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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1912

Page

3

Beautiful Wife of Oil Heir Hinted for European Nobility

The article reports that Betsey Faulkner, once married to T Tryin Chapman and later linked to Pierce, a son of a millionaire, is said to be planning a May trip to Europe to wed a French nobleman. Testimony at Pierce’s divorce trial harmed his reputation as the society wife moves among New York Paris London Berlin and the Rivera and has been painted by noted artists. Wealthy suitors including Baron Jimmie Rothschild courted her.

Betsey Faulkner Boston T. Tryin Chapman Europe Pierce New York Paris London Berlin The Rivera

Amateur wireless study urged in Washington policy push

In Washington efforts to pass a law restricting amateur wireless use meet opposition. Advocates argue amateurs foster practical invention and understanding of ether wave theory. A simple kit costing about five dollars will let a boy send 25 miles and receive 10 miles, promising winter amusement for pairs of youths. The first lesson appears in Mondays Star.

Washington New York Wittess Sesson the Star

Ernst Reappointed to Park Board After Resignation

A. Th. Ernst, previously removed with R. Cheasty by ex mayor Hi Gil, is reappointed to replace J. E. Shrewsbury who resigned after 12 years on the board. The move follows talks between Mayor Dilling and mayor elect Cotterill restoring the board to its former balance with Cheasty also reappointed to replace a Gill appointee.

A. Th. Ernst R. ©. Cheasty Park Board Hi Gil J. E Shrewsbury Shrewsbury Bront Dilling Cotterill Gill Cheasty

Respected Citizen a Train Robber

South Pasadena March 16. Though he confessed to the robbery of a Northern Pacific train and a national bank at Moorhead Minnesota Copeland a once respected citizen of South Pasadena will not be charged due to statute of limitations Fergus Falls Minnesota district attorney rules Copeland committed the crimes when very young under Jesse James era influence.

South P Pasadena Cal Copeland South Panadena Fergus Falls Miso Jesse Jamon Northern Pacific Moorhead Minn

Traction Engine Traverses Ice on Seneca Lake

James McGrane of McDougall New York crosses frozen Seneca lake with a seven ton traction engine. It leaves no impression on the ice as a keg of peach brandy once buried by Sherman’s march is found near Salisbury New Jersey. Samuel Levy of South Norwalk plays with his father’s watch, swallows the main spring, and is treated by a doctor after choking on the spring.

James McGrane McDougall N. Y Seneca Lake Rochester Ernest Manderson Montclair N. J A Atill Salisbury Gen. Sherman Manderson Papa Samuel Levy Sam Levy South Norwalk, N. J Samuel

Kansan jailed for bugging checkers and neglecting family

Myron Gould of Kansas City Kansas married life deteriorates as he neglects work to attend checker tournaments. His wife fails to stop him and under the non supportive law he is sent to the penitentiary for two years. In Nyack New York a village caucus sees Democrats and Republicans nominate the same men for mayor and trustees who decline the posts.

Myron Gould Kansas City Kan Ohio

Kentucky youth endures self harm attempt then returns to work

Richard Jones of Horsecave Kentucky after three suicide attempts at work he fired at his head twice the bullet glanced off and then shot his cheek the wound was non fatal he tied his head and resumed labor.

Richard Jones Horsecave Richard

Pardon Granted for New York Pickpocket Organizer

Charles Forde and his choir of inmates at Atlantic City’s county jail drew praise for morale efforts. After 270 days behind bars, authorities released him on Monday, citing the goodwill and improving spirits he fostered among prisoners.

Charles Forde New York Atlantic City Donor Solos

Priest Sues for Eulogy Over Funeral Sermon

Father F A Becker of St Alphon sus Catholic church in Wallace Idaho sues widow for 26 dollars over a funeral sermon about Adam Golsong parishioner. Widow says the sermon berated her late husband for not attending church and she refused to pay more than 10 dollars.

F. A. Becker St. Alphonsus Catholic Church Wallace Idaho Adam ‘Golsong

Cotterill Guest at Big Banquet

George F. Cotterill the mayor elect was guest of honor at a Chamber of Commerce banquet last night at the Hotel Washington. Mayor Dilling and other officials elected for the coming two years were also present as guests. Cotterill urged backing the trunk line municipal street railway and the proposed municipal telephone as expressions of the people's will.

George F. Cotterill Chamber of Commerce Washington Dilling Comet Cotteri

Market Prices and Grocery Goods in Local Ledger

Prices for produce and meat shown with items like apples oranges lamb beef and pork. Cabbage lettuce cucumbers celery potatoes and timothy hay are listed with weights and price ranges for buyers.

Calif Cabba Ternington Timoth

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