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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1912

Page

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Roosevelt and Wilson May Head New Party Ticket

United Press reports talk of Roosevelt and Wilson as running mates for a new party if Taft is nominated. The Baltimore convention credentials fight drives speculation on alliances with Bryan, Harmon, and others while Taft delegates are seated and a Roosevelt bolt remains possible. The upheaval suggests a protracted convention into next week with no clear majority.

United Press FOAGO Wilson Roosevelt Maoh Baltimore J. Bryan George L. Record New Jersey Harmon Vention Penrose Crane Taft Credentials Committee Root

Archbald Impeachment Vote By Congress Unanimous

The House committee moved to impeach Judge Robe W Archbald on grounds of misconduct. W P Boland of Scranton testified about a railroad conspiracy to seize his Marion Coal Co property and effort to save the family name Marion. A letter by Delaware Lackawanna & Western counsel Meyer linked Archbald to the case, prompting federal rulings against the coal firm.

United Reas Washington House Committee Robe W. Archbald Commerce Call Archbaild W. P. Boland Scranton Marion Coal Co Judiciary Committee Archbald Marion Interstate Commerce Meyer Arc Rai Company United States Court At

Fraud tainted men allowed to vote at Republican convention

The June 21 dispatch from Cago reports Taft delegates seated in Ninth district as Roosevelts’ challenge claimed stolen seats. The Taft machine gained momentum with a large vote in favor of seating contested delegates, as convention leaders push toward adjournment and Taft’s nomination.

United Press CAGO Hadley Missouri Taft Del Ninth Lama Col. Rooser

Taft Delegates Face Rifts At Republican Nominating Fight

Delegates battled over credentials in a Roosevelt Taft split stall tactic. Chairman Root faced challenges as Roosevelt forces pushed to vote on contentious rules. Taft allies claimed enough votes to nominate, while many delegates doubted a unanimous choice.

Taft Hikes McKinley Hadley Missouri Root New York Roosevelt

Convention Credentials Report Moves Forward amid Contests

In a crowded convention hall Chairman Root called the session to order as the credentials committee reviewed reports on Ninth Alabama and Arizona contests. The Hadley motion to permit delegates to vote on their own contests was tabled, while the committee report on Ninth Alabama was adopted by viva voce vote.

Credentials Committee Root Roosevelt Washington Taft Taft Con. m Jon Ala Hadley Watson Alabama Viva Voce Arizona

Joke Allegations Surround Chairman Root at Delegates Meeting

A fragmented report alleges impropriety by Chairman Root at a delegates meeting. The document also hints at tense seating and a remark about Will resting arms, conveying a chaotic session without full details.

Root

Cupid’s Record: Four Licenses Issued This Morning

The article notes the longest day yet Cupid issued four marriage licenses this morning. Since June 1, a total of 284 licenses and cookbooks have been processed through Cupid Gage’s window.

Cupid Cupid Gage

Puget Sound Traction Faces City Hearing On Extensions

The Puget Sound Traction Co. must answer before the franchise committee next week why it should not extend streetcar service to districts named by the mayor and several councilors. A court challenge to transfers on connecting lines may prompt building short lines into underserved areas by private capital or city funds. Former Councilman Hines urged extending service south of Georgetown.

Puget Sound Traction Co Loyal Heights Ballard Arepa Hines Georgetown Public Service Commission

Gill Contest Ends In Court Fight Over Recount Loss

After recounting 135 precincts and Gill home precinct 206, Gill's lawyers asked Judge Albertson to dismiss the complaint. They said they were misinformed and that the recount would not change the outcome. The partial recount showed Cotterill still ahead, with costs to taxpayers around $2000 for guarding ballot boxes and related expenses.

Gill Albertson Cotterill Mr. Cotterill

Fair tonight and Saturday with warmer Saturday

The forecast calls for generally fair weather tonight and Saturday with a warmer Saturday. Southwest winds will be moderate and the noon temperature reaches 67 degrees.

Recall of Judges Denounced by Republican Platform Faction

United States dispatch reports a Republican sub committee drafting a platform plank denouncing the recall of judicial decisions. The move marks a push to distance the party from Roosevelt progressives and align with regulars. La Follette supporters plan a minority platform.

Sue Tt Tw la Follette

Prostration Scene Recounted In Household Exchange

In a tense household moment Gladys notes his collapse after a refusal. Dorothy confirms the father delivered a final act in the hall, ending the confrontation with decisive action.

Port contract grants half East waterway to American Hawaiian

The port commission and American-Hawaiian Steamship Co. reach a ten year lease for half the East waterway at a fixed annual rent with rates controlled by the commission. The agreement excludes monopolistic features, requires open use of railroad tracks, and demands business statistics. Seattle, under Gen. H. M. Chittenden, calls it a sound move benefiting city development.

Port Commission American-Hawaiian Steamship Co Gen H. M. Chittenden Panama Canal Seattle Pacific Panama Gen. Chittenden

Pleads to See Dying Child in Seattle

Mrs Charles Johnson knelt before Judge Tatwell in Portland on June 21 pleading to visit her dying child in Seattle. She had earlier fired three shots at Avery C Grey who she said married her daughter while Grey had a wife. The judge denied the request and ordered her jailed.

Portland Tatwell Charles Johnson Seattle Johnson Avery C. Grey

Bryan rebukes admirer at Republican convention scene

In Chicago at the Congress hotel reporter W. J. Bryan encountered a noisy admirer in the lobby. Bryan restrained him with a sharp warning to stop shouting for him, noting the gathering was a Republican convention and not a fan event.

Chicago W. J. Bryan Congress Hotel Bryan

Jack Johnson Indicted for Diamond Necklace Smuggling

In Chicago on June 21 heavyweight champion Jack Johnson and his wife Etta were indicted by a federal grand jury for smuggling a diamond necklace valued at $6,300 into the United States. Johnson had once offered to pay $9,000 to avoid prosecution, which officials rejected.

Chicago Jack Johson Pri Wif Etta Federal Johnson

Princess Toselli divorce decree in Florence court

Enrico Toselli and his wife, former crown princess of Saxony, were legally separated by the Florence court on Saturday. The former princess expressed regret over the separation but said they would remain good friends. The pair had agreed to a formal separation after a period of tempers.

Rome Enrico Toselli Saxony Florence

Parson W E Coffman Joins Telephone Company

The Rev W E Coffman pastor of the Albany M E Church announced from the pulpit in San Francisco on June 21 that he has entered the service of a telephone company as an expert accountant. He will work during the week and preach on Sundays and will arrange office hours to suit weddings or funerals for community service.

San Francisco W. E. Coffman M. E Albany Telephone Company

Store news reader learns time saving shopping tips

The Star features evening store news that guides modern shoppers to tomorrow's offerings. By reading the advance shopping section, readers can locate classified items and complete a day’s shopping in a few hours, backed by over 40 000 paid copies daily.

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