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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1912

Page

2

Man Beaten and Robbed Near Cadillac Hotel

B R Bacon, a machinery expert from On City, Penn, was found with a fractured jaw and bruises in a room at the Cadillac hotel after three men attacked him on Jackson as he walked toward his hotel. They kicked him, knocked him senseless, and stole $92. Bacon woke, returned to his hotel, and reported the assault.

Cadillac Hotel Jackson B. R. Bacon Bacon On City Penn Seattia Lixzie

Bank reports large weekly gain in clearings

Bank clearings climbed by 3,285,072 to 12,238,401 last week, compared with 8,953,419 for the same week last year. The increase marks a record high in many weeks for the bank.

Frenzied National Democratic Convention Night at Baltimore

At the Baltimore hall on June 2 delegates labored amid filth and fatigue as the crowd dispersed after a night of exhausted fervor. Chairman James kept order through the session while Wm. J. Bryan left after midnight and Champ Clark drew roaring cheers earlier in the evening.

United Press Baltimore Vaiue James’ Gavel James Missouri Delenation Champ Clark Wm. J. Bryan Ollie James

Newspaper Circulation Notice and War Bet Exchange

A historic clipping notes circulation reminders for The Beattie Star and calls for prompt delivery. It adds a wartime bet anecdote where Seattle doctor G Warmburg and Jacob Schaefer discuss Japan and United States war prospects in 1907 with a $100 wager.

Goa Renciar Beattie Star Japan United States G. Warmburg Seattle J. Schaefer

Business Future of Seattle discussed by A A Tiller

At the Seattle Women’s Commercial Club luncheon in the Seattle Commercial Club room A A Tiller spoke on The Business Future of Seattle. Tiller chairs the legislative committee of the United Travelers’ Association and commented on suffrage influence and leadership possibilities.

Seattle Women's Commercial Club Seattle Commercial Club A. A. Tiller Seattle Tiller United Travelers’ Association

Newton Johns fund grows as box fills at club

The Newton Johns fund increases daily and has reached $225. When the cigar box at the Commercial club is full, Secretary Lewis will hand it to Mayor Cotterill.

Newton Johns Commercial Club Lewis Cotterill

Marion Warde Opens Dramatic School at Rose Shire Hotel

Mise Marion Warde formerly with Warde-Parnum Co starts a dramatic school at the Rose Shire hotel. Tonight a Chamber of Commerce meeting discusses the tax commission's recommendations for the next legislature. The Sentinel quotes a doctor billing smoking cessation with a bold bill.

Mise Marion Warde Warde-Parnum Co Rose-Shire Hotel Tax Commission Chamber of Commerce

Land sale and local incidents sweep Wenatchee notes

W Turner of Wenatchee sold 220 acres at Moses Lake to H E B Duffy of Seattle for 50000. Mrs M E Bates died yesterday after a son gave blood in an effort to save her. Mrs W J Santmeyer died at her home with interment planned Sunday. A lodge house fire at 2204 First Ave caused 800 in damage. J A Salsbury was arrested on embezzlement charges issued in Los Angeles. E A Lancaster taxi driver struck J Maher then took him to hospital. police say the accident was unavoidable.

W. Turner Wenatchee H. E B. Duffy Seattle Moses Lake W. J. Santmeyer J. A. Salsbury Los Angeles E. A. Lancaster J. Maher Lancaster

Mrs Hanson Awarded 96000 in Railway Death Verdict

Mrs. C Hanson and her two children won a verdict of 96000 against the C P Railway for the death of Hanson. The case was decided yesterday.

Suit Against City Over Beacon Hill Plans

Suit was begun against the city for 9468.58 by Kieburtz Smith and Roundtree who prepared the Beacon Hill reservoir plans. They allege the city altered the plans and caused damage. Bremerton Commercial club asks Congress not to transfer cruiser Maryland to the Atlantic coast for the Baltimore centennial, fearing only three cruisers would remain on this coast.

Kieburtz Smith & Roundtree Beacon Hill Reservoir Bremerton Commercial Club Congress Maryland Atlantic Coast Baltimore

General Passenger Agents to Meet in Seattle Next September

The General Passenger Agents' Association will convene in Seattle next September with hospitality from the Transportation Club and Chamber of Commerce. The event will bring together industry leaders to discuss routes schedules and cooperative efforts.

General Passenger Agents’ Association Seattle Transportation Claib and Chanber of Commerce

Skips With Girl And Money In Oregon Slavery Probe

In Roseburg on June 28 a man impersonating George Gray, brother of Frank Gray who was arrested in Oregon City for fraud, bilked Mrs Carrie Settle of Oakland of 54 dollars and induced Ethel Metcalf, 18, Frank's sweetheart, to leave Oakland on a southbound train. Officials, treating him as a possible white slaver, contacted California authorities and expect his arrest tonight.

Roseburg George Gray Frank Gray Oregon City Carrie Settie Oakland Gay Settle Ethel Metcalf California

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