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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1912
Page
6
United Press dispatch from Hoquiam reports Mayor Ferguson and city officials working to restore order amid lumber strike disturbances along Grays Harbor. Citizens urged state troops, but the mayor refused unless absolutely necessary, and officials foresee no serious trouble for now.
A frayed OCR shopping list shows produce prices and items like cabbage cucumbers celery rhubarb and timothy with prices per pound and per box or bunch. It references Washington and mentions a house letter and lettuces with varying cents amounts, typical of a small-town market excerpt.
Kalamazoo Michigan March 28 The Kalamazoo Corset Makers union strike for higher wages faces police actions and uncertain court support. Organizers led by Josephine Casey arrange thrice daily prayer meetings at union headquarters with hymns and a prayer asking for relief and a fair living wage. The appeal invokes biblical figures and seeks strength for picket duty amid legal and economic pressure.
Seattle physicians note the death of Dr. John Tiedeman from hookworm disease. Dr. Benjamin Paschall reports the clinician contracted the parasite during laboratory work in 1909 and only recently recognized the fatal infection. City Health Commissioner Crichton records only two prior hookworm cases with no deaths.
Louis Potfora, an East St. Louis boxmaker, carried a hidden knife blade in his skull for two days after a fight. Dr. G A Stewart discovered the wound and removed a two and a half inch blade during surgery at Henriettta hospital. Potfora said he fought two men but did not realize he had been stabbed.
W. H. Blanton aged 60 married Mary Hasem 16 in Gainesville Texas court house. Bride's mother Mrs D Stewart signed an affidavit noting no objections. The couple from Ardmore Oklahoma, forty miles north, are described as prosperous despite the groom's age.
Washington reports that Taft administration allows munitions to be shipped into Mexico to support President Madero against the rebellion. Arms for the rurales and Trevino’s cavalry will be transported under strict supervision to prevent rebel access near the northern border.
In Denver on March 30 Father Benedict told young women that the hug would not sustain dancing. He warned married women and men avoid dancing with others and urged caution about kissing, suggesting two kisses per evening at most.
Guthrie Okla March 30 In escaping from the Payne county jail at Stillwater last night L L Smith and two men A J Stone and Sam Ellis used a can opener to cut a hole in the roof of the building Stone is charged with assault and battery Smith with robbery and Ellis with shooting with intent to kill Ellis was recaptured
Paris reports a singer once known as a baritone, Seveilhac, discovered a voice change. He consulted Jean de Reazke who advised he was actually a tenor. Following Wesxken guidance, Seveilhac trained as a tenor and now attracts praise comparable to Caruso.
In Downham Essex Mrs Brooks, widow of a mercantile sea captain, recently celebrated her 100th birthday while still sharp of mind. As a child she and her father rowed across Plymouth harbor to Neptune the Necrophon where Napoleon Bonaparte was kept prisoner en route to St Helena, giving her a rare memory of the former emperor.
Police Commissioner Waldo announced weekly burglary lists to alert the public. Over six months 3,791 burglaries were reported and arrests average one in five cases.
City faces obligation to purchase the Hebb power site after voters endorsed the price in a recent election. Councilman Erickson disputes the amount while the corporation counsel withholds opinion. Hebb contends terms are clear, and the city must complete negotiations to pay the set price as directed by the voters.
Rev N Lokaseula preached a sermon about killing. In the St Michael church audience Joseph Zilinski and Mise Biasiesz watched as a fiancé and fiancée of Ming Binaiix. After services Zilinski met the niece outside and she killed herself after a pistol shot. Zilinski shot himself seriously wounded. Friends say Ming Binaiix broke the engagement over a $2000 investment planned for a home.
Developments in the De Larm investigation are expected to move quickly. Four subpoenas were served yesterday with more anticipated as prominent Seattle residents are to appear before the federal district court on April 11, including former Law Senator Cyrus Clapp attorney A. Wakefield Hedges and Edward Kilbourne of Kilbourne & Clark Co. The charges stem from De Larm who remains missing and described money lenders as having “bled” him to fund his projects.
Hiram Towsley of Garfield, near Warren, Pa, received a government check for 105 dollars. It was the remaining prize money due for Civil War service as a crewmember of the gunboat Connect cut, where his share amounted to 2400 dollars, previously unpaid due to an oversight.
A humorous exchange unfolds as a ready made philosopher cites politeness, while Mr. Comrox retorts that he has never seen true gratia politeness from a head walter. The dialogue hints at impatience with official courtesy.
The Monday Star reports Dr. Wiley discusses how the meal’s social aspect shapes gatherings. He notes communal dining fosters discussion, strengthens bonds, and reflects cultural norms of shared eating experiences.
The Charity Organization society reports 1910 11 relief totaling 1201 51 while salaries to officials nearly triple that amount and office costs exceed donations. Total expenditure to distribute 1901 41 to the needy includes 3907 75 in salaries and 1540 65 in office expenses. A deficit of 2290 28 appears from 4122 53 total receipts. The secretary promises full explanation and a press statement.
Portland area reels after a lone highwayman flagged a speeding car near Riverdale. He ordered the driver to stop, then fired, killing George Hastings and Donald McCloud Stewart and wounding Irving Lupton. Injured and surviving passengers describe the attack as police hunt the perpetrator.
An 1847 invitation to his father from aunt Margaret Williams led Martin E. F. Mosher of Baltimore to inherit 63000 dollars. The aunt’s will left funds to his father, who could not be located. After years of search, a surrogate court verdict confirmed Mosher’s $63000 award amid unsettled New York City and Walcott County, Conn. estate affairs.
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