list approval, renaming Franklin high to Washington, denying reinstallations of school phones, accepting Mercer school principal W G Whitfield’s resignation, and naming new principals.

Irving School Ballard Franklin High Washington W. G. Whitfield Mercer School

Milady’s at home vanity kit for skin and hair care

A home made lotion using vimyatone, hazel, and daily application claims to improve complexion and soften skin. Plain pyroxin allegedly grows eyebrows and thickens lashes, while a dry shampoo mix of orria root and thorox promises fluffy, lustrous hair.

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