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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1912
Page
3
Advert shows Crown pianos praised as best in tone and durability. It claims 100000 buyers worldwide trust Crown, backed by a ten year guarantee and factory-store pricing at 1421 Third Ave. The maker invites home demonstrations and trade-ins to compare with other pianos.
Taft dominates Elks convention on the Wallowa forest reserve as Teddy Roosevelt, his main rival, dies after a brutal clash. The fight ends with Roosevelt killed despite being outweighed, marking a violent political showdown.
Four earthquakes in rapid succession were felt in the vicinity of Mexico's Guadalajara causing fear of a volcanic eruption. Four buildings were engulfed and 19 damaged as steam and sulfur fumes emerged from ground cracks. The city of Guadalajara was largely deserted with residents convinced the city faces destruction.
A fragment notes Lota learning aboard a ship with taut ropes. It mentions a dance at Dreamland tonight, hinting at a lively entertainment schedule and maritime training context.
The Bryan league of Iowa reports a Stampede plan to back Wm J Bryan at the state Democratic convention meeting today. Secretary P Gue says Governor Wilson and Speaker Clark cannot secure a majority, claiming three fourths of delegates favor Bryan.
In Chico California on May 16 the deathly mix up of toadstools and mushrooms left F Albino, T Ric cio, and 6Cand 6Peter 6Peritimi—wealthy grocers—confined in a hospital. Doctors say there is little hope for recovery.
Mrs Linnell mother of Avis Linnell a one year old poisoned by Rev Richeson denounces the unfrocked pastor in Hyannis May 15 saying electrocution would not seem right and she believes he should pay the penalty.
Following Congress approval of direct election for U S senators, states will vote on a constitutional amendment. If three fourths of state legislatures approve, the law takes effect.
In Topeka on May 16 cyclones have stirred Kansas farmers to rebuild storm caves amid four tornadoes in two weeks. A decade ago nearly every rural home had a storm cellar, but after years with no twisters many caves were unused or repurposed for storage.
Claiming instant relief from indigestion in five minutes, the ad promotes Pape's Diapepsin as a harmless digestant that handles any meal, prevents sour risings and belching, and cures out of order stomachs by digesting food. It asserts dramatic benefits within minutes and notes large 50 cent cases contain ample supply.
In Grand Rapids on May 15, Jobin Landis a 28 year old 60 inch tall man married Misa Anna Stover age 20 who stands two inches taller in St Andrew's cathedral. Landis works as a ticket checker in the Morton house dining room. They met on the street a year ago and it was love at first sight.
A Seaside blaze destroyed the business section causing losses exceeding 206000. Fire fully extinguished and residents immediately began rebuilding efforts with some starting today.
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