08 May 1912
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1912
Page
1
Fragmentary note mentions white and black pieces, bogs bones, and odd phrasing suggesting a chess or board game riddle. The readable lines hint at a game setup or puzzle clue rather than a full event or story.
Charles Ditton a 30 year old assistant dockmaster at the Bremerton government yard was killed after John Haley 45 opened fire wounding George W Trahey. Physicians declare Haley insane after the morning shooting. Ditton died at 11 o clock. he believed Trahey and Ditton conspired to steal government funds.
A shooting near a house in San Diego leaves a man dying and two officers wounded as authorities raid a suspected IWW linked group. Five men jailed including A J Van Bibber, with Hubbard held on conspiracy charges. Detectives found three loaded revolvers and a rifle with a silencer.
Police today linked three night prowlers who wore women’s clothes to a small local gang active in petty crimes around Borenav Street. Officer Norton spotted the trio near the Pickwick apartments. they fled before arrival as a woman in black and a bonnet was seen among them.
The Star Pink promises full nine innings of after game description with national and American scores, Coast league results, and all amateur news. It emphasizes comprehensive baseball coverage and postgame details.
The Imperial council chose Dallas to host the 1913 gathering with meetings set May 11 and 12. Ernest A of Savannah was elected Outer Guard, defeating McCandless of Honolulu by 23 votes in the only contested elective post.
New York reports James J. Hill confirms Louis Hill will retire as president of the Great Northern railroad with C. R. Gray named as successor. J J Hill also signals possible resignation as chairman of the Great Northern board in favor of his son Louis Hill.
Mary Roccacci testified to abuse including throwing hot soup, throat threats with a pistol and hammer, being driven under the house, and being beaten. She was granted a divorce in San Francisco on May 8.
Portland officials on May 8 issue a call for an expert rat catcher to rid the new county courthouse of rodents. They believe a man is a better option than a cat or traps.
In Wilkes-Barre on May 6 the will of Ben Dilley restricted the estate valued over 25 000 dollars to not be distributed during the life of his two cats. One cat has died but the remaining cat appears to be long lived, delaying the settlement of his fortune.
Hazel Folsom an 18 year old weighing 90 pounds will debut Thursday evening in the lead role of the George Ade opera Mocking Bird at the University auditorium in Seattle. She travels with a group of coeds and university athletes and hopes this performance launches her stage career. Hazel was born in Tacoma and now lives with her mother at 1521 18th Ave Seattle.
A brief, ironic snippet cites a Boston Globe remark on women as mental superiors, paired with a humorous example of domestic multitasking involving a wife, child, and hairpins. The fragmentary text shows a playful quote structure and newspaper-era voice.
President Taft opened with a 6 a.m. address to about 1,500 in Batavia and continued a sharp denunciation of Col. Roosevelt. The speech was the first in a series of 16 remarks to be delivered during the day.
Police search for a literary burglar who stole 112 pounds of books from Oscar Kenyon. The loot includes a 28 volume encyclopedia valued at 150 dollars.
The Commercial Club endorses a new ordinance to lower city electric rates citing a municipal plant surplus and bond costs. The report urges residents to support the measure to continue rate cuts and spur further price reductions by rivals.
New York May reports Vincent Astor son of John Jacob Astor seeks quiet life at 840 Fifth Avenue after persistent cranks and faddists pressuring him to spend his vast inheritance. Madeline Force Astor is noted as the step or widow tied to Col. Astor.
Irving G Bryant a Pocantico Hills farmer surprised John D Rockefeller by defeating Mrs David Moon, Rockefeller’s school trustee candidate, by one vote. Bryant removed his coat and worked hard to win, catching the magnate’s lieutenants asleep in Arrytown May day.
Frequent cracking around the half million dollar Grant tomb on Riverside Drive has led officials to believe the edifice is being undermined. The park department chief engineer has been ordered to investigate.
In Portland on May 8 a man claimed he did not know the letter was not for him and said the addressed name was George Albert. He admitted opening the mail and using a $30 check and received a 30 day sentence.
A marine held in the Maryland's brig awaits trial on charges of stealing diamonds valued at 3400 from Mrs. P. C. Knox wife of the Secretary of State. The jewels vanished from Mrs. Knox’s cabin near San Jose de Guatemala during a Central America trip and were recovered March 29 from a San Diego pawn shop.
Seattle chicken owners face legal action over noisy hens and roosters. The Rodmans on Wallingford Avenue own up to 400 birds amid Green Lake complaints. The Stones seek court relief to curb the cackle as residents urge suppression.
Dr Linda Burfield Hazzard ends a 45 day fast with a public display at Fourth Avenue's Georgian Cafe. She weighs 102 pounds after fasting and has delivered 14 lectures totaling 12 hours to about 50 000 listeners while consuming only water.
The Seattle Star invites readers to submit real funny happenings from Seattle for a daily prize of five dollars. Submissions must be under 150 words and include names, places, and dates when possible. Winners are announced daily and claimed at The Star office.
Christine Oleson, who attacked Superior Judge Main with a horse whip in October and was fined one dollar and costs, was released from the county jail this morning where she had been since April 24 paying costs at three dollars per day. The incident occurred October 27 in the courthouse corridor amid a dispute over her husband’s suit.
Dominick Asury a 12 year old resident of 1112 Dawson street was struck by a southbound electric car. He sustained slight facial and body injuries and was removed to his home for treatment where wounds were found to be not serious.
About 200 Shriners pursuing a supposed drunken woman surrounded the group and opposed police officers attempting an arrest. They escorted the alleged offender to a nearby oasis where drinks were charged to Chief of Police Sebastian.
Judge W A Frater will rule this afternoon on a petition by W R Crawford former president seeking appointment of a permanent receiver for the Seattle Renton and Southern railway. The matter arose in court as Crawford requests control of the line.
Agnes Rose sues Melanie Block, a San Francisco hair dresser, for 1002.50 dollars claiming she damaged her hair and burned her scalp. The suit is filed in the city, with Rose seeking compensation for the alleged injury.
Harry Whitney, Worcester plant official for American Steel and Wire, said Frank Baackes ordered the destruction of evidence after the government filed suit to dissolve the steel trust. Whitney described moving papers from Cragin’s office to the boiler room and directing the fireman to burn them. He also claimed Baackes tried to interfere with his grand jury testimony. Whitney detailed the wire pool operations under Supervisor Jackson who set bid prices for contracted work.
Washington state Democrats endorse Speaker Champ Clark for the presidential nomination. The Walla Walla convention rails against gag rules as Turner and a network of old political fixers steer delegates to Baltimore, despite Bryan opposition and a split King County delegation.
Hazel Raymond a waitress at 1716 Warrney street was arrested by Officers Husted and Upland in a National hotel room on an indecent conduct charge. She swallowed toothache medicine and was taken to the city hospital where she is reported out of danger.
Oscar Powell faced a wedding mishap when thieves stole his dress suit. He bought a ready made at a clothier’s, then proceeded with the ceremony.
A Commercial Club report notes that rate cuts by the city lighting plant push reductions by competitors, urging every citizen to patronize the city plant.
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