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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1912
Page
6
An advertisement touts HYOMEI as a potent antiseptic that cleanses the nasal tract and lungs to treat catarrh. It claims sprays and douches are ineffective and asserts the inhaler delivers relief, even restoring hearing in some cases, with a complete kit priced at $1.00 and refills at 50 cents.
Clarence Darrow’s bribery case linked to the McNamara trial starts in Los Angeles Superior Court. The proceedings will test dictagraph use as evidence, with Darrow accused of attempting to bribe jurors Robert Stain and George Lockwood, while Bain is named as the target.
New York May 14 John Mc Namara of San Francisco will not be returned to New Westminster British Columbia to face trial for alleged involvement in the Bank of Montreal robbery until fall if then An appeal from a writ of habeas corpus denial was granted by his lawyer Attorney Battle Efforts will be made to admit McNamara to bail during the interim
The judiciary committee meets today to decide if the city may compel electric utilities to extend lines beyond current endpoints after proof of necessity. The resolution stems from residents on Sixth Ave to 85th St seeking a car line extension.
A check for 40 dollars bearing the name Princess Rospigiori was received by George Norton of Santa Barbara. Norton found a cigarette case worth 1000 dollars connected to the Princess on the San Marcon trail. The check was mailed from San Francisco where the case was sent.
Benj N Duke states that Mary L Duke, niece of tobacco magnate James B Duke, will not wed Prince Pigniatelli. He explains the match abandoned because she cares nothing for him.
Agnes Dean Cameron, renowned Canadian author and noted figure in Chicago and New York journalism, died yesterday afternoon at Jubilee hospital following an appendicitis operation.
Advertisement urging gray haired men to restore natural color to stay youthful and keep jobs. Promotes Hay's Hair Health with claims of success, noting Bartell Drug Stores sell it for 50 cents and a dollar and offering the Philo Hay Spec. Co. Newark address.
Taft and Roosevelt arrive in Bellaire as battle for Ohio delegation to Chicago Republican convention heats up. Roosevelt plans a statewide swing, visiting Canton Dayton Toledo Columbus and Cleveland, covering 1749 miles in Ohio. The rivals crossed paths in several towns but did not meet.
City council passed an ordinance requiring only U S government flags in street parades unless vetoed by Mayor Cotterill. Fraternal banners must display identifying letters and the American flag must lead, measuring at least 54 by 66 inches.
The state supreme court affirms Judge Martin of King County Superior Court ruling that the 1911 waterway bill is constitutional and that the Duwamish waterway improvement plan in King County is a valid undertaking.
Defendant Hazel Moore appeals Judge Hanford’s ruling overruling a demurrer in the federal government case alleging violation of the interstate commerce act. The appeal seeks to test the law’s constitutionality.
A brief item notes Misa Pry, described as the most inquisitive girl, always involved in everything yet has not yet placed a finger in an engagement ring, hints at her search for romance. The piece presents light social gossip from Pittsburgh American.
May 14 fire in United Prec United Press item started in the Bridge Exchange saloon from an unknown cause. It destroyed the business district, including Gilbert and Dresser three story blocks, with total损 estimated at 175000. Fire engines from Astoria arrived to control the blaze at 1 30 AM. Many occupants of the damaged buildings left homeless, with no lives lost.
May 14. J Bruce Ismay managing director of White Star Line planning endowment fund for all men disabled in the Titanic disaster and the widows of those who went down. Ismay will start with a contribution of 1000000.
The House voted 237 to 39 to adopt the Bristow amendment settling federal control of direct elections of senators. The measure advances to the president for signature and will become law after two thirds of states ratify.
In Portland on May 14 a cat that deserted her kittens is faced by a hen mother guarding the brood. The hen pecked the cat, removing one eye, and kept the kittens safe with her.
United Press reports Gen Campa and Gen Arquimedo, missing after the Conejos desert clash, located at Mapimi Mex with 2,000 men. They split from Orozco’s force and joined to attack Mapimi, routing 1,500 federals in a four hour fight and entrenching there. The correspondent could not relay further details.
Captain Nelison of the tug Pioneer reports losing the barge Hayden Brown and eight crewmen after a gale off Cape St. Elias while towing from Akutan to Port. Pioneer cut the line to save his vessel as seas rose, and Hayden Brown disappeared as storm subsided. Wireless alerts sent to nearby ships.
Mr Staylate whispers the lamp is going out and asks what to do while Miss Sweet counsels to accompany it. The exchange presents a quiet moment of choosing presence over panic in a dim room.
In a quip from the Baltimore American, Genevieve says she fears not marriage but delays it until her aviator fiancé lands. She jokes she is a bargain hunter and would prefer a conventional wedding after he come downs.
Capt H W Stamford of the signal corps was granted a divorce after his wife testified she refused to accompany him to posts. The decree was issued yesterday by Judge Dyke in his court. The cross complaint alleged Stamford gave no money and had her thrown from a Fort Leavenworth room in 1910.
The listing shows bananas 6e and tic, yellow new cooking apples 7 and 2bc, Yakima spuds 100 Mg delivered 140, matoes 10e, lemons 10¢ per dozen, strawberries 0c basket, oranges 21 abe, pickle jars 10¢, sauerkraut 100 2 ats, kidney beans 10e, salmon cans 26, jam 2 glasses 250, English muffins 3 for 10, and other assorted groceries with varied prices. Multiple items indicate a broad market rundown for fruit, vegetables, canned goods, and pantry staples.
The article urges mothers to keep children’s bowels regular to prevent illness. It promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentler laxative and tonic, claiming it restores appetite, sleep, and spirits, with a sample offer from Dr W B Caldwell in Monticello Indiana.
Portland report describes Officer Day pursuing a man who greeted a stranger girl. Day fired three shots during a half mile chase but the suspect escaped.
Two men attacked Gonzalo Enrile, treasurer of the ¢ tion, striking him multiple times and leaving him in critical condition. He was transported for medical care.
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