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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1912

Page

6

The Story of Washington's Dental Conspiracy

Edwin J. Brown D D & addresses a Seattle audience praising voter turnout and urging reforms to private wealth and dentistry. He argues wealth should be collectively owned and managed for the people, condemns the dental combine, and promises to publish cases next week. He calls for legislation to secure dentists’ natural rights and curb high priced corporate dentistry.

Gary Steel Trust Combine Edwin J. Brown D. D First Avenue Union Block

Missing 47 Years Husband Returns to Savannah Family

P J Thompson of Covington Kentucky returns after 47 years lost to war cyclones and fire. He finds his wife Davis remarried, daughter grown and incredulous, sister L A Shuman recognizing him. He had wandered through New York Mound City Mount Sterling and Breathitt county before settling in Savannah Georgia. He plans to stay, unsure of his wife's reaction or the family's future.

Savannah P. J. Thompson Covington Baa Thompson L. A. Shuman Berry Jones Davis Thom New York Middle West Mound City Kaw Kentucky Mount Sterling Breathitt County Georgia Pembroke

Brothers Reunited After 32 Years By Piano Sale

W B C Phelps of Maine meets his long lost brother Charles F E Phelps in a Maine connection revealed at the Wiltshire hotel Seventh avenue and West Lake as a piano sale brings two brothers together after more than three decades. They discover shared ancestry and reminisce at dinner with their spouses and families.

Seattle W. B.C. Phelpe Charlies E. Phelpe Eighth Av Young Phelpe Wiltshire Hotel Seventh Av Weatlake P.M. Phelps Wiltshire Phelps Maine P. M. Phelps Chas. FE Phelps, Jr Phelps, Sr Robinne Town Charles Peter

Thomson to resign after 19 years as Seattle city engineer

Reginald H. Thomson, famed hill cutter and longtime Seattle city engineer, will retire from public service on April 1 to rest and recuperate. He has served as port engineer recently, with over 19 years in the city engineer role and broad national recognition for his work.

Reginald H. Thomson United States Thomson Seattle

Flag redesign notes new two state stars added

The article describes the updated American flag with two new stars for Arizona and New Mexico, arranged in even rows for the first time since 1865. It mentions past additions in 1896 and speculates on possible future state splits including New York City, Texas, California, and potential Canadian fears.

Arizona New Mexico United States Alaska New York City Contiguous Territory Manhattan Texas California

Cane aide Casey dinner marks gubernatorial launch

Supporters of Otto A Cane gather at the Allen Dale cafeteria 110 Cherry Jr for a dinner tonight to formally launch the Case boom. Col Case will outline the state issues and lead the speeches as the campaign begins.

Otto A. Cane Allen Dale Cherry Jr Col. Case

Alhambra High Rivalry Over Boxing Duel

Alhambra California reports a clash between two high school boys John Funk and Ernest Supple. They fought with boxing gloves, resulting in suspensions. Friends of both sides seek the principal’s job amid the fallout.

Alhambra Cal John Funk Ernest Supple

Public Inaugural for Cotterill Planned by Citizens

Citizens propose a public inaugural to mark the victory of Mayor elect George F. Cotterill. The Chamber of Commerce trustees, some opposing Cotterill, suggest the ceremony as a show of unity. Cotterill and the council will attend a Chamber dinner next Friday night.

George F. Cotterill Chamber of Commerce Cotterill

General Baden-Powell to Visit City for Lecture

General Baden Powell arrives tomorrow with James B West to address the public. Upon his request all public demonstrations will be omitted. He will present an illustrated lecture at the Metropolitan Theatre Monday evening with no admission charged. Baden Powell departs Tuesday.

Baden-Powell Boy Scout Movement Jas. B. West Boy Scouts of America Metropolitan Theatre Baden- Powell

Moore Theatre Minstrels Night at Green Light Show

Y M C A boys present new songs and turns in a local minstrel entertainment at Moore Theatre on Saturday March 9. Prices range from 50 to 150 cents as local groups perform and the program includes a skit and political satire.

Moore Theatre Sat Boys’ Minstrels

Manuel's Plan to Regain the Portuguese Throne

Former King Manuel of Portugal discussed with Dom Miguel the Duke of Braganza a restoration of the monarchy in Portugal. Miguel renounced his claim and pledged aid to Manuel, with funding coming from interested individuals, not Anita Stewart. Rumors link the project to the Spanish government and other unnamed parties.

United Press Pau France Manuel of Portugal Dom Miguel Duke Bracanza Dover Manuel Anita Stewart Prince Miguel Spaptah

Society Woman Saves Girl From Runaway Horse in Pomona

Mrs Mildred Berman a Pomona society woman saved a small girl by clinging to a bridge as a runaway horse dragged a trap through a Los Angeles street. She was dragged about 100 feet her clothing torn and her body bruised before a policeman and taxi brought aid.

Los Angeles Mildred Berman Pomona

Old Seattle Promoter Belvin Jailed in New York

Col William Wayne Belvin a 55 year old former Seattle real estate magnate and ex president of the San Francisco and Eastern railway was jailed on Blackwell's Island for vagabondage. Friends recall his Seattle career and noted he had vanished years ago after the Northern Pacific crash.

New York Wayne Belvin Seattle Blackwell's Island Belvvin San Francisco & Eastern Railway Northern Pacific Col. Belvin Dispatch

Presidential clubs form as Seattle gears for 1912 race

In Seattle, political activity heats up with Taft, Roosevelt, and Wilson clubs forming. Scott Calhoun will convene supporters at Evergreen hall to establish a Taft club, while a Harmon club led by John Schram gathered about 10 members, and Roosevelt headquarters alongside a North End Roosevelt club also organized recently.

Seattle Scott Calhoun Evergreen Hall Silver Building Taft Club Harmon Club John Schram Roosevelt North End Roosevelt Club Woodrow Wilson

La Follette Signals Open Records Debate in Political Row

Senator Robert M. La Follette of Wisconsin says he will discuss the records of all presidential candidates including Taft and Roosevelt. He frames the issue as a broad defense of the farmer worker and taxpayer against tariff acts railroads trusts and money power. The statement comes amid reports of a potential Roosevelt attack.

Washington Taft Theodore Roosevelt Robert M. la Follette Wisconsin Roosevelt

Bank Wrecker's Ex Wife to Return Fortune to Creditors

Theresa K Batten of Reno Nev former wife of bank wrecker David Rothechild says she will surrender about 600000 to his creditors. The money allegedly stashed in a Jersey City vault before his 1904 arrest and trial. Rothechild died in Sing Sing five years earlier and Batten recalls his plea for restitution.

New York Theresa K. Batten Reno Nev David Rothechild Sing Sing Chicago Jersey City Rothechild

Ruef’s Five Hour Banquet at Carmetti’s Roadhouse

A shakeup in Sheriff Rogers’s office follows Abe Ruef’s clandestine banquet at Carmetti’s roadhouse in Fairfax the night he was returned to San Quentin. Ruef, due to enter at 4:20 pm, was admitted at 11 pm after five hours of entertaining male and female guests in violation of prison rules.

United Press Weesee San Francisco Rogers Abe Ruef Carmetti Fairfax San Quentin Nuef Ruef

US infantry battalion sails for Tientsin to reinforce at Peking

The second battalion of the first United States Infantry, 17 officers and 450 men, departed Manila today aboard the transport Warren for Tientsin to reinforce the first battalion already at Peking guarding the area amid tensions.

United Press Manila Ith United States Infantry Tientsin Warren Peking

Bringhurst Named Civil Service Fire Marshal

Bringhurst, once fire chief removed by Mayor Gil for not wearing his uniform, is appointed fire marshal by Mayor Dr ing. He was the sole candidate to take the civil service exam for the post.

Harry W. Uringhurst Gil Dring Bringhurst Civil Service Examination

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