29 Jun 1912
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1912
Page
1
A damaged OCR fragment mentions Becond Pow se sets and incomplete phrases about events. The readable portions hint at a sequence or counts but lack clear names, dates, or places to identify concrete actions or outcomes.
John Bathurst testifies Judge Hanford appeared intoxicated on a Tacoma street near the Rainier club, stumbling and nearly falling into a gutter. The hearing explored Olsson's loyalty to the constitution and the meaning of being "devotedly attached" to it amid impeachment proceedings.
Democratic convention labored through the night from 9:30 to 3:06 aiming to nominate a presidential candidate. By morning 12 ballots had produced Clark at 553, Wilson 350, and Underwood 123 as Harman collapsed to 29. A 11th ballot saw Clark lose two votes.
Vancouver Wash reports maneuvers near Grays Harbor, as in years past, with war department advices noting an appropriation to be made soon. Next week marks the first time in six years that pay day has been a joke.
A humorous exchange reveals a person repeatedly attended a wartime convention by riding inside a steam boiler. The comment frames the ruse as a casual, now-ancient anecdote about circumventing ticket controls.
Cupid Gage tied the knot 397 times by last night and 21 more by press time for a total of 418 weddings in June at the courthouse. Ministers dressmakers and furnishers celebrate the unprecedented record as June 1912 ends.
Captain Davies receives a letter from the California naval militia commander stating the Marblehead will arrive in Seattle on July 16 with many militia aboard. They will stay through Potlatch week. An eight year old boy, son of J K Harris, was struck by an auto near 2011 Fifth Ave N but not injured. Harris filed a complaint about reckless driving.
After long delay the city will start work on Division A of the street car line from Thirteen Ave W to Stewart St. The lowest bid of 148,927.20 was accepted with payment in municipal bonds. The project uses funds the council may divert, avoiding private bondholders and speeding construction.
Illinois insurgents discuss future action at a hotel meeting next Wednesday. If Bryan or Kern is the presidential nominee, Republican progressives will not seek Democratic progressives to join. A state convention call assumes a Progressive Democratic candidate will keep Democrats within their party.
Judge Frater admitted seven applicants to citizenship in a single day, breaking local records. Eighty-two petitions were filed, twelve continued, and three petitions were disqualified due to technical defects.
The board of public works selected aid for South Seattle after a conference with President Mc Farland and I. M. Newman. The playground will be in the block bounded by Sixth Ave S Maynard Ave Oregon and California St. The South Seattle Improvement club has campaigned for months. Corporation counsel offices move today to the Central building at 722 745 Central.
Boalt of The Star recounts a wild ride with Teddy Tetzlaff in a Fiat on Tacoma streets during the Montamara Festa buildup. He describes wind, motion, and fear as the car supposedly hits 90 miles per hour, with humorous notes on emotions and the thrill of speed.
William J. Bryan declares he will cast his vote for Woodrow Wilson and opposes any candidate backed by Wall Street. The Nebraskan’s stance sparks uproar as the convention proceeds on the 14th ballot, with Bryan urging support for progressives and warning against Morgan and Murphy influence.
The author urges buyers to demand distribution data before purchasing ad space, comparing it to interviewing employees and inspecting supplies. He argues that distribution matters more than gross circulation and notes Seattle’s leading daily has over 40,000 paid copies with one paper in Seattle homes equaling ten outside.
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