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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1912
Page
6
Taft and Roosevelt campaign in Ohio asserting confidence ahead of tomorrow's primaries. Roosevelt begins in Marietta while Taft closes in Dayton. Ballots omit Taft and Roosevelt names. voters cast for the party ticket. Democratic ballot lists Harmon and Wilson.
In Indianapolis on May 18 the socialist convention adopted a resolution denouncing United States Judge C. H. Hanford of Seattle for his ruling in the Olsen case, accusing him of interfering with the rights and property of a natural citizen. Congressman Berger of Wisconsin was instructed to present the matter to Congress.
The body of Mrs. Henry Hibbard, 38, was found at 315 Roy Street yesterday. She had evidently been dead three days and heart failure was the probable cause. A friend, Mrs. D W Mc Nichol, after calling without answer, sent her child to the house. the door was locked and police broke in finding the body on the bedroom floor.
James Carroll, a veteran Pacific coast ship master and Alaska advocate, died yesterday. In 1891 while Alaska delegate to Congress he proposed purchasing Alaska for 14 million dollars, backed by New York financiers. He began on the Great Lakes, then on the Atlantic before joining Pacific Coast steamship lines. He sailed the California into Alaska waters in the early 1920s.
The dachshund Hobbie owned by former governor Levi P. Morton stays in a police station cell rather than a kennel. He bit a boy who grabbed him but is visited by a servant Edward Kessler who brings special treats. Some padding was added to keep the dog off the cold floor.
County treasurer Hanna reports higher revenues and lower operating costs 1911. Fifty nine percent of the tax levy collected, expenses down 20 percent and collections up 15 percent, with 1911 revenues topping 1910 by 1 878 955. In San Francisco Big Bill the ram guardian of Golden Gate Park was killed while trying to separate two fighting deer.
A dramatic portrayal titled The Typhoon portrays Japan as hidden conqueror and menace. The text, written by a Hungarian student, presents a virulent anti Japanese message and rails against white Western peoples as weak and doomed. The dialogue includes calls to expel fears and asserts Nippon supremacy.
Washington state editors aligned with La Follette, 26 to 30 at Roosevelt gathering, while Taft delegates lack depth. W. W. Liggett of Pasco led Franklin county five men, sat with La Follette at the convention, urging Franklin county be dropped from the roll call. Liggett denounced the Taft proceedings and convened a La Follette caucus to sit with Roosevelt.
Disappearance of Mrs. M H Johnson from Bainbridge Island since April 13 stirs police concern. No trace found, possible foul play suspected as detectives investigate her last movements.
A man about 50 is found in San Pedro harbor with skull face, hands tied behind a heavy iron bar. Clothes bear no identifying marks, a worn gold ring shows faint initials FE G B and E Hall, and a Christian Science Monitor dated April lies in his pocket. The victim is described as six feet tall, about 200 pounds, with a brown beard gray at the chin, dressed in fine broadcloth resembling clergy attire.
Seattle Welshmen join Canadian brethren for the first Eisteddfod in Vancouver. A large contingent will depart Friday morning to participate in the Welsh singing festival.
Nominations for league officers were announced at the Municipal League meeting held Saturday. Vice president nominees include C Allen Date George W Dilling Thomas Lippy and Alex F McEwan. Treasurer nominees are L D Lewis and Geo A Virtue. Executive board nominees include Charles H Alden William M Calhoun C W Corlies Joseph K Hart A B Kerry A Lewis H C Piggott Valentine H May John M Powell and Eugene R Whent. The election is set for May 27. Councilman Griffithe spoke on the terminal project prior to nominations.
The mayoral advisory board comprising the board of public works the council and department heads will meet tomorrow night at the Allendale cafeteria. Comptroller Harry Carroll and A W Rhinehart chief inspector of weights and measures will speak. Chief Clerk A A Braymer of the health department will discuss garbage collection efficiency.
Vancouver city council declares the frog pond a nuisance and weighs steps to expel the creatures that have interrupted performances charmed church choirs and hindered political speakers in the city.
In Minneapolis on May 18 the conference narrowly voted to keep bans on card playing dancing and theatres and similar amusements. The foreign delegation opposed lifting the ban and held the decisive balance of power after three hours of turmoil.
School children may march on Memorial day as Beattie Superintendent Frank B Cooper approves a big demonstration. The United Confederate Veterans are invited to join the parade and a Coliseum program will follow with prominent speakers. Also noted is the christening of a new battleship Texas at Newport News with Miss Claudia Lyon present and a cost of 6 830 000 dollars, the ship being the latest and largest U S battleship built under an eight hour law.
The Known Dead Mrs. Florence E Learned wife of G V Learned president of Learned Lumber Co Henry building residence 741 Belmont Place Carl Bruder 1 year old son of Mr and Mrs C Bruder 2414 East Marion St List of Those Rescued.
A Boston man states his drink choice will be blended and impure but prefers a slight reflection of rye. The dialogue captures a humorous barroom exchange about whiskey style.
A public lecture Wednesday evening at the philosophical ball Fourth and Pike will discuss the Women's Industrial Union and Trade School for Girls which has been idle for months for funds and plans to revive it. The Tuna submarine, grounded in Eye Harbor on Thursday, was reported afloat today with no serious damage.
Portrait shop notices permanent location at 1317 Third Avenue offering small photo enlargements and on display work with visitors welcome.
Tie Leung 21, a native-born American living at the Presbyterian mission house in San Francisco, becomes the first Chinese woman to vote in a presidential election. She reads and writes English well and understands the primary issues.
Nominations for the Tyee Kopa Konoway begin today with the king and queen to be elected by popular votes at ten cents per vote. Any two Seattle residents may nominate, needing 250 votes by midnight May 31. Voting runs through June 20, and fraternal groups plan to field candidates.
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