This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1912
Page
6
A fragmented text describes a dubious homemade solution marketed to vanish a bad cousin quickly and cheaply. It mentions unclear ingredients, questionable potency, and a money back suggestion, with garbled ad style phrases and stray names.
A local shop showcases a large varied assortment of weaves and tailored suits for men and young men. The piece highlights craftsmanship and ready for wear offerings with emphasis on quality fabrics and fit.
A council resolution by Griffiths calls the merger unconstitutional for creating a monopoly and aims to repeal the Inde x company franchise ordinance. Ardall opposed the measure, preferring agreement and avoiding further litigation. Blaine abstained from voting. A public meeting to discuss the merger will be scheduled by the franchise committee with date to be announced.
The public inauguration of Mayor elect George F. Cotterill is noon next Monday at either the Grand Opera House or the Dreamland rink. The council meets at 1 pm to conclude year business. Mayor Dilling and Wardall lead the arrangements committee. Representatives of commercial clubs and other groups are invited to discuss the ceremonies.
Rome March 12 Pope Pius through his secretary of state Cardinal Merry del Val refused Count Pece a duel in a chess game. The count, nephew of Leo XIII and relative of Clement X, is a prominent survivor of the old papal faction known as the black.
At Kellogg Idaho on March 12 women from Kingston reportedly wrecked Frank Gaug s saloon during the night after miners revelry. Investigation found no clues but several Kingston women were said to know much about the incident. Excellent wrecking job with tables chairs stashed mirrors broken bottles and a beer flooded floor.
State conflicts erupt as former Colorado lieutenant governor Coates faces socialist pressure in Spokane politics after not declaring as socialist party candidate. The dispute centers on his nonpartisan election as commissioner and demands for resignation.
Robert B. Hesketh, labor representative, is expected to be elected council president next Monday for the coming year. Max Wardall, the current president, will not seek reelection, and Marble, the only new member, will receive similar committee assignments. In London, Emmeline Pankhurst remains in prison hospital with bronchitis blamed on confinement.
Viola Carver of Tacoma shot Eveta Edge at Freeman and Edge offices in Los Angeles. After killing Edge she fired at herself but chamber was empty. Edges death followed at hospital. Parents McCormack from Minnesota say daughter and family are in shock and traveling south to help.
The Seattle socialist party grievances clash as three new locals are alleged to pack the state convention. Sam Sadler accuses a faction of employing “thi degree” tactics to extract information from his wife Kate. Secretary Bos trom files slander against E. J. Brown. Brown faces trial by local No. 7. An amendment to exclude non wage earners from candidacy fails narrowly.
Paris dispatch notes the brief disappearance of czar’s heir Duke Alexis amid palace searches by secret service. The boy reappeared in a castle area after claiming he ran away to escape a French lesson.
The port commission states no haste on Harbor Island terminals and will submit all bids to determine the best contractor. Irving Hush of New York terminals is due next month to review the situation as a port engineer vacancy remains unresolved with Thomson likely to stay until month’s end.
The arcade dance hall and other venues hold comell tech licenses that remain in effect.
State Senator J. W. Bryan of Premerton, city attorney of the navy yard city and editor of the Navy Yard American, announces his candidacy for congressman at large as a progressive Republican. He supports direct election of U S senators, the income tax, government ownership of express companies, child labor prevention, and term limits for federal judges.
A storm now over Northern California moves east bringing high north east winds today and tonight. Winds shift to the northwest later as the system progresses.
Judge R. 8. Lovett chairman of the Union Pacific executive committee arrived from Sparks Nevada and was too ill to meet visitors. Julius Kruttschnitt and L. B. Spence Harriman officials said he was not seriously ill, calling it only a bad cold.
New Orleans report notes the second congress will this month devise ways for states to cooperate with the federal government to drain 756 million acres of swamp and overflow land. Edmund T. Perkina of Chicago heads the congress as acting president, highlighting Florida as leading in swamp acreage with more than 16 million acres and Louisiana Arkansas Mississippi Minnesota Michigan following.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.