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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1912
Page
7
Taft speaks during a presidential tour, expressing strong optimism about defeating Theodore Roosevelt for the party nomination. He notes favorable reception in Chicago and Toledo and predicts securing 180 delegates on the first ballot, as conveyed by secretary Charles D. Hilles.
Police headquarters logged a busy day of break ins with Mrs M F Grout finding her home on Sistay robbed of jewelry and cash, Ralph Simon startled by a prowler, W H Butchart robbed of cash and small jewelry, J J Kelly’s saloon door tampered, and Louta ee robbed at gunpoint of $26 on East Fir Street.
Chief Ranaick ordered a motor squad raid to curb speeding. Eight motorcyclists and two cyclists faced arraignment. each fined ten dollars. One rider lost a finger in the crash. the juvenile court handled the case. Two drivers paid twenty dollars for high speedometer readings. R. W. Scott received a suspension as a first offense.
Otto A. Case announced his gubernatorial bid at a banquet attended by about 5800 guests in the Eats cafeteria. George Case outlined a progressive Republican program including judge recall and recalled administration critique, urging recall of judges and additional actions. He praised Gov. Johnson of California for vice president and attacked the current admin for not calling an extra session to push preferential primaries.
After months of delay the Sugar Refining Company case against sugar trust officials begins in New York before United States Judge Hand. The trial is expected to last weeks as sugar trust attorneys present their case.
A man died after attempting something risky and possibly self harm. Authorities have not released full details while investigations continue. The incident centers on a failed decision to test a dangerous plan.
A man suffering from temporary mental aberration leaped from a window at St. Vincent's hospital in Portland and is dying in the hospital.
In San Francisco on March 11 a defendant faces a jury after prosecution rested its case alleging a theft of about $5,000. The trial proceeded with closing arguments from the state as witnesses testified regarding the robbery.
Berlin reports 75000 miners in the Ruhr region threatening a widespread strike. Hundreds of district meetings show unanimous votes to abstain from liquor during the stoppage as the industry faces paralysis.
A garbled market report lists various items with prices and origins. It mentions milk cheese and burgers among meats and seafood including salmon halibut and shrimp with unclear amounts and vendors. The fragmented note hints at availability and pricing on a local market page.
A fragmented newspaper classifieds blend shows job notices, real estate offerings, and service ads. Items mention purchase prices and cash payments, home and land sales, funeral home contacts, and employment leads across multiple local names and addresses.
Offers include 10 acre improved ranch near Heattie or Tel East 2781 for rent or sale cheap by A Jopp of Kent Washington. Also listings for cheap poultry ranch acres within 2 miles of Lake Washington with county road access and 100 dollars per acre terms. Additional farm equipment and livestock details available from Clif rd Land Co Seattle.
Classified listings describe farmland near Seattle and Kirkland for sale with terms, plus extensive Poultry Supply House offerings. Properties include 5 to 16 acres with water views, easy terms, and nearby amenities. trades for city real estate possible. Also advertised are poultry equipment, incubators, hatching eggs, and farm supplies from Seattle firms.
Chicago March 11 convention results show a preferent vote indicating the national gathering will be in Indianapolis on May 13. The decision hinges on the vote outcome and party logistics for the meeting.
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